A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the lord mayor of London, and the Honourable the Court of Aldermen, and governours of the several hospitals of the city at St. Bridget's Church, on Easter-Tuesday, being one of the anniversary spittal-sermons / by William Hayley./

Hayley, William, 1657-1715
Publisher: Printed for Jacob Tonson
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1700
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A43128 ESTC ID: R25422 STC ID: H1215
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew XXV, 34-36; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 MATT. XXV. 34, 35, 36. Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World: MATT. XXV. 34, 35, 36. Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World: np1. np1. crd, crd, crd av vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; For I was an hungered, and you gave me meat; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; c-acp pns11 vbds dt vvd, cc pn22 vvd pno11 n1; pns11 vbds j, cc pn22 vvd pno11 vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
2 I was a stranger, and ye took me in; naked, and ye cloathed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was a stranger, and you took me in; naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; pns11 vbds dt n1, cc pn22 vvd pno11 p-acp; j, cc pn22 vvd pno11; pns11 vbds j, cc pn22 vvd pno11; (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
3 I was in prison, and ye came unto me. AS there is no Virtue more excellent in its Nature, more honourable to our selves, I was in prison, and you Come unto me. AS there is no Virtue more excellent in its Nature, more honourable to our selves, pns11 vbds p-acp n1, cc pn22 vvd p-acp pno11. p-acp pc-acp vbz dx n1 av-dc j p-acp po31 n1, dc j p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
4 or more useful to Mankind than that of Charity; so I do not know of any that has more Topicks to recommend it. or more useful to Mankind than that of Charity; so I do not know of any that has more Topicks to recommend it. cc av-dc j p-acp n1 cs d pp-f n1; av pns11 vdb xx vvi pp-f d cst vhz dc np2 pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
5 The Occasions of exercising this Duty are many and frequent, and they are often such as call upon the Ministers of the Gospel to inculcate and press it, The Occasions of exercising this Duty Are many and frequent, and they Are often such as call upon the Ministers of the Gospel to inculcate and press it, dt n2 pp-f vvg d n1 vbr d cc j, cc pns32 vbr av d c-acp vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvb cc vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
6 and yet the Subject is not exhausted, but affords still ample Matter for our Meditation. and yet the Subject is not exhausted, but affords still ample Matter for our Meditation. cc av dt j-jn vbz xx vvn, cc-acp vvz av j n1 p-acp po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
7 This Anniversary Meeting which we now celebrate, gives a succession of fit Opportunities for a Discourse of this Nature. This Anniversary Meeting which we now celebrate, gives a succession of fit Opportunities for a Discourse of this Nature. d n1 vvg r-crq pns12 av vvi, vvz dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt vvb pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
8 And, blessed be God! it is a very noble Demonstration that these Discourses are not in vain; that they do move the Hearts and Affections of the Hearers, and that the Seed sown produces a plentiful Crop, to the Relief of Multitudes, some of which are the Ornament and Glory of the present Solemnity. And it must needs be a solid Comfort to all that are truly zealous for the Honour of our Holy Religion, to find, that among all the Corruptions of the Age which are so justly complain'd of, there is yet such a Spirit of Charity visible in this great City, as plainly shews that Christianity has a Life and Vigor among us, And, blessed be God! it is a very noble Demonstration that these Discourses Are not in vain; that they do move the Hearts and Affections of the Hearers, and that the Seed sown produces a plentiful Crop, to the Relief of Multitudes, Some of which Are the Ornament and Glory of the present Solemnity. And it must needs be a solid Comfort to all that Are truly zealous for the Honour of our Holy Religion, to find, that among all the Corruptions of the Age which Are so justly complained of, there is yet such a Spirit of Charity visible in this great city, as plainly shows that Christianity has a Life and Vigor among us, np1, j-vvn vbb np1 pn31 vbz dt av j n1 cst d n2 vbr xx p-acp j; cst pns32 vdb vvi dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n2, cc d dt n1 vvn vvz dt j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, d pp-f r-crq vbr dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. cc pn31 vmb av vbi dt j n1 p-acp d cst vbr av-j j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, pc-acp vvi, cst p-acp d dt n2 pp-f dt n1 r-crq vbr av av-j vvd pp-f, pc-acp vbz av d dt n1 pp-f n1 j p-acp d j n1, c-acp av-j vvz cst np1 vhz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
9 and that there are not wanting Numbers of those who make it appear that they love the Lord Iesus Christ, by their Pity and Compassion to his suffering Members. and that there Are not wanting Numbers of those who make it appear that they love the Lord Iesus christ, by their Pity and Compassion to his suffering Members. cc cst a-acp vbr xx vvg n2 pp-f d r-crq vvb pn31 vvi cst pns32 vvb dt n1 np1 np1, p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 vvg n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
10 What I am now to read to you is an ample Testimony in this Matter, viz. What I am now to read to you is an ample Testimony in this Matter, viz. q-crq pns11 vbm av pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n1, n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 3
11 A true REPORT of the great Number of Poor Children, and other Poor People, Maintained in the several HOSPITALS, under the Pious Care of the LORD Mayor, Commonalty, A true REPORT of the great Number of Poor Children, and other Poor People, Maintained in the several HOSPITALS, under the Pious Care of the LORD Mayor, Commonalty, dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f j n2, cc j-jn j n1, vvd p-acp dt j n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
12 and Citizens of the City of LONDON, the Year last past. Christ's Hospital. CHildren put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ's Hospital, the Year last past, 225; and Citizens of the city of LONDON, the Year last passed. Christ's Hospital. CHildren put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ's Hospital, the Year last passed, 225; cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 ord vvn. npg1 n1. n2 vvb av n2, cc vvn av pp-f npg1 n1, dt n1 ord vvd, crd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
13 ten whereof being instructed in the MATHEMATICKS and NAVIGATION, were placed forth Apprentices to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, Founded by his late Majesty King Charles the Second of Blessed memory — 125 Children Buried the year last past — 7 Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital, which are kept in the House and at Nurse elsewhere 309, ten whereof being instructed in the MATHEMATICKS and NAVIGATION, were placed forth Apprentices to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, Founded by his late Majesty King Charles the Second of Blessed memory — 125 Children Buried the year last passed — 7 Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital, which Are kept in the House and At Nurse elsewhere 309, crd c-crq vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, vbdr vvn av n2 p-acp n2 pp-f n2, av pp-f dt j n1, vvn p-acp po31 j n1 n1 np1 dt ord pp-f j-vvn n1 — crd n2 vvn dt n1 ord p-acp — crd n2 av vvg p-acp dt n1 cc vvb pp-f dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp n1 av crd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
14 And 54 newly admitted, amounting in all to — 363 The Names of all which are Registered in the Books kept in the said Hospital, And 54 newly admitted, amounting in all to — 363 The Names of all which Are Registered in the Books kept in the said Hospital, cc crd av-j vvn, vvg p-acp d pc-acp — crd dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
15 and are to be seen, as also when and whence they were admitted. and Are to be seen, as also when and whence they were admitted. cc vbr pc-acp vbi vvn, c-acp av c-crq cc c-crq pns32 vbdr vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
16 Which being so many in number, and the charge of keeping them very great, (and being still depressed by the very great loss, which was sustained by the late Dreadful Fire) it's hoped many worthy and good Christians will liberally assist towards so useful and beneficial a Charity. St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Which being so many in number, and the charge of keeping them very great, (and being still depressed by the very great loss, which was sustained by the late Dreadful Fire) it's hoped many worthy and good Christians will liberally assist towards so useful and beneficial a Charity. Saint Bartholomew's Hospital. r-crq vbg av d p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg pno32 av j, (cc vbg av vvn p-acp dt j j n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt j j n1) pn31|vbz vvn d j cc j np1 vmb av-j vvi p-acp av j cc j dt n1. n1 npg1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
17 THere have been Cured and discharged from the Hospital of St. Bartholomews the Year last past, of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Souldiers and Seamen, THere have been Cured and discharged from the Hospital of Saint Bartholomews the Year last passed, of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen, pc-acp vhi vbn j-vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 npg1 dt n1 ord vvd, pp-f j-vvn, j cc j-vvn n2 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
18 and other diseased Persons, from several parts of the Dominions of the Kings most Excellent Majesty, and other diseased Persons, from several parts of the Dominions of the Kings most Excellent Majesty, cc j-jn j-vvn n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n2 av-ds j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
19 and from Foreign parts, many of which have been relieved with Moneys and other necessaries at their departure, and from Foreign parts, many of which have been relieved with Moneys and other necessaries At their departure, cc p-acp j n2, d pp-f r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp n2 cc n-jn n2-j p-acp po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
20 tho' (as it hath pleased God) the greatest part of the Revenue of the said Hospital was consumed by the late dreadful Fire — 2217 Buried this year, though (as it hath pleased God) the greatest part of the Revenue of the said Hospital was consumed by the late dreadful Fire — 2217 Buried this year, cs (c-acp pn31 vhz vvn np1) dt js n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j j n1 — crd vvd d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
21 after much charges on them — 109 Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 278 The difficulty of the times being such, After much charges on them — 109 Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital — 278 The difficulty of the times being such, p-acp d n2 p-acp pno32 — crd n2 vvg p-acp vvb p-acp dt j-vvn n1 — crd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 vbg d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
22 and the Contingent Charities exceedingly lessen'd, the ordinary revenue is not sufficient to support above a Moyety of the charge of the whole, by which means the numbers received in and cured this year are fewer than the preceding, and the Contingent Charities exceedingly lessened, the ordinary revenue is not sufficient to support above a Moiety of the charge of the Whole, by which means the numbers received in and cured this year Are fewer than the preceding, cc dt j ng1 av-vvg vvn, dt j n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, p-acp r-crq vvz dt n2 vvn p-acp cc vvn d n1 vbr dc cs dt j-vvg, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
23 and without the charity of well disposed persons are not capable of being advanced. St. Thomas Hospital. and without the charity of well disposed Persons Are not capable of being advanced. Saint Thomas Hospital. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f av vvn n2 vbr xx j pp-f vbg vvn. n1 np1 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
24 THere have been ▪ cured and discharged from St. Thomas 's Hospital in Southwark, this last Year, of Sick, Wounded, THere have been ▪ cured and discharged from Saint Thomas is Hospital in Southwark, this last Year, of Sick, Wounded, pc-acp vhi vbn ▪ j-vvn cc vvn p-acp n1 np1 vbz n1 p-acp np1, d ord n1, pp-f j, j-vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
25 and Maimed Souldiers and Seamen, and other diseased Persons, from several parts of his Majesties Dominions, and from Foreign parts; and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen, and other diseased Persons, from several parts of his Majesties Dominions, and from Foreign parts; cc j-vvn n2 cc n2, cc j-jn j-vvn n2, p-acp j n2 pp-f po31 ng1 n2, cc p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
26 many of which have been relieved with mony, and other necessaries at their departure; many of which have been relieved with money, and other necessaries At their departure; d pp-f r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, cc n-jn n2-j p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
27 tho' much of the Revenue of the said Hospital has been destroy'd by several dreadful Fires in London and Southwark; and most of the Buildings of this Hospital being very old, low, damp, though much of the Revenue of the said Hospital has been destroyed by several dreadful Fires in London and Southwark; and most of the Buildings of this Hospital being very old, low, damp, cs d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vhz vbn vvn p-acp j j n2 p-acp np1 cc np1; cc ds pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1 vbg av j, j, n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
28 and incommodious for the reception of sick and wounded persons; and incommodious for the reception of sick and wounded Persons; cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j cc j-vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
29 the Governours have rebuilt a great part thereof, in which they have alredy laid out of their own free gift many thousands of pounds; the Governors have Rebuilt a great part thereof, in which they have already laid out of their own free gift many thousands of pounds; dt n2 vhb vvn dt j n1 av, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb av vvn av pp-f po32 d j n1 d crd pp-f n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
30 and have maintained the same number of Patients for cure, whilst the same building has been carried on. and have maintained the same number of Patients for cure, while the same building has been carried on. cc vhb vvn dt d n1 pp-f n2 p-acp n1, cs dt d n1 vhz vbn vvn a-acp. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
31 To compleat the whole, there is some part now building, which, without the assistance of charitable persons, cannot well be accomplished: To complete the Whole, there is Some part now building, which, without the assistance of charitable Persons, cannot well be accomplished: p-acp j dt j-jn, pc-acp vbz d n1 av n1, r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, vmbx av vbi vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
32 the yearly revenue being much less than will defray the constant charge. 1952 Buried this Year after much charge in the time of their sickness — 148 Remaining under Cure at the charge of the said Hospital — 330 Bridewel Hospital. the yearly revenue being much less than will defray the constant charge. 1952 Buried this Year After much charge in the time of their sickness — 148 Remaining under Cure At the charge of the said Hospital — 330 Bridewell Hospital. dt j n1 vbg d av-dc cs vmb vvi dt j n1. crd vvd d n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 — crd vvg p-acp vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 — crd np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
33 REceived this last Year into the Hospital of Bridewell, Vagrants, and other indigent and miserable people, many whereof had both Cloathing, REceived this last Year into the Hospital of Bridewell, Vagrants, and other indigent and miserable people, many whereof had both Clothing, j-vvn d ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvz, cc j-jn j cc j n1, d c-crq vhd d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
34 and such other Relief as their necessities required, being in great Distress, and sent by Passes into their Native Countries. 1406 Maintained in the said Hospital, and such other Relief as their necessities required, being in great Distress, and sent by Passes into their Native Countries. 1406 Maintained in the said Hospital, cc d j-jn n1 p-acp po32 n2 vvn, vbg p-acp j n1, cc vvd p-acp n2 p-acp po32 j-jn n2. crd vvd p-acp dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
35 and brought up in divers Arts and Trades, at the only Charge of the said Hospital, Apprentices; and brought up in diverse Arts and Trades, At the only Charge of the said Hospital, Apprentices; cc vvd a-acp p-acp j n2 cc n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
36 notwithstanding it pleased God, the Hospital, and all the Houses within the Precinct thereof, (which was the greater part of its Revenue) were wholly consumed by the late dreadful Fire; notwithstanding it pleased God, the Hospital, and all the Houses within the Precinct thereof, (which was the greater part of its Revenue) were wholly consumed by the late dreadful Fire; c-acp pn31 vvd np1, dt n1, cc d dt n2 p-acp dt n1 av, (r-crq vbds dt jc n1 pp-f po31 n1) vbdr av-jn vvn p-acp dt j j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
37 besides the great loss sustained in the Remains of its Revenue by two terrible Fires, the one in Iune 1673. and the other in November 1682. which hapned in Wapping. 101 Bethlem Hospital. beside the great loss sustained in the Remains of its Revenue by two terrible Fires, the one in Iune 1673. and the other in November 1682. which happened in Wapping. 101 Bethlehem Hospital. p-acp dt j n1 vvn p-acp dt vvz pp-f po31 n1 p-acp crd j n2, dt pi p-acp np1 crd cc dt n-jn p-acp np1 crd r-crq vvd p-acp np1. crd np1 np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
38 THe Hospital of Bethlem is of great necessity for the keeping and curing Distracted Persons, whose misery, of all others, is the most deplorable, THe Hospital of Bethlehem is of great necessity for the keeping and curing Distracted Persons, whose misery, of all Others, is the most deplorable, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz pp-f j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg vvn n2, rg-crq n1, pp-f d n2-jn, vbz dt av-ds j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
