A sermon preached at the Church of St. Bridget, on Easter-Tuesday, being the first of April, 1684, before the Right Honourable Sir Henry Tulse, Lord Mayor of London, and the Honourable by George Hickes ...
and why, all along the New Testament, and much longer, we never read of Building, or Endowing Houses of Charity, but only of Collections, and Contributions:
and why, all along the New Testament, and much longer, we never read of Building, or Endowing Houses of Charity, but only of Collections, and Contributions:
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So that if a man had a mind to trifle, as the Congregational Writers do in arguing against National Churches, we might ask you, Where are Hospitals commanded in the Scriptures? Shew us an Example of any one man in the new Testament, that builded an Hospital, a School,
So that if a man had a mind to trifle, as the Congregational Writers do in arguing against National Churches, we might ask you, Where Are Hospitals commanded in the Scriptures? Show us an Exampl of any one man in the new Testament, that built an Hospital, a School,
Now as concerning the Collection for the Saints, do ye, as I have given order to the Churches of Galatia, let every one of you, the first day of the week, at the publick Assembly lay by something in store for the Collection,
Now as Concerning the Collection for the Saints, do you, as I have given order to the Churches of Galatia, let every one of you, the First day of the Week, At the public Assembly lay by something in store for the Collection,
as God hath prospered him, that there be no need of gathering, when I come, and then I will send your liberality to Jerusalem, by whomsoewer you shall approve.
as God hath prospered him, that there be no need of gathering, when I come, and then I will send your liberality to Jerusalem, by whomsoewer you shall approve.
but when, after many Sufferings and much Passive Obedience, she was setled, as it were, in the Holy Land, under the protection of Christian Emperors and Kings, she then let her light shine before men in standing and visible works of Charity;
but when, After many Sufferings and much Passive obedience, she was settled, as it were, in the Holy Land, under the protection of Christian Emperor's and Kings, she then let her Light shine before men in standing and visible works of Charity;
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and Houses for reception of indigent Travellers, together with Monasteries for Contemplative, and Religious Persons of both Sexes, thinking that the doing of these good Works would bring Paganisme into as much Credit among the Christians,
and Houses for reception of indigent Travellers, together with Monasteries for Contemplative, and Religious Persons of both Sexes, thinking that the doing of these good Works would bring Paganism into as much Credit among the Christians,
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Thirdly, That the Charitable man, who performeth this Duty, shall notwithstanding have enough, and that his Charity shall never bring Him or his Children into want.
Thirdly, That the Charitable man, who Performeth this Duty, shall notwithstanding have enough, and that his Charity shall never bring Him or his Children into want.
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and the Excellency of our Nature above theirs, appears in nothing so much, as in these two inclinations of being Religious towards God, and Kindly-affected towards Men.
and the Excellency of our Nature above theirs, appears in nothing so much, as in these two inclinations of being Religious towards God, and Kindly-affected towards Men.
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and perform the Offices of Humanity more indifferently towards all Men, when he shall consider, that all Mankind were once equal in the loins of Adam, and that,
and perform the Offices of Humanity more indifferently towards all Men, when he shall Consider, that all Mankind were once equal in the loins of Adam, and that,
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This Consideration, that all men have the same common Nature, and Parentage, and have derived it in all Countrys from the same common Stock, founds the first Obligation of Charity or Humanity;
This Consideration, that all men have the same Common Nature, and Parentage, and have derived it in all Countries from the same Common Stock, founds the First Obligation of Charity or Humanity;
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The Holy Scripture also lays the first Foundation of Charity in the Community of humane Nature, every man being bound to relieve the necessities of another,
The Holy Scripture also lays the First Foundation of Charity in the Community of humane Nature, every man being bound to relieve the necessities of Another,
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Thus saith the Prophet Isaiah. Is not this the fast, which I have chosen, to deal thy bread to the hungry, to bring the poor, that are cast out, to thy house, to cover the naked when thou seest him,
