AMongst the several Calumnies maliliciously cast upon the Primitive Christians, and contriv'd by the Accuser of the Brethren, to prevent our Religion from taking root in the World;
among the several Calumnies maliliciously cast upon the Primitive Christians, and contrived by the Accuser of the Brothers, to prevent our Religion from taking root in the World;
and that the great Body of Christians was one Corporation for Charity, and the Widows, and Orphans were the Sisters, and Children of the whole Community:
and that the great Body of Christians was one Corporation for Charity, and the Widows, and Orphans were the Sisters, and Children of the Whole Community:
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And S. Basil tells us, It was the ancient Glory of the Church, That the Christians who travell'd from one end of the World to the other, met every where with Fathers and Brethren.
And S. Basil tells us, It was the ancient Glory of the Church, That the Christians who traveled from one end of the World to the other, met every where with Father's and Brothers.
And this was so remarkable, that Julian the Apostate thought to restore Paganism, by employing the indulgent Methods of Christianity; and to supplant our Faith, by putting on the Disguise of our Charity. I wish we had not in the Christian World, a more thriving Instance of supporting a false Worship by charitable Foundations: But we ought not to be offended with these,
And this was so remarkable, that Julian the Apostate Thought to restore Paganism, by employing the indulgent Methods of Christianity; and to supplant our Faith, by putting on the Disguise of our Charity. I wish we had not in the Christian World, a more thriving Instance of supporting a false Worship by charitable Foundations: But we ought not to be offended with these,
And if Deeds of Mercy can be made the Props of Superstition, they will not be less powerful in upholding Truth. We do not indeed make use of Apparitions, and frightful Stories from the dead, to perswade to Charity;
And if deeds of Mercy can be made the Props of Superstition, they will not be less powerful in upholding Truth. We do not indeed make use of Apparitions, and frightful Stories from the dead, to persuade to Charity;
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and with such visible Success, that if the publick Settlements erected since the Reformation, (especially within the Precincts of this City) be compar'd,
and with such visible Success, that if the public Settlements erected since the Reformation, (especially within the Precincts of this city) be compared,
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as to the Wisdom, and Ʋsefulness of them, with what our Ancestors did before it, we need not fear the coming to an Account with the Church of Rome: And our Appearance on this Day,
as to the Wisdom, and Ʋsefulness of them, with what our Ancestors did before it, we need not Fear the coming to an Account with the Church of Rome: And our Appearance on this Day,
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Wherefore, in order to the promoting of that pious end which brings this Audience together, I shall humbly set before you the good Samaritan; whose Praise is in the Gospel, for recovering a poor Jew, that was gasping for Relief,
Wherefore, in order to the promoting of that pious end which brings this Audience together, I shall humbly Set before you the good Samaritan; whose Praise is in the Gospel, for recovering a poor Jew, that was gasping for Relief,
which was the putting of this Question to our great Master, Who was to be counted a Neighbour in the Sense of the Law? For the Law running thus, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self;
which was the putting of this Question to our great Master, Who was to be counted a Neighbour in the Sense of the Law? For the Law running thus, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self;
and the Lawyer (with whom Christ was talking) having discreetly mention'd this as a necessary Precept; (though we are told, it was not written in the Schedules of the Jewish Phylacteries ) he took this Opportunity to request our Saviour's Opinion, in what seems to have been then controverted,
and the Lawyer (with whom christ was talking) having discreetly mentioned this as a necessary Precept; (though we Are told, it was not written in the Schedules of the Jewish Phylacteries) he took this Opportunity to request our Saviour's Opinion, in what seems to have been then controverted,
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and the Dignity of a Neighbour restor'd to the Original Latitude: For the Jewish Tradition had excluded Gentiles, and Samaritans from the Privileges of Neighbours;