39 because they do not apprehend the same, it disabling the Mind, as well as the Body. Because they do not apprehend the same, it disabling the Mind, as well as the Body. c-acp pns32 vdb xx vvi dt d, pn31 n-vvg dt n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
40 Brought into the said Hospital the last year, distracted Men and Women — 60 Cured of their Lunacy, Brought into the said Hospital the last year, distracted Men and Women — 60 Cured of their Lunacy, vvn p-acp dt j-vvn n1 dt ord n1, j-vvn n2 cc n2 — crd j-vvn pp-f po32 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
41 and discharged thence the said year — 45 Distracted persons buried the last year — 10 Now remaining there under Cure, and discharged thence the said year — 45 Distracted Persons buried the last year — 10 Now remaining there under Cure, cc vvn av dt j-vvn n1 — crd vvn n2 vvn dt ord n1 — crd av vvg a-acp p-acp vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
42 and provided for with Physick, Dyet and other Relief, at the charge of the said Hospital — 131 The Charge whereof is great, and provided for with Physic, Diet and other Relief, At the charge of the said Hospital — 131 The Charge whereof is great, cc vvn p-acp p-acp n1, n1 cc j-jn n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 — crd dt n1 c-crq vbz j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
43 and the Revenue of the said Hospital so small, as not to amount to one half part of the yearly Expences thereof; and the Revenue of the said Hospital so small, as not to amount to one half part of the yearly Expenses thereof; cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 av j, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp crd j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n2 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
44 and the Building of the old Hospital of Bethlem being Ruinous and not Capacious to receive and contain the great number of distracted Persons; and the Building of the old Hospital of Bethlehem being Ruinous and not Capacious to receive and contain the great number of distracted Persons; cc dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbg j cc xx j pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f j-vvn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
45 for the Admission of whom, daily Applications are made to the Governours thereof. for the Admission of whom, daily Applications Are made to the Governors thereof. p-acp dt n1 pp-f ro-crq, av-j n2 vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
46 Upon a Christian and Charitable Consideration of the Premises, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the City of London, did lately grant sufficient Ground to erect a more commodious House for the keeping and curing the said Lunaticks, and distracted Persons: Upon a Christian and Charitable Consideration of the Premises, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the city of London, did lately grant sufficient Ground to erect a more commodious House for the keeping and curing the said Lunatics, and distracted Persons: p-acp dt njp cc j n1 pp-f dt n2, dt n1 n1, n2, cc j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vdd av-j vvi j n1 pc-acp vvi dt av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg dt j-vvn n2-jn, cc j-vvn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
47 In the Building and Finishing whereof, the Governours of the said Hospital have laid out and disbursed above Seventeen Thousand Pounds, whereby not only the whole Stock of the said Hospital is expended, In the Building and Finishing whereof, the Governors of the said Hospital have laid out and disbursed above Seventeen Thousand Pounds, whereby not only the Whole Stock of the said Hospital is expended, p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvg c-crq, dt n2 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vhb vvn av cc vvn p-acp crd crd n2, c-crq xx av-j dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 vbz vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
48 but the Governours thereof have been necessitated to take up several great Summs of mony, for the finishing the same. but the Governors thereof have been necessitated to take up several great Sums of money, for the finishing the same. cc-acp dt n2 av vhb vbn vvn pc-acp vvi a-acp j j n2 pp-f n1, p-acp dt vvg dt d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
49 And therefore the said Hospital is a very fit object of all good mens Charity, to do as God shall enable them, toward the relief of the said poor Lunaticks, and Payment of their Debts; And Therefore the said Hospital is a very fit Object of all good men's Charity, to do as God shall enable them, towards the relief of the said poor Lunatics, and Payment of their Debts; cc av dt j-vvn n1 vbz dt av j n1 pp-f d j ng2 n1, pc-acp vdi c-acp np1 vmb vvi pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn j n2-jn, cc n1 pp-f po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
50 there having been, and daily are, by the blessing of God, and the charge of the said Hospital, there having been, and daily Are, by the blessing of God, and the charge of the said Hospital, a-acp vhg vbn, cc av-j vbr, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
51 and the Care of those that are intrusted therewith, divers reduced to their former Senses. and the Care of those that Are Entrusted therewith, diverse reduced to their former Senses. cc dt n1 pp-f d cst vbr vvn av, j vvn p-acp po32 j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
52 Beside what is done toward the Relief of so many in these several Hospitals, the President and Governours of the Corporation for the poor of the City of London, lately erected, have begun an admirable design for the employing the common Poor, Beside what is done towards the Relief of so many in these several Hospitals, the President and Governors of the Corporation for the poor of the city of London, lately erected, have begun an admirable Design for the employing the Common Poor, p-acp r-crq vbz vdn p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d p-acp d j n2, dt n1 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j vvn, vhb vvn dt j n1 p-acp dt vvg dt j j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
53 and clearing the Streets of idle Beggars and Vagrants; and clearing the Streets of idle Beggars and Vagrants; cc vvg dt n2 pp-f j n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
54 and for carrying it on, they have advanc'd a considerable Loan of Money out of their own private Cashes, wherewith they have provided Work-houses and neceassry-Implements; and for carrying it on, they have advanced a considerable Loan of Money out of their own private Cashes, wherewith they have provided Workhouses and neceassry-Implements; cc p-acp vvg pn31 a-acp, pns32 vhb vvn dt j n1 pp-f n1 av pp-f po32 d j n2, c-crq pns32 vhb vvn n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
55 and have already taken into their care, out of the several Parishes in the City, above 200 Children, whom they provide with Dyet, Cloathing, and have already taken into their care, out of the several Parishes in the city, above 200 Children, whom they provide with Diet, Clothing, cc vhb av vvn p-acp po32 n1, av pp-f dt j n2 p-acp dt n1, p-acp crd n2, ro-crq pns32 vvb p-acp n1, n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
56 and Instruction, and bring them up to work at our Manufactures; and Instruction, and bring them up to work At our Manufactures; cc n1, cc vvi pno32 a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
57 and they have contracted for the teaching about 800 more, whom they will likewise constantly employ, and they have contracted for the teaching about 800 more, whom they will likewise constantly employ, cc pns32 vhb vvn p-acp dt n-vvg p-acp crd dc, ro-crq pns32 vmb av av-j vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
58 and take their Work off their hands for the best Price. and take their Work off their hands for the best Price. cc vvi po32 n1 a-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt js n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
59 And they hope that, by the generous Contribution of Charitable Persons, they shall be able in a short time to set to work all the Poor of the City of London and the Liberties thereof; and likewise to employ all poor Mechanicks, in the several Employments they have been bred to, And they hope that, by the generous Contribution of Charitable Persons, they shall be able in a short time to Set to work all the Poor of the city of London and the Liberties thereof; and likewise to employ all poor Mechanics, in the several Employments they have been bred to, cc pns32 vvb cst, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n2, pns32 vmb vbi j p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi d dt j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc dt n2 av; cc av pc-acp vvi d j n2, p-acp dt j n2 pns32 vhb vbn vvn p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
60 or shall be capable of, and to take off all the Work they make, tho' they should lose thereby, that so they may prevent any of their Inhabitants from living idly, or shall be capable of, and to take off all the Work they make, though they should loose thereby, that so they may prevent any of their Inhabitants from living idly, cc vmb vbi j pp-f, cc pc-acp vvi a-acp d dt n1 pns32 vvb, cs pns32 vmd vvi av, cst av pns32 vmb vvi d pp-f po32 n2 p-acp vvg av-j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
61 and wanting Work, whereby many are forced to beg, steal, or to have recourse to other dissolute, vicious and unlawful Practices. and wanting Work, whereby many Are forced to beg, steal, or to have recourse to other dissolute, vicious and unlawful Practices. cc vvg n1, c-crq d vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp j-jn j, j cc j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
62 This being a work of so great Use, and of such excellent Example, they trust all good Men will lend their Assistance toward it; This being a work of so great Use, and of such excellent Exampl, they trust all good Men will lend their Assistance towards it; np1 vbg dt n1 pp-f av j n1, cc pp-f d j n1, pns32 vvb d j n2 vmb vvi po32 n1 p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
63 especially since it is now in its beginning, and most wants Encouragement: especially since it is now in its beginning, and most Wants Encouragement: av-j c-acp pn31 vbz av p-acp po31 vvg, cc av-ds vvz n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
64 And should it fail, would probably discourage other Parts of the Nation from attempting the like; And should it fail, would probably discourage other Parts of the nation from attempting the like; cc vmd pn31 vvi, vmd av-j vvi j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp vvg dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
65 but if it succeed and flourish, it may in time spread over the whole Kingdom, to the unspeakable Advantage of the Publick, not only in increasing our Manufactures, but if it succeed and flourish, it may in time spread over the Whole Kingdom, to the unspeakable Advantage of the Public, not only in increasing our Manufactures, cc-acp cs pn31 vvi cc vvi, pn31 vmb p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j, xx av-j p-acp vvg po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
66 but in bettering the Manners of the poorer sort of People. These are indeed very good Tokens of a Christian Disposition among us; but in bettering the Manners of the Poorer sort of People. These Are indeed very good Tokens of a Christian Disposition among us; cc-acp p-acp vvg dt n2 pp-f dt jc n1 pp-f n1. d vbr av av j n2 pp-f dt njp n1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
67 and it is the continuance, the growth, and the propagation of this Christian Disposition, that is the main End of this Day's Assembly. and it is the Continuance, the growth, and the propagation of this Christian Disposition, that is the main End of this Day's Assembly. cc pn31 vbz dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1 pp-f d njp n1, cst vbz dt n1 vvb pp-f d n1|vbz n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
68 And it must be confessed, that the Assembly it self is a very forcible Motive to it, where the Beauty, the Comfort, And it must be confessed, that the Assembly it self is a very forcible Motive to it, where the Beauty, the Comfort, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt n1 pn31 n1 vbz dt av j n1 p-acp pn31, c-crq dt n1, dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
69 and the Usefulness of it appears by those numbers of poor Creatures who are relieved by it. and the Usefulness of it appears by those numbers of poor Creatures who Are relieved by it. cc dt np1 pp-f pn31 vvz p-acp d n2 pp-f j n2 r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
70 And this cannot but have its effect upon all that see it, and must be felt without my Direction. And this cannot but have its Effect upon all that see it, and must be felt without my Direction. cc d vmbx cc-acp vhb po31 n1 p-acp d cst vvb pn31, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp po11 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
71 But the great Festival now depending determines my Thoughts to Arguments of another nature, and the Commemoration of the Resurrection of our Lord, which must enliven the Hopes of our own, urges me to press you to Charity and Compassion at this time, rather from the Fruit you your selves shall reap from it in another World, But the great Festival now depending determines my Thoughts to Arguments of Another nature, and the Commemoration of the Resurrection of our Lord, which must enliven the Hope's of our own, urges me to press you to Charity and Compassion At this time, rather from the Fruit you your selves shall reap from it in Another World, p-acp dt j n1 av vvg vvz po11 n2 p-acp n2 pp-f j-jn n1, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt ng1 pp-f po12 d, vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi pn22 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1, av-c p-acp dt n1 pn22 po22 n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp j-jn n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
72 than that Support your indigent Brethren shall receive from it in this. than that Support your indigent Brothers shall receive from it in this. cs d vvb po22 j n2 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
73 And for that reason I have made choice of these words, which are a part of the account that our Saviour himself gives of the great Resurrection, and of his coming to judgment at the end of the World. And for that reason I have made choice of these words, which Are a part of the account that our Saviour himself gives of the great Resurrection, and of his coming to judgement At the end of the World. cc p-acp d n1 pns11 vhb vvn n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vbr dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst po12 n1 px31 vvz pp-f dt j n1, cc pp-f po31 n-vvg p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
74 Which he begins at the 31. Verse, telling us, that When the Son of man shall come in his glory, Which he begins At the 31. Verse, telling us, that When the Son of man shall come in his glory, r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt crd n1, vvg pno12, cst c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
75 and all the holy Angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: and all the holy Angels with him, then shall he fit upon the throne of his glory: cc d dt j n2 p-acp pno31, av vmb pns31 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
76 And before him shall be gathered all nations, and he shall separate them one from another, And before him shall be gathered all Nations, and he shall separate them one from Another, cc p-acp pno31 vmb vbi vvn d n2, cc pns31 vmb vvi pno32 pi p-acp n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
77 as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats. as a shepherd divides his sheep from the Goats. c-acp dt n1 vvz po31 n1 p-acp dt n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
78 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. And he shall Set the sheep on his right hand, but the Goats on the left. cc pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, cc-acp dt n2 p-acp dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
79 And then follow the Words of my Text, Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, come ye blessed of my Father, &c. And then follow the Words of my Text, Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, come you blessed of my Father, etc. cc av vvb dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, av vmb dt n1 vvb p-acp pno32 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, av (4) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
80 Now these Words contain the most noble Arguments for mercy and pity, that can possibly be applyed to the mind of Man: Now these Words contain the most noble Arguments for mercy and pity, that can possibly be applied to the mind of Man: av d n2 vvi dt ds j n2 p-acp n1 cc vvb, cst vmb av-j vbi vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
81 All acts of compassion done to our wanting Brethren, are represented here as done to our Saviour himself, All acts of compassion done to our wanting Brothers, Are represented Here as done to our Saviour himself, d n2 pp-f n1 vdn p-acp po12 j-vvg n2, vbr vvn av c-acp vdn p-acp po12 n1 px31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
82 and are declared to be so taken and accepted. This acceptance is farther illustrated by the glorious Reward that attends them, a Kingdom prepared from the foundation of the world, and that will last when this World shall be no more: and Are declared to be so taken and accepted. This acceptance is farther illustrated by the glorious Reward that attends them, a Kingdom prepared from the Foundation of the world, and that will last when this World shall be no more: cc vbr vvn pc-acp vbi av vvn cc vvn. d n1 vbz av-jc vvn p-acp dt j vvb cst vvz pno32, dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc cst vmb vvi c-crq d n1 vmb vbi dx av-dc: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
83 And further yet, by the particular place these works have, in the reason that is given for this wonderful retribution; And further yet, by the particular place these works have, in the reason that is given for this wondered retribution; cc jc av, p-acp dt j vvb d n2 vhb, p-acp dt vvb cst vbz vvn p-acp d j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
84 for I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; for I was hungry, and you gave me meat; c-acp pns11 vbds j, cc pn22 vvd pno11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
85 thirsty, and ye gave me drink, &c. Where 'tis observable, that no other good works are mention'd, thirsty, and you gave me drink, etc. Where it's observable, that no other good works Are mentioned, j, cc pn22 vvd pno11 vvi, av c-crq pn31|vbz j, cst dx j-jn j n2 vbr vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
86 but those of Charity and Mercy; but those of Charity and Mercy; cc-acp d pp-f n1 cc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