Thus Says the Prophet Isaiah. Is not this the fast, which I have chosen, to deal thy bred to the hungry, to bring the poor, that Are cast out, to thy house, to cover the naked when thou See him,
According to this general obligation to humanity upon the account of human Nature, our Blessed Lord, in the Parable of the Man who fell among Thieves, enlarged the Signification of the word Neighbour to take in all Mankind;
According to this general obligation to humanity upon the account of human Nature, our Blessed Lord, in the Parable of the Man who fell among Thieves, enlarged the Signification of the word Neighbour to take in all Mankind;
and, upon the account of common Kindred and Relation, fulfill the Precept of our Saviour, who said, Love your Enemies, and do good to them that hate you;
and, upon the account of Common Kindred and Relation, fulfil the Precept of our Saviour, who said, Love your Enemies, and do good to them that hate you;
nay, I will say one thing more, which will seem a Paradox to you, that it is a very holy thing and pleasing to the Gods, to clothe your naked and feed your hungry Enemies;
nay, I will say one thing more, which will seem a Paradox to you, that it is a very holy thing and pleasing to the God's, to cloth your naked and feed your hungry Enemies;
But besides this obligation to the duty of Almsgiving, upon the common score of our Nature and Original, there is another, resulting from this Consideration, that the Poor are Members in all places of the same Societies with the Rich. For the Rich are represented in the Prophetical Writings by Mountains, and the Poor and Indigent by Valleys; and,
But beside this obligation to the duty of Almsgiving, upon the Common score of our Nature and Original, there is Another, resulting from this Consideration, that the Poor Are Members in all places of the same Societies with the Rich. For the Rich Are represented in the Prophetical Writings by Mountains, and the Poor and Indigent by Valleys; and,
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as Philosophers observe, that Mountains can neither be, nor be conceived without Valleys. So the Rich in this World can neither be, nor be conceived without the Poor.
as Philosophers observe, that Mountains can neither be, nor be conceived without Valleys. So the Rich in this World can neither be, nor be conceived without the Poor.
But in such a case, the body Politick must dissolve, as the Natural body was like to do in the Fable of Agrippa, when the rest to the Members would work no longer for the Belly, which, they thought, did nothing at all.
But in such a case, the body Politic must dissolve, as the Natural body was like to do in the Fable of Agrippa, when the rest to the Members would work no longer for the Belly, which, they Thought, did nothing At all.
There could be nothing more unjust, nothing more against the Law, and the Prophets; nay nothing more Inhumane and Barbarous, than not to relieve their necessities;
There could be nothing more unjust, nothing more against the Law, and the prophets; nay nothing more Inhumane and Barbarous, than not to relieve their necessities;
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for the Poor shall never cease out of the Land. Therefore I command thee, saying, thou shalt open thine hand wide unto the poor and needy Brother in thy Land.
for the Poor shall never cease out of the Land. Therefore I command thee, saying, thou shalt open thine hand wide unto the poor and needy Brother in thy Land.
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This suggest unto me the Third consideration, upon which it becomes the Duty of the Rich to be liberal to the Poor, out of gratitude to God, who hath put the difference between them,
This suggest unto me the Third consideration, upon which it becomes the Duty of the Rich to be liberal to the Poor, out of gratitude to God, who hath put the difference between them,
if thou hast much Treasure and large Possessions, they came by his special Blessing, who expects, that all and every Man, whom the hath made Rich, should make becoming returns of their thankfulness to him in their Gifts and Offerings to the Poor.
if thou hast much Treasure and large Possessions, they Come by his special Blessing, who expects, that all and every Man, whom the hath made Rich, should make becoming returns of their thankfulness to him in their Gifts and Offerings to the Poor.
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and Well-being of humane Polities, that he should deal his Blessings to all alike, therefore his Wisdom obligeth him to distribute them in very different proportions.
and Well-being of humane Polities, that he should deal his Blessings to all alike, Therefore his Wisdom obliges him to distribute them in very different proportions.
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but because to do so is necessary for the good Government of his Family, that he rest, depending for their maintenance upon him, might be more subject, and subservient to him.
but Because to do so is necessary for the good Government of his Family, that he rest, depending for their maintenance upon him, might be more Subject, and subservient to him.
