A sermon preached before the right honourable the lord mayor and court of alderman, at St. Bride's church, on Wednesday in Easter-week, April 11th. 1694 by John Hartcliffe ...
Which Job says, He never did, because he valued the love of his Brother, and the Service of God, beyond the profits and sordid interests that Men are apt to be so fond of:
Which Job Says, He never did, Because he valued the love of his Brother, and the Service of God, beyond the profits and sordid interests that Men Are apt to be so found of:
and a very particular relation of his Integrity, laying the most secret inclinations of his Soul open before them, together with the actions of his whole Life.
and a very particular Relation of his Integrity, laying the most secret inclinations of his Soul open before them, together with the actions of his Whole Life.
so that in defence of himself he offers many pleas, among which none was of more weight than this, that he had all along a natural compassion from his youth:
so that in defence of himself he offers many pleasant, among which none was of more weight than this, that he had all along a natural compassion from his youth:
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These words do in general set forth the practice of a good Man, in the acts of Mercy and Righteousness, which do, above all others, declare him a follower of our Blessed Lord;
These words do in general Set forth the practice of a good Man, in the acts of Mercy and Righteousness, which do, above all Others, declare him a follower of our Blessed Lord;
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For by not suffering any to perish for want of Clothing, we must suppose the charitable Man to be ever busie and diligent in contriving how to uphold the life and well-being of an indigent Creature;
For by not suffering any to perish for want of Clothing, we must suppose the charitable Man to be ever busy and diligent in contriving how to uphold the life and well-being of an indigent Creature;
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for the Needs of persons are different, and their Merits unequal; therefore the bountiful Man bestows whatever he hath within the compass of his possession or his power, that he may feed the hungry, cloath the naked, visit the sick, entertain the stranger, ransom the captive, ease the oppressed, comfort the sorrowful, assist the weak, and advise the ignorant.
for the Needs of Persons Are different, and their Merits unequal; Therefore the bountiful Man bestows whatever he hath within the compass of his possession or his power, that he may feed the hungry, cloth the naked, visit the sick, entertain the stranger, ransom the captive, ease the oppressed, Comfort the sorrowful, assist the weak, and Advice the ignorant.
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The Satisfaction being much more rational and suitable to the dignity of human Nature, to cover the back of our poor Neighbour, whose rags are God Almighty's Badge,
The Satisfaction being much more rational and suitable to the dignity of human Nature, to cover the back of our poor Neighbour, whose rags Are God Almighty's Badge,
it being not only the Duty of a Christian, but more for his Credit, so to educate poor Children, that they may become useful Men, that from small beginnings they may rise to considerable fortunes,
it being not only the Duty of a Christian, but more for his Credit, so to educate poor Children, that they may become useful Men, that from small beginnings they may rise to considerable fortune's,
than to build stately Houses of Pleasure, or to spend his Wealth in excesses, curiosities or gamings, which are extravagant, chargeable and full of hazard: for these unlawful ways do frequently so exhaust Men's substance, that in the midst of their plenty they are unable to give a covering to the Poor;
than to built stately Houses of Pleasure, or to spend his Wealth in Excesses, curiosities or gamings, which Are extravagant, chargeable and full of hazard: for these unlawful ways do frequently so exhaust Men's substance, that in the midst of their plenty they Are unable to give a covering to the Poor;
but the pious and merciful Man is a good husband, very frugal, and very laborious, that he may have a sufficient supply for the purposes of a discreet Charity;
but the pious and merciful Man is a good husband, very frugal, and very laborious, that he may have a sufficient supply for the Purposes of a discreet Charity;
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In vulgar practice indeed Men care not much for any acquaintance with the Needy, and are all for doing kindnesses to them whose fortunes do not require it,
In Vulgar practice indeed Men care not much for any acquaintance with the Needy, and Are all for doing Kindnesses to them whose fortune's do not require it,
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thus the good Publican recommended himself to our Saviour by this endearing expression, Luke 19.8, 9. behold Lord, half of my goods I give to the Poor;
thus the good Publican recommended himself to our Saviour by this endearing expression, Lycia 19.8, 9. behold Lord, half of my goods I give to the Poor;
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which whosoever doth, he is made like unto God (the great Benefactor of the World) in the whole Frame of his Mind, he lives according to the unchangeable Rules of Truth and Righteousness;
which whosoever does, he is made like unto God (the great Benefactor of the World) in the Whole Frame of his Mind, he lives according to the unchangeable Rules of Truth and Righteousness;
but if we care not to approve our selves to God, by doing all the good we can to our Brethren, we are so far already sunk into the miserable state of Hell.