87 from whence, though we must by no means gather that good actions of other kinds will not be regarded, yet the least we can conclude, is, that these will have a peculiar degree of acceptance, from whence, though we must by no means gather that good actions of other Kinds will not be regarded, yet the least we can conclude, is, that these will have a peculiar degree of acceptance, p-acp c-crq, cs pns12 vmb p-acp dx n2 vvi d j n2 pp-f j-jn n2 vmb xx vbi vvn, av dt ds pns12 vmb vvi, vbz, cst d vmb vhi dt j n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
88 and that the Charitable Man shall have a distinguishing share of the Character, The blessed of the Father. and that the Charitable Man shall have a distinguishing share of the Character, The blessed of the Father. cc cst dt j n1 vmb vhi dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1, dt j-vvn pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
89 Now if Charity at the Resurrection shall be, before Angels and men, thus accepted, thus rewarded, and thus distinguish'd, and that by our Saviour himself, sitting in all the pomp of the last judgment; 'tis not easie to imagine any thing that can be so persuasive to move us, not only to exercise this Virtue, Now if Charity At the Resurrection shall be, before Angels and men, thus accepted, thus rewarded, and thus distinguished, and that by our Saviour himself, sitting in all the pomp of the last judgement; it's not easy to imagine any thing that can be so persuasive to move us, not only to exercise this Virtue, av cs n1 p-acp dt n1 vmb vbi, c-acp n2 cc n2, av vvd, av vvn, cc av vvn, cc cst p-acp po12 n1 px31, vvg p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt ord n1; pn31|vbz xx j pc-acp vvi d n1 cst vmb vbi av j pc-acp vvi pno12, xx av-j p-acp vvb d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
90 but to be zealous in promoting it, and desirous to excel in it: but to be zealous in promoting it, and desirous to excel in it: cc-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp j-vvg pn31, cc j p-acp vvb p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
91 'Tis a Consideration that will work on our Reason, our Gratitude, our Interest, and our Ambition, the most vigorous and active springs in human Nature; It's a Consideration that will work on our Reason, our Gratitude, our Interest, and our Ambition, the most vigorous and active springs in human Nature; pn31|vbz dt n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, cc po12 n1, dt ds j cc j n2 p-acp j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
92 and it must be either not well illustrated by the Preacher, or very ill considered by the hearers, if it does not make a very sensible and lasting impression on our Hearts. and it must be either not well illustrated by the Preacher, or very ill considered by the hearers, if it does not make a very sensible and lasting impression on our Hearts. cc pn31 vmb vbi av-d xx av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av av-jn vvn p-acp dt n2, cs pn31 vdz xx vvi dt j j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
93 I shall therefore confine my present discourse, to this threefold Argument for Charity and Pity, represented in my Text; I shall Therefore confine my present discourse, to this threefold Argument for Charity and Pity, represented in my Text; pns11 vmb av vvi po11 j n1, p-acp d j n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp po11 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
94 and shall distinctly offer to your reflection the several parts of it. and shall distinctly offer to your reflection the several parts of it. cc vmb av-j vvi p-acp po22 n1 dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
95 I. Our Saviour's accepting the Charity we shew to our distressed Brethren as done to himself. I. Our Saviour's accepting the Charity we show to our distressed Brothers as done to himself. np1 po12 ng1 vvg dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j-vvn n2 a-acp vdn p-acp px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
96 II. The Reward which it shall meet with in the Resurrection. III. The distinction, and peculiar degrees of glory, that shall attend the Charitable Man in another Life. I. II The Reward which it shall meet with in the Resurrection. III. The distinction, and peculiar Degrees of glory, that shall attend the Charitable Man in Another Life. I. crd dt n1 r-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1. np1. dt n1, cc j n2 pp-f n1, cst vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n1. pns11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
97 I begin with the first, Our Saviour 's accepting the charity we shew to our distressed Brethren, as done to himself. I begin with the First, Our Saviour is accepting the charity we show to our distressed Brothers, as done to himself. pns11 vvb p-acp dt ord, po12 n1 vbz vvg dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 j-vvn n2, c-acp vdn p-acp px31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
98 That he does thus accept it, is sufficiently evident from the words in the Text, I was hungry and ye gave me meat, &c. But to make it yet more plain, and consequently the more to enforce the Duty, he frames an Answer from the Righteous, v. 37. &c. When saw we thee an hungred, That he does thus accept it, is sufficiently evident from the words in the Text, I was hungry and you gave me meat, etc. But to make it yet more plain, and consequently the more to enforce the Duty, he frames an Answer from the Righteous, v. 37. etc. When saw we thee an hungered, cst pns31 vdz av vvb pn31, vbz av-j j p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt n1, pns11 vbds j cc pn22 vvd pno11 n1, av p-acp pc-acp vvi pn31 av av-dc j, cc av-j dt av-dc p-acp vvb dt n1, pns31 vvz dt vvb p-acp dt j, n1 crd av c-crq vvd pns12 pno21 cc vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
99 and fed thee, or thirsty, and gave thee drink? &c. Intimating, that they could not imagine how they should be entitled to the merit of so many services to him, whom they had never seen in his state of humiliation; and that therefore, and fed thee, or thirsty, and gave thee drink? etc. Intimating, that they could not imagine how they should be entitled to the merit of so many services to him, whom they had never seen in his state of humiliation; and that Therefore, cc vvd pno21, cc j, cc vvd pno21 vvi? av vvg, cst pns32 vmd xx vvi c-crq pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f av d n2 p-acp pno31, ro-crq pns32 vhd av-x vvn p-acp po31 n1 pp-f n1; cc cst av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
100 how great soever their Love to him were, they could not pretend to have had such occasions of expressing it; how great soever their Love to him were, they could not pretend to have had such occasions of expressing it; c-crq j av po32 vvb p-acp pno31 vbdr, pns32 vmd xx vvi pc-acp vhi vhn d n2 pp-f vvg pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
101 and this Answer our Saviour makes for them, to usher in his own reply. v. 40. Then the King shall answer, and this Answer our Saviour makes for them, to usher in his own reply. v. 40. Then the King shall answer, cc d vvb po12 n1 vvz p-acp pno32, pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 d vvi. n1 crd av dt n1 vmb vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
102 and say unto them, verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. and say unto them, verily I say unto you, in as much as you have done it to one of the least of these my brothers, you have done it unto me. cc vvb p-acp pno32, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp crd pp-f dt ds pp-f d po11 n2, pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 3
103 If then, by this repetition and asseveration, it be put out of all doubt, that our Saviour does accept our Charity to his and our poor Brethren, If then, by this repetition and asseveration, it be put out of all doubt, that our Saviour does accept our Charity to his and our poor Brothers, cs av, p-acp d n1 cc n1, pn31 vbb vvn av pp-f d n1, cst po12 n1 vdz vvi po12 n1 p-acp po31 cc po12 j n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
104 as done to himself; it must be out of all doubt too, that it ought very nearly to affect us, as done to himself; it must be out of all doubt too, that it ought very nearly to affect us, c-acp vdn p-acp px31; pn31 vmb vbi av pp-f d n1 av, cst pn31 vmd av av-j p-acp vvb pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
105 and that whether we consider these words as giving a Rule for our direction, or an occasion for our gratitude. I. and that whither we Consider these words as giving a Rule for our direction, or an occasion for our gratitude. I. cc cst cs pns12 vvb d n2 c-acp vvg dt vvb p-acp po12 n1, cc dt n1 p-acp po12 n1. pns11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
106 If we consider this as a Rule for our direction, then the strength of it will be briefly this. Our Saviour is intimately affected with the wants of our Brethren, pities their afflictions, commiserates their pain, grieves himself at their grief and sorrows, If we Consider this as a Rule for our direction, then the strength of it will be briefly this. Our Saviour is intimately affected with the Wants of our Brothers, pities their afflictions, commiserates their pain, grieves himself At their grief and sorrows, cs pns12 vvb d c-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n1, av dt n1 pp-f pn31 vmb vbi av-j d. po12 n1 vbz av-j vvd p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, vvz po32 n2, n2 po32 n1, vvz px31 p-acp po32 n1 cc n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
107 and has a fellow-feeling of their miseries; and has a fellow-feeling of their misery's; cc vhz dt n1 pp-f po32 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
108 his tenderness is so great for them, that he reckons them his Friends, his Brethren, yea even Members of his Body, his tenderness is so great for them, that he reckons them his Friends, his Brothers, yea even Members of his Body, po31 n1 vbz av j p-acp pno32, cst pns31 vvz pno32 po31 n2, po31 n2, uh j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
109 and parts of himself; the comfort or relief that is administred to them, is so acceptable to him, that he professes himself to feel a mighty satisfaction and comfort in it; and parts of himself; the Comfort or relief that is administered to them, is so acceptable to him, that he Professes himself to feel a mighty satisfaction and Comfort in it; cc n2 pp-f px31; dt n1 cc n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp pno32, vbz av j p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vvz px31 pc-acp vvi dt j n1 cc vvb p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
110 and what can the consequence be less than, go thou and do likewise? Is there any better pattern for us to imitate? Or can we regulate our judgment and affections by a nobler Model? Is the blessed Iesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of the World, and what can the consequence be less than, go thou and do likewise? Is there any better pattern for us to imitate? Or can we regulate our judgement and affections by a Nobler Model? Is the blessed Iesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of the World, cc q-crq vmb dt n1 vbb av-dc cs, vvb pns21 cc vdb av? vbz a-acp d jc n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi? cc vmb pns12 vvi po12 n1 cc n2 p-acp dt jc n1? vbz dt j-vvn np1, dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
111 so nearly concerned for those that suffer? And shall we who carry his name, believe his Doctrine, and profess to imitate his example, have no concern at all, so nearly concerned for those that suffer? And shall we who carry his name, believe his Doctrine, and profess to imitate his Exampl, have no concern At all, av av-j vvn p-acp d cst vvb? cc vmb pns12 q-crq vvi po31 vvi, vvb po31 n1, cc vvb pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vhb dx vvi p-acp d, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
112 or but a cold and disproportion'd one? This sure is highly unfit and unreasonable; or but a cold and disproportioned one? This sure is highly unfit and unreasonable; cc p-acp dt j-jn cc vvn pi? d j vbz av-j j cc j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
113 and therefore, while our head professes this tenderness for all his Members, the Members ought to have a like compassion one for another, and Therefore, while our head Professes this tenderness for all his Members, the Members ought to have a like compassion one for Another, cc av, cs po12 n1 vvz d n1 p-acp d po31 n2, dt n2 vmd pc-acp vhi dt j n1 crd p-acp n-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
114 and whether one member suffer, all the members should suffer with it; or one member be comforted, all the members should rejoyce with it; and whither one member suffer, all the members should suffer with it; or one member be comforted, all the members should rejoice with it; cc cs crd n1 vvi, d dt n2 vmd vvi p-acp pn31; cc crd n1 vbb vvn, d dt n2 vmd vvi p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
115 1 Cor. 12. 26. Such force has the pity of our Saviour to command ours, if we consider him barely as our pattern and Example. 1 Cor. 12. 26. Such force has the pity of our Saviour to command ours, if we Consider him barely as our pattern and Exampl. crd np1 crd crd d n1 vhz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi png12, cs pns12 vvb pno31 av-j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
116 But there are two reflexions under this head, which will make the impression yet deeper. But there Are two reflexions under this head, which will make the impression yet Deeper. p-acp a-acp vbr crd n2 p-acp d n1, r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 av avc-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
117 (1.) The first is, that our Saviour is in Heaven, at the right hand of his Father, remov'd far from all possibility of Suffering in his own person: (1.) The First is, that our Saviour is in Heaven, At the right hand of his Father, removed Far from all possibility of Suffering in his own person: (crd) dt ord vbz, cst po12 n1 vbz p-acp n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvn av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp po31 d n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
118 He has overcome mortality, and all its Appendages, troubles, infirmities, and even Death it self; He has overcome mortality, and all its Appendages, Troubles, infirmities, and even Death it self; pns31 vhz vvn n1, cc d po31 n2, n2, n2, cc av n1 pn31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
119 and is in possession of a Kingdom, Glorious, Eternal, and exempt from all misfortunes; and yet in this state of immutable Happiness, he has this tender compassion for those who are combating with the calamities of this lower World. and is in possession of a Kingdom, Glorious, Eternal, and exempt from all misfortunes; and yet in this state of immutable Happiness, he has this tender compassion for those who Are combating with the calamities of this lower World. cc vbz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, j, j, cc vvi p-acp d n2; cc av p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, pns31 vhz d j n1 p-acp d r-crq vbr vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d jc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
120 How much greater reason then have we, to have bowels of Mercy toward those who suffer, How much greater reason then have we, to have bowels of Mercy towards those who suffer, c-crq d jc n1 av vhb pns12, pc-acp vhi n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d r-crq vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
121 since we our selves are in the same condemnation? Our persons and our condition are both here frail and uncertain, and we are subject to the very same miseries that any of our fellow Creatures suffer, since we our selves Are in the same condemnation? Our Persons and our condition Are both Here frail and uncertain, and we Are Subject to the very same misery's that any of our fellow Creatures suffer, c-acp pns12 po12 n2 vbr p-acp dt d n1? po12 n2 cc po12 n1 vbr av-d av j cc j, cc pns12 vbr j-jn p-acp dt av d n2 cst d pp-f po12 n1 n2 vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
122 and we do not know how soon providence may call us to be tryed by them. and we do not know how soon providence may call us to be tried by them. cc pns12 vdb xx vvi c-crq av n1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
123 Now 'tis a moving Argument to pity, that the case we commiserate may one day be our own; and the very reflexion on what we would then desire for our selves, must melt us into Charity toward other men. Now it's a moving Argument to pity, that the case we commiserate may one day be our own; and the very reflection on what we would then desire for our selves, must melt us into Charity towards other men. av pn31|vbz dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi, cst dt n1 pns12 vvb vmb crd n1 vbb po12 d; cc dt j n1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmd av vvb p-acp po12 n2, vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
124 (2.) And this puts us in mind of a second reflexion; (2.) And this puts us in mind of a second reflection; (crd) cc d vvz pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f dt ord n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
125 that our Saviour has no other spring to move him to this tender regard of those who suffer, that our Saviour has no other spring to move him to this tender regard of those who suffer, d po12 n1 vhz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp d j n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
126 but his own infinite mercy and compassion; he can receive no real Retribution, and no Accession to his Happiness by it. but his own infinite mercy and compassion; he can receive no real Retribution, and no Accession to his Happiness by it. cc-acp po31 d j n1 cc n1; pns31 vmb vvi dx j n1, cc dx n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
127 He neither wants their prayers, their thanks, nor their returns. But our case is quite otherwise; He neither Wants their Prayers, their thanks, nor their returns. But our case is quite otherwise; pns31 av-dx vvz po32 n2, po32 n2, ccx po32 vvz. p-acp po12 n1 vbz av av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
128 the Alms we give may be amply repaid in fervent prayers, that will pierce the Skies for us, the Alms we give may be amply repaid in fervent Prayers, that will pierce the Skies for us, dt n2 pns12 vvb vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp j n2, cst vmb vvi dt n2 p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
129 and not return till they have gain'd a Blessing on our persons or designs; and not return till they have gained a Blessing on our Persons or designs; cc xx vvi c-acp pns32 vhb vvn dt n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
130 the thanks and acknowledgments that follow our bounty, may increase our good name or our interest in the World; the thanks and acknowledgments that follow our bounty, may increase our good name or our Interest in the World; dt n2 cc n2 cst vvb po12 n1, vmb vvi po12 j n1 cc po12 n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