And as King Henry the Third did Enact, by the 4th. Chap. of the Statute of Merton, That the Peers and Great Men of this Land should allow their Inferior Tenants sufficient common Pasture for their use:
And as King Henry the Third did Enact, by the 4th. Chap. of the Statute of Merton, That the Peers and Great Men of this Land should allow their Inferior Tenants sufficient Common Pasture for their use:
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and other Moral Writings, as, not to repeat those I have already had occasion to mention, our Blessed Lord hath made universal Charity one of the greatest Duties of the Christian Religion;
and other Moral Writings, as, not to repeat those I have already had occasion to mention, our Blessed Lord hath made universal Charity one of the greatest Duties of the Christian Religion;
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Nay, he makes the best improvement of Riches to consist in the Charitable use of them in that Parabolical saying, Make ye Friends of the vain transitory Mammon, (for that is the meaning of the place) that when you shall fail, they may receive you into Everlasting Habitations. So Luke. 12.33.
Nay, he makes the best improvement of Riches to consist in the Charitable use of them in that Parabolical saying, Make you Friends of the vain transitory Mammon, (for that is the meaning of the place) that when you shall fail, they may receive you into Everlasting Habitations. So Lycia. 12.33.
Sell that you have, and give Alms, provide your self Bags, which wax not old, a Treasure in the Heavens, that faileth not, where no theif approacheth, nor moth corrupteth.
Fell that you have, and give Alms, provide your self Bags, which wax not old, a Treasure in the Heavens, that Faileth not, where no thief Approaches, nor moth corrupteth.
II. Having now shewed, that doing of Almes-deeds is a Duty incumbent upon all men, that have wherewith to do them, I proceed in the Second place to shew, That the performance of this Duty is highly acceptable unto God, and beneficial unto Men.
II Having now showed, that doing of Almsdeeds is a Duty incumbent upon all men, that have wherewith to do them, I proceed in the Second place to show, That the performance of this Duty is highly acceptable unto God, and beneficial unto Men.
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where he saith unto them, I am full of the good things, which I received from you by Epaphroditus, as an offering of sweet smelling odour, a sacrifice acceptable, and pleasing unto God.
where he Says unto them, I am full of the good things, which I received from you by Epaphroditus, as an offering of sweet smelling odour, a sacrifice acceptable, and pleasing unto God.
When Noah offered burnt Offerings upon the Altar, which he builded, after he came out of the Ark, the Text saith, that the Lord smelled a sweet Savour. And in Eph. 5.2. the Apostle in allusion to that place, saith, that Christ gave himself a Sacrifice, an offering to God for a sweet smelling Savour.
When Noah offered burned Offerings upon the Altar, which he built, After he Come out of the Ark, the Text Says, that the Lord smelled a sweet Savour. And in Ephesians 5.2. the Apostle in allusion to that place, Says, that christ gave himself a Sacrifice, an offering to God for a sweet smelling Savour.
how highly acceptable it must needs be to God, when his holy Spirit expresses the acceptable Nature of it, by the same Sacrificial term, by which he sets forth the acceptance of the Sacrifice of Christ.
how highly acceptable it must needs be to God, when his holy Spirit Expresses the acceptable Nature of it, by the same Sacrificial term, by which he sets forth the acceptance of the Sacrifice of christ.
and therefore since the doing of them is so very acceptable to God, and opens his Ears unto our Prayers, it must needs in the end redound very much to the benefit and advantage of men.
and Therefore since the doing of them is so very acceptable to God, and Opens his Ears unto our Prayers, it must needs in the end redound very much to the benefit and advantage of men.
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the Charitable, man forsaken, nor his seed begging bread, he is ever merciful and lendeth, and his Posterity is blessed. So Prov. 19.17. He that hath pity upon the Poor, lendeth unto the Lord, and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
the Charitable, man forsaken, nor his seed begging bred, he is ever merciful and dares, and his Posterity is blessed. So Curae 19.17. He that hath pity upon the Poor, dares unto the Lord, and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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By laying up Treasures in Heaven, our Lord understands giving of Almes, as is plain from his Words to the young man, in another place of the same Gospel.