but if we care not to approve our selves to God, by doing all the good we can to our Brothers, we Are so Far already sunk into the miserable state of Hell.
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To prevent this Misery, we must be watchful over our Minds, that they do not fall into a covetous Humour, which is a stain to the Soul, that can hardly be got out;
To prevent this Misery, we must be watchful over our Minds, that they do not fallen into a covetous Humour, which is a stain to the Soul, that can hardly be god out;
but there are other Sins without any intermission, and keep us as it were in a continual Fit, such as Covetousness is, which never allows any space to reflect,
but there Are other Sins without any intermission, and keep us as it were in a continual Fit, such as Covetousness is, which never allows any Molle to reflect,
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whereas the destitute and miserable have a peculiar relation to him, and he hath profess'd himself, in his word, their especial Friend and Protector, insomuch that he takes particular care of their Maintenance,
whereas the destitute and miserable have a peculiar Relation to him, and he hath professed himself, in his word, their especial Friend and Protector, insomuch that he Takes particular care of their Maintenance,
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but if we stop our Ears to their most earnest Petitions, or withold our hands from giving them seasonable Aids, this God looks on as a bold affront to himself and an ungrateful repulse:
but if we stop our Ears to their most earnest Petitions, or withhold our hands from giving them seasonable Aids, this God looks on as a bold affront to himself and an ungrateful repulse:
or answer those of our Families and Offices, in which we are concerned, must belong to the Poor, that Corn is theirs which is kept in the Granary, and that Apparel which is lock'd up in the Press, that Meat and Drink which the Luxurious consume in waste is their Due, and that Money also which is barred up in the Chest: all this the Liberal Man knows very well,
or answer those of our Families and Offices, in which we Are concerned, must belong to the Poor, that Corn is theirs which is kept in the Granary, and that Apparel which is locked up in the Press, that Meat and Drink which the Luxurious consume in waste is their Endue, and that Money also which is barred up in the Chest: all this the Liberal Man knows very well,
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so that he believes a Plenty of all things for no other reason desireable, but as they afford Means to help the Poor and Needy; so that Mankind seem to be distinguished into higher and lower Ranks by divine Wisdom and Providence, in order to the exercise of an universal Charity.
so that he believes a Plenty of all things for no other reason desirable, but as they afford Means to help the Poor and Needy; so that Mankind seem to be distinguished into higher and lower Ranks by divine Wisdom and Providence, in order to the exercise of an universal Charity.
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Such a Charity as sweetens Mens Spirits, and from being rough or sowre, makes them kind and affable to the meanest People, ready to oblige every one with a gentle and humble compliance.
Such a Charity as sweetens Men's Spirits, and from being rough or sour, makes them kind and affable to the Meanest People, ready to oblige every one with a gentle and humble compliance.
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but it keeps all the Affections under Government, that the Mind may not do any thing unadvisedly or foolishly. Such a Charity as interprets all the Actions of other Men in the best and fairest Sense, never suspecting any to be worse than their Deeds declare.
but it keeps all the Affections under Government, that the Mind may not do any thing unadvisedly or foolishly. Such a Charity as interprets all the Actions of other Men in the best and Fairest Sense, never suspecting any to be Worse than their deeds declare.
