The good Samaritane A sermon preached at the parish-church of St. Magnus the Martyr, by London-Bridge, the 13th Sunday after Trinity, being August 25. 1700, upon the Holy Gospel for the day. Printed at the request of the church-wardens, and others of the chief auditors, and humbly dedicated to Sir Charles Duncombe, Knight, and alderman of the ward of Bridge. On account of the most unwonted sort of charity, and noble generosity, which the City of London, and particularly the parish of St. Magnus has lately tasted of. By Richard Holland, M.A. chaplain to His Grace the D. of Richmond, curate of St. Magnus, and lecturer of Alhallows the Great.
THE Words are our Blessed Saviours Application of a great Doctrine inculcated in one of his Noble Parables, which the Wisdom of our Church has appointed for our Contemplation this Day and Week in the Holy Gospel ;
THE Words Are our Blessed Saviors Application of a great Doctrine inculcated in one of his Noble Parables, which the Wisdom of our Church has appointed for our Contemplation this Day and Week in the Holy Gospel;
they heard his Voice, and were moved by his Example, and had all Encouragements imaginable to their excellent Religion, both from the Miracles they frequently saw,
they herd his Voice, and were moved by his Exampl, and had all Encouragements imaginable to their excellent Religion, both from the Miracles they frequently saw,
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When immediately comes to him a great Man of that Law, one well vers'd in the Rites and Performances of the Old Religion, the Statutes and Rules of Moses :
When immediately comes to him a great Man of that Law, one well versed in the Rites and Performances of the Old Religion, the Statutes and Rules of Moses:
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And because he thought that he knew enough, and that no one could instruct him ▪ abounding in Pride and Self-Conceit, he puts forth this tempting Question to our Lord, ver. 25. Master, what shall I do to inherit Eternal Life?
And Because he Thought that he knew enough, and that not one could instruct him ▪ abounding in Pride and Self-Conceit, he puts forth this tempting Question to our Lord, ver. 25. Master, what shall I do to inherit Eternal Life?
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or Silence our Blessed Lord. Who answers him only thus, ver. 26. What is written in the Law? How readest thou ? that is, Thou oughtest thy self to be well known in this,
or Silence our Blessed Lord. Who answers him only thus, ver. 26. What is written in the Law? How Readest thou? that is, Thou Ought thy self to be well known in this,
and with all thy Soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind, (because indeed he cannot be sufficiently loved) and thy Neighbour also, thou shalt love him as thy self.
and with all thy Soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind, (Because indeed he cannot be sufficiently loved) and thy Neighbour also, thou shalt love him as thy self.
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but to live, to do accordingly, that is the Life of all Religion; Knowledge does not, Knowledge cannot, but doing accordingly most certainly will give Life.
but to live, to do accordingly, that is the Life of all Religion; Knowledge does not, Knowledge cannot, but doing accordingly most Certainly will give Life.
being puft up with the usual affection and vain Glory of the Pharisees, one of whom he was, he would not in the least own and acknowledge any manner of defect;
being puffed up with the usual affection and vain Glory of the Pharisees, one of whom he was, he would not in the least own and acknowledge any manner of defect;
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This being the constant Course of their Lives and Conversation with all manner of People but their own, our Blessed Saviour ordered his Discourse so, that in the answer, the Lawyer himself should acknowledge their Ill-natur'd folly, and unreasonableness in that matter.
This being the constant Course of their Lives and Conversation with all manner of People but their own, our Blessed Saviour ordered his Discourse so, that in the answer, the Lawyer himself should acknowledge their Ill-natured folly, and unreasonableness in that matter.
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Which he does by a Noble Parable representing the whole of their Dispute, and teaching that the great Duty of Love, of the true Christian Charity, is not to be confined to Kindred and Countrey, to Nation and Religion, to Friends and Acquaintance only,
Which he does by a Noble Parable representing the Whole of their Dispute, and teaching that the great Duty of Love, of the true Christian Charity, is not to be confined to Kindred and Country, to nation and Religion, to Friends and Acquaintance only,
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but avoids him as if he had been an infection, and as the Jews used to avoid and refuse all sorts of Men, be their Condition never so bad, who differ'd from them in Religion.
but avoids him as if he had been an infection, and as the jews used to avoid and refuse all sorts of Men, be their Condition never so bad, who differed from them in Religion.