By laying up Treasures in Heaven, our Lord understands giving of Alms, as is plain from his Words to the young man, in Another place of the same Gospel.
and thou shalt have Treasure in Heaven. In this very Sense it is, that the Son of Sirach speaketh, Eccles. 29.11. Lay up thy Treasure according to the Commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than Gold;
and thou shalt have Treasure in Heaven. In this very Sense it is, that the Son of Sirach speaks, Eccles. 29.11. Lay up thy Treasure according to the commandments of the most High, and it shall bring thee more profit than Gold;
shut up thy Almes in thy store-houses, and it shall deliver thee from all Afflictions, it shall fight for thee against thy Enemies, better than a mighty Shield or strong Spear.
shut up thy Alms in thy storehouses, and it shall deliver thee from all Afflictions, it shall fight for thee against thy Enemies, better than a mighty Shield or strong Spear.
and be rich in good works, ready to distribute, and willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on everlasting life.
and be rich in good works, ready to distribute, and willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on everlasting life.
From these Authorities it is plain, without any further enumeration, how beneficial the doing of Alms-deeds is to Charitable persons, both upon a Temporal and Spiritual account;
From these Authorities it is plain, without any further enumeration, how beneficial the doing of Almsdeeds is to Charitable Persons, both upon a Temporal and Spiritual account;
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But furthermore, this Doctrine will appear, by the rule of Contrary, from the severe Judgments, which are threatned to want of Charity, as Prov. 28.17. He that giveth unto the Poor, shall not lack, but he that hideth his Eyes, shall have many a Curse. So Chap. 21.13.
But furthermore, this Doctrine will appear, by the Rule of Contrary, from the severe Judgments, which Are threatened to want of Charity, as Curae 28.17. He that gives unto the Poor, shall not lack, but he that Hideth his Eyes, shall have many a Curse. So Chap. 21.13.
Thus our Lord told the Pharisees, who were offended at Him, and his Disciples for not washing before Dinner, that the way to cleanse the Soul, was not to wash the Body,
Thus our Lord told the Pharisees, who were offended At Him, and his Disciples for not washing before Dinner, that the Way to cleanse the Soul, was not to wash the Body,
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This is a mighty Virtue, which is ascribed to Almes-doing, and mightily sets forth the Dignity and Worth thereof, especially if we attend to that saying of Siracides, Water will quench a flaming fire,
This is a mighty Virtue, which is ascribed to Almes-doing, and mightily sets forth the Dignity and Worth thereof, especially if we attend to that saying of Sirach, Water will quench a flaming fire,
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among the poor multitude, for thou shalt find it after many days. And Prov. 11.25. The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that watereth, shall be watered himself.
among the poor multitude, for thou shalt find it After many days. And Curae 11.25. The liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that Waters, shall be watered himself.
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and shaken together, and running over shall men give into your bosom, for with the same measure that you mete withal, it shall be measured to you again:
and shaken together, and running over shall men give into your bosom, for with the same measure that you meet withal, it shall be measured to you again:
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and multiply the seed which you have sown, and increase the fruits of your bounty, which causeth through us, who dispense it among the Saints, thanskgiving unto God. So saith the Son of Sirach, there is a gift, meaning a gift of Bribery, that shall not profit, and there is a gift, meaning gifts of Charity, whose recompence is double. And in another place he faith, Give unto the most High, according as he hath inriched thee;
and multiply the seed which you have sown, and increase the fruits of your bounty, which Causes through us, who dispense it among the Saints, thanskgiving unto God. So Says the Son of Sirach, there is a gift, meaning a gift of Bribery, that shall not profit, and there is a gift, meaning Gifts of Charity, whose recompense is double. And in Another place he faith, Give unto the most High, according as he hath enriched thee;
Wherefore Julian, in his Exhortation of the Pagans to Charity, challenges them to tell him of any one Man, that ever fell into want through his liberality to the Poor? For my own part (saith he) whatever I have given to the poor, I have still received it of the Gods with manifold interest,
Wherefore Julian, in his Exhortation of the Pagans to Charity, challenges them to tell him of any one Man, that ever fell into want through his liberality to the Poor? For my own part (Says he) whatever I have given to the poor, I have still received it of the God's with manifold Interest,
according to what he must have often read, and heard in the Church of Nicomedia, where he was a Reader, God is not unrighteous to forget your good works,
according to what he must have often read, and herd in the Church of Nicomedia, where he was a Reader, God is not unrighteous to forget your good works,
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Wherefore let me speak unto you, as St. Cyprian did upon the same argument to the People of his D•oc•ss, Do not fear that your Charity can begger you,
Wherefore let me speak unto you, as Saint Cyprian did upon the same argument to the People of his D•oc•ss, Do not Fear that your Charity can beggar you,
before he was baptized) doubting thoughts in this case are sacrilegious, and to want Faith in this point, is to treat Christ like the Pharisees, who being covetous derided him,
before he was baptised) doubting thoughts in this case Are sacrilegious, and to want Faith in this point, is to Treat christ like the Pharisees, who being covetous derided him,
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when he exhorted them to make themselves friends of the false unconstant Mammon, and, by so doing, oblige God to commit unto them the true, and lasting riches.
when he exhorted them to make themselves Friends of the false unconstant Mammon, and, by so doing, oblige God to commit unto them the true, and lasting riches.
