Publick charity a sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, aldermen and governours of the several hospitals of the city at St. Bridget's-Church, on Wednesday in Easter-week, 1697 / by Tho. Jekyll ...
Publick Charity. A SERMON Preached before the Lord Mayor, AND The Court of ALDERMEN, &c. MATH. V. 16. Let your Light so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works, and glorifie your Father which is in Heaven.
Public Charity. A SERMON Preached before the Lord Mayor, AND The Court of ALDERMEN, etc. MATH. V. 16. Let your Light so shine before Men, that they may see your good Works, and Glorify your Father which is in Heaven.
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THE words are a part of our Savour's Excellent Sermon in the Mount, and do abundantly Justifie the Solemnity of this Day, in which a Third Report is to be made of some of the most Eminent Charities which the Christian World can produce,
THE words Are a part of our Savour's Excellent Sermon in the Mount, and do abundantly Justify the Solemnity of this Day, in which a Third Report is to be made of Some of the most Eminent Charities which the Christian World can produce,
and letting even the Left hand know what the Right hand does, to avoid all manner of Ostentation and Vain Glory (as all that which we endeavour to assume to our selves, is);
and letting even the Left hand know what the Right hand does, to avoid all manner of Ostentation and Vain Glory (as all that which we endeavour to assume to our selves, is);
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yet when God may be Glorified (which is the main thing we are always to aim at in all that we do) and others may be excited to joyn with us therein, both in word and deed;
yet when God may be Glorified (which is the main thing we Are always to aim At in all that we do) and Others may be excited to join with us therein, both in word and deed;
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especially when our very Faith, from the Time of the Reformation, hath been Reproach'd by our Adversaries of the Church of Rome, not only as dead and fruitless,
especially when our very Faith, from the Time of the Reformation, hath been Reproached by our Adversaries of the Church of Rome, not only as dead and fruitless,
We may then sure be allow'd to answer such Fools according to their Folly, as Solomon speaks, Prov. 26.5. and with St. Paul, to boast our selves a little, when they thus compel us to it;
We may then sure be allowed to answer such Fools according to their Folly, as Solomon speaks, Curae 26.5. and with Saint Paul, to boast our selves a little, when they thus compel us to it;
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And since all the other parts of this Excellent Sermon, do equally agree to all sorts of Christians whatsoever, we may well conclude, that they are all of them particularly concerned in this Precept also.
And since all the other parts of this Excellent Sermon, do equally agree to all sorts of Christians whatsoever, we may well conclude, that they Are all of them particularly concerned in this Precept also.
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And therefore since they must and will be seen, it is necessary that they should be seen to the best advantage, to the Glory of God, and the good of Men.
And Therefore since they must and will be seen, it is necessary that they should be seen to the best advantage, to the Glory of God, and the good of Men.
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and therefore they are usher'd in with such a Comparison as sufficiently shews what God design'd and aim'd at in the several Capacities that he has set us in, that he never bestows any Gift upon us only for our selves,
and Therefore they Are ushered in with such a Comparison as sufficiently shows what God designed and aimed At in the several Capacities that he has Set us in, that he never bestows any Gift upon us only for our selves,
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or made us to shine, and commanded, as well as enabled us to give Light to others. Let your light, &c. In which words we have Four Things to consider:
or made us to shine, and commanded, as well as enabled us to give Light to Others. Let your Light, etc. In which words we have Four Things to Consider:
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Let your Light shine, &c. Now by Light we are to understand the Doctrine of Christianity, as it hath been reveal'd unto men by our blessed Saviour, who, amongst other Titles given him in Scripture, is sometime styl'd the Sun of Righteousness, Mal. 4.2. John 8.12. Luk. 1.18. Eph. 5.8. the Light of the World, and the Dayspring from on high:
Let your Light shine, etc. Now by Light we Are to understand the Doctrine of Christianity, as it hath been revealed unto men by our blessed Saviour, who, among other Titles given him in Scripture, is sometime styled the Sun of Righteousness, Malachi 4.2. John 8.12. Luk. 1.18. Ephesians 5.8. the Light of the World, and the Dayspring from on high:
the Illumination perhaps from those Expressions of the Apostle to the Hebrews; in which he calls the receiving of the Christian Faith, a being enlightned. And indeed the whole Gospel may not be unfitly comprehended under this Title,
the Illumination perhaps from those Expressions of the Apostle to the Hebrews; in which he calls the receiving of the Christian Faith, a being enlightened. And indeed the Whole Gospel may not be unfitly comprehended under this Title,
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and the darkness of the Gentiles was happily overcome by the clear day which the Gospel made upon its Glorious Discovery of what was so necessary to eternal salvation.