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He also was not in the least moved at the dreadful Condition of the Traveller, tho' he proved to be their Countrey-Man and Fellow Citizen of Jerusalem, but he passed on also,
He also was not in the least moved At the dreadful Condition of the Traveller, though he proved to be their Countrey-Man and Fellow Citizen of Jerusalem, but he passed on also,
After both these comes a certain Samaritane, ver. 33. Now the People of this Town of Samaria, and those of Jerusalem, bore always a mortal hatred one to another.
After both these comes a certain Samaritan, ver. 33. Now the People of this Town of Samaria, and those of Jerusalem, boar always a Mortal hatred one to Another.
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accordingly our Lord sends Messengers before to prepare for them: the Text says there, St. Luke 9.53. That they did not receive him, because his Face was as tho' he would go to Jerusalem:
accordingly our Lord sends Messengers before to prepare for them: the Text Says there, Saint Lycia 9.53. That they did not receive him, Because his Face was as though he would go to Jerusalem:
or whether from those Old Injuries the Jews receiv'd from their Invasions, when Samaria was the Royal City and Seat of the Kings of Israel, after the defection of the Ten Tribes:
or whither from those Old Injuries the jews received from their Invasions, when Samaria was the Royal city and Seat of the Kings of Israel, After the defection of the Ten Tribes:
or whether from that Temple to Baal that Ahab after his Ivory House built there, into which he decoyed all the Priests and Worshippers of Baal and destroyed them:
or whither from that Temple to Baal that Ahab After his Ivory House built there, into which he decoyed all the Priests and Worshippers of Baal and destroyed them:
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For tho' there were many Jews amongst those Idolatrous Gentiles, yet they retained such gross mixtures of Heathenism, Heresie, and Idolatry, that our Blessed Lord did not think them worthy of his first and early Call,
For though there were many jews among those Idolatrous Gentiles, yet they retained such gross mixtures of Heathenism, Heresy, and Idolatry, that our Blessed Lord did not think them worthy of his First and early Call,
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and therefore gave in charge to his Disciples, when he sent them out to Preach him and his Gospel, that they should not enter into any City of the Samaritanes, St. Matth. 10.5.
and Therefore gave in charge to his Disciples, when he sent them out to Preach him and his Gospel, that they should not enter into any city of the Samaritans, Saint Matthew 10.5.
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Or lastly, whether from the words of David, which seem to prove them neglected by the God of the Jews, Ps. 78.68, 69, 70. He refused the Tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the Tribe of Ephraim (where was Samaria) but chose the Tribe of Judah, even the Hill of Sion which he loved; and there he built his Temple on high,
Or lastly, whither from the words of David, which seem to prove them neglected by the God of the jews, Ps. 78.68, 69, 70. He refused the Tabernacle of Joseph, and chosen not the Tribe of Ephraim (where was Samaria) but chosen the Tribe of Judah, even the Hill of Sion which he loved; and there he built his Temple on high,
whether from these Reasons or how many of them it matters not, since it is plain that the Jews always Prosecuted the Samaritans with all the Scorn, Despite and Malice Imaginable;
whither from these Reasons or how many of them it matters not, since it is plain that the jews always Prosecuted the Samaritans with all the Scorn, Despite and Malice Imaginable;
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Well, one of this City notwithstanding the Old Picque betwixt them, perceiving this Poor Jews evil Condition and great Danger, was moved with Pity towards him: and he effectually served him.
Well, one of this city notwithstanding the Old Picque betwixt them, perceiving this Poor jews evil Condition and great Danger, was moved with Pity towards him: and he effectually served him.