Likewise Charity of those, who give Almes to cover their Injustice, Extortion, and Oppression, and who foolishly think to satisfy God by their Almes-giving,
Likewise Charity of those, who give Alms to cover their Injustice, Extortion, and Oppression, and who foolishly think to satisfy God by their Almsgiving,
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and as St. Basil well observes NONLATINALPHABET, they shall be imparted to the giver, as if he had robbed a Man. The Sacrifice of the wicked (saith Solomon ) is an abomination to the Lord, especially when he bringeth it with a wicked mind;
and as Saint Basil well observes, they shall be imparted to the giver, as if he had robbed a Man. The Sacrifice of the wicked (Says Solomon) is an abomination to the Lord, especially when he brings it with a wicked mind;
and he that sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully gotten, saith Siracides, his offering is ridiculous, and whoso bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor, his offering is not accepted,
and he that Sacrificeth of a thing wrongfully got, Says Sirach, his offering is ridiculous, and whoso brings an offering of the goods of the poor, his offering is not accepted,
Likewise the Charity of those, who live in Schism, and Communicate at private Altars, in opposition to the publick, is NONLATINALPHABET, utterly unacceptable to God;
Likewise the Charity of those, who live in Schism, and Communicate At private Altars, in opposition to the public, is, utterly unacceptable to God;
and procure an easier Pardon, or perhaps an Indulgence from him by their good works. Thus many do, especially among the Papists, who, mistaking the Texts, which speak of the atoning virtue of Charity, run into two mistakes,
and procure an Easier Pardon, or perhaps an Indulgence from him by their good works. Thus many do, especially among the Papists, who, mistaking the Texts, which speak of the atoning virtue of Charity, run into two mistakes,
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and in this case, Men are often mistaken in the true cause of the Charitable Mans Poverty, attributing that to his Charity, which indeed ought to be ascribed to his foolish Prodigality,
and in this case, Men Are often mistaken in the true cause of the Charitable men Poverty, attributing that to his Charity, which indeed ought to be ascribed to his foolish Prodigality,
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and reduce him to a low Condition, to secure the Salvation of his Soul. Or else, God may foresee, that if he should let him dye Rich, his Children would abuse those Riches to Luxury,
and reduce him to a low Condition, to secure the Salvation of his Soul. Or Else, God may foresee, that if he should let him die Rich, his Children would abuse those Riches to Luxury,
and so out of his tender Fatherly care over Him, and His, reduce them both to a poor Condition, wherein tho' they have not the greater Blessing of giving,
and so out of his tender Fatherly care over Him, and His, reduce them both to a poor Condition, wherein though they have not the greater Blessing of giving,
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Wherefore let God and his Word be true, and every man a Lyar, and let none, who confesseth the Name of Jesus, question the Truth of so many Promises in the Old and New Testament,
Wherefore let God and his Word be true, and every man a Liar, and let none, who Confesses the Name of jesus, question the Truth of so many Promises in the Old and New Testament,
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and Property, by Gods special Blessing, are met together, but more especially in this City, the Crowning, or Imperial City, whose Merchants, as the Prophet speaks, are Princes, and whose Traffickers are the Honorable of the Earth.
and Property, by God's special Blessing, Are met together, but more especially in this city, the Crowning, or Imperial city, whose Merchant's, as the Prophet speaks, Are Princes, and whose Traffickers Are the Honourable of the Earth.