and the Dignity of a Neighbour restored to the Original Latitude: For the Jewish Tradition had excluded Gentiles, and Samaritans from the Privileges of Neighbours;
And as for Idolaters, and Schismaticks, how could they (as it was objected) be Neighbours to God's People, that were at a Distance from him? And how could such as oppress'd,
And as for Idolaters, and Schismatics, how could they (as it was objected) be Neighbours to God's People, that were At a Distance from him? And how could such as oppressed,
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and hated them, claim the Advantages of their Love? But our blessed Saviour (who came to offer his own Blood for his Enemies) would not endure any such restraint upon the Law of Charity:
and hated them, claim the Advantages of their Love? But our blessed Saviour (who Come to offer his own Blood for his Enemies) would not endure any such restraint upon the Law of Charity:
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And hereupon to discard that narrow Interpretation of it, he pitcheth upon a Samaritan relieving a Jew, whom he knew to be an Enemy to him, both upon a National, and a religious Account;
And hereupon to discard that narrow Interpretation of it, he pitcheth upon a Samaritan relieving a Jew, whom he knew to be an Enemy to him, both upon a National, and a religious Account;
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and yet he did not pass by the mangled Creature, as the Priest, and Levite had done; (though they were his Neighbours beyond all dispute) he did not leave him with a tender Look, or an unprofitable Wish;
and yet he did not pass by the mangled Creature, as the Priest, and Levite had done; (though they were his Neighbours beyond all dispute) he did not leave him with a tender Look, or an unprofitable Wish;
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And what could a Man have done more for his kindest Neighbour, or his dearest Friend? And therefore our Saviour artificially concludes from hence, That every Man is to be treated as a Neighbour.
And what could a Man have done more for his Kindest Neighbour, or his dearest Friend? And Therefore our Saviour artificially concludes from hence, That every Man is to be treated as a Neighbour.
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For if he had demanded directly, Whether a Samaritan Schismatick (one of that foolish People dwelling in Sichem) was comprehended within the Verge of the Precept of Love? the Lawyer would certainly have answer'd in the Negative: But when he rehearseth the Kindness of a Samaritan towards a Jew, this a Jewish Zealot could not disapprove of:
For if he had demanded directly, Whither a Samaritan Schismatic (one of that foolish People Dwelling in Sichem) was comprehended within the Verge of the Precept of Love? the Lawyer would Certainly have answered in the Negative: But when he rehearseth the Kindness of a Samaritan towards a Jew, this a Jewish Zealot could not disapprove of:
and Enmity towards you) as a fit Object of your Compassion, and Mercy. III. In prosecuting the Case of this good Samaritan, as 'tis recommended by Christ to our Imitation, I shall only desire you to consider these two Heads:
and Enmity towards you) as a fit Object of your Compassion, and Mercy. III. In prosecuting the Case of this good Samaritan, as it's recommended by christ to our Imitation, I shall only desire you to Consider these two Heads:
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And then 'tis evident, how far we are bound to support others in an afflictive Condition, whose Wants by a charitable Imagination we may transferr upon our selves;
And then it's evident, how Far we Are bound to support Others in an afflictive Condition, whose Wants by a charitable Imagination we may transfer upon our selves;
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, Distributing to the necessity of Saints; and Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good:
Be kindly affectioned one to Another with brotherly love, Distributing to the necessity of Saints; and Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good:
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And they are further confirm'd by the unimitable Life of our ever-blessed Redeemer. For he went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the Devil:
And they Are further confirmed by the unimitable Life of our ever-blessed Redeemer. For he went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil:
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V. Thirdly, Let it be consider'd, That Christian Mercy is more especially exercis'd in providing for the necessities of the Soul, and taking compassion upon it;
V. Thirdly, Let it be considered, That Christian Mercy is more especially exercised in providing for the necessities of the Soul, and taking compassion upon it;