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To comfort and assist him he stays with him there all Night, and on the morrow (because he must have regard also unto his own Business) having done what he could, he takes out Money, gives it to the Inn-keeper afore-hand to Oblige him to better Care,
To Comfort and assist him he stays with him there all Night, and on the morrow (Because he must have regard also unto his own Business) having done what he could, he Takes out Money, gives it to the Innkeeper aforehand to Oblige him to better Care,
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Having now told his Story, our Lord asks this discerning Lawyer, which of these three was Neighbour (as he thought) to him that fell amongst the Thieves:
Having now told his Story, our Lord asks this discerning Lawyer, which of these three was Neighbour (as he Thought) to him that fell among the Thieves:
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He answers, He that shewed Mercy on him, ver. 37. To which our Saviour replies, thou sayest right again, Go and do likewise. Thou understandest very well thy Duty, see that thy Conversation be answerable to thy knowledge;
He answers, He that showed Mercy on him, ver. 37. To which our Saviour replies, thou Sayest right again, Go and do likewise. Thou Understandest very well thy Duty, see that thy Conversation be answerable to thy knowledge;
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and served him absolutely, by being constant in the Temple, and exact in their Sacrifices ; by wearing the Commandments in their Garments, and the Name of God in their Fore-heads,
and served him absolutely, by being constant in the Temple, and exact in their Sacrifices; by wearing the commandments in their Garments, and the Name of God in their Foreheads,
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who confined all their assistance and good wishes to their own Nation, and Sect, and Family, who to these only would shew their Acts of Friendship and Religion:
who confined all their assistance and good wishes to their own nation, and Sect, and Family, who to these only would show their Acts of Friendship and Religion:
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The Blessed Jesus himself, the only Saviour, the true Samaritane, the careful Keeper, he comes and relieves us, he comforts and restores us effectually.
The Blessed jesus himself, the only Saviour, the true Samaritan, the careful Keeper, he comes and relieves us, he comforts and restores us effectually.
Then are they to receive the full Fruit of all their Labours, and for looking well to their charge they will be doubly Paid and Rewarded for whatsoever of their Pains and Care they shall lay out for the Recovery of his People.
Then Are they to receive the full Fruit of all their Labours, and for looking well to their charge they will be doubly Paid and Rewarded for whatsoever of their Pains and Care they shall lay out for the Recovery of his People.
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So the fuller discovery of that more Valuable Learning, the Christian Doctrine in it, that that this Lawyer could not see, but the happy Disciples might:
So the fuller discovery of that more Valuable Learning, the Christian Doctrine in it, that that this Lawyer could not see, but the happy Disciples might:
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For our further improving then of this Sacred Scripture, what I shall insist upon at this time (with God's assistance) shall be the Proof and Application of this great Doctrine.
For our further improving then of this Sacred Scripture, what I shall insist upon At this time (with God's assistance) shall be the Proof and Application of this great Doctrine.
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Then do we Glorifie our Heavenly Father, prove our Claim and Interest in the Merits of his only Son our Blessed Saviour, and then do we please and rejoice the Holy Ghost :
Then do we glorify our Heavenly Father, prove our Claim and Interest in the Merits of his only Son our Blessed Saviour, and then do we please and rejoice the Holy Ghost:
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Holy David says, Blessed are those who are upright in their way, and who walk in the Law of the Lord, Ps. 119. ver. 1. Blessed are they who keep his Commandments,
Holy David Says, Blessed Are those who Are upright in their Way, and who walk in the Law of the Lord, Ps. 119. ver. 1. Blessed Are they who keep his commandments,
Therefore is it that the Man after Gods own Heart, prays for his Son in these words, Give to Solomon my Son a perfect Heart, to keep thy Commandments, thy Testimonies,
Therefore is it that the Man After God's own Heart, prays for his Son in these words, Give to Solomon my Son a perfect Heart, to keep thy commandments, thy Testimonies,
and thy Statutes, and to do those things. 1 Chron. 29.19. Wisdom and Knowledge Solomon himself had desired, and obtained from God in a most Glorious abundance, above any Instance that the World had ever produced;
and thy Statutes, and to do those things. 1 Chronicles 29.19. Wisdom and Knowledge Solomon himself had desired, and obtained from God in a most Glorious abundance, above any Instance that the World had ever produced;
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And it is the particular and highly Honourable Character of Zachary and Elizabeth, that, They walked in all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, St. Luke 1.6. They lived up to their Religion, and obeyed the Statutes and Laws thereof.
And it is the particular and highly Honourable Character of Zachary and Elizabeth, that, They walked in all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless, Saint Lycia 1.6. They lived up to their Religion, and obeyed the Statutes and Laws thereof.
