A sermon preached before the Right Honourable Lord-Mayor, the Aldermen, and governours of the hospitals of London, at St. Bridget's Church, on Wednesday in Easter week, MDCC by Z. Isham ...
and to bless him for enabling the Raisers of them to offer so willingly; and to acknowledge with humble Gratitude, All this store cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own.
and to bless him for enabling the Raisers of them to offer so willingly; and to acknowledge with humble Gratitude, All this store comes of thine hand, and is all thine own.
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'Tis not for Ostentation, and Pomp, that these Benefactions are now display'd; (for that would be to offer Violence to Charity it self) but for the exciting of our Sacrifices to God, who is the chief Donour of all these Gifts;
It's not for Ostentation, and Pomp, that these Benefactions Are now displayed; (for that would be to offer Violence to Charity it self) but for the exciting of our Sacrifices to God, who is the chief Donor of all these Gifts;
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and for a Memorial of the Righteous, that are worthy to be had in Everlasting Remembrance; and for an Incentive to all those that have hearts to follow them.
and for a Memorial of the Righteous, that Are worthy to be had in Everlasting Remembrance; and for an Incentive to all those that have hearts to follow them.
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S. John tells us, That if all that Jesus did should be set down distinctly in Writing, even the World it self could not contain the Books that should be written.
S. John tells us, That if all that jesus did should be Set down distinctly in Writing, even the World it self could not contain the Books that should be written.
By which hyperbolical Expression, the Evangelist seems to intimate, That the Intention of his Writing was not out of a Partial Affection to Christ, to set forth all that he did,
By which hyperbolical Expression, the Evangelist seems to intimate, That the Intention of his Writing was not out of a Partial Affection to christ, to Set forth all that he did,
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(which was the grand Article for the Conviction of the Jews, who disclaim'd his being the Messias, and of the Hereticks who then impugned his Divinity ) and that believing ye might have life through his Name.
(which was the grand Article for the Conviction of the jews, who disclaimed his being the Messias, and of the Heretics who then impugned his Divinity) and that believing you might have life through his Name.
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Wherefore as Christ endeavour'd the Conversion of his own People, and evinc'd his being the Promis'd Redeemer, by innumerable Miracles which are not convey'd to the Knowledge of Posterity; (the Wisdom of God ordering it thus,
Wherefore as christ endeavoured the Conversion of his own People, and evinced his being the Promised Redeemer, by innumerable Miracles which Are not conveyed to the Knowledge of Posterity; (the Wisdom of God ordering it thus,
and having given us otherwise sufficient Confirmation of our Faith) so likewise many of the Heavenly Speeches deliver'd by him in the Course of his Preaching, are unrecorded in our Authentick Gospels; and yet some of them have been occasionally preserv'd,
and having given us otherwise sufficient Confirmation of our Faith) so likewise many of the Heavenly Speeches Delivered by him in the Course of his Preaching, Are unrecorded in our Authentic Gospels; and yet Some of them have been occasionally preserved,
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And these I should not insist upon in a Duty to uncontested, (though too frequently shifted off) were they not also Enforcements to Alacrity, and Forwardness herein.
And these I should not insist upon in a Duty to uncontested, (though too frequently shifted off) were they not also Enforcements to Alacrity, and Forwardness herein.
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the uncharitable, and unrelenting Niggard doth not only stifle his Reason, but also strive against the Instigations of his own Soul. For in this Matter every Man may be his own Casuist, and take his Decision from that Universal Law;
the uncharitable, and unrelenting Niggard does not only stifle his Reason, but also strive against the Instigations of his own Soul. For in this Matter every Man may be his own Casuist, and take his Decision from that Universal Law;
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As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. In Conformity whereunto, upon the sight of any indigent Neighbour, 'tis but turning the Tables,
As you would that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise. In Conformity whereunto, upon the sighed of any indigent Neighbour, it's but turning the Tables,
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For though the Necessities of another Man (even upon the Supposition of his being ready to perish) cannot empower him in strict Justice to take Possession of any of my Goods, without thy Consent either actually express'd, or justly presum'd:
For though the Necessities of Another Man (even upon the Supposition of his being ready to perish) cannot empower him in strict justice to take Possession of any of my Goods, without thy Consent either actually expressed, or justly presumed:
and that thou hide not thy self from thine own flesh? It seems then that even under the Jewish Oeconomy, (which was so full of Ritual Observances) there was no true Religion without works of Mercy, and Charity:
and that thou hide not thy self from thine own Flesh? It seems then that even under the Jewish Oeconomy, (which was so full of Ritual Observances) there was no true Religion without works of Mercy, and Charity:
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For their Lessons are known to us at the Offertory, when (according to the ancient Piety) the Oblations of our Substance are joynd ' with the Sacrifice of the Lord's Supper.