and the darkness of the Gentiles was happily overcome by the clear day which the Gospel made upon its Glorious Discovery of what was so necessary to Eternal salvation.
and which are now vastly improv'd under the Gospel, into greater degrees of Perfection than what they ever had before, either under Moses 's Law, or any other dispensation whatsoever;
and which Are now vastly improved under the Gospel, into greater Degrees of Perfection than what they ever had before, either under Moses is Law, or any other Dispensation whatsoever;
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which none of the Jewish Sacrifices, in themselves consider'd, ever did or could do, there being no manner of Resemblance between such a Nature and the Blood and Flesh of Bulls and Goats,
which none of the Jewish Sacrifices, in themselves considered, ever did or could do, there being no manner of Resemblance between such a Nature and the Blood and Flesh of Bulls and Goats,
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In a word, the Duties that more immediately concern our selves, are now under the Gospel made plain and easie, which under Moses 's Law were dark and obscure,
In a word, the Duties that more immediately concern our selves, Are now under the Gospel made plain and easy, which under Moses is Law were dark and Obscure,
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and becomes not only a Reasonable, but a Glorious and a Pleasant Service too, having nothing in it but what is truly Good, and very Lovely and Desirable.
and becomes not only a Reasonable, but a Glorious and a Pleasant Service too, having nothing in it but what is truly Good, and very Lovely and Desirable.
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or to do good in private and in secret only, or to content our selves with any common measures or degrees of Goodness, which others that do not at all belong to Christ may arrive at;
or to do good in private and in secret only, or to content our selves with any Common measures or Degrees of goodness, which Others that do not At all belong to christ may arrive At;
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For those things that are good in themselves may be, and often are done to bad Purposes, the Glory of God is therefore here enjoyn'd as the End of all, that we do therein.
For those things that Are good in themselves may be, and often Are done to bad Purposes, the Glory of God is Therefore Here enjoined as the End of all, that we do therein.
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Those that call themselves Christs, are to be publick and eminent Examples unto others in all good works, In the handling of which I shall proceed in this Method.
Those that call themselves Christ, Are to be public and eminent Examples unto Others in all good works, In the handling of which I shall proceed in this Method.
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1. I shall shew how fit and requisite this is — 2. I shall consider it with Respect to the different Capacities and Abilities of Christians. 3. I shall shew how those Precepts, that forbid all Publick discoveries of our Good Works, can be reconcil'd to this, that require us to make them as Conspicuous as we can.
1. I shall show how fit and requisite this is — 2. I shall Consider it with Respect to the different Capacities and Abilities of Christians. 3. I shall show how those Precepts, that forbid all Public discoveries of our Good Works, can be reconciled to this, that require us to make them as Conspicuous as we can.
1. I shall shew how fit and requisite it is, for those that call themselves Christians to be Publick and Eminent Examples unto others, in all Good Works. And this I shall do,
1. I shall show how fit and requisite it is, for those that call themselves Christians to be Public and Eminent Examples unto Others, in all Good Works. And this I shall do,
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Now to what purpose can we imagine all this to be, if our Lives and Manners are not Answerable thereto? we cannot think a Jew Excusable under his Weak and Beggery Elements, if his Practise be not Answerable to his Profession;
Now to what purpose can we imagine all this to be, if our Lives and Manners Are not Answerable thereto? we cannot think a Jew Excusable under his Weak and Beggary Elements, if his practice be not Answerable to his Profession;
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and shew little or nothing of that Light, of which he either is, or ought to be a Child: He certainly, must needs be very unworthy of that Glorious Character which he bears, whose Temper and Manners are different therefrom, and directly contrary thereto.
and show little or nothing of that Light, of which he either is, or ought to be a Child: He Certainly, must needs be very unworthy of that Glorious Character which he bears, whose Temper and Manners Are different therefrom, and directly contrary thereto.