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for thou must dye and not Live, this then refreshed and encouraged him therefore to appeal with it to his God, Isaiah 38. ver. 3. I beseech thee, O Lord, Remember how I have walked before thee in Truth and with a perfect Heart,
for thou must die and not Live, this then refreshed and encouraged him Therefore to appeal with it to his God, Isaiah 38. ver. 3. I beseech thee, Oh Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in Truth and with a perfect Heart,
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that it will blast all our pretences, cheat us of our Salvation, and deny us all hopes of that Noble Hire, which that great Husbandman will generously bestow on all good Workmen, the faithful Labourers in his Vineyard.
that it will blast all our pretences, cheat us of our Salvation, and deny us all hope's of that Noble Hire, which that great Husbandman will generously bestow on all good Workmen, the faithful Labourers in his Vineyard.
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And our Blessed Lord himself giving a Check to the rest of our Lawyers Brethren and Companions, the Scribes and Pharisees, who boasted so much their Perfection in knowing the Law,
And our Blessed Lord himself giving a Check to the rest of our Lawyers Brothers and Sodales, the Scribes and Pharisees, who boasted so much their Perfection in knowing the Law,
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and naming the Name of God, says to them this plainly, Not every one that crys Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven ; (And now he tells you who shall) But he that doth the Will of my Father which is in Heaven. 'Tis, St. Matth. 7.21. the Doer, the active Man, full of good Works, has an easie and most Glorious admission into the Kingdom of Heaven.
and naming the Name of God, Says to them this plainly, Not every one that cries Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; (And now he tells you who shall) But he that does the Will of my Father which is in Heaven. It's, Saint Matthew 7.21. the Doer, the active Man, full of good Works, has an easy and most Glorious admission into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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even all brave and generous Actions, Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
even all brave and generous Actions, Whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
being about to take leave of them, and to give them some good advice at parting, this is the only farewel admonition that his last Breath delivers to them;
being about to take leave of them, and to give them Some good Advice At parting, this is the only farewell admonition that his last Breath delivers to them;
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to inforce which, and make them take the better notice of it, he adds so great an Encouragement, that it would be the means to continue them in that good Land, which the bounty of their great God had now placed them in,
to enforce which, and make them take the better notice of it, he adds so great an Encouragement, that it would be the means to continue them in that good Land, which the bounty of their great God had now placed them in,
or choose not to be at all; which made that upright and perfect Man cry out, Job 31.16. If I have with-held the Poor from their desire, or have caused the Eyes of the Widow to fail;
or choose not to be At all; which made that upright and perfect Man cry out, Job 31.16. If I have withheld the Poor from their desire, or have caused the Eyes of the Widow to fail;
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Of the Widow (he says) I have guided her from my Mothers Womb. Again, ver. 19. If I have seen any perish for want of Clothing, or any Poor without Covering;
Of the Widow (he Says) I have guided her from my Mother's Womb. Again, ver. 19. If I have seen any perish for want of Clothing, or any Poor without Covering;
And for the Encouragement of the Rich and Generous, the greatest Emperour, the Richest Prince as well as the wisest Man says, Cast thy bread upon the Waters for thou shalt find it after many days, Eccles. 11.1.
And for the Encouragement of the Rich and Generous, the greatest Emperor, the Richest Prince as well as the Wisest Man Says, Cast thy bred upon the Waters for thou shalt find it After many days, Eccles. 11.1.
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Give of thy substance freely to those who are absolutely unlikely to return thy Bounty, and thy reward shall be when both it and thy self shall be forgotten.
Give of thy substance freely to those who Are absolutely unlikely to return thy Bounty, and thy reward shall be when both it and thy self shall be forgotten.
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And this is the Reason that the Prophets of old, who spoke the Mind and Will of God, took care very earnestly to deliver this Doctrine to all great Men they were sent to.
And this is the Reason that the prophets of old, who spoke the Mind and Will of God, took care very earnestly to deliver this Doctrine to all great Men they were sent to.
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and when they see the naked to take care and cover them. Isa. 58.6, 7. The Prophet Ezekiel commands them no more to oppress, but restore the Pledge to the Debtor;
and when they see the naked to take care and cover them. Isaiah 58.6, 7. The Prophet Ezekielem commands them no more to oppress, but restore the Pledge to the Debtor;
assuring them that it is the way to lay up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life, 1 Tim. 6.17, 18, 19.
assuring them that it is the Way to lay up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life, 1 Tim. 6.17, 18, 19.