For their Lessons Are known to us At the Offertory, when (according to the ancient Piety) the Oblations of our Substance Are joined ' with the Sacrifice of the Lord's Supper.
since Christianity is the Imitation of our Saviour's Life? And we all know, that he was the greatest Pattern of Charity that ever was seen in the World.
since Christianity is the Imitation of our Saviour's Life? And we all know, that he was the greatest Pattern of Charity that ever was seen in the World.
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And though the fixing of this may seem difficult, and we have no settled Standard to go by; (because God is willing to try, what we will do of our own accord) yet the Two following Rules may very reasonably be allow'd.
And though the fixing of this may seem difficult, and we have no settled Standard to go by; (Because God is willing to try, what we will do of our own accord) yet the Two following Rules may very reasonably be allowed.
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But thou shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth: And this lending (under the Law) was in a manner equivalent to giving.
But thou shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he Wants: And this lending (under the Law) was in a manner equivalent to giving.
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and consequently (till some National Remedy is procur'd) the more numerous they grow, whatever Retrenchments we make upon our selves, we must not suffer them to be famish'd.
and consequently (till Some National Remedy is procured) the more numerous they grow, whatever Retrenchments we make upon our selves, we must not suffer them to be famished.
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The Casuists commonly assert, That 'tis a sin not to distribute amongst the poor our Superfluities: But how these are to be computed, they are not equally agreed.
The Casuists commonly assert, That it's a since not to distribute among the poor our Superfluities: But how these Are to be computed, they Are not equally agreed.
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and the Apostle seems to have prevented such an Enquiry by this Direction, Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity;
and the Apostle seems to have prevented such an Enquiry by this Direction, Every man according as he Purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity;
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For if God's Dominion is to be acknowledg'd by a Tenth of what we receive from him; (as those devout Men anciently thought) we may borrow some Light from hence, to be guided by in dispersing our Alms;
For if God's Dominion is to be acknowledged by a Tenth of what we receive from him; (as those devout Men anciently Thought) we may borrow Some Light from hence, to be guided by in dispersing our Alms;
For God accepts no Offering out of Goods ill gotten, and capable of being restor'd; by this Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, there is no making of friends above;
For God accepts no Offering out of Goods ill got, and capable of being restored; by this Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, there is no making of Friends above;
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This Charity was so remarkable in the Primitive Ages of Persecution, that it propagated the Christian Faith almost as much as Miracles: And when the Prisons were fill'd with Confessours, they were visited,
This Charity was so remarkable in the Primitive Ages of Persecution, that it propagated the Christian Faith almost as much as Miracles: And when the Prisons were filled with Confessors, they were visited,
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And the shelter afforded to them hath possibly induc'd God, not to let loose the Spirit of Persecution upon us. From other quarters we may be likely to hear of it again; (for no Circle will confine the restless Spirit of Popery: ) and then our Charity must have new Vigour.
And the shelter afforded to them hath possibly induced God, not to let lose the Spirit of Persecution upon us. From other quarters we may be likely to hear of it again; (for no Circle will confine the restless Spirit of Popery:) and then our Charity must have new Vigour.