131 and an exemplary Charity to the poor and distressed, may entitle our selves or descendants to an universal assitance, when it shall be our turn to want it: and an exemplary Charity to the poor and distressed, may entitle our selves or descendants to an universal assistance, when it shall be our turn to want it: cc dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc j-vvn, vmb vvi po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt j n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
132 And all these things have a strong influence upon human Nature, and must suggest, that if we are bound to imitate our Saviour, And all these things have a strong influence upon human Nature, and must suggest, that if we Are bound to imitate our Saviour, cc d d n2 vhb dt j n1 p-acp j n1, cc vmb vvi, cst cs pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
133 and to be merciful after his Example, barely for the fitness and rectitude of the thing in it self; and to be merciful After his Exampl, barely for the fitness and rectitude of the thing in it self; cc pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1, av-j p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pn31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
134 then certainly we are still under greater obligation, not only to tread in his steps, then Certainly we Are still under greater obligation, not only to tread in his steps, av av-j pns12 vbr av p-acp jc n1, xx av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
135 but to do it with zeal and constancy, when there are such concurrent Arguments as these to quicken our resolutions and endeavours. but to do it with zeal and constancy, when there Are such concurrent Arguments as these to quicken our resolutions and endeavours. cc-acp pc-acp vdi pn31 p-acp n1 cc n1, c-crq pc-acp vbr d j n2 p-acp d pc-acp vvi po12 n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
136 2. But our Saviour's acceptance of Charity as done to himself, does not only affect us as a Rule for us to imitate, 2. But our Saviour's acceptance of Charity as done to himself, does not only affect us as a Rule for us to imitate, crd p-acp po12 ng1 n1 pp-f n1 a-acp vdn p-acp px31, vdz xx av-j vvi pno12 p-acp dt vvb p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
137 but urges to the practice of this duty toward our Brethren, in gratitude to our Saviour to whom we owe so much. but urges to the practice of this duty towards our Brothers, in gratitude to our Saviour to whom we owe so much. cc-acp vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp ro-crq pns12 vvb av av-d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
138 Our returns, as I before hinted, cannot properly reach him, nor can we really repay what he has done for us; Our returns, as I before hinted, cannot properly reach him, nor can we really repay what he has done for us; np1 vvz, c-acp pns11 a-acp vvn, vmbx av-j vvi pno31, ccx vmb pns12 av-j vvi r-crq pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
139 and therefore if he directs our acknowledgments to any other Objects, whom he shall make his Proxies and Receivers, our debt to him must oblige us to pay what we can there. Since then our Saviour declares that the pity and the relief which we afford to persons distressed, shall be accounted as if it had been applyed to himself in person, the very same Arguments must move us to Charity and compassion to the poor and miserable, that call for our gratitude to our Saviour and Redeemer. and Therefore if he directs our acknowledgments to any other Objects, whom he shall make his Proxies and Receivers, our debt to him must oblige us to pay what we can there. Since then our Saviour declares that the pity and the relief which we afford to Persons distressed, shall be accounted as if it had been applied to himself in person, the very same Arguments must move us to Charity and compassion to the poor and miserable, that call for our gratitude to our Saviour and Redeemer. cc av cs pns31 vvz po12 n2 p-acp d j-jn n2, ro-crq pns31 vmb vvi po31 n2 cc n2, po12 n1 p-acp pno31 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns12 vmb a-acp. c-acp av po12 n1 vvz cst dt n1 cc dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2 vvn, vmb vbi vvn c-acp cs pn31 vhd vbn vvd p-acp px31 p-acp n1, dt av d n2 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j cc j, cst vvb p-acp po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1 cc np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
140 And one would think there should be no need to mention these; And one would think there should be no need to mention these; cc pi vmd vvi pc-acp vmd vbi dx n1 pc-acp vvi d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
141 they are so many, that some of them must be always before us, and they are of that force that it is very hard to resist them. they Are so many, that Some of them must be always before us, and they Are of that force that it is very hard to resist them. pns32 vbr av d, cst d pp-f pno32 vmb vbi av p-acp pno12, cc pns32 vbr pp-f d vvb cst pn31 vbz av j pc-acp vvi pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
142 But since human Nature is too apt to be insensible, or cold, or forgetful, I shall crave leave to excite your Charity, But since human Nature is too apt to be insensible, or cold, or forgetful, I shall crave leave to excite your Charity, cc-acp c-acp j n1 vbz av j pc-acp vbi j, cc j-jn, cc j, pns11 vmb vvi n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
143 as it is a piece of gratitude to our Saviour, on these four accounts. (1.) As he is one that loves us; as it is a piece of gratitude to our Saviour, on these four accounts. (1.) As he is one that loves us; c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp d crd n2. (crd) p-acp pns31 vbz pi cst n2 pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
144 and that with such a degree of tenderness, as human affections can never measure, and human expressions can never describe; and that with such a degree of tenderness, as human affections can never measure, and human expressions can never describe; cc cst p-acp d dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j n2 vmb av-x vvi, cc j n2 vmb av-x vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
145 he who is God blessed for evermore, left the bosom of his Father to dwell among us; he who is God blessed for evermore, left the bosom of his Father to dwell among us; pns31 r-crq vbz np1 vvn p-acp av, vvd dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
146 he united himself to us, not in appearance only, but in nature; took our flesh and blood upon him, made us his Friends, his Brethren, and even Members of himself, undeserving, unprofitable, and rebellious as we were! he united himself to us, not in appearance only, but in nature; took our Flesh and blood upon him, made us his Friends, his Brothers, and even Members of himself, undeserving, unprofitable, and rebellious as we were! pns31 vvn px31 p-acp pno12, xx p-acp n1 av-j, cc-acp p-acp n1; vvd po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31, vvd pno12 po31 n2, po31 n2, cc j n2 pp-f px31, j, j, cc j c-acp pns12 vbdr! (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
147 And for no other reason that we can fathom, but his own good will and unmerited kindness, he distinguish'd Man from those Noble Beings, that wanted a Redeemer as much as we; And for no other reason that we can fathom, but his own good will and unmerited kindness, he distinguished Man from those Noble Beings, that wanted a Redeemer as much as we; cc p-acp dx j-jn n1 cst pns12 vmb n1, cc-acp po31 d j n1 cc j n1, pns31 vvn n1 p-acp d j n2, cst vvd dt n1 p-acp d c-acp pns12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
148 for he took not upon him the nature of Angels, but he took upon him the seed of Abraham. for he took not upon him the nature of Angels, but he took upon him the seed of Abraham. p-acp pns31 vvd xx p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f n2, cc-acp pns31 vvd p-acp pno31 dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
149 Now the most natural effect of Love, is to beget Love again, and a Love resembling that which calls for it. Now the most natural Effect of Love, is to beget Love again, and a Love resembling that which calls for it. av dt av-ds j n1 pp-f vvb, vbz pc-acp vvi vvi av, cc dt n1 vvg d r-crq vvz p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
150 And can we see what has so lov'd us, and what we ought so to love again, poor, and naked, and hungry, and griev'd, and grant no compassion or relief? And yet this is our case, And can we see what has so loved us, and what we ought so to love again, poor, and naked, and hungry, and grieved, and grant no compassion or relief? And yet this is our case, cc vmb pns12 vvi r-crq vhz av vvn pno12, cc r-crq pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi av, j, cc j, cc j, cc vvn, cc vvb dx n1 cc n1? cc av d vbz po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
151 when we are hard-hearted and uncharitable to our afflicted Brethren. 'Tis our Saviour that suffers in them, and calls for our help; when we Are hardhearted and uncharitable to our afflicted Brothers. It's our Saviour that suffers in them, and calls for our help; c-crq pns12 vbr j cc j p-acp po12 j-vvn n2. pn31|vbz po12 n1 cst vvz p-acp pno32, cc vvz p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
152 and when we commiserate their condition, and supply their wants, we are but obliging and grateful to him that first lov'd us. and when we commiserate their condition, and supply their Wants, we Are but obliging and grateful to him that First loved us. cc c-crq pns12 vvb po32 n1, cc vvi po32 n2, pns12 vbr p-acp vvg cc j p-acp pno31 cst ord vvd pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
153 (2.) Our gratitude is due to our Saviour as he is our great Benefactor, as one whose love has not been bare Benevolence, but has flow'd to us in streams of unspeakable bounty; he has not only pityed our ignorance and blindness, (2.) Our gratitude is due to our Saviour as he is our great Benefactor, as one whose love has not been bore Benevolence, but has flowed to us in streams of unspeakable bounty; he has not only pitied our ignorance and blindness, (crd) po12 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp po12 n1 c-acp pns31 vbz po12 j n1, c-acp pi rg-crq n1 vhz xx vbn j n1, cc-acp vhz vvd p-acp pno12 p-acp n2 pp-f j n1; pns31 vhz xx av-j vvn po12 n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
154 but has illuminated our minds, by a clear Revelation of the Will of God, and the Duty of Man; but has illuminated our minds, by a clear Revelation of the Will of God, and the Duty of Man; cc-acp vhz vvn po12 n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
155 he compassions our weakness, and he supports it by his constant Encouragement and Assistance; he intercedes for our pardon daily, when we do amiss; he compassions our weakness, and he supports it by his constant Encouragement and Assistance; he intercedes for our pardon daily, when we do amiss; pns31 n2 po12 n1, cc pns31 vvz pn31 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1; pns31 vvz p-acp po12 n1 av-j, c-crq pns12 vdb av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
156 and he as daily offers his Grace, to enable us to do better; and he as daily offers his Grace, to enable us to do better; cc pns31 p-acp av-j vvz po31 vvi, p-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vdi av-jc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
157 he protects us and guides us in this World, and has prepared Mansions for us in a future. he protects us and guides us in this World, and has prepared Mansions for us in a future. pns31 vvz pno12 cc vvz pno12 p-acp d n1, cc vhz vvn n2 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
158 And can we live under these, and infinite more continued blessings of the like nature, And can we live under these, and infinite more continued blessings of the like nature, cc vmb pns12 vvi p-acp d, cc j av-dc j-vvn n2 pp-f dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
159 and never think of doing any thing in return? Benefactions do certainly create a debt, and though, may be, civil Laws do not take notice of it, and never think of doing any thing in return? Benefactions do Certainly create a debt, and though, may be, civil Laws do not take notice of it, cc av-x vvb pp-f vdg d n1 p-acp n1? n2 vdb av-j vvi dt n1, cc cs, vmb vbi, j n2 vdb xx vvi n1 pp-f pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
160 or cannot enforce it, yet the Law of Nature does oblige us to re-payment. And if we can pay such debts as these, only by communicating some of our conveniences, perhaps only our superfluities, to Creatures like our selves, whose wants call for it, or cannot enforce it, yet the Law of Nature does oblige us to repayment. And if we can pay such debts as these, only by communicating Some of our conveniences, perhaps only our superfluities, to Creatures like our selves, whose Wants call for it, cc vmbx vvi pn31, av dt n1 pp-f n1 vdz vvi pno12 p-acp n1. cc cs pns12 vmb vvi d n2 c-acp d, av-j p-acp vvg d pp-f po12 n2, av av-j po12 n2, p-acp n2 vvb po12 n2, rg-crq vvz vvb p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
161 and whose comfort and ease, and sometimes even Life and Being depend upon it, sure we ought to be pleased with the occasion and to close with it, and whose Comfort and ease, and sometime even Life and Being depend upon it, sure we ought to be pleased with the occasion and to close with it, cc rg-crq vvb cc n1, cc av av n1 cc vbg vvi p-acp pn31, j pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
162 and rejoyce that our Saviour affords us any means, especially so reasonable and so grateful ones, of demonstrating our sense of his Love, and our gratitude for his Benefactions. and rejoice that our Saviour affords us any means, especially so reasonable and so grateful ones, of Demonstrating our sense of his Love, and our gratitude for his Benefactions. cc vvb cst po12 n1 vvz pno12 d n2, av-j av j cc av j pi2, pp-f vvg po12 n1 pp-f po31 vvi, cc po12 n1 p-acp po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
163 (3.) The compassionate Iesus is not only our Benefactor, but our Deliverer too, and has rescued us from the most intolerable Evils that human Nature could groan under; (3.) The compassionate Iesus is not only our Benefactor, but our Deliverer too, and has rescued us from the most intolerable Evils that human Nature could groan under; (crd) dt j np1 vbz xx av-j po12 n1, cc-acp po12 n1 av, cc vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt av-ds j n2-jn cst j n1 vmd vvi p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
164 from the tyranny of sin, the wrath of God, and everlasting death. This is indeed one of his Benefactions, from the tyranny of since, the wrath of God, and everlasting death. This is indeed one of his Benefactions, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f np1, cc j n1. d vbz av crd pp-f po31 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
165 but I mention it distinctly, because our sense of Evil is much more quick and affecting than that of Good, and deliverance from what hurts or torments us, does infinitely more oblige than additions made to our happiness; but I mention it distinctly, Because our sense of Evil is much more quick and affecting than that of Good, and deliverance from what hurts or torments us, does infinitely more oblige than additions made to our happiness; cc-acp pns11 vvb pn31 av-j, p-acp po12 n1 pp-f j-jn vbz d dc j cc vvg cs d pp-f j, cc n1 p-acp r-crq n2 cc vvz pno12, vdz av-j av-dc vvi cs n2 vvn p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
166 kindnesses and good turns that are done us in our prosperity, very often lose their price with us; Kindnesses and good turns that Are done us in our Prosperity, very often loose their price with us; n2 cc j n2 cst vbr vdn pno12 p-acp po12 n1, av av vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
167 our negligence overlooks them, or our pride undervalues them, or reckons them as due. our negligence overlooks them, or our pride undervalues them, or reckons them as due. po12 n1 vvz pno32, cc po12 n1 vvz pno32, cc vvz pno32 p-acp j-jn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
168 But the Evils we lye under convince us of our frailty, and emptiness, and represent our deliverers as fraught with favour and obligations. How do we respect those who restore us to our health, from a painful or a tedious sickness! But the Evils we lie under convince us of our frailty, and emptiness, and represent our deliverers as fraught with favour and obligations. How do we respect those who restore us to our health, from a painful or a tedious sickness! p-acp dt n2-jn pns12 vvb p-acp vvi pno12 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1, cc vvi po12 n2 c-acp vvn p-acp vvb cc n2. q-crq vdb pns12 vvb d r-crq vvb pno12 p-acp po12 n1, p-acp dt j cc dt j n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
169 How do we honour them who deliver us out of captivity or imprisonment, and bless them for the sweets of that liberty, which we regain by their help! How do we honour them who deliver us out of captivity or imprisonment, and bless them for the sweets of that liberty, which we regain by their help! q-crq vdb pns12 vvb pno32 r-crq vvb pno12 av pp-f n1 cc n1, cc vvb pno32 p-acp dt n2-j pp-f d n1, r-crq pns12 vvi p-acp po32 n1! (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
170 And how do we magnifie that conduct, and that courage, which rescues us from a Tyranny on our Consciences, And how do we magnify that conduct, and that courage, which rescues us from a Tyranny on our Consciences, cc q-crq vdb pns12 vvi d n1, cc d n1, r-crq vvz pno12 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
171 or oppression in our Rights or Estates! No Honour, no Zeal, no Service is thought enough; or oppression in our Rights or Estates! No Honour, no Zeal, no Service is Thought enough; cc n1 p-acp po12 n2-jn cc n2! dx n1, dx n1, dx n1 vbz vvn av-d; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
172 and truly scarce any is enough, to shew the inward feeling we have of such benefits. Now would we but apply this Argument to the present case, it would have more weight than it can in any other instance. and truly scarce any is enough, to show the inward feeling we have of such benefits. Now would we but apply this Argument to the present case, it would have more weight than it can in any other instance. cc av-j av-j d vbz av-d, pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pns12 vhb pp-f d n2. av vmd pns12 p-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmd vhi dc n1 cs pn31 vmb p-acp d j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
173 No Deliverer can free us from such Evils as our Saviour has done; no Physitian can heal us like that Physitian of our Souls; No Deliverer can free us from such Evils as our Saviour has done; no physician can heal us like that physician of our Souls; uh-dx n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d n2-jn p-acp po12 n1 vhz vdn; dx n1 vmb vvi pno12 vvi d n1 pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
174 no Conqueror can retrieve us from such a Captivity as that we were under to sin, or from such a Tyranny as that we were opprest with by Satan, who led us away captive at his will. no Conqueror can retrieve us from such a Captivity as that we were under to since, or from such a Tyranny as that we were oppressed with by Satan, who led us away captive At his will. dx n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n1 p-acp cst pns12 vbdr p-acp p-acp n1, cc p-acp d dt n1 p-acp cst pns12 vbdr vvn p-acp p-acp np1, r-crq vvd pno12 av j-jn p-acp po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