Nay, our Blessed Lord himself commands them to make to themselves Friends of this Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, with so remarkable an Encouragement, that a Generous and Charitable use of these Earthly things, will procure them true and lasting Friends, when all else shall forsake them, such as shall Ʋsher them to Heavenly, even everlasting Habitations, St. Luke 16.9. To Apply now what has been said.
Nay, our Blessed Lord himself commands them to make to themselves Friends of this Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, with so remarkable an Encouragement, that a Generous and Charitable use of these Earthly things, will procure them true and lasting Friends, when all Else shall forsake them, such as shall Ʋsher them to Heavenly, even everlasting Habitations, Saint Lycia 16.9. To Apply now what has been said.
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but have nothing of the inward Life, and Power, and Vigour of true Christianity, which rejoyces in good works, and is always exemplary in shewing Mercy.
but have nothing of the inward Life, and Power, and Vigour of true Christianity, which rejoices in good works, and is always exemplary in showing Mercy.
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So Idle and silly is all affected Holiness, when there wants real Performances; so trifling is all outward show and glorying, that is without Heart and Substance;
So Idle and silly is all affected Holiness, when there Wants real Performances; so trifling is all outward show and glorying, that is without Heart and Substance;
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2. From this great Transaction, and those serious Checks given to the furious sons of Israel by our Blessed Lord, we see the mistake of all those who affect infallibility in this Life,
2. From this great Transaction, and those serious Checks given to the furious Sons of Israel by our Blessed Lord, we see the mistake of all those who affect infallibility in this Life,
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and the wrong measures they take in pretending to advance the Dominion of Religion, the Kingdom of Christianity, by destroying and rooting up all those who are not perfectly of their mind.
and the wrong measures they take in pretending to advance the Dominion of Religion, the Kingdom of Christianity, by destroying and rooting up all those who Are not perfectly of their mind.
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Amongst the Apostles themselves there was a furious James and John (mention'd but just now) who were ready to call for Fire from Heaven upon those who refused them Entertainment.
among the Apostles themselves there was a furious James and John (mentioned but just now) who were ready to call for Fire from Heaven upon those who refused them Entertainment.
And in all Ages and Places of the World, as well as at Jerusalem, there have been those Pharisees who studiously boasted themselves and party, Condemning all others.
And in all Ages and Places of the World, as well as At Jerusalem, there have been those Pharisees who studiously boasted themselves and party, Condemning all Others.
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3. This is Argument of great Comfort to the honest Hearted Christian to hold up his Head, keep his integrity, mind his own Business, notwithstanding the untowardness of his Generation, the multitudes of Thieves and Robbers, those who lye in wait both to deceive and spoil them.
3. This is Argument of great Comfort to the honest Hearted Christian to hold up his Head, keep his integrity, mind his own Business, notwithstanding the untowardness of his Generation, the Multitudes of Thieves and Robbers, those who lie in wait both to deceive and spoil them.
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Lastly, Let this be Encouragement to all Men, to be Kind and Merciful, Assistant and Loving, to all those in Misery, who stand in need of help and Comfort.
Lastly, Let this be Encouragement to all Men, to be Kind and Merciful, Assistant and Loving, to all those in Misery, who stand in need of help and Comfort.
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Now pray observe, that at that great Day when he will recompense all according to their Works, these will then be those Great Works so particularly reckoned for;
Now pray observe, that At that great Day when he will recompense all according to their Works, these will then be those Great Works so particularly reckoned for;
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And to prevent mistakes and leave all unkind and unmerciful men without excuse, he further adds, that it is not to his own person that he expects all those performances,
And to prevent mistakes and leave all unkind and unmerciful men without excuse, he further adds, that it is not to his own person that he expects all those performances,
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but that he would leave them there continual Objects of Love and Mercy, and all that he expected was to be done to those Miserable Members of his, ver. 45. And accordingly would reward them as done to himself;
but that he would leave them there continual Objects of Love and Mercy, and all that he expected was to be done to those Miserable Members of his, for. 45. And accordingly would reward them as done to himself;
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They who did it to the least of my Brethren, to the most despised and ordinary of Men when in misery, they did unto me, I will take care now of their reward.
They who did it to the least of my Brothers, to the most despised and ordinary of Men when in misery, they did unto me, I will take care now of their reward.