our Forwardness herein will entitle us to this Approbation from our Lord, I was in prison, and ye came unto me. VIII. 2dly, In distinguishing Objects of Mercy let us regard those especially, that are recommended to it by their own Worth;
our Forwardness herein will entitle us to this Approbation from our Lord, I was in prison, and you Come unto me. VIII. 2dly, In distinguishing Objects of Mercy let us regard those especially, that Are recommended to it by their own Worth;
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if their Modesty restrains their wants from speaking, and hides them from common Discovery; or if they can plead the Merits of those from whom they are descended:
if their Modesty restrains their Wants from speaking, and hides them from Common Discovery; or if they can plead the Merits of those from whom they Are descended:
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For which reason I cannot but mention with Praise the Noble Hospitals, which we have for Decay'd Gentlemen, and Citizens: And I trust, they will in time excite the Emulation of others, who shall be dispos'd to secure their Wealth in the Bank of Eternity. IX. 3dly, Such Objects are well qualify'd for our Compassion, as fall into distress, or decay, by a sudden Calamity overtaking them;
For which reason I cannot but mention with Praise the Noble Hospitals, which we have for Decayed Gentlemen, and Citizens: And I trust, they will in time excite the Emulation of Others, who shall be disposed to secure their Wealth in the Bank of Eternity. IX. 3dly, Such Objects Are well qualified for our Compassion, as fallen into distress, or decay, by a sudden Calamity overtaking them;
so the seasoning of them with good Instructions, and breeding them up to reputable Employments, is the best service that can be done to Religion, and to our Country. The Goodness of a Soil is of little profit without the Husbandman's Labour;
so the seasoning of them with good Instructions, and breeding them up to reputable Employments, is the best service that can be done to Religion, and to our Country. The goodness of a Soil is of little profit without the Husbandman's Labour;
Children put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of Christ 's Hospital, the Year last past 125; ten whereof being instructed in the Mathematicks and Navigation, were placed forth Apprentices to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, Founded by his late Majesty King Charles the Second of Blessed Memory.
Children put forth Apprentices, and discharged out of christ is Hospital, the Year last passed 125; ten whereof being instructed in the Mathematics and Navigation, were placed forth Apprentices to Commanders of Ships, out of the Mathematical School, Founded by his late Majesty King Charles the Second of Blessed Memory.
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Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital, which are kept in the House and at Nurse elsewhere 309, and 54 newly admitted, amounting in all to 363.
Children now remaining under the Care and Charge of the said Hospital, which Are kept in the House and At Nurse elsewhere 309, and 54 newly admitted, amounting in all to 363.
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Which being so many in number, and the charge of keeping them very great, (and being still depressed by the very great Loss, which was sustained by the late Dreadful Fire) it's hoped many worthy and good Christians will liberally assist towards so useful and beneficial a Charity.
Which being so many in number, and the charge of keeping them very great, (and being still depressed by the very great Loss, which was sustained by the late Dreadful Fire) it's hoped many worthy and good Christians will liberally assist towards so useful and beneficial a Charity.
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There have been cured and discharged from the Hospital of St. Bartholomew 's the Year last past, 2217 of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
There have been cured and discharged from the Hospital of Saint Bartholomew is the Year last passed, 2217 of Wounded, Sick and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
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The difficulty of the times being such, and the contingent Charities exceedingly lessen'd, the ordinary Revenue is not sufficient to support above a Moyety of the Charge of the whole, by which means the numbers received in,
The difficulty of the times being such, and the contingent Charities exceedingly lessened, the ordinary Revenue is not sufficient to support above a Moiety of the Charge of the Whole, by which means the numbers received in,
There have been cured and discharged from St. Thomas 's Hospital in Southwark, this last Year, 1952 of Sick, Wounded, and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
There have been cured and discharged from Saint Thomas is Hospital in Southwark, this last Year, 1952 of Sick, Wounded, and Maimed Soldiers and Seamen,
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and other diseased Persons, from several parts of his Majesty's Dominions, and from Foreign Parts; many of which have been relieved with Money, and other Necessaries at their Departure;
and other diseased Persons, from several parts of his Majesty's Dominions, and from Foreign Parts; many of which have been relieved with Money, and other Necessaries At their Departure;
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tho' much of the Revenue of the said Hospital has been destroyed by several dreadful Fires in London and Southwark; and most of the Buildings of this Hospital being very old, low, damp and incommodious for the Reception of sick and wounded Persons;