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of which the Hospitals of this great City are a convincing Proof, in two of which we find Medicines for the maimed Body; but I am sorry that we do not find a Revenue equal to their Charge;
of which the Hospitals of this great city Are a convincing Proof, in two of which we find Medicines for the maimed Body; but I am sorry that we do not find a Revenue equal to their Charge;
which should be a motive to every good Man to help the present Governours in bearing the Burden, which this last year hath been very heavy, from the Crowds of Sick and Wounded Persons that press in upon them.
which should be a motive to every good Man to help the present Governors in bearing the Burden, which this last year hath been very heavy, from the Crowds of Sick and Wounded Persons that press in upon them.
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In another we have proper Antidotes for the distemper'd Mind; and what a wonderful Charity is this, that can repair the breaches of a broken Understanding, can reduce its scattered Thoughts to their own place, make a decayed Sense whole and entire again.
In Another we have proper Antidotes for the distempered Mind; and what a wondered Charity is this, that can repair the Breaches of a broken Understanding, can reduce its scattered Thoughts to their own place, make a decayed Sense Whole and entire again.
In another we have a present Cure for loose and incorrigible Offenders; for tho Whips are not the Cords of a Man, yet they may serve to drive those to Vertue, that will not be led by an easier Discipline.
In Another we have a present Cure for lose and incorrigible Offenders; for though Whips Are not the Cords of a Man, yet they may serve to drive those to Virtue, that will not be led by an Easier Discipline.
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what happy Foundations are these, and how beneficial to our Country, in comparison with the old Monasteries, that were the Seats of Idleness and Superstition! but the Founders of these well-directed Charities (since the Reformation) we may emphatically call the Pillars of the Earth, which would crack about our Ears,
what happy Foundations Are these, and how beneficial to our Country, in comparison with the old Monasteries, that were the Seats of Idleness and Superstition! but the Founders of these well-directed Charities (since the Reformation) we may emphatically call the Pillars of the Earth, which would Crac about our Ears,
The Wise, the Noble, and the Strong do not this business, but the weak things of the World, the righteous and holy Men of every Nation, are the only sufficient Props of this great Fabrick.
The Wise, the Noble, and the Strong do not this business, but the weak things of the World, the righteous and holy Men of every nation, Are the only sufficient Props of this great Fabric.
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righteous Lot only bore off the stroke, and hindred this Cloud from breaking upon them, and when he was removed, they fell into desolation, as in a Moment.
righteous Lot only boar off the stroke, and hindered this Cloud from breaking upon them, and when he was removed, they fell into desolation, as in a Moment.
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for the Wiseman assures us, Prov. 5.33. that the Lord protecteth the habitation of the Righteous, and the Royal Psalmist says, Psal. 91.10. There shall no evil befall him, nor any plague come nigh his dwelling.
for the Wiseman assures us, Curae 5.33. that the Lord Protecteth the habitation of the Righteous, and the Royal Psalmist Says, Psalm 91.10. There shall no evil befall him, nor any plague come High his Dwelling.
but pouring in Wine and Oyl, he binds up his Wounds, and takes care of them; nay, he loves Peace so well among all People, that he will interpose and use his utmost pains to reconcile those who are at variance,
but pouring in Wine and Oil, he binds up his Wounds, and Takes care of them; nay, he loves Peace so well among all People, that he will interpose and use his utmost pains to reconcile those who Are At variance,
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II. So that, Secondly, A Thorough-Reformation of ill Manners must be expected only from them who make others better, 1. By their Counsel. 2. by their Example.