these are such Fruits of Mercy, as are most acceptable to God, and create a joy in the presence of his holy Angels. Our Saviour intimates to us, That our souls are of greater value than the whole world, than all the Kingdoms of it, all that Pomp and Glory which he saw, and would not accept;
these Are such Fruits of Mercy, as Are most acceptable to God, and create a joy in the presence of his holy Angels. Our Saviour intimates to us, That our Souls Are of greater valve than the Whole world, than all the Kingdoms of it, all that Pomp and Glory which he saw, and would not accept;
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And we have frequent Opportunities of forwarding the Salvation of our Brethren; nay, we have several Obligations to it, correspondently to the distinct relations of Life:
And we have frequent Opportunities of forwarding the Salvation of our Brothers; nay, we have several Obligations to it, correspondently to the distinct relations of Life:
Whereas on the contrary it will prove hereafter an ineffable pleasure, to see the Harvest of our Charity, in the Felicity of those whom we pull'd out of the Fire,
Whereas on the contrary it will prove hereafter an ineffable pleasure, to see the Harvest of our Charity, in the Felicity of those whom we pulled out of the Fire,
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and if we have made any accession to the number of Saints, and to the Praises of Eternity. VI. The Fourth Consideration is, That there is an ample Reward to encourage Mercy, and Compassion;
and if we have made any accession to the number of Saints, and to the Praises of Eternity. VI. The Fourth Consideration is, That there is an ample Reward to encourage Mercy, and Compassion;
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and that both upon a moral, and upon a religious Account. If it be regarded morally, 'tis attended with the Blessing of inward Satisfaction and Comfort;
and that both upon a moral, and upon a religious Account. If it be regarded morally, it's attended with the Blessing of inward Satisfaction and Comfort;
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and to raise up a fallen Brother, and to vanquish the Evils of Fate: And though there is a secret Grief in partaking with our Brethren in their miseries,
and to raise up a fallen Brother, and to vanquish the Evils of Fate: And though there is a secret Grief in partaking with our Brothers in their misery's,
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for Christ himself hath engag'd his Word to us, under the Figure of the good Samaritan; Whatsoever thou spendest, when I come again, I will repay thee.
for christ himself hath engaged his Word to us, under the Figure of the good Samaritan; Whatsoever thou spendest, when I come again, I will repay thee.
And this is a singular mark of Favour to acts of Charity, that amongst all the Christian Graces, they are pitch'd upon as chiefly instrumental in procuring Eternal Bliss,
And this is a singular mark of Favour to acts of Charity, that among all the Christian Graces, they Are pitched upon as chiefly instrumental in procuring Eternal Bliss,
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I come now to the Second Point in my Text, namely, the peculiar Circumstances of the Object that was reliev'd by our Samaritan: It was a Jew, and by consequence one that hated him, and his Religion;
I come now to the Second Point in my Text, namely, the peculiar circumstances of the Object that was relieved by our Samaritan: It was a Jew, and by consequence one that hated him, and his Religion;
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That old Quarrels and Animosities, must not obstruct the Manifestations of our love; nor bind our hands from doing good, when there is a Providential call to it.
That old Quarrels and Animosities, must not obstruct the Manifestations of our love; nor bind our hands from doing good, when there is a Providential call to it.
For 'tis our Master's Command, Love your Enemies; and therefore when they come in our way, we are rather to regard the original relation between them, and us;
For it's our Masters Command, Love your Enemies; and Therefore when they come in our Way, we Are rather to regard the original Relation between them, and us;
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And whatever Discouragements there may be to his Bounty, 'tis a sufficient ground for it, that he relieves not the Enemy, but the Man; and (according to the Prophet's Expression) he hides not himself from his own flesh.
And whatever Discouragements there may be to his Bounty, it's a sufficient ground for it, that he relieves not the Enemy, but the Man; and (according to the Prophet's Expression) he hides not himself from his own Flesh.