though much of the Revenue of the said Hospital has been destroyed by several dreadful Fires in London and Southwark; and most of the Buildings of this Hospital being very old, low, damp and incommodious for the Reception of sick and wounded Persons;
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Remaining under Cure at the Charge of the said Hospital, 330. 'Tis to be hop'd, That all these Difficulties will be remov'd, by God's diffusing a charitable Spirit amongst us:
Remaining under Cure At the Charge of the said Hospital, 330. It's to be hoped, That all these Difficulties will be removed, by God's diffusing a charitable Spirit among us:
Lastly, Whenever we are dispos'd for Acts of Mercy, they that have the most pressing, and clamorous wants to speak for them, are always fittest for our present Choice:
Lastly, Whenever we Are disposed for Acts of Mercy, they that have the most pressing, and clamorous Wants to speak for them, Are always Fittest for our present Choice:
For Charity looks not barely at the Man, but at his Necessities. If we could pray Souls out of Purgatory, the rescuing of them from such Torments as are pretended would be a most Christian Work:
For Charity looks not barely At the Man, but At his Necessities. If we could pray Souls out of Purgatory, the rescuing of them from such Torments as Are pretended would be a most Christian Work:
But whatever we are to think of the Ancient Prayers for our departed Brethren, (which our Reformers were very sensible of) we have reason to believe, that Hospitals for the Living are much more necessary than Foundations for the Dead. Let us then be contented with what we can do for the living;
But whatever we Are to think of the Ancient Prayers for our departed Brothers, (which our Reformers were very sensible of) we have reason to believe, that Hospitals for the Living Are much more necessary than Foundations for the Dead. Let us then be contented with what we can do for the living;
but how much heavier must it be in Conjunction with Poverty? And therefore he that shuts up his Bowels from Christians in such distress, hath lost the common Tenderness of humane Nature.
but how much Heavier must it be in Conjunction with Poverty? And Therefore he that shuts up his Bowels from Christians in such distress, hath lost the Common Tenderness of humane Nature.
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And the restoring of such to the Use of their Rational Powers, is a Mercy like that of healing Demoniacks. And therefore though a tender heart cannot easily bear the sight of such wretched Objects;
And the restoring of such to the Use of their Rational Powers, is a Mercy like that of healing Demoniacs. And Therefore though a tender heart cannot Easily bear the sighed of such wretched Objects;
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Maintained in the said Hospital, and brought up in divers Arts and Trades, at the only Charge of the said Hospital, 101 Apprentices; notwithstanding it pleased God, the Hospital,
Maintained in the said Hospital, and brought up in diverse Arts and Trades, At the only Charge of the said Hospital, 101 Apprentices; notwithstanding it pleased God, the Hospital,
besides the great loss sustained in the Remains of its Revenue by two terrible Fires, the one in June, 1673. and the other in November, 1682; which hapned in Wapping.
beside the great loss sustained in the Remains of its Revenue by two terrible Fires, the one in June, 1673. and the other in November, 1682; which happened in Wapping.
Now remaining there under Cure, and provided for with Physick, Dyet and other Relief, at the Charge of the said Hospital, 131. 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;
Now remaining there under Cure, and provided for with Physic, Diet and other Relief, At the Charge of the said Hospital, 131. 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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Ʋpon a Christian and Charitable Consideration of the Premisses, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the City of London, did lately grant sufficient Ground to erect a more commodious House for the keeping and curing the said Lunaticks, and distracted Persons:
Ʋpon a Christian and Charitable Consideration of the Premises, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the city of London, did lately grant sufficient Ground to erect a more commodious House for the keeping and curing the said Lunatics, and distracted Persons:
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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 whole Stock of the said Hospital is expended,
In the Building and Finishing whereof, the Governors of the said Hospital have laid out and disbursed above Seventeen Thousand Pounds, whereby not only the Whole Stock of the said Hospital is expended,
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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, toward the Relief of the said poor Lunaticks, and Payment of their Debts:
And Therefore the said Hospital is a very fit Object of all good Men's Charity, to do as God shall enable them, towards the Relief of the said poor Lunatics, and Payment of their Debts:
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Thus you have heard A true Report of the great Number of Poor Children, and other Poor People, maintained in the several Hospitals, under the Pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty,
Thus you have herd A true Report of the great Number of Poor Children, and other Poor People, maintained in the several Hospitals, under the Pious Care of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty,
And now upon reviewing it, I shall briefly annex Five Rules concerning the Management of our Alms. 1st, Charity which prevents Men from being oppress'd with Poverty, is better than that which onely supports them under it.