II So that, Secondly, A Thorough-Reformation of ill Manners must be expected only from them who make Others better, 1. By their Counsel. 2. by their Exampl.
they are ever instructing their Brethren in the most proper ways of doing good, and are the Lights of the World, that enlighten the dark corners of it:
they Are ever instructing their Brothers in the most proper ways of doing good, and Are the Lights of the World, that enlighten the dark corners of it:
how plentifully he sends his Rain and Sunshine upon the good and bad; they never cease putting Men upon the improvement of their time, in the best manner and to their greatest Advantage, always exciting them to the Love of God and of their Brethren:
how plentifully he sends his Rain and Sunshine upon the good and bad; they never cease putting Men upon the improvement of their time, in the best manner and to their greatest Advantage, always exciting them to the Love of God and of their Brothers:
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In the Definition it is pure and hath nothing of Allay, but in the Person it is attended with Mixture and Imperfection; yet Vertue is more lively in the Person, hath more taking Charms and Allurements,
In the Definition it is pure and hath nothing of Allay, but in the Person it is attended with Mixture and Imperfection; yet Virtue is more lively in the Person, hath more taking Charms and Allurements,
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and altho Religion may be represented with more beautiful Colours in a Discourse, yet Example satisfies us, that there is nothing in it but what is practicable;
and although Religion may be represented with more beautiful Colours in a Discourse, yet Exampl Satisfies us, that there is nothing in it but what is practicable;
for a Man of severe Innocency and Justice, of an inflexible and strict Integrity, is like so much Salt cast into the World, to preserve the Manners of Men from that Filth and Putrefaction, which is contracted by vicious Habits. One of a sweet and humble Temper doth make the Conversation of his Neighbours to be so too:
for a Man of severe Innocency and justice, of an inflexible and strict Integrity, is like so much Salt cast into the World, to preserve the Manners of Men from that Filth and Putrefaction, which is contracted by vicious Habits. One of a sweet and humble Temper does make the Conversation of his Neighbours to be so too:
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one of sincere Piety and lively Devotion, may be compared to so much Fire sent down from Heaven to kindle in others warm Affections for the Service of God,
one of sincere Piety and lively Devotion, may be compared to so much Fire sent down from Heaven to kindle in Others warm Affections for the Service of God,
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for he performed his Fast and his Agony alone, in the Wilderness and in the Garden. Hence it is, that our Lord commands his Disciples not to believe him, but the Works that he did;
for he performed his Fast and his Agony alone, in the Wilderness and in the Garden. Hence it is, that our Lord commands his Disciples not to believe him, but the Works that he did;
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because he thought in the most honourable Labour to study the Benefit of Mankind, to help their Infirmities, to supply their Wants, to ease their Burdens. And thus the whole Doctrine of Future Happiness was introduced by feeding the Hungry, by curing the Lame, and by opening the Eyes of the Blind.
Because he Thought in the most honourable Labour to study the Benefit of Mankind, to help their Infirmities, to supply their Wants, to ease their Burdens. And thus the Whole Doctrine of Future Happiness was introduced by feeding the Hungry, by curing the Lame, and by opening the Eyes of the Blind.
So that were we to contrive a way to make our selves happy, we should fix upon just such Laws as these are, they are so agreeable to the Composition of our Natures, they require us to perform Duties so plainly necessary and beneficial to Mankind,
So that were we to contrive a Way to make our selves happy, we should fix upon just such Laws as these Are, they Are so agreeable to the Composition of our Nature's, they require us to perform Duties so plainly necessary and beneficial to Mankind,
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chiefly those that are most spiritual, and consequently difficult to our frail Constitutions, general Charity, self denying Humility, and invincible Patience: which when received into the Temper of our Minds, will render us truly wise, holy and good. For Christ Jesus,
chiefly those that Are most spiritual, and consequently difficult to our frail Constitutions, general Charity, self denying Humility, and invincible Patience: which when received into the Temper of our Minds, will render us truly wise, holy and good. For christ jesus,
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an obedient Will, and a Sound Understanding: Which is effected, if we order the Actions of Reason and Liberty by the set Rules of a Righteous and Holy Life.
an obedient Will, and a Found Understanding: Which is effected, if we order the Actions of Reason and Liberty by the Set Rules of a Righteous and Holy Life.