175 And then the natural result must be, that all that we can do to testifie our acknowledgment is here most justly applyed, that whatever we can return is still too little, and our mind must always owe, what our actions cannot sufficiently express; And then the natural result must be, that all that we can do to testify our acknowledgment is Here most justly applied, that whatever we can return is still too little, and our mind must always owe, what our actions cannot sufficiently express; cc av dt j n1 vmb vbi, cst d cst pns12 vmb vdi pc-acp vvi po12 n1 vbz av ds av-j vvd, cst r-crq pns12 vmb vvi vbz av av j, cc po12 n1 vmb av vvi, r-crq po12 n2 vmbx av-j vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
176 and this should make us desirous of occasions for our Charity, ready in embracing 'em, and zealous in promoting the end of them. and this should make us desirous of occasions for our Charity, ready in embracing they, and zealous in promoting the end of them. cc d vmd vvi pno12 j pp-f n2 p-acp po12 n1, j p-acp vvg pno32, cc j p-acp j-vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
177 We should think we could never do good enough, to express our thankfulness to him who has deliver'd us from so much Evil; nor could we reckon our selves worthy of the Happiness we enjoy, We should think we could never do good enough, to express our thankfulness to him who has Delivered us from so much Evil; nor could we reckon our selves worthy of the Happiness we enjoy, pns12 vmd vvi pns12 vmd av-x vdi j av-d, pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31 r-crq vhz vvn pno12 p-acp av d j-jn; ccx vmd pns12 vvi po12 n2 j pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
178 while we could see any poor Members of our Saviour in misery, calling for our aid, and yet unreliev'd. while we could see any poor Members of our Saviour in misery, calling for our aid, and yet unrelieved. cs pns12 vmd vvi d j n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1, vvg p-acp po12 n1, cc av vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
179 (4.) But there is one further reflexion, that improves all that has been yet said; (4.) But there is one further reflection, that improves all that has been yet said; (crd) p-acp pc-acp vbz pi jc n1, cst vvz d cst vhz vbn av vvn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
180 and that is, that our Saviour rescued us from misery, by undergoing it himself, and became our Deliverer by becoming our Sacrifice. And this raises the Obligation to its full heighth, and must put the Soul upon its utmost stretch to answer it. and that is, that our Saviour rescued us from misery, by undergoing it himself, and became our Deliverer by becoming our Sacrifice. And this raises the Obligation to its full height, and must put the Soul upon its utmost stretch to answer it. cc cst vbz, cst po12 n1 vvd pno12 p-acp n1, p-acp j-vvg pn31 px31, cc vvd po12 n1 p-acp vvg po12 vvi. cc d vvz dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cc vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 j vvb pc-acp vvi pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
181 All the other Topicks of gratitude carry along with them some invitation to the person that obliges us. All the other Topicks of gratitude carry along with them Some invitation to the person that obliges us. av-d dt j-jn np2 pp-f n1 vvb a-acp p-acp pno32 d n1 p-acp dt n1 cst vvz pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
182 To love even the unworthy, is the exercise of the most beautiful and charming quality of the mind; To love even the unworthy, is the exercise of the most beautiful and charming quality of the mind; p-acp vvb av dt j, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-ds j cc j-vvg n1 pp-f dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
183 to do kindnesses to those about us, is a very pleasant way of being kind to our selves; to succour those who want it, to do Kindnesses to those about us, is a very pleasant Way of being kind to our selves; to succour those who want it, p-acp vdb n2 p-acp d p-acp pno12, vbz dt av j n1 pp-f vbg j p-acp po12 n2; pc-acp vvi d r-crq vvb pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
184 and to relieve the oppressed, is to succour our own persons, and to relieve those yearnings, which the misery of others creates in us, by a kind of sympathy in human Nature. and to relieve the oppressed, is to succour our own Persons, and to relieve those yearnings, which the misery of Others creates in us, by a kind of Sympathy in human Nature. cc p-acp vvb dt j-vvn, vbz pc-acp vvi po12 d n2, cc pc-acp vvi d n2-vvg, r-crq dt n1 pp-f n2-jn vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
185 But suffering has nothing in it to make it agreeable, humanity shrinks at it, and cannot be reconciled to it; But suffering has nothing in it to make it agreeable, humanity shrinks At it, and cannot be reconciled to it; p-acp vvg vhz pix p-acp pn31 pc-acp vvi pn31 j, n1 vvz p-acp pn31, cc vmbx vbi vvn p-acp pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
186 no resolution or courage embraces it for it self, and therefore he that suffers for us, cannot do it for his own, but meerly for our sakes, and so lays on us the purest and most improv'd obligation. no resolution or courage embraces it for it self, and Therefore he that suffers for us, cannot do it for his own, but merely for our sakes, and so lays on us the Purest and most improved obligation. dx n1 cc n1 vvz pn31 p-acp pn31 n1, cc av pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno12, vmbx vdi pn31 p-acp po31 d, p-acp av-j c-acp po12 n2, cc av vvz p-acp pno12 dt js cc ds vvn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
187 But this our Saviour has done, and has suffer'd for us beyond what we can conceive, because we cannot comprehend the dignity of him that suffered, But this our Saviour has done, and has suffered for us beyond what we can conceive, Because we cannot comprehend the dignity of him that suffered, p-acp d po12 n1 vhz vdn, cc vhz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi dt n1 pp-f pno31 cst vvd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
188 nor the weight of that wrath of God which he bare for us, and had a perfect sense of; nor the weight of that wrath of God which he bore for us, and had a perfect sense of; ccx dt n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f np1 r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp pno12, cc vhd dt j n1 pp-f; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
189 in one word, he laid down his life, and underwent a painful and ignominious death for us, upon the accursed Tree; in one word, he laid down his life, and underwent a painful and ignominious death for us, upon the accursed Tree; p-acp crd n1, pns31 vvd a-acp po31 n1, cc vvd dt j cc j n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp dt j-vvn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
190 and should we not account then that he has bought us with a price, and that our Life, our Bodies, and should we not account then that he has bought us with a price, and that our Life, our Bodies, cc vmd pns12 xx vvi av d pns31 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp dt n1, cc d po12 n1, po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
191 and Souls are his? And if he may justly call us, to lay down even our lives for his sake, shall we be backward when he calls but for a small portion of what we can well spare, to his poor Family that wants it? Should any Man have so wonderful a love for another, and Souls Are his? And if he may justly call us, to lay down even our lives for his sake, shall we be backward when he calls but for a small portion of what we can well spare, to his poor Family that Wants it? Should any Man have so wondered a love for Another, cc n2 vbr po31? cc cs pns31 vmb av-j vvi pno12, pc-acp vvi a-acp av po12 vvz p-acp po31 n1, vmb pns12 vbi j c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb av vvb, p-acp po31 j n1 cst vvz pn31? vmd d n1 vhb av j dt n1 p-acp j-jn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
192 as to lay down his own Head to save him from Execution, and should the Relations or Children of that very person fall to poverty and want, would not he that was sav'd by him from Death, reckon all that he had due to their relief? Now our Charity is dispensed not to the Relations or Family, but the very Members of our Saviour, as to lay down his own Head to save him from Execution, and should the Relations or Children of that very person fallen to poverty and want, would not he that was saved by him from Death, reckon all that he had due to their relief? Now our Charity is dispensed not to the Relations or Family, but the very Members of our Saviour, c-acp pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 d n1 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, cc vmd dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d j n1 vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, vmd xx pns31 cst vbds vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, vvb d cst pns31 vhd j-jn p-acp po32 n1? av po12 n1 vbz vvn xx p-acp dt n2 cc n1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
193 nay to himself, for he alone still lives after Death, and is sensible of this return. nay to himself, for he alone still lives After Death, and is sensible of this return. uh-x p-acp px31, c-acp pns31 av-j av vvz p-acp n1, cc vbz j pp-f d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
194 And let this be considered, and I think the obligation cannot be further improv'd: And let this be considered, and I think the obligation cannot be further improved: cc vvb d vbb vvn, cc pns11 vvb dt n1 vmbx vbi av-j vvn: (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
195 Let a Man but reflect that the merciful Iesus was Scourged, and Pierc'd, and Crucifi'd for him; and let him but fancy that the hungry, the blind, Let a Man but reflect that the merciful Iesus was Scourged, and Pierced, and crucified for him; and let him but fancy that the hungry, the blind, vvb dt n1 cc-acp vvb cst dt j np1 vbds vvn, cc vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno31; cc vvb pno31 p-acp n1 cst dt j, dt j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
196 and the Lame, in one word, all the miserable are the Members, the body of this bleeding and expiring Saviour, and the Lame, in one word, all the miserable Are the Members, the body of this bleeding and expiring Saviour, cc dt j, p-acp crd n1, d dt j vbr dt n2, dt n1 pp-f d j-vvg cc j-vvg n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
197 and then let him be hard-hearted and cruel if he can. and then let him be hardhearted and cruel if he can. cc av vvb pno31 vbi j cc j cs pns31 vmb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
198 I have been the longer upon this Topick for our Charity, the gratitude we owe to our Saviour, because I think it is the most moving one to a generous disposition, I have been the longer upon this Topic for our Charity, the gratitude we owe to our Saviour, Because I think it is the most moving one to a generous disposition, pns11 vhb vbn dt av-jc p-acp d np1 p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp po12 n1, c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 vbz dt ds vvg crd p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
199 and Charity should always flow from a disposition that is generous, and above the narrow designs of interest and self-love; but because we cannot have too many tyes to so excellent a Virtue, and Charity should always flow from a disposition that is generous, and above the narrow designs of Interest and Self-love; but Because we cannot have too many ties to so excellent a Virtue, cc n1 vmd av vvi p-acp dt n1 cst vbz j, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; p-acp c-acp pns12 vmbx vhi av d n2 p-acp av j dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
200 and so great an ornament of our Nature, I must pass on to those which may work even upon them, who have some tincture of the Mercenary and Ambitious. For, and so great an ornament of our Nature, I must pass on to those which may work even upon them, who have Some tincture of the Mercenary and Ambitious. For, cc av j dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, pns11 vmb vvi a-acp p-acp d r-crq vmb vvi av p-acp pno32, r-crq vhb d n1 pp-f dt j-jn cc j. p-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
201 II. The second motive to Charity contained in the Text, is an Argument of interest viz. The Reward it shall meet with in the Resurrection, expressed in these words, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World. II The second motive to Charity contained in the Text, is an Argument of Interest viz. The Reward it shall meet with in the Resurrection, expressed in these words, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World. crd dt ord n1 p-acp n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 n1 dt n1 pn31 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp dt n1, vvn p-acp d n2, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
202 Now this is an expression that hints to us both the greatness and the continuance of that Happiness which the Charitable Man is encouraged to expect ▪ Now this is an expression that hints to us both the greatness and the Continuance of that Happiness which the Charitable Man is encouraged to expect ▪ av d vbz dt n1 cst n2 p-acp pno12 d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq dt j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi ▪ (4) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
203 The World has nothing greater than a Kingdom, at least nothing that men generally think greater, or covet more; The World has nothing greater than a Kingdom, At lest nothing that men generally think greater, or covet more; dt n1 vhz pix jc cs dt n1, p-acp cs pix d n2 av-j vvb jc, cc vvb av-dc; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
204 and therefore since our conceptions of a future state, must be framed by notions taken up in this, there is no other way to describe it, and Therefore since our conceptions of a future state, must be framed by notions taken up in this, there is no other Way to describe it, cc av c-acp po12 n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 vvn a-acp p-acp d, a-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
205 but by an allusion to those things which are here the object of our desires or enjoyments. but by an allusion to those things which Are Here the Object of our Desires or enjoyments. cc-acp p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
206 And for this Reason eternal Happiness is call'd a Kingdom, a Crown, a Throne, and the like; And for this Reason Eternal Happiness is called a Kingdom, a Crown, a Throne, and the like; cc p-acp d n1 j n1 vbz vvn dt n1, dt n1, dt n1, cc dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
207 because men who are in possession of these are supposed (how truly they best know who have them) to be in possession of all that is desirable in this Life; Because men who Are in possession of these Are supposed (how truly they best know who have them) to be in possession of all that is desirable in this Life; c-acp n2 r-crq vbr p-acp n1 pp-f d vbr vvn (c-crq av-j pns32 av-js vvb r-crq vhb pno32) pc-acp vbi p-acp n1 pp-f d cst vbz j p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
208 but since these are expressions suited to our conceptions, the meaning of them must be, that the Joys of Heaven shall equal, not what these things are in reality, (for perhaps that would not be worth our wishes,) but what our imaginations fancy they are; but since these Are expressions suited to our conceptions, the meaning of them must be, that the Joys of Heaven shall equal, not what these things Are in reality, (for perhaps that would not be worth our wishes,) but what our Imaginations fancy they Are; cc-acp c-acp d vbr n2 vvn p-acp po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f pno32 vmb vbi, cst dt n2 pp-f n1 vmb vvi, xx r-crq d n2 vbr p-acp n1, (c-acp av cst vmd xx vbi j po12 n2,) cc-acp q-crq po12 n2 vvb pns32 vbr; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
209 or that the ambitious cannot promise himself such charms in a Crown, as the charitable Man shall find in Heaven. or that the ambitious cannot promise himself such charms in a Crown, as the charitable Man shall find in Heaven. cc cst dt j vmbx vvi px31 d n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
210 But then, that Heaven may not lose its value with those men who judge best, that is, those who see the vanity of all, even the greatest things on Earth, the Scripture often supplies the defect of such similitudes as these by plainer Language; But then, that Heaven may not loose its valve with those men who judge best, that is, those who see the vanity of all, even the greatest things on Earth, the Scripture often supplies the defect of such Similitudes as these by plainer Language; p-acp av, cst n1 vmb xx vvi po31 n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vvb js, cst vbz, d r-crq vvb dt n1 pp-f d, av dt js n2 p-acp n1, dt n1 av vvz dt n1 pp-f d n2 c-acp d p-acp jc n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
211 and assures us, that eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it enter'd into the heart of man to conceive, the things that God has laid up for them that love him. and assures us, that eye has not seen, nor ear herd, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive, the things that God has laid up for them that love him. cc vvz pno12, cst n1 vhz xx vvn, ccx n1 vvd, av-dx vhz pn31 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi, dt n2 cst np1 vhz vvn a-acp p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
212 And we may add, for them who love their Brethren too. And we may add, for them who love their Brothers too. cc pns12 vmb vvi, p-acp pno32 r-crq vvb po32 n2 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
213 Such is the weight of the glory that shall one day be revealed in the Charitable Man, Such is the weight of the glory that shall one day be revealed in the Charitable Man, d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vmb crd n1 vbb vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
214 and 'tis not the least Article in it, that it is a Glory which shall not be done away; for 'tis a Kingdom prepared from the Foundation of the World. and it's not the least Article in it, that it is a Glory which shall not be done away; for it's a Kingdom prepared from the Foundation of the World. cc pn31|vbz xx dt ds n1 p-acp pn31, cst pn31 vbz dt n1 r-crq vmb xx vbi vdn av; p-acp pn31|vbz dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
215 'Tis true, these Words seem at first sight only to denote the Certainty of this Reward, It's true, these Words seem At First sighed only to denote the Certainty of this Reward, pn31|vbz j, d n2 vvb p-acp ord n1 av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
216 as that which the eternal purpose of God, which cannot fail, has prepared for good men; as that which the Eternal purpose of God, which cannot fail, has prepared for good men; c-acp d r-crq dt j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vmbx vvi, vhz vvn p-acp j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