And now upon reviewing it, I shall briefly annex Five Rules Concerning the Management of our Alms. 1st, Charity which prevents Men from being oppressed with Poverty, is better than that which only supports them under it.
4thly, Charity apply'd to the making of Men vertuous, is better than that which onely refresheth the Body. 5thly, Charity expended for correcting the Idle,
4thly, Charity applied to the making of Men virtuous, is better than that which only refresheth the Body. 5thly, Charity expended for correcting the Idle,
and the Advantages accruing to this City, by the Erection of publick Work-Houses: Which as you have begun with good Success, I hope, the Conviction of their Usefulness will break through the Difficulties that have retarded them, and secure their Establishment.
and the Advantages accrueing to this city, by the Erection of public Work-Houses: Which as you have begun with good Success, I hope, the Conviction of their Usefulness will break through the Difficulties that have retarded them, and secure their Establishment.
The President, and Governours have thought fit to provide several Houses and parcels of Ground, in the Parish of St. Botolph Bishopsgate, for the Reception and employing of considerable Numbers of Childrens which they have,
The President, and Governors have Thought fit to provide several Houses and parcels of Ground, in the Parish of Saint Botolph Bishopsgate, for the Reception and employing of considerable Numbers of Children's which they have,
And the Corporation do propose by the Blessing of God, by this and other Means and Methods, in convenient time to be undertaken, (though they have met with too much Opposition) to employ all the Poor of the City of London, and the Liberties thereof, and to keep the City clear,
And the Corporation do propose by the Blessing of God, by this and other Means and Methods, in convenient time to be undertaken, (though they have met with too much Opposition) to employ all the Poor of the city of London, and the Liberties thereof, and to keep the city clear,
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and to take off all the Work they work, though they should lose thereby, that so they may prevent any of their Inhabitants from living idly and wanting Work, whereby many are forced to beg, steal,
and to take off all the Work they work, though they should loose thereby, that so they may prevent any of their Inhabitants from living idly and wanting Work, whereby many Are forced to beg, steal,
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because in receiving there is no Vertue, nor any divine Promise to exalt it; and whatever present Satisfaction it causeth, it hath no future Recompence:
Because in receiving there is no Virtue, nor any divine Promise to exalt it; and whatever present Satisfaction it Causes, it hath no future Recompense:
The Heavens, the Earth, the Sea, the Stars are always busy in communicating their Light, their Fruits, their Streams, their Influences through all the Parts of the Universe:
The Heavens, the Earth, the Sea, the Stars Are always busy in communicating their Light, their Fruits, their Streams, their Influences through all the Parts of the Universe:
And the uncharitable Worldling meets with the Image of himself no where so plainly as in Hell; which devours all it can lay hold of, but returns nothing.
And the uncharitable Worldling meets with the Image of himself no where so plainly as in Hell; which devours all it can lay hold of, but returns nothing.
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They sometimes prevail with God for the Pardon of our Iniquities, and prevent his Judgments from falling upon us, covering in this Sense a multitude of Sins: And sometimes Communities are enrich'd,
They sometime prevail with God for the Pardon of our Iniquities, and prevent his Judgments from falling upon us, covering in this Sense a multitude of Sins: And sometime Communities Are enriched,
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And they that are rich in good works, and ready to distribute, lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life;
And they that Are rich in good works, and ready to distribute, lay up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life;
And is not this a purchase infinitely beyond all worldly Possessions? And if we could stand upon the Devil's Mountain, and overlook all the kingdoms of the Earth, all the Pomp,
And is not this a purchase infinitely beyond all worldly Possessions? And if we could stand upon the Devil's Mountain, and overlook all the kingdoms of the Earth, all the Pomp,
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what is there that can possibly enter into Comparison with the vast, and unconceivable Prize of Eternity? You see the Art of procuring to your selves (though not of meriting ) this Heavenly Patrimony:
what is there that can possibly enter into Comparison with the vast, and unconceivable Prize of Eternity? You see the Art of procuring to your selves (though not of meriting) this Heavenly Patrimony:
And what can we do with this uncertain, and deceitful Mammon, that is equal to the gaining of Friends, who may receive us into everlasting habitations? Wherefore if Works of Charity are such a strong foundation, as to sustain a Building no less weighty than that of Eternal Glory;
And what can we do with this uncertain, and deceitful Mammon, that is equal to the gaining of Friends, who may receive us into everlasting habitations? Wherefore if Works of Charity Are such a strong Foundation, as to sustain a Building no less weighty than that of Eternal Glory;
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And is not this abundant Conviction, That It is more blessed to give, than to receive? And to confirm us in this Perswasion, I shall strengthen what hath been said with Two Considerations.