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to you all, and every one of you, I indifferently address my self in the Words of the Son of Sirach, Give unto the most High, according as he hath inriched thee,
to you all, and every one of you, I indifferently address my self in the Words of the Son of Sirach, Give unto the most High, according as he hath enriched thee,
or lest undone at discretion, (as too many think) but a necessary duty incumbent upon all Rich men, who have a manifold obligation to make Provision for the Poor, resulting, from the Common Nature, and Original of Mankind;
or lest undone At discretion, (as too many think) but a necessary duty incumbent upon all Rich men, who have a manifold obligation to make Provision for the Poor, resulting, from the Common Nature, and Original of Mankind;
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and in the Language, which our Lord spoke, signifies Righteousness, and Righteous, to let us understand, that Almes-deeds is a debt, which we owe to God, and to the Poor.
and in the Language, which our Lord spoke, signifies Righteousness, and Righteous, to let us understand, that Almsdeeds is a debt, which we owe to God, and to the Poor.
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a Bullock out of thine Heard, a Shock or two out of thy Harvest, a small Quit-rent for the great Estate thou holdest of him, a little Tribute, the Tenth,
a Bullock out of thine Herd, a Shock or two out of thy Harvest, a small Quitrent for the great Estate thou holdest of him, a little Tribute, the Tenth,
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And besides his great Expences upon this account, as Cyprian well observes, in answer to this unworthy Plea, he dayly offered up Burnt-offerings according to the number of his Children;
And beside his great Expenses upon this account, as Cyprian well observes, in answer to this unworthy Plea, he daily offered up Burnt offerings according to the number of his Children;
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and therefore, if thou wouldest have God bless thy numerous Off-spring, the Pledges of his Love which he hath given thee, oblige him to take care of them by thy dayly Oblations, by setting something aside of thy dayly income for Charitable uses,
and Therefore, if thou Wouldst have God bless thy numerous Offspring, the Pledges of his Love which he hath given thee, oblige him to take care of them by thy daily Oblations, by setting something aside of thy daily income for Charitable uses,
I am very confident, that one great cause of the usual infelicities, which attend those, the World calls Great Fortunes, is to be ascribed to the worldly-mindedness of their Progenitors, who,
I am very confident, that one great cause of the usual infelicities, which attend those, the World calls Great Fortune's, is to be ascribed to the Worldly-mindedness of their Progenitors, who,
But more especially, I desire those to consider the great Obligation which lies upon them to do good Works, Who heap up Riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them, I mean those to whom God hath given great Estates,
But more especially, I desire those to Consider the great Obligation which lies upon them to do good Works, Who heap up Riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them, I mean those to whom God hath given great Estates,
and no Children, and among them, more especially, such as have no reasonable hopes of Issue, haveing dead bodies, as the Apostle said of Abraham• and who perhaps are yet unresolved, who shall Inherit after them, the Next of Blood,
and no Children, and among them, more especially, such as have no reasonable hope's of Issue, having dead bodies, as the Apostle said of Abraham• and who perhaps Are yet unresolved, who shall Inherit After them, the Next of Blood,
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to whom it is an abuse of Charity to give, because, as St. Basil observes in his discourse of Alms-giving, We shall minister by our Alms not to their necessities,
to whom it is an abuse of Charity to give, Because, as Saint Basil observes in his discourse of Almsgiving, We shall minister by our Alms not to their necessities,
And because there are different inclinations among Charitable Men to different sorts of Charity, give me leave to recommend unto you the endowment of poor Vicariges,
And Because there Are different inclinations among Charitable Men to different sorts of Charity, give me leave to recommend unto you the endowment of poor Vicariges,
and likewise a security to the Government, that the Daughters of the Land should be bred up according to the Religion now established in it, to the unconceivable advantage of the Publick, in rooting out Enthusiasme, with her Daughters Schsime, both which are upheld by nothing among us so much,
and likewise a security to the Government, that the Daughters of the Land should be bred up according to the Religion now established in it, to the unconceivable advantage of the Public, in rooting out Enthusiasm, with her Daughters Schsime, both which Are upheld by nothing among us so much,
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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 MATOR, Commonalty, and Citizens of the City of LONDON, the year last past.
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 MATOR, Commonalty, and Citizens of the city of LONDON, the year last passed.