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and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink. VIII. Secondly, I shall observe from the Case of our Samaritan, That differences in Religion ought not to put any stop to our Christian love:
and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink. VIII. Secondly, I shall observe from the Case of our Samaritan, That differences in Religion ought not to put any stop to our Christian love:
and yet we see, what a Flame this one Controversie rais'd for many Generations, and produc'd a kind of inveterate Antipathy between the contending Parties;
and yet we see, what a Flame this one Controversy raised for many Generations, and produced a kind of inveterate Antipathy between the contending Parties;
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Bless them which persecute you, bless and curse not. 'Tis so far from Christian Charity, to hate Schismaticks, and Hereticks; that 'tis a peculiar Act of it to reduce, and convert them:
Bless them which persecute you, bless and curse not. It's so Far from Christian Charity, to hate Schismatics, and Heretics; that it's a peculiar Act of it to reduce, and convert them:
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and when he is pleas'd to co-operate with our zeal, it will certainly be victorious. We are not told, what return the Jew in this Parable made to his Deliverer:
and when he is pleased to cooperate with our zeal, it will Certainly be victorious. We Are not told, what return the Jew in this Parable made to his Deliverer:
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and that their Mount Gerizim is, by the Interpretation of the Word, Division, or Separation: And then we may conclude, that the best healing for a wounded Samaritan, is to guide him,
and that their Mount Gerizim is, by the Interpretation of the Word, Division, or Separation: And then we may conclude, that the best healing for a wounded Samaritan, is to guide him,
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'Tis no Charity to flatter men in their mistakes, to encourage their wandrings by mean Compliances, and to betray them in the affairs of their Souls, under the appearances of friendship and civility:
It's no Charity to flatter men in their mistakes, to encourage their wanderings by mean Compliances, and to betray them in the affairs of their Souls, under the appearances of friendship and civility:
But 'tis so, to endeavour the gaining of them by softness, and forbearance, and gentleness; to beware (as much as we can) of inflaming and exasperating their minds;
But it's so, to endeavour the gaining of them by softness, and forbearance, and gentleness; to beware (as much as we can) of Inflaming and exasperating their minds;
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Many that worship here on this, or that Mountain, may meet us hereafter in the heavenly Jerusalem; and then we shall be asham'd of our uncharitable discords:
Many that worship Here on this, or that Mountain, may meet us hereafter in the heavenly Jerusalem; and then we shall be ashamed of our uncharitable discords:
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Wherefore to excite your mercy, and liberality, and care towards them; let this be the First Encouragement to it, That they are not strangers, or foreigners;
Wherefore to excite your mercy, and liberality, and care towards them; let this be the First Encouragement to it, That they Are not Strangers, or foreigners;
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Charity is impartial, but not undistinguishing; it rejects none that are in want, but it may give a Preference: And accordingly 'tis an Apostolical Rule, As we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men;
Charity is impartial, but not undistinguishing; it rejects none that Are in want, but it may give a Preference: And accordingly it's an Apostolical Rule, As we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men;
and of declar'd enmity to the Church, and Magistracy, and Clergy; and yet from despicable beginnings 'tis risen to a strange increase, by a compacted policy,
and of declared enmity to the Church, and Magistracy, and Clergy; and yet from despicable beginnings it's risen to a strange increase, by a compacted policy,
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and the secret union of those that enter into it; and in that by mutual assistances, and correspondencies they keep their poor from appearing publickly,
and the secret Union of those that enter into it; and in that by mutual assistances, and correspondencies they keep their poor from appearing publicly,
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And let it be no offence, to provoke you to Emulation, (as S. Paul speaks) and to quicken your charity, by mentioning those who are continually making work for it.
And let it be no offence, to provoke you to Emulation, (as S. Paul speaks) and to quicken your charity, by mentioning those who Are continually making work for it.