And is not this abundant Conviction, That It is more blessed to give, than to receive? And to confirm us in this Persuasion, I shall strengthen what hath been said with Two Considerations.
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but for certain Ʋses, which, at the Great Audit, we are to be responsible for. This is intimated by Christ's calling it NONLATINALPHABET, that which belongs to another;
but for certain Ʋses, which, At the Great Audit, we Are to be responsible for. This is intimated by Christ's calling it, that which belongs to Another;
Let us then suppose God demanding of any one of us, What hast thou done with all that Rent which I entrusted with Thee? How hath it been laid out conformably to my Will? To answer, I have hoarded it up, and 'tis safe in a Napkin; is to confess, I have done no good at all with it:
Let us then suppose God demanding of any one of us, What hast thou done with all that Rend which I Entrusted with Thee? How hath it been laid out conformably to my Will? To answer, I have hoarded it up, and it's safe in a Napkin; is to confess, I have done no good At all with it:
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Where are the Bills for relieving the poor? Where are the Evidences of honouring God with thy Substance? For if the whole Sum committed to thee be swallow'd up in those Expences, how popular soever;
Where Are the Bills for relieving the poor? Where Are the Evidences of honouring God with thy Substance? For if the Whole Sum committed to thee be swallowed up in those Expenses, how popular soever;
declaring, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; and denouncing thus, Wo unto you that are rich, for ye have received your Consolation:
declaring, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; and denouncing thus, Woe unto you that Are rich, for you have received your Consolation:
And his Apostle saith, They that will be rich fall into temptation, and a snare; and into many foolish, and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction, and perdition.
And his Apostle Says, They that will be rich fallen into temptation, and a snare; and into many foolish, and hurtful Lustiest, which drown men in destruction, and perdition.
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Wherefore since there is so much danger in this envied Condition, and 'tis a rough Sea full of Shipwracks; (many of which we may see before us) let us not be seduc'd by the false Notions of the World;
Wherefore since there is so much danger in this envied Condition, and it's a rough Sea full of shipwrecks; (many of which we may see before us) let us not be seduced by the false Notions of the World;
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Let them be able to produce the Objects of their own Beneficence, and to evince how rich they have been towards God: And (as the famous Saint of old having the Treasures of his Church demanded from him, set out in order the poor that were fed constantly by it,
Let them be able to produce the Objects of their own Beneficence, and to evince how rich they have been towards God: And (as the famous Saint of old having the Treasures of his Church demanded from him, Set out in order the poor that were fed constantly by it,
and said, Hi sunt thesauri Ecclesiae; ) let them thus marshal their indigent Pensioners, and embrace them, saying, These are our Treasures, these are they that enrich us, and promote our Salvation:
and said, Him sunt thesauri Ecclesiae;) let them thus marshal their indigent Pensioners, and embrace them, saying, These Are our Treasures, these Are they that enrich us, and promote our Salvation:
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Non sit Eleemos•na ex injustâ aliorum rapinâ, sed ex propriâ, ac probè acquisitâ facultate. Concil. Clovesh. A. D. 747, De justis laboribus facite eleemosynas, ex eo quod rectè habetis date. Non enim corrupturi estis Judicem Christum. Augustin.