217 but they very well imply the Eternity of that state, and intimate that it is a part of that blessedness which God himself enjoys, which was before the World, but they very well imply the Eternity of that state, and intimate that it is a part of that blessedness which God himself enjoys, which was before the World, cc-acp pns32 av av vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, cc vvi cst pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 px31 vvz, r-crq vbds p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
218 and for that reason must be after it. and for that reason must be After it. cc p-acp d n1 vmb vbi p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
219 They are created things only that are mortal, and what was from Eternity before this World was made, must be to Eternity when it is dissolved. They Are created things only that Are Mortal, and what was from Eternity before this World was made, must be to Eternity when it is dissolved. pns32 vbr vvn n2 av-j cst vbr j-jn, cc r-crq vbds p-acp n1 p-acp d n1 vbds vvn, vmb vbi p-acp n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn. (4) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
220 So that these two Considerations seem to involve all that can possibly be desired in any state, that it is perfect Happiness, So that these two Considerations seem to involve all that can possibly be desired in any state, that it is perfect Happiness, av cst d crd n2 vvb pc-acp vvi d cst vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n1, cst pn31 vbz j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
221 and that it will always be so; and that it will always be so; cc cst pn31 vmb av vbb av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
222 and if this be the Reward of the Charitable Man, then I think these three things are very plain. and if this be the Reward of the Charitable Man, then I think these three things Are very plain. cc cs d vbb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cs pns11 vvb d crd n2 vbr av j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
223 1. That what we give away in Charity, is not lost; it is not a waste made of the good things we enjoy, 1. That what we give away in Charity, is not lost; it is not a waste made of the good things we enjoy, crd d r-crq pns12 vvb av p-acp n1, vbz xx vvn; pn31 vbz xx dt vvb vvn pp-f dt j n2 pns12 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
224 as the selfish Man is apt to imagine, who thinks that perished, which is remov'd from himself; as the selfish Man is apt to imagine, who thinks that perished, which is removed from himself; c-acp dt n1 n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi, r-crq vvz d vvn, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp px31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
225 'tis but lent, and will be repaid in due time; it's but lent, and will be repaid in due time; pn31|vbz p-acp vvn, cc vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
226 for he that pityeth the poor, lendeth unto the Lord, and look what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again. for he that pityeth the poor, dares unto the Lord, and look what he Layeth out, it shall be paid him again. c-acp pns31 cst vvz dt j, vvz p-acp dt n1, cc vvb r-crq pns31 vvz av, pn31 vmb vbi vvn pno31 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
227 A little expectation will re-imburse us, and we may throw our bread upon the waters, and it will return to us after many days. A little expectation will reimburse us, and we may throw our bred upon the waters, and it will return to us After many days. dt j n1 vmb j pno12, cc pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt n2, cc pn31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
228 It will probably enough find us on this side the Grave, but if not, it will make a sure return beyond it. It will probably enough find us on this side the Grave, but if not, it will make a sure return beyond it. pn31 vmb av-j av-d vvi pno12 p-acp d n1 dt j, cc-acp cs xx, pn31 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
229 The poor whom we relieve may never be in a capacity to recompense us, but their surety always is, The poor whom we relieve may never be in a capacity to recompense us, but their surety always is, dt j r-crq pns12 vvb vmb av-x vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc-acp po32 n1 av vbz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
230 and he will recompense us at the Resurrection of the just. and he will recompense us At the Resurrection of the just. cc pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
231 2. What we bestow in Charity, is better preserved for us, than it can possibly be by any other method. 2. What we bestow in Charity, is better preserved for us, than it can possibly be by any other method. crd r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1, vbz jc vvn p-acp pno12, cs pn31 vmb av-j vbi p-acp d j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
232 All the Matter of our Charity is subject to decay, and is corruptible in it self; All the Matter of our Charity is Subject to decay, and is corruptible in it self; av-d dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vbz j-jn p-acp vvi, cc vbz j p-acp pn31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
233 'tis Charity only that can preserve it for ever. it's Charity only that can preserve it for ever. pn31|vbz n1 av-j cst vmb vvi pn31 p-acp av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
234 The Bread we deal to the hungry, and the Drink we reach to the thirsty, would but mould and sour if we kept them by us. The Bred we deal to the hungry, and the Drink we reach to the thirsty, would but mould and sour if we kept them by us. dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt j, cc dt vvb pns12 vvb p-acp dt j, vmd p-acp vvb cc j cs pns12 vvd pno32 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
235 The Garments wherewith we Cloath the naked, would be eaten up by Moths and Rottenness, if they were not employ'd. The Garments wherewith we Cloth the naked, would be eaten up by Moths and Rottenness, if they were not employed. dt n2 c-crq pns12 n1 dt j, vmd vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n2 cc n1, cs pns32 vbdr xx vvd. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
236 And even our Silver and Gold is exposed to Rust and Rapine, and at best can serve us no further than this present Life. And even our Silver and Gold is exposed to Rust and Rapine, and At best can serve us no further than this present Life. cc av po12 n1 cc n1 vbz vvn p-acp vvb cc n1, cc p-acp js vmb vvi pno12 av-dx jc cs d j n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
237 Now this is but an insignificant moment of the great duration of man, which is to all Eternity. And for this reason that Virtue must be of wonderful Advantage to us, that can render these immortal, and make them useful in another Life. Now this is but an insignificant moment of the great duration of man, which is to all Eternity. And for this reason that Virtue must be of wondered Advantage to us, that can render these immortal, and make them useful in Another Life. av d vbz p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp d n1. cc p-acp d n1 cst n1 vmb vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12, cst vmb vvi d j, cc vvi pno32 j p-acp j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
238 And yet this is certainly done by Charity and pity. He therefore is the wise Man, who does not lay up for himself treasure upon earth, where rust and moth doth corrupt, And yet this is Certainly done by Charity and pity. He Therefore is the wise Man, who does not lay up for himself treasure upon earth, where rust and moth does corrupt, cc av d vbz av-j vdn p-acp n1 cc vvb. pns31 av vbz dt j n1, r-crq vdz xx vvi a-acp p-acp px31 n1 p-acp n1, c-crq n1 cc n1 vdz vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
239 and where thieves break through and steal, but lays up for himself treasure in heaven, where neither rust nor moth doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal, but lays up for himself treasure in heaven, where neither rust nor moth does corrupt, cc q-crq n2 vvb p-acp cc vvi, cc-acp vvz a-acp p-acp px31 n1 p-acp n1, c-crq dx n1 ccx n1 vdz vvi, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
240 and where thieves do not break through and steal. and where thieves do not break through and steal. cc q-crq n2 vdb xx vvi p-acp cc vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
241 And he is the best friend to himself, who is a kind friend and Benefactor to others, who makes to himself friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, who, And he is the best friend to himself, who is a kind friend and Benefactor to Others, who makes to himself Friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, who, cc pns31 vbz dt js n1 p-acp px31, r-crq vbz dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn, r-crq vvz p-acp px31 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq, (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
242 when it fails, will receive him into everlasting habitations. when it fails, will receive him into everlasting habitations. c-crq pn31 vvz, vmb vvi pno31 p-acp j n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
243 3. What we bestow in Charity is more improv'd, and brings us in greater advantage, than all our policy and success can produce by any other means. 3. What we bestow in Charity is more improved, and brings us in greater advantage, than all our policy and success can produce by any other means. crd r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n1 vbz av-dc vvn, cc vvz pno12 p-acp jc n1, cs d po12 n1 cc n1 vmb vvi p-acp d j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
244 And this is the Argument that generally works upon an avaricious temper; And this is the Argument that generally works upon an avaricious temper; cc d vbz dt n1 cst av-j vvz p-acp dt j vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
245 the Covetous Man does not love barely to have his Gold kept, but to have it increase and multiply; the Covetous Man does not love barely to have his Gold kept, but to have it increase and multiply; dt j n1 vdz xx vvi av-j pc-acp vhi po31 n1 vvd, p-acp pc-acp vhi pn31 n1 cc vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
246 and will be willing to place it, where he may be sure to receive his own again with usury. and will be willing to place it, where he may be sure to receive his own again with Usury. cc vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi pn31, c-crq pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp vvi po31 d av p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
247 Now the encrease here is too visible to want illustration: Now the increase Here is too visible to want illustration: av dt n1 av vbz av j pc-acp vvi n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
248 We give a small Alms, and receive a Kingdom; a short repast, and have a continual feast for it: We give a small Alms, and receive a Kingdom; a short repast, and have a continual feast for it: pns12 vvb dt j n2, cc vvi dt n1; dt j n1, cc vhb dt j vvi p-acp pn31: (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
249 We Administer some of the comforts of this Life, and are paid with the Ioys of a future; We Administer Some of the comforts of this Life, and Are paid with the Joys of a future; pns12 vvb d pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1, cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn; (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
250 or we keep our Brother a little longer alive on Earth, and for it we live for ever with our Father which is in Heaven. or we keep our Brother a little longer alive on Earth, and for it we live for ever with our Father which is in Heaven. cc pns12 vvb po12 n1 dt j av-jc j p-acp n1, cc c-acp pn31 pns12 vvi p-acp av p-acp po12 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
251 Charity then does but sow for a wonderful Crop, and in due time it must reap above a thousandfold if it faint not. Charity then does but sow for a wondered Crop, and in due time it must reap above a thousandfold if it faint not. n1 av vdz p-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp j-jn n1 pn31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-jn cs pn31 vvb xx. (4) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
252 And what other way have we to bestow our wealth with such wisdom, in such security, and to such Advantage? Would we lock it up, And what other Way have we to bestow our wealth with such Wisdom, in such security, and to such Advantage? Would we lock it up, cc r-crq j-jn n1 vhb pns12 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp d n1, p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1? vmd pns12 vvi pn31 a-acp, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
253 and do no body good; or spend it in Luxury, and do our selves mischief by it? Would we throw it away vainly and prodigally, and be laught at; and do no body good; or spend it in Luxury, and do our selves mischief by it? Would we throw it away vainly and prodigally, and be laughed At; cc vdb dx n1 j; cc vvb pn31 p-acp n1, cc vdb po12 n2 n1 p-acp pn31? vmd pns12 vvi pn31 av av-j cc av-jn, cc vbb vvn p-acp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
254 or make it an Instrument of Oppression, and be hated? Would we render our Riches Baits to raise the Desires of the strong, and provoke them to rob us; or make it an Instrument of Oppression, and be hated? Would we render our Riches Baits to raise the Desires of the strong, and provoke them to rob us; cc vvb pn31 dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vbb vvn? vmd pns12 vvi po12 n2 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j, cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvb pno12; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
255 or to move the Envy of the malicious, and tempt them to destroy us? Or which is yet worse, would we lay up our Rest in them, make them our dependance, and place our Confidence in our Wealth; or to move the Envy of the malicious, and tempt them to destroy us? Or which is yet Worse, would we lay up our Rest in them, make them our dependence, and place our Confidence in our Wealth; cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc vvi pno32 p-acp vvb pno12? cc r-crq vbz av av-jc, vmd pns12 vvi a-acp po12 vvb p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 po12 n1, cc n1 po12 n1 p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
256 and so affront Almighty God, and call down his Vengeance to dissipate our Fortunes, to plague our Bodies, and so affront Almighty God, and call down his Vengeance to dissipate our Fortune's, to plague our Bodies, cc av vvb j-jn np1, cc vvb a-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
257 and to damn our Souls? All other ways do but make what God design'd for our Comfort, to be to us an occasion of falling. and to damn our Souls? All other ways do but make what God designed for our Comfort, to be to us an occasion of falling. cc pc-acp vvi po12 n2? av-d j-jn n2 vdb p-acp vvi r-crq np1 vvn p-acp po12 n1, pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
258 And who would not then take Charity for his Director in distributing his Worldly Goods, to please his God, to oblige his Saviour, to give his Brethren Support, and himself Immortality? III. We come now to consider our third and last Motive to Charity. And who would not then take Charity for his Director in distributing his Worldly Goods, to please his God, to oblige his Saviour, to give his Brothers Support, and himself Immortality? III. We come now to Consider our third and last Motive to Charity. cc q-crq vmd xx av vvi n1 p-acp po31 np1 p-acp vvg po31 j n2-j, pc-acp vvi po31 np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n2 vvb, cc px31 n1? np1. pns12 vvb av pc-acp vvi po12 ord cc ord n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
259 The Distinction and peculiar degrees of Glory which shall attend the Charitable Man in another Life. The Distinction and peculiar Degrees of Glory which shall attend the Charitable Man in Another Life. dt n1 cc j n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
260 This is indeed an Argument proper to work upon our Ambition, and therefore may be thought to have no place here, This is indeed an Argument proper to work upon our Ambition, and Therefore may be Thought to have no place Here, d vbz av dt n1 j pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1, cc av vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vhi dx n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
261 since we can hardly imagine that there is room for Ambition in Heaven. The least Mansion in that blessed State will sufficiently fill all our Desires, and even surpass our Hopes; since we can hardly imagine that there is room for Ambition in Heaven. The least Mansion in that blessed State will sufficiently fill all our Desires, and even surpass our Hope's; c-acp pns12 vmb av vvi cst pc-acp vbz n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1. dt ds n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1 vmb av-j vvi d po12 n2, cc av vvi po12 ng1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
262 and to be a Door-keeper in the House of our God, will be a more honourable and happy Employment, and to be a Doorkeeper in the House of our God, will be a more honourable and happy Employment, cc pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, vmb vbi dt av-dc j cc j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
263 than to govern in the Palaces of Princes. than to govern in the Palaces of Princes. cs p-acp vvb p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
264 But yet God represents to us in Scripture, that there are degrees of Happiness in another Life; But yet God represents to us in Scripture, that there Are Degrees of Happiness in Another Life; p-acp av np1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp n1, cst a-acp vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
265 and God never represents any thing in vain, but expects it should have its influence upon us. and God never represents any thing in vain, but expects it should have its influence upon us. cc np1 av-x vvz d n1 p-acp j, p-acp vvz pn31 vmd vhi po31 n1 p-acp pno12. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
266 If he reveals to us that there are some Places in Heaven it self more desirable than others, it is for this end, that we may more desire them, If he reveals to us that there Are Some Places in Heaven it self more desirable than Others, it is for this end, that we may more desire them, cs pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp n1 pn31 n1 av-dc j cs n2-jn, pn31 vbz p-acp d n1, cst pns12 vmb av-dc vvb pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
267 and be more enflamed in our Affections, and more earnest in our Pursuit of them: and be more inflamed in our Affections, and more earnest in our Pursuit of them: cc vbi av-dc vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc av-dc j p-acp po12 n1 pp-f pno32: (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