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Secondly, Another incitement hereunto may be this, that the foundation of your wealth, and settlement, was laid out of what was peculiarly consecrated to God:
Secondly, another incitement hereunto may be this, that the Foundation of your wealth, and settlement, was laid out of what was peculiarly consecrated to God:
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It was the ancient Notion, That the Revenues of the Church were the Patrimony of the poor; and they were usually put into the Hands of the Bishops, that the Surplusage above the decent Maintenance of the Clergy, might be distributed to charitable uses:
It was the ancient Notion, That the Revenues of the Church were the Patrimony of the poor; and they were usually put into the Hands of the Bishops, that the Surplusage above the decent Maintenance of the Clergy, might be distributed to charitable uses:
So that we may say to those of the other Tribes in the Words of Tertullian; Vestra omnia implevimus, urbes, municipia, castra, decurias, palatium, senatum, forum:
So that we may say to those of the other Tribes in the Words of Tertullian; Vestra omnia implevimus, Cities, municipia, Castles, decurias, Palatium, senatum, forum:
so it reminds us, that since by his kind Providence our branches are spread so far, it becomes us in all places through which we pass, to leave some footsteps of our vertuous Education,
so it reminds us, that since by his kind Providence our branches Are spread so Far, it becomes us in all places through which we pass, to leave Some footsteps of our virtuous Education,
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and therefore we ought, above all Men, not only to be stedfast to her Communion; but to do every thing that tends to the Honour, and Establishment of it.
and Therefore we ought, above all Men, not only to be steadfast to her Communion; but to do every thing that tends to the Honour, and Establishment of it.
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Modicam unusquis { que } stipem menstruâ die, vel quum velit, apponit. Haec quasi deposita pietatis sunt: Nam inde non epulis, nec potaculis dispensatur; sed egenis alendis, humandis { que } & Pueris, ac Puellis re, ac parentibus destitutis, jam { que } domesticis senibus; item Naufragis, & siqui in metallis, & siqui in insulis, vel in cust•diis, duntaxat ex cansâ Dei sectae, alumni Confessionis suae fiunt. Id. Ibid.
Modicam unusquis { que } stipem menstruâ die, vel Whom velit, apponit. Haec quasi Deposita pietatis sunt: Nam inde non epulis, nec potaculis dispensatur; sed Egenis alendis, humandis { que } & Pueris, ac Puellis re, ac parentibus destitutis, jam { que } domesticis senibus; item Naufragis, & siqui in metallis, & siqui in Insulis, vel in cust•diis, duntaxat ex cansâ Dei sectae, alumni Confessionis suae Fluent. Id. Ibid
Ego Aethelbertus Rex tradidi Deo aliquam partem terrae juris mei. Spelm. Concil. p. 119. Ego Aethelulphus Rex portionem terrae mea Deo concedam. Id. p. 350. Ego Adelstanus Rex mando Praepositis meis, ut reddant de meo proprio decimas Deo. Id. p. 402. Sacerdotes populum instruant de his quae de jure Deo sunt reddenda, decimae scilicet, & res aliae. Constit. Edgar. Nemo auferat Deo quod ad Deum pertinet. Leg. Aethelr. Quis { que } Deo jura ritè persolvito: decimas reddito. Leg. Canut. Decima garba Deo debita est, & ideò reddenda. Leg. S. Edwar.
Ego Aethelbertus Rex tradidi God aliquam partem terrae Juris mei. Spelm Council. p. 119. Ego Aethelulphus Rex portionem terrae mea God concedam. Id. p. 350. Ego Adelstan Rex mando Praepositis meis, ut reddant de meo Properly Tithes God Id. p. 402. Sacerdotes Populum instruant de his Quae de jure God sunt reddenda, Decimae scilicet, & Rest Others. Constitut Edgar. Nemo auferat God quod ad God pertinet. Leg. Aethelr. Quis { que } God jura ritè persolvito: Tithes reddito. Leg. Canute. Decima garba God Debita est, & ideò reddenda. Leg. S. Edward
Canon. Apostol. 38, 40, 41. Can. Antioch. 24, 25. Constitut. Apost. l. 2. c. 25, 27. Aelfrici Canon. 24. Greg. Nyssen. Vit. S. Macr. Ambros. Offic. l. 1. c. 30. & l. 2. c. 28.
Canon. Apostle. 38, 40, 41. Can. Antioch. 24, 25. Constitut Apost. l. 2. c. 25, 27. Aelfrici Canon. 24. Greg. Nyssen. Vit. S. Macr Ambos Office l. 1. c. 30. & l. 2. c. 28.