Non sit Eleemos•na ex injustâ Aliorum rapinâ, sed ex propriâ, ac probè acquisitâ facultate. Council. Clovesh. A. D. 747, De justis laboribus Facite eleemosynas, ex eo quod rectè Habetis date. Non enim corrupturi Ye are Judicem Christ. Augustin.
Consueverat Ecclesia Primitiva offerre, & orare pro Martyribus; quemadmodum hodiè Graeci pro Prophetis, Apostolis, & Patriarchis offerunt; & Latini pro Parvulis statim à Baptismo discedentibus & orant, & offerunt: quos nemo tamen in Purgatorii tormentis esse putaverit. Igitur Orationes, & Oblationes hujusmodi, partim sunt Eucharisticae; partim Pronunciatoriae quietum, ad quas sancti dormientes perpetuò deducuntur; partim Declarativae divinae voluntatis, quemadmodum precamur, ut Deus Ecclesiam suam regere, ac defensare dignetur, Ut ignoscat resipiscentibus; partim Admonitoriae viventium, ad sanctam vitam, ut felicitèr postea perpetuò vivere passint; partim Affectuum, & desideriorum nostrorum Declarativae, quemadmodum or at Ecclesia. In die judicii libera nos Domine: quae nihilominùs omnia certi sumus, etiam sine nostris precibus, Deum facturum. Archbishop Cranmer 's Theolog. Collect. MSS.
Consueverat Ecclesia Primitiva offer, & orare Pro Martyribus; quemadmodum hodiè Greeks Pro Prophetess, Apostles, & Patriarchs offerunt; & Latini Pro Parvulis Immediately à Baptismo discedentibus & Orant, & offerunt: quos nemo tamen in Purgatory tormentis esse putaverit. Igitur Orationes, & Oblationes hujusmodi, Partim sunt Eucharisticae; Partim Pronunciatoriae quietum, ad quas sancti Dormientes perpetuò deducuntur; Partim Declarativae Divinae voluntatis, quemadmodum Precamur, ut Deus Church suam Regere, ac defensare dignetur, Ut ignoscat resipiscentibus; Partim Admonitoriae viventium, ad Sanctam vitam, ut felicitèr postea perpetuò vivere passint; Partim Affectuum, & desideriorum nostrorum Declarativae, quemadmodum or At Ecclesia. In die Judicii Libera nos Domine: Quae nihilominùs omnia certi sumus, etiam sine nostris precibus, God facturum. Archbishop Cranmer is Theolog. Collect. MSS.
Oportet justis operibus incumbere, quibus peccata purgantur; Eleemosynis frequentèr insistere, quibus à morte animae liberentur. Cyprian de Laps. Ea quae possidentur pauperibus divisa solutionem faciunt praeteritae cupiditatis. Iren. l. 4. c. 26. Alius jejunio placet, alius vitia Eleemosynis redimit. Hilar.
Oportet justis operibus encumber, quibus Peccata purgantur; Eleemosynary frequentèr Insist, quibus à morte Spirits liberentur. Cyprian de Laps. Ea Quae possidentur pauperibus divisa solutionem faciunt praeteritae cupiditatis. Iren l. 4. c. 26. Alius Jejunio placet, alius Vices Eleemosynary redimit. Hilar.
Qui studes terreno magìs quàm Coelesti patrimonio, filios tuos Diabolo magìs commendare quàm Christo, duplex crimen admittis: & quod non praeparas filiis, tuis Dei patris auxilium, & quod doces filios patrimonium plus amare quàm Christum Cyprian.
Qui studes terreno magìs quàm Coelesti patrimonio, Sons tuos Diabolo magìs Commend quàm Christ, duplex crimen admittis: & quod non praeparas filiis, tuis Dei patris auxilium, & quod doces Sons patrimonium plus amare quàm Christ Cyprian.
Cur, cùm possessores tantùm usufructuarii simus, quod nobiscum auferre non possumus, avertere à proprietatis domino, at { que } alienare tentamus? Cur non bonâ fide datis à Deo resculis utimur? Salvian.
Cur, cùm possessores tantùm usufructuarii Simus, quod nobiscum Auferre non possumus, avertere à proprietatis domino, At { que } alienare tentamus? Cur non bonâ fide datis à God resculis utimur? Salvian.