268 For there is the very same reason for our more zealous prosecution of a greater Good, For there is the very same reason for our more zealous prosecution of a greater Good, c-acp pc-acp vbz dt av d n1 p-acp po12 av-dc j n1 pp-f dt jc j, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
269 as there is for our prosecuting of Good at all. as there is for our prosecuting of Good At all. c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp po12 vvg pp-f j p-acp d. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
270 So that when greater degrees of Glory are proposed to invite us to Charity, 'tis that we may particularly engage in this Work, So that when greater Degrees of Glory Are proposed to invite us to Charity, it's that we may particularly engage in this Work, av cst c-crq jc n2 pp-f n1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, pn31|vbz cst pns12 vmb av-j vvi p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
271 and promote it with more than ordinary Zeal; 'tis that we may endeavour to excel and be eminent in this Christian Duty here, and promote it with more than ordinary Zeal; it's that we may endeavour to excel and be eminent in this Christian Duty Here, cc vvd pn31 p-acp av-dc cs j n1; pn31|vbz d pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi cc vbi j p-acp d njp n1 av, (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
272 as we would excel and be eminent in the Triumphant Church of Christ hereafter. as we would excel and be eminent in the Triumphant Church of christ hereafter. c-acp pns12 vmd vvi cc vbi j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 av. (4) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
273 We do not know wherein will consist the distinction between Saints in Heaven, but whatever it is, it will be something that is excellent and desirable, and an Accession to our Happiness; We do not know wherein will consist the distinction between Saints in Heaven, but whatever it is, it will be something that is excellent and desirable, and an Accession to our Happiness; pns12 vdb xx vvi c-crq vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp r-crq pn31 vbz, pn31 vmb vbi pi cst vbz j cc j, cc dt n1 p-acp po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
274 and we ought to believe it is worth striving for; and 'tis commendable, and what God expects from us, to aspire after it. and we ought to believe it is worth striving for; and it's commendable, and what God expects from us, to aspire After it. cc pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31 vbz j vvg p-acp; cc pn31|vbz j, cc r-crq np1 vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp vvb p-acp pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
275 If it consist in greater Perfection in our selves, a nobler exaltation of our Nature, and improvement of our Faculties; If it consist in greater Perfection in our selves, a Nobler exaltation of our Nature, and improvement of our Faculties; cs pn31 vvb p-acp jc n1 p-acp po12 n2, dt jc n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
276 the common Principle of Self-love will carry us to desire it; the Common Principle of Self-love will carry us to desire it; dt j n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
277 and besides, all Perfection bringing us the nearer to God's Image, the Love of God too, which we shall have in Heaven in the greatest degree, and beside, all Perfection bringing us the nearer to God's Image, the Love of God too, which we shall have in Heaven in the greatest degree, cc a-acp, d n1 vvg pno12 dt jc p-acp npg1 n1, dt n1 pp-f np1 av, r-crq pns12 vmb vhi p-acp n1 p-acp dt js n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
278 and should have here in some proportion, should urge us to covet it as far as possible, and to endeavour to be as like him as we can. and should have Here in Some proportion, should urge us to covet it as Far as possible, and to endeavour to be as like him as we can. cc vmd vhi av p-acp d n1, vmd vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pn31 a-acp av-j c-acp j, cc pc-acp vvi pc-acp vbi c-acp av-j pno31 c-acp pns12 vmb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
279 If it consist in being more esteemed by the Angels and blessed Spirits, and more belov'd by the Saints, many of whom the Charitable Man may have reliev'd in their militant State; If it consist in being more esteemed by the Angels and blessed Spirits, and more Beloved by the Saints, many of whom the Charitable Man may have relieved in their militant State; cs pn31 vvb p-acp vbg av-dc vvd p-acp dt n2 cc j-vvn n2, cc av-dc vvn p-acp dt n2, d pp-f r-crq dt j n1 vmb vhi vvn p-acp po32 j n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
280 there is no good Man but would earnestly wish to approve himself to the Iudgment, and unite himself to the Affections of such glorious Beings as far as possibly he could; there is no good Man but would earnestly wish to approve himself to the Judgement, and unite himself to the Affections of such glorious Beings as Far as possibly he could; pc-acp vbz dx j n1 cc-acp vmd av-j vvi pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt n1, cc vvi px31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d j n2 c-acp av-j c-acp av-j pns31 vmd; (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
281 especially, since they are to be his Company to all Eternity; and the enjoyment of their Society is one great part of his Happiness. especially, since they Are to be his Company to all Eternity; and the enjoyment of their Society is one great part of his Happiness. av-j, c-acp pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi po31 n1 p-acp d n1; cc dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz pi j n1 pp-f po31 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
282 Or if it consist in a greater share of the Love of God and our Saviour, a nearer approach to them, Or if it consist in a greater share of the Love of God and our Saviour, a nearer approach to them, cc cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1, dt jc vvb p-acp pno32, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
283 or a closer Insight into the glorious Excellencies of the Divine Nature; or a closer Insight into the glorious Excellencies of the Divine Nature; cc dt jc n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
284 we cannot desire too ardently to have all possible Advantages for so delightful and ravishing a Contemplation, to come as near as we can to our God, the Fountain of all Perfection, to be as much as possible with him, we cannot desire too ardently to have all possible Advantages for so delightful and ravishing a Contemplation, to come as near as we can to our God, the Fountain of all Perfection, to be as much as possible with him, pns12 vmbx vvi av av-j pc-acp vhi d j n2 p-acp av j cc vvg dt n1, pc-acp vvi c-acp av-j c-acp pns12 vmb p-acp po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbi c-acp av-d c-acp j p-acp pno31, (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
285 and as dear as possible to him. and as dear as possible to him. cc c-acp j-jn c-acp j p-acp pno31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
286 Sure there is nothing more desireable than to follow the Lamb whither soever he goeth, and to be the first Fruits unto God and to the Lamb. Sure there is nothing more desirable than to follow the Lamb whither soever he Goes, and to be the First Fruits unto God and to the Lamb. j pc-acp vbz pix av-dc j cs p-acp vvb dt n1 c-crq av pns31 vvz, cc pc-acp vbi dt ord n2 p-acp np1 cc p-acp dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
287 There can be no question of this, that the greatest degrees of Glory in Heaven are to be endeavour'd after with the greatest degrees of Affection and Earnestness; nor can it be doubted, There can be no question of this, that the greatest Degrees of Glory in Heaven Are to be endeavoured After with the greatest Degrees of Affection and Earnestness; nor can it be doubted, pc-acp vmb vbi dx n1 pp-f d, cst dt js n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp dt js n2 pp-f n1 cc n1; ccx vmb pn31 vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
288 but that our temporal Goods are most wisely dispensed in such acts of Pity and Charity, but that our temporal Goods Are most wisely dispensed in such acts of Pity and Charity, cc-acp cst po12 j n2-j vbr av-ds av-j vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
289 as may give us an expectation of this exceeding and eternal weight of Glory; all the difficulty is to find out the reason of this Distinction; as may give us an expectation of this exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory; all the difficulty is to find out the reason of this Distinction; c-acp vmb vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f d vvg cc j n1 pp-f n1; d dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi av dt n1 pp-f d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
290 and to know upon what grounds it is, that the Charitable Man is entitled to this wonderful Advantage, and to know upon what grounds it is, that the Charitable Man is entitled to this wondered Advantage, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp r-crq n2 pn31 vbz, cst dt j n1 vbz vvn p-acp d j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
291 and that an Alms on Earth should find such acceptance in Heaven. and that an Alms on Earth should find such acceptance in Heaven. cc cst dt n2 p-acp n1 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
292 Now though we ought always to be entirely satisfy'd with the Justice and Reasonableness of God's Conduct, Now though we ought always to be entirely satisfied with the justice and Reasonableness of God's Conduct, av cs pns12 vmd av pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f npg1 vvb, (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
293 and to conclude that it must be necessarily wise and good, though we cannot see distinctly the reasons of it; and to conclude that it must be necessarily wise and good, though we cannot see distinctly the Reasons of it; cc pc-acp vvi cst pn31 vmb vbi av-j j cc j, c-acp pns12 vmbx vvi av-j dt n2 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
294 yet because Man does not love an arbitrary Dealing, but is desirous to have his Understanding go along with his Will; yet Because Man does not love an arbitrary Dealing, but is desirous to have his Understanding go along with his Will; av c-acp n1 vdz xx vvi dt j-jn vvg, cc-acp vbz j pc-acp vhi po31 n1 vvi a-acp p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
295 and because it may perhaps be some further Motive to quicken our Charity, I shall point out two or three of those grounds, which we may probably guess do give Occasion to this Procedure; and Because it may perhaps be Some further Motive to quicken our Charity, I shall point out two or three of those grounds, which we may probably guess do give Occasion to this Procedure; cc c-acp pn31 vmb av vbi d jc n1 p-acp vvb po12 n1, pns11 vmb vvi av crd cc crd pp-f d n2, r-crq pns12 vmb av-j n1 vdb vvi n1 p-acp d n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
296 and those I shall but hint very briefly, and so conclude. and those I shall but hint very briefly, and so conclude. cc d pns11 vmb p-acp n1 av av-j, cc av vvi. (4) sermon (DIV1) 39 Image 3
297 1. Because the Charitable Man most resembles God, in that Attribute which he professes himself most to delight in, viz. his Mercy and Compassion. 1. Because the Charitable Man most resembles God, in that Attribute which he Professes himself most to delight in, viz. his Mercy and Compassion. crd p-acp dt j n1 av-ds vvz np1, p-acp d n1 r-crq pns31 vvz px31 av-ds pc-acp vvi p-acp, n1 po31 n1 cc n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
298 So that if there be different degrees of Happiness in Heaven, and these are to be attained by different degrees of Goodness on Earth, So that if there be different Degrees of Happiness in Heaven, and these Are to be attained by different Degrees of goodness on Earth, av cst cs pc-acp vbi j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, cc d vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
299 and this Goodness be nothing else but the Imitation of the Divine Perfections; and this goodness be nothing Else but the Imitation of the Divine Perfections; cc d n1 vbi pix av cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
300 then it may reasonably follow, that though the copying God's Iustice, Truth &c. may entitle us to a Reward, yet the copying of his Mercy will entitle us to the noblest part of it; then it may reasonably follow, that though the copying God's justice, Truth etc. may entitle us to a Reward, yet the copying of his Mercy will entitle us to the Noblest part of it; cs pn31 vmb av-j vvi, cst cs dt vvg npg1 n1, n1 av vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt vvb, av dt vvg pp-f po31 n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt js n1 pp-f pn31; (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
301 because this mercy is what God is pleased himself to give the first place to, and which he exalts above all the rest of his Attributes. Because this mercy is what God is pleased himself to give the First place to, and which he exalts above all the rest of his Attributes. c-acp d n1 vbz q-crq np1 vbz vvn px31 pc-acp vvi dt ord n1 p-acp, cc r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 3
302 2. Because the Charitable Man gives the truest signs both of the Love of God and of his Neighbour, which are the two great springs of all our Duties. 2. Because the Charitable Man gives the Truest Signs both of the Love of God and of his Neighbour, which Are the two great springs of all our Duties. crd p-acp dt j n1 vvz dt js n2 d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbr dt crd j n2 pp-f d po12 n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
303 He shews he loves God, because he will part with what men generally love best for his sake, He shows he loves God, Because he will part with what men generally love best for his sake, pns31 vvz pns31 vvz np1, c-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp r-crq n2 av-j vvi av-js p-acp po31 n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
304 and that is his worldly possessions. And he shews he loves his Neighbour, because he cannot bear that he should be afflicted, and that is his worldly possessions. And he shows he loves his Neighbour, Because he cannot bear that he should be afflicted, cc d vbz po31 j n2. cc pns31 vvz pns31 vvz po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vmbx vvi cst pns31 vmd vbi vvn, (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
305 but brings him relief even without constraint. Now it seems but fit and agreeable, that he that best approves his love to God, should have distinguishing marks of God's love to him; and that he that best loves Mankind, should have the first place in the Happiness of Man. but brings him relief even without constraint. Now it seems but fit and agreeable, that he that best approves his love to God, should have distinguishing marks of God's love to him; and that he that best loves Mankind, should have the First place in the Happiness of Man. cc-acp vvz pno31 n1 av p-acp n1. av pn31 vvz p-acp j cc j, cst pns31 cst av-js vvz po31 n1 p-acp np1, vmd vhi j-vvg n2 pp-f npg1 n1 p-acp pno31; cc cst pns31 cst av-js vvz n1, vmd vhi dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 (4) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 3
306 3. Because the Charitable Man is one who most truly imitates our Saviour Iesus Christ, all whose Life among men was but one continued act of Charity to them. 3. Because the Charitable Man is one who most truly imitates our Saviour Iesus christ, all whose Life among men was but one continued act of Charity to them. crd p-acp dt j n1 vbz pi r-crq av-ds av-j vvz po12 n1 np1 np1, d r-crq n1 p-acp n2 vbds cc-acp pi vvd n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
307 He went about doing good, healing the Sick, restoring sight to the blind, ears to the deaf, feet to the lame, &c. nay 'tis very observable, that those very miracles which he did for the Confirmation of his Doctrine, which was directed to the good of the Souls of men, were generally such things as brought relief to their Bodies. Now if God has highly exalted the Man Christ Jesus, He went about doing good, healing the Sick, restoring sighed to the blind, ears to the deaf, feet to the lame, etc. nay it's very observable, that those very Miracles which he did for the Confirmation of his Doctrine, which was directed to the good of the Souls of men, were generally such things as brought relief to their Bodies. Now if God has highly exalted the Man christ jesus, pns31 vvd a-acp vdg j, vvg dt j, vvg n1 p-acp dt j, n2 p-acp dt j, n2 p-acp dt j, av uh pn31|vbz av j, cst d j n2 r-crq pns31 vdd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vbds vvn p-acp dt j pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2, vbdr av-j d n2 c-acp vvn n1 p-acp po32 n2. av cs np1 vhz av-j vvn dt n1 np1 np1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
308 and given him a name above every name, and if our following our Saviour to Heaven, depends upon our treading in his steps here, the Charitable Man is prepared to be the nearest him in his Kingdom, who most resembles him in his Conduct. and given him a name above every name, and if our following our Saviour to Heaven, depends upon our treading in his steps Here, the Charitable Man is prepared to be the nearest him in his Kingdom, who most resembles him in his Conduct. cc vvn pno31 dt n1 p-acp d n1, cc cs po12 n-vvg po12 n1 p-acp n1, vvz p-acp po12 vvg p-acp po31 n2 av, dt j n1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi dt js pno31 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq av-ds vvz pno31 p-acp po31 vvb. (4) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 3
309 4. Lastly, Because the Charitable Man is most like to be stored with all other Virtues and Graces that adorn a Christian; 4. Lastly, Because the Charitable Man is most like to be stored with all other Virtues and Graces that adorn a Christian; crd ord, p-acp dt j n1 vbz av-ds av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n2 cc n2 cst vvb dt njp; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
310 a generous contempt of this World, an unshaken Faith in the Promises of God, a relyance on his Providence, trust in his Protection, and obedience to his Authority; a generous contempt of this World, an unshaken Faith in the Promises of God, a reliance on his Providence, trust in his Protection, and Obedience to his authority; dt j n1 pp-f d n1, dt j-vvn n1 p-acp dt vvz pp-f np1, dt n1 p-acp po31 n1, vvb p-acp po31 n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
311 so that the command of being merciful as our heavenly father is merciful, very well Answers to the other, be perfect as your father which is in heaven is perfect. so that the command of being merciful as our heavenly father is merciful, very well Answers to the other, be perfect as your father which is in heaven is perfect. av cst dt n1 pp-f vbg j p-acp po12 j n1 vbz j, av av n2 p-acp dt n-jn, vbb j p-acp po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1 vbz j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