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to which we may subjoin, That our Saviour pronounces Charity out of a pure Heart, to be the Root of all Moral Duties, and to be the fulfilling of the Law;
to which we may subjoin, That our Saviour pronounces Charity out of a pure Heart, to be the Root of all Moral Duties, and to be the fulfilling of the Law;
which he prefers above the highest and most mysterious Schemes of Opinion, when he asserts it to be the perpetual Quality of good Men in the other World,
which he prefers above the highest and most mysterious Schemes of Opinion, when he asserts it to be the perpetual Quality of good Men in the other World,
For Secondly, It recommends Men to the Love of God, by Doing such Services as are most acceptable to him, who hath said, that he is better pleased with Mercy than Sacrifice, that is, all Ritual Duties, such as Sacrifices were, must give place to Moral, as being most valued by God.
For Secondly, It recommends Men to the Love of God, by Doing such Services as Are most acceptable to him, who hath said, that he is better pleased with Mercy than Sacrifice, that is, all Ritual Duties, such as Sacrifices were, must give place to Moral, as being most valued by God.
for to things that are substantially good, we have the first and highest Obligation, and among these the chiefest is to do good to Men, to assist them in their Miseries,
for to things that Are substantially good, we have the First and highest Obligation, and among these the chiefest is to do good to Men, to assist them in their Misery's,
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therefore when Christ was asked, what was the first and great Commandment of the Law? he answers, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy might,
Therefore when christ was asked, what was the First and great Commandment of the Law? he answers, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy might,
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and thy Neighbour as thy self, which he calls the second and like unto it. Without doubt the Jews expected he should have pitch'd upon Sacrifices, or Circumcision, or the Sabbath: but he overlooks them all,
and thy Neighbour as thy self, which he calls the second and like unto it. Without doubt the jews expected he should have pitched upon Sacrifices, or Circumcision, or the Sabbath: but he overlooks them all,
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but the Laws of Righteousness was to be unchangeable, and consisted in the Observation of such things which the Scribes and Pharisees did most of all neglect;
but the Laws of Righteousness was to be unchangeable, and consisted in the Observation of such things which the Scribes and Pharisees did most of all neglect;
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they would honour and praise him, spare for no Charges in his Worship, if he would not be angry for their Injustice, Cruelty and Unmercifulness; they were punctual People in tithing Mint and Cummin, but they were unnatural to their Parents,
they would honour and praise him, spare for no Charges in his Worship, if he would not be angry for their Injustice, Cruelty and Unmercifulness; they were punctual People in tithing Mint and Cummin, but they were unnatural to their Parents,
that is, we must rely upon the weightier things of the Law, Mercy and Judgment; for when these are omitted, all other positive parts of Religion are so far from being well received, that they are cast off with Disdain.
that is, we must rely upon the Weightier things of the Law, Mercy and Judgement; for when these Are omitted, all other positive parts of Religion Are so Far from being well received, that they Are cast off with Disdain.
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and so it follows, Your hands are full of blood, wash ye, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, learn to do well.
and so it follows, Your hands Are full of blood, wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil, Learn to do well.