CHildren put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ's Hospital, the year last past 101. Ten whereof being instructed in the MATHEMATICS and NAVIGATION, were placed forth Apprentices to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, in the said Hospital, Founded,
CHildren put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ's Hospital, the year last passed 101. Ten whereof being instructed in the MATHEMATICS and NAVIGATION, were placed forth Apprentices to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, in the said Hospital, Founded,
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for the benefit of this Kingdom, by the Kings Most Excellent Majesty 101 Children buried the year last past 12 Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital 712. They being so many in number, and the Charges of keeping them so great, (and the Hospital having sustained great Losses by the late lamentable and dreadful Fire,) it is hoped several good Christians will freely contribute towards the maintenance of the said Children:
for the benefit of this Kingdom, by the Kings Most Excellent Majesty 101 Children buried the year last passed 12 Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital 712. They being so many in number, and the Charges of keeping them so great, (and the Hospital having sustained great Losses by the late lamentable and dreadful Fire,) it is hoped several good Christians will freely contribute towards the maintenance of the said Children:
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and Maimed Persons, though (as it hath pleased God) the greatest part of the Revenues of the said Hospital was consumed by the late dreadful Fire 1793 Buried this year after much charges on them 227 Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital 237
and Maimed Persons, though (as it hath pleased God) the greatest part of the Revenues of the said Hospital was consumed by the late dreadful Fire 1793 Buried this year After much charges on them 227 Persons remaining under Cure in the said Hospital 237
and Maimed Persons, though (as it hath pleased God) not only a principal part of their Revenue was consumed in the dreadful Conflagration in this City, 1666;
and Maimed Persons, though (as it hath pleased God) not only a principal part of their Revenue was consumed in the dreadful Conflagration in this city, 1666;
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but also the best of their remaining houses were wholly burnt down in the great dismal Fire in Southwark, which happened in May, 1676, wherein also the Scite of this Hospital it self was very much damnified,
but also the best of their remaining houses were wholly burned down in the great dismal Fire in Southwark, which happened in May, 1676, wherein also the Scite of this Hospital it self was very much damnified,
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and very likely to have been destroyed 1410 Buried, this year last past, after much Charge in the time of their Sickness 232 Remaining under Cure at the Charge of the said Hospital 291
and very likely to have been destroyed 1410 Buried, this year last passed, After much Charge in the time of their Sickness 232 Remaining under Cure At the Charge of the said Hospital 291
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REceived this last year into the Hospital of Bridewel, Vagrants, and other Indigent and Miserable People 822 Maintained in the said Hospital and brought up in divers Arts and Trades, at the only Charge of the said Hospital, Apprentices, notwithstanding (it pleased God) the Hospital,
REceived this last year into the Hospital of Bridewell, Vagrants, and other Indigent and Miserable People 822 Maintained in the said Hospital and brought up in diverse Arts and Trades, At the only Charge of the said Hospital, Apprentices, notwithstanding (it pleased God) the Hospital,
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and provided with Physick, Dyet, and other Relief, at the Charge of the said Hospital 118 The Charge whereof is great, and the Revenue of the said Hospital so small, as not to amount to one half part of the yearly Expences thereof;
and provided with Physic, Diet, and other Relief, At the Charge of the said Hospital 118 The Charge whereof is great, and the Revenue of the said Hospital so small, as not to amount to one half part of the yearly Expenses thereof;
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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 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 Stock of the said Hospital is Expended,
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And therefore the said Hospital is a very fit object of all good mens Charity, to do as God shall enable them, towards 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;
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and the Care of those that are intrusted therewith, divers reduced to their former Senses. These are the fruits of their Charity, who have gone before us in the Faith;
and the Care of those that Are Entrusted therewith, diverse reduced to their former Senses. These Are the fruits of their Charity, who have gone before us in the Faith;
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Ostendit orationes nostras, ac jejunia minus posse, nisi eleemosynis adjuventur, deprecationes solas parum ad impetrandum valere, nisi factorum, & operum accessione farciantur: Revelat angelus, & manifestat, & firmat eleemosynis petitiones nostras efficaces fieri. Cypr. de opere & eleemosy•is.
Ostendit orationes nostras, ac Jejunia minus posse, nisi Eleemosynary adjuventur, deprecationes solas Parum ad impetrandum Valere, nisi factorum, & Operum accession farciantur: Revelation angelus, & manifestat, & firmate Eleemosynary Petitiones nostras efficacies fieri. Cyprus de Opere & eleemosy•is.
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