312 And then, if Charity do thus draw after it all the rest of those Ornaments, which distinguish good Christians in a mortal state, 'tis no wonder if it appears in the front of them in an immortal one, And then, if Charity do thus draw After it all the rest of those Ornament, which distinguish good Christians in a Mortal state, it's no wonder if it appears in the front of them in an immortal one, cc av, cs n1 vdb av vvi p-acp pn31 d dt n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq vvb j np1 p-acp dt j-jn n1, pn31|vbz dx n1 cs pn31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j crd, (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
313 and that the Charitable men do shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father. and that the Charitable men do shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father. cc cst dt j n2 vdb vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 43 Image 3
314 Thus have I endeavour'd to represent to you, as fully as my short time would permit; Thus have I endeavoured to represent to you, as Fully as my short time would permit; av vhb pns11 vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22, c-acp av-j c-acp po11 j n1 vmd vvi; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
315 the three moving Arguments to Charity and Compassion, contained in my Text. And what now remains, the three moving Arguments to Charity and Compassion, contained in my Text. And what now remains, dt crd vvg n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, vvn p-acp po11 np1 cc q-crq av vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
316 but earnestly to exhort all that hear me, that they would duly and frequently reflect on these things; but earnestly to exhort all that hear me, that they would duly and frequently reflect on these things; cc-acp av-j pc-acp vvi d cst vvb pno11, cst pns32 vmd av-jn cc av-j vvb p-acp d n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
317 that they may be convinced, affected and persuaded by them? If God does give us such encouragements as these, he does expect that they should not be given in vain; that they may be convinced, affected and persuaded by them? If God does give us such encouragements as these, he does expect that they should not be given in vain; cst pns32 vmb vbi vvn, j-vvn cc vvn p-acp pno32? cs np1 vdz vvi pno12 d n2 c-acp d, pns31 vdz vvi cst pns32 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
318 but that we should carefully attend to them, and be regulated by them, otherwise they will be but an Article to encrease our condemnation; and the three Sermons that this place yearly furnishes, will be a triple Testimony that will rise up in Iudgment against us ▪ if they do not soften our hearts, and melt us into Compassion. but that we should carefully attend to them, and be regulated by them, otherwise they will be but an Article to increase our condemnation; and the three Sermons that this place yearly furnishes, will be a triple Testimony that will rise up in Judgement against us ▪ if they do not soften our hearts, and melt us into Compassion. cc-acp cst pns12 vmd av-j vvb p-acp pno32, cc vbb vvn p-acp pno32, av pns32 vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1; cc dt crd n2 cst d n1 av-j vvz, vmb vbi dt j n1 cst vmb vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno12 ▪ cs pns32 vdb xx vvi po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 3
319 But God be thanked, it may be truly said to the Honour of his great Name, and to the Reputation of this great City, that there is a plentiful spring of Charity flowing among us, But God be thanked, it may be truly said to the Honour of his great Name, and to the Reputation of this great city, that there is a plentiful spring of Charity flowing among us, p-acp np1 vbb vvn, pn31 vmb vbi av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j vvb, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1, cst pc-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1 vvg p-acp pno12, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
320 and abundance of good men are ready to give, if they did but know how to give wisely and discreetly; but shoals of vicious and idle Beggars fill our Streets, and abundance of good men Are ready to give, if they did but know how to give wisely and discreetly; but shoals of vicious and idle Beggars fill our Streets, cc n1 pp-f j n2 vbr j pc-acp vvi, cs pns32 vdd p-acp vvi c-crq pc-acp vvi av-j cc av-j; p-acp n2 pp-f j cc j n2 vvb po12 n2, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
321 and call louder for the Correction of the Magistrate, than the Compassion of the people, and call Louder for the Correction of the Magistrate, than the Compassion of the people, cc vvb av-jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
322 and even the Charitable are afraid (and they have reason for it) that they shall Encourage Vice while they relieve the importunate. and even the Charitable Are afraid (and they have reason for it) that they shall Encourage Vice while they relieve the importunate. cc av dt j vbr j (cc pns32 vhb n1 p-acp pn31) cst pns32 vmb vvb n1 cs pns32 vvb dt j. (4) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 3
323 Now this Assembly furnishes such good men with unsuspected Objects for the most abundant Charity, and with the most rational methods of dispensing it. Now this Assembly furnishes such good men with unsuspected Objects for the most abundant Charity, and with the most rational methods of dispensing it. av d n1 vvz d j n2 p-acp j n2 p-acp dt av-ds j n1, cc p-acp dt av-ds j n2 pp-f vvg pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
324 The fidelity and prudence of the Managers of the several Corporations here before you ▪ of which so much experience has been had, give a sufficient security, that what is bestowed here, will be certainly laid out, with the greatest discretion, and to the greatest Advantage; and the variety of poor Creatures under their several care, gives us opportunity of gratifying the most different humours and inclinations. The Fidis and prudence of the Managers of the several Corporations Here before you ▪ of which so much experience has been had, give a sufficient security, that what is bestowed Here, will be Certainly laid out, with the greatest discretion, and to the greatest Advantage; and the variety of poor Creatures under their several care, gives us opportunity of gratifying the most different humours and inclinations. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j n2 av p-acp pn22 ▪ pp-f r-crq av d n1 vhz vbn vhn, vvb dt j n1, cst r-crq vbz vvn av, vmb vbi av-j vvn av, p-acp dt js n1, cc p-acp dt js n1; cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp po32 j n1, vvz pno12 n1 pp-f vvg dt av-ds j n2 cc n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 3
325 Have we a Compassion for poor innocent Children and helpless Orphans; would we preserve their Lives, and make those Lives comfortable; would we bring them up in the Fear of God, and render them useful to the World, here is a Place, and Methods, and Objects; Have we a Compassion for poor innocent Children and helpless Orphans; would we preserve their Lives, and make those Lives comfortable; would we bring them up in the fear of God, and render them useful to the World, Here is a Place, and Methods, and Objects; vhb pns12 dt n1 p-acp j j-jn n2 cc j n2; vmd pns12 vvi po32 vvz, cc vvi d n2 j; vmd pns12 vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc vvi pno32 j p-acp dt n1, av vbz dt n1, cc n2, cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
326 and nothing wanting but our Encouragement. and nothing wanting but our Encouragement. cc pix vvg p-acp po12 n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 3
327 Do we pity the wounded, the sick, and the maimed, and would we administer Balm to their Comfort; Do we pity the wounded, the sick, and the maimed, and would we administer Balm to their Comfort; vdb pns12 vvb dt vvn, dt j, cc dt vvd, cc vmd pns12 vvi vvb p-acp po32 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
328 here we may at present enliven their Hearts, by the sight of our Bounty; Here we may At present enliven their Hearts, by the sighed of our Bounty; av pns12 vmb p-acp vvi vvi po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
329 and in God's due time restore their Limbs or their Health by the application of it. and in God's due time restore their Limbs or their Health by the application of it. cc p-acp npg1 j-jn n1 vvi po32 n2 cc po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31. (4) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 3
330 Have we an hospitable Care of the Stranger, and of those whom Necessity or Misfortune hath remov'd from their Friends and Relations; Have we an hospitable Care of the Stranger, and of those whom Necessity or Misfortune hath removed from their Friends and Relations; vhb pns12 dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cc pp-f d r-crq n1 cc n1 vhz vvn p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
331 here we may act the part of Neighbours and Relations our selves; Here we may act the part of Neighbours and Relations our selves; av pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 po12 n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
332 relieve their Wants, and conduct them home; and may at the same time exercise, though a harsher, yet as necessary and wholesome a piece of Charity, in contributing to the Correction and Confinement of the loose and vagrant, whose Example would be contagious, and their Impunity a snare to other Men. relieve their Wants, and conduct them home; and may At the same time exercise, though a harsher, yet as necessary and wholesome a piece of Charity, in contributing to the Correction and Confinement of the lose and vagrant, whose Exampl would be contagious, and their Impunity a snare to other Men. vvb po32 vvz, cc vvi pno32 av-an; cc vmb p-acp dt d n1 n1, cs dt jc, av p-acp j cc j dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc j, rg-crq n1 vmd vbi j, cc po32 n1 dt n1 p-acp j-jn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 49 Image 3
333 Are we truly sensible of the pityable Condition of those poor distracted Persons, who have not sense enough to pity themselves; are we truly sensible of the pityable Condition of those poor distracted Persons, who have not sense enough to pity themselves; vbr pns12 av-j j pp-f dt j n1 pp-f d j vvn n2, r-crq vhb xx n1 av-d pc-acp vvi px32; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
334 our Charity may here give them, I do not say Meat and Drink, but by the Blessing of Heaven, our Charity may Here give them, I do not say Meat and Drink, but by the Blessing of Heaven, po12 n1 vmb av vvi pno32, pns11 vdb xx vvi n1 cc vvb, p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
335 even Sense and sound Iudgment too; even Sense and found Judgement too; av n1 cc j n1 av; (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
336 and we may raise up, from a kind of Death, our lost Brethren to a rational Life, who will be sure to sing the Praises of God, and of their Benefactors too, with their reviv'd Understandings. and we may raise up, from a kind of Death, our lost Brothers to a rational Life, who will be sure to sing the Praises of God, and of their Benefactors too, with their revived Understandings. cc pns12 vmb vvi a-acp, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, po12 j-vvn n2 p-acp dt j n1, r-crq vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po32 n2 av, p-acp po32 j-vvn n2. (4) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 3
337 Or have we in the last place a just Indignation at that Sloth and Beggary, into which Naughtiness and want of Discipline leads our poor Families; Or have we in the last place a just Indignation At that Sloth and Beggary, into which Naughtiness and want of Discipline leads our poor Families; cc vhb pns12 p-acp dt ord n1 dt j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1, p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 vvz po12 j n2; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
338 would we bring them to a sense of their Duty, and a love of honest Industry; would we prevent their being Vagabonds, or Thieves, or any thing that is worse, would we bring them to a sense of their Duty, and a love of honest Industry; would we prevent their being Vagabonds, or Thieves, or any thing that is Worse, vmd pns12 vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f j n1; vmd pns12 vvi po32 vbg n2, cc n2, cc d n1 cst vbz jc, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
339 and make them useful Members of the Publick; and make them useful Members of the Public; cc vvi pno32 j n2 pp-f dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
340 here are the Instruments ready, and they want but our Assistance to perfect so glorious an Undertaking. Here Are the Instruments ready, and they want but our Assistance to perfect so glorious an Undertaking. av vbr dt n2 j, cc pns32 vvb p-acp po12 n1 pc-acp vvi av j dt n-vvg. (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
341 And we have great reason not only to be exemplary in this sort of Charity, And we have great reason not only to be exemplary in this sort of Charity, cc pns12 vhb j n1 xx av-j pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
342 but to be diligent in persuading others to it, and earnest in our Prayers to God, that he would propagate the Example of this City through the Nation, but to be diligent in persuading Others to it, and earnest in our Prayers to God, that he would propagate the Exampl of this city through the nation, cc-acp pc-acp vbi j p-acp vvg n2-jn p-acp pn31, cc j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1, cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
343 and that he would open the Eyes of the whole Kingdom, and move their Hearts, to joyn both Hands and Purses to this Reformation of the Poor; and that he would open the Eyes of the Whole Kingdom, and move their Hearts, to join both Hands and Purses to this Reformation of the Poor; cc cst pns31 vmd vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cc vvi po32 n2, pc-acp vvi d n2 cc n2 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j; (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
344 since it is the truest Compassion to their Souls and Bodies, and I may say, to the Publick it self, which groans under the Evil of their disorderly Lives, since it is the Truest Compassion to their Souls and Bodies, and I may say, to the Public it self, which groans under the Evil of their disorderly Lives, c-acp pn31 vbz dt js n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2, cc pns11 vmb vvi, p-acp dt j pn31 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n-jn pp-f po32 j vvz, (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
345 and will be never well reform'd, without such a Remedy: and will be never well reformed, without such a Remedy: cc vmb vbi av-x av vvn, p-acp d dt n1: (4) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 3
346 The very Circumstances of all these plead for them more than any Arguments of human Eloquence, The very circumstances of all these plead for them more than any Arguments of human Eloquence, dt j n2 pp-f d d vvb p-acp pno32 av-dc cs d n2 pp-f j n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
347 but not so much as the divine Rhetorick of the Text; we owe them Love, as they are Men; and Pity as they are miserable; but we owe them the most grateful and tender Returns, as they are Members of our Saviour. 'Tis him we comfort, 'tis the blessed Iesus himself we relieve, in these distressed Objects: but not so much as the divine Rhetoric of the Text; we owe them Love, as they Are Men; and Pity as they Are miserable; but we owe them the most grateful and tender Returns, as they Are Members of our Saviour. It's him we Comfort, it's the blessed Iesus himself we relieve, in these distressed Objects: cc-acp xx av av-d c-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1; pns12 vvb pno32 vvi, c-acp pns32 vbr n2; cc vvb c-acp pns32 vbr j; p-acp pns12 vvb pno32 dt av-ds j cc j vvz, c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f po12 n1. pn31|vbz pno31 pns12 vvb, pn31|vbz dt j-vvn np1 px31 pns12 vvb, p-acp d j-vvn n2: (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
348 For so we must believe, since he tells us himself, Verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it to one of the least of these my Brethren, you have done it unto me. For so we must believe, since he tells us himself, Verily I say unto you, in as much as you have done it to one of the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me. c-acp av pns12 vmb vvi, c-acp pns31 vvz pno12 n1, av-j pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, p-acp c-acp d c-acp pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp crd pp-f dt ds pp-f d po11 n2, pn22 vhb vdn pn31 p-acp pno11. (4) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 3
349 And yet, when all is done, the greatest Comfort is to our own Souls, and our Alms return into our own Bosom. And yet, when all is done, the greatest Comfort is to our own Souls, and our Alms return into our own Bosom. cc av, c-crq d vbz vdn, dt js n1 vbz p-acp po12 d n2, cc po12 n2 vvi p-acp po12 d n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
350 What we sow in corruption, is raised in incorruption. What we sow in corruption, is raised in incorruption. r-crq pns12 vvi p-acp n1, vbz vvn p-acp n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
351 and while we give to the poor and miserable on Earth, we do but purchase a glorious Inheritance in Heaven. Let us therefore go on vigorously in this Duty, and while we give to the poor and miserable on Earth, we do but purchase a glorious Inheritance in Heaven. Let us Therefore go on vigorously in this Duty, cc cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt j cc j p-acp n1, pns12 vdb p-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1. vvb pno12 av vvi a-acp av-j p-acp d n1, (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
352 and abound plenteously in this work of the Lord, and persevere in it; as knowing that our Labour shall not be in vain in the Lord; and abound plenteously in this work of the Lord, and persevere in it; as knowing that our Labour shall not be in vain in the Lord; cc vvb av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, cc vvb p-acp pn31; c-acp vvg d po12 n1 vmb xx vbi p-acp j p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
353 and if ever Coldness or Selfishness should obstruct our Progress, let us but bring before our Eyes the Sentence in the Text; and if ever Coldness or Selfishness should obstruct our Progress, let us but bring before our Eyes the Sentence in the Text; cc cs av n1 cc n1 vmd vvi po12 n1, vvb pno12 p-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
354 he will hardly be backward who reads this Invitation, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World. he will hardly be backward who reads this Invitation, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World. pns31 vmb av vbi av-j r-crq vvz d n1, vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3
355 To which may God of his infinite Mercy bring us all. Amen. FINIS. To which may God of his infinite Mercy bring us all. Amen. FINIS. p-acp r-crq vmb np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvb pno12 d. uh-n. fw-la. (4) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 3

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