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There was no other Incense, that could be of a Sweet-smelling Savour unto God, but their seeking Judgment and helping the Oppressed, their judging the Fatherless and pleading for the Widow: For this Cause it is the great design of Christianity, to reinforce these natural Duties,
There was no other Incense, that could be of a Sweet-smelling Savour unto God, but their seeking Judgement and helping the Oppressed, their judging the Fatherless and pleading for the Widow: For this Cause it is the great Design of Christianity, to reinforce these natural Duties,
so that our Saviour begins his first Sermons with Promises of Blessedness to the Lovers of Mercy and Peace, and tells us, that he was not come to destroy, but to perfect them;
so that our Saviour begins his First Sermons with Promises of Blessedness to the Lovers of Mercy and Peace, and tells us, that he was not come to destroy, but to perfect them;
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and for this purpose was the glorious appearance of the Great God in our Flesh, that He might purifie to himself a peculiar People, zealous of good works;
and for this purpose was the glorious appearance of the Great God in our Flesh, that He might purify to himself a peculiar People, zealous of good works;
because, of all the Works that Christians do, these alone of Charity and Mercy have the peculair Priviledge of being brought into remembrance before God at the Day of Judgment: to the Doers of them he says, Matt. 25. Come ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World;
Because, of all the Works that Christians do, these alone of Charity and Mercy have the peculair Privilege of being brought into remembrance before God At the Day of Judgement: to the Doers of them he Says, Matt. 25. Come you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World;
for I was an hungry and ye gave me meat, I was thirsty and ye gave me drink, I was a stranger and ye took me in, naked and ye cloathed me, I was sick and ye visited me, I was in prison and ye came unto me, &c. forasmuch as you have done thus to the least of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto me.
for I was an hungry and you gave me meat, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you took me in, naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you Come unto me, etc. forasmuch as you have done thus to the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me.
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upon this account St. Paul exhorts Timothy, that he advise the Faithful to be rich in good Works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay bold on Eternal Life.
upon this account Saint Paul exhorts Timothy, that he Advice the Faithful to be rich in good Works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good Foundation for the time to come, that they may lay bold on Eternal Life.
but all are Tenants at will, therefore it is very reasonable, that we should pay back a Rent of what we possess by his free and voluntary Donation. Now the Receivers of this Rent are the Poor and Needy; for our Judge will declare, at the day of our Account, that what was done unto them was done unto him;
but all Are Tenants At will, Therefore it is very reasonable, that we should pay back a Rend of what we possess by his free and voluntary Donation. Now the Receivers of this Rend Are the Poor and Needy; for our Judge will declare, At the day of our Account, that what was done unto them was done unto him;
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for as the Gospel makes the Practice of Religion the only way to Heaven, so the nature of the thing doth make it a necessary Condition for our Happiness,
for as the Gospel makes the Practice of Religion the only Way to Heaven, so the nature of the thing does make it a necessary Condition for our Happiness,
For doing the will of God doth free our Minds from Prejudice, makes our Understandings more clear, and so takes away the great Obstacles of Sound Knowledge;
For doing the will of God does free our Minds from Prejudice, makes our Understandings more clear, and so Takes away the great Obstacles of Found Knowledge;
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as the natural and practicable Doctrines. Altho some Men have thought, in a gross time, the profoundest Mysteries of Religion to be proper for purifying the Spirits of Men;
as the natural and practicable Doctrines. Although Some Men have Thought, in a gross time, the profoundest Mysteres of Religion to be proper for purifying the Spirits of Men;
the rare Effects whereof we see and admire in your publick Works of Charity, than which neither the antient nor present World have shewn a nobler Sight:
the rare Effects whereof we see and admire in your public Works of Charity, than which neither the ancient nor present World have shown a Nobler Sighed:
for you do in the most ample manner cloath the Naked, feed the Hungry, heal the Sick, and provide for the Destitute. If it were esteemed a great piece of Bravery among the Romans, that they were delighted in beholding their Slaves and their Captives murder one another;
for you do in the most ample manner cloth the Naked, feed the Hungry, heal the Sick, and provide for the Destitute. If it were esteemed a great piece of Bravery among the Roman, that they were delighted in beholding their Slaves and their Captives murder one Another;
What room can there be for low and little things in Minds so usefully employed? What ambitious Disquiets can trouble those, who have so much Glory before them,
What room can there be for low and little things in Minds so usefully employed? What ambitious Disquiets can trouble those, who have so much Glory before them,
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as to view such a number of Children, whose Food and Raiment (under God) are the daily Works of their hands, by whose Watering these tender Plants take root in the World, do often grow up to such a Height,
as to view such a number of Children, whose Food and Raiment (under God) Are the daily Works of their hands, by whose Watering these tender Plants take root in the World, do often grow up to such a Height,
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or Revenge can torment those Breasts, whose Thoughts are always busied about the Ends of Charity? to whom the return of every Year doth suggest a Circle of Charitable Deeds.
or Revenge can torment those Breasts, whose Thoughts Are always busied about the Ends of Charity? to whom the return of every Year does suggest a Circle of Charitable deeds.