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and by no means to be discern'd by Men, and therefore there are some publick and open Confessions of it to be made, to Entitle us to that Salvation which it offers us,
and by no means to be discerned by Men, and Therefore there Are Some public and open Confessions of it to be made, to Entitle us to that Salvation which it offers us,
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In the one he is so transported that he abandon'd all care of his own safety, in attempting a Reformation of those scandalous Profanations of the houses of God, that were so notorious and offensive; at the hazard of his Life, from those Money changers, whose Tables he overthrew, and whom he scourged out of the Temple: and in the other he suffers himself to be abandon'd and forsaken by all the World,
In the one he is so transported that he abandoned all care of his own safety, in attempting a Reformation of those scandalous Profanations of the houses of God, that were so notorious and offensive; At the hazard of his Life, from those Money changer's, whose Tables he overthrew, and whom he scourged out of the Temple: and in the other he suffers himself to be abandoned and forsaken by all the World,
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He was so intirely given up to the doing of his Father's will, that he made more account of it than of his necessary Food; yea it was his meat and his drink to do it;
He was so entirely given up to the doing of his Father's will, that he made more account of it than of his necessary Food; yea it was his meat and his drink to do it;
nay, when he begged so heartily to be excus'd ( if possible ) from drinking that bitter Cup that was put into his hand, with what a profound submission to the Will of his Father, did he regulate and qualifie the earnestness of his own desire therein? saying at the same time, Nevertheless, not my will,
nay, when he begged so heartily to be excused (if possible) from drinking that bitter Cup that was put into his hand, with what a profound submission to the Will of his Father, did he regulate and qualify the earnestness of his own desire therein? saying At the same time, Nevertheless, not my will,
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and what's more then all this, and for the sake of which all the rest was done, took special care, that the Poor should partake of the Rich Grace of God,
and what's more then all this, and for the sake of which all the rest was done, took special care, that the Poor should partake of the Rich Grace of God,
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And who now can behold such Exemplary Piety, such fervent Zeal towards God, such Ardent and Unparalell'd Love to Man, that shin'd so Gloriously in all that the Blessed Jesus did,
And who now can behold such Exemplary Piety, such fervent Zeal towards God, such ardent and Unparalleled Love to Man, that shined so Gloriously in all that the Blessed jesus did,
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They therefore are mightily mistaken that say, or think, that our Saviour came into the World, only as a Pattern and Example to it of all that was Good;
They Therefore Are mightily mistaken that say, or think, that our Saviour Come into the World, only as a Pattern and Exampl to it of all that was Good;
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We cannot make 5 Loaves afford a Plentiful Meal to 5000 at once, but we may find enough both to Feed and Cloath, to cure and to instruct a great many more, in the Successions of Time, by founding and endowing of Hospitals, and Schools;
We cannot make 5 Loaves afford a Plentiful Meal to 5000 At once, but we may find enough both to Feed and Cloth, to cure and to instruct a great many more, in the Successions of Time, by founding and endowing of Hospitals, and Schools;
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And indeed for their sakes this Precept seems to be given, because they are immediately concern'd in those things that are obvious to the Eye of the World,
And indeed for their sakes this Precept seems to be given, Because they Are immediately concerned in those things that Are obvious to the Eye of the World,
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For if we consider those Duties of Gods Worship and Service that are private and secret, they are indeed best perform'd when our Bodies have the lest share in them;
For if we Consider those Duties of God's Worship and Service that Are private and secret, they Are indeed best performed when our Bodies have the lest share in them;
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as when we are, for instance, so wrapt up in the Contemplation of the Divine Perfections, that our Souls can give no more Account of their Relation to our Bodies then St. Paul could, when he was caught up into the third Heaven.
as when we Are, for instance, so wrapped up in the Contemplation