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Certainly this should, above all other Expedients, bring us to that which all Parties agree to be our true and common Interest, an Union of Minds, and extinguish all manner of Differences;
Certainly this should, above all other Expedients, bring us to that which all Parties agree to be our true and Common Interest, an union of Minds, and extinguish all manner of Differences;
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whilst every one pursues those Heavenly Doctrines of Love and Liberality, Mutual Kindness and Friendship; by which the Eternal Condition of Men is not only in a great Measure secured,
while every one pursues those Heavenly Doctrines of Love and Liberality, Mutual Kindness and Friendship; by which the Eternal Condition of Men is not only in a great Measure secured,
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For that very Trade, for which this Island is so well situated, in the Nature of the thing, and in the visible Effects thereof, doth not only enlarge the Minds of Men,
For that very Trade, for which this Island is so well situated, in the Nature of the thing, and in the visible Effects thereof, does not only enlarge the Minds of Men,
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as well as their Fortunes, but it makes all Mankind to be of one Body, by mutual Intercourse to serve the Occasions and supply the Needs of one another;
as well as their Fortune's, but it makes all Mankind to be of one Body, by mutual Intercourse to serve the Occasions and supply the Needs of one Another;
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but for Shrines, Images, Lamps, Holy-water, Agnus Dei's, Beads, Reliques, Pardons, Masses and Soul-obits; a long Inventory of Superstition, which they take into the Service of God, in the room of Justice, Righteousness and Truth. But now we are delivered from that Worship, which we may call the Imposture of Priests under the Name of Christianity; methinks such a time as this should serve admirably well to revive the Primitive Religion of Christ,
but for Shrines, Images, Lamps, Holy water, Agnus Dei's, Beads, Relics, Pardons, Masses and Soul-obits; a long Inventory of Superstition, which they take into the Service of God, in the room of justice, Righteousness and Truth. But now we Are Delivered from that Worship, which we may call the Imposture of Priests under the Name of Christianity; methinks such a time as this should serve admirably well to revive the Primitive Religion of christ,
should moreover breed a generous as well as valiant Spirit in all the People of the Land. In both these Vertues we hope every day to behold a considerable Progress, by the powerful influence of a Royal Example. And whatever is to be added in this,
should moreover breed a generous as well as valiant Spirit in all the People of the Land. In both these Virtues we hope every day to behold a considerable Progress, by the powerful influence of a Royal Exampl. And whatever is to be added in this,
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chiefly from the worthy Governours of the City-Hospitals, who are the known Patrons of those that have no Friends, the helpless Orphan, and the solitary Widow.
chiefly from the worthy Governors of the City-Hospitals, who Are the known Patrons of those that have no Friends, the helpless Orphan, and the solitary Widow.
For you must give me leave to say, that, to your fatigable Pains and vast Expences in the works of Charity, your Country ows much of its Ornament and Reputation:
For you must give me leave to say, that, to your fatigable Pains and vast Expenses in the works of Charity, your Country ows much of its Ornament and Reputation:
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and at the end of this Life, with what Contentment will the charitable Man look back upon the good he hath done? With what Confidence and Joy will he look forward to the other World, where he hath provided for himself those Bags that never wax old;
and At the end of this Life, with what Contentment will the charitable Man look back upon the good he hath done? With what Confidence and Joy will he look forward to the other World, where he hath provided for himself those Bags that never wax old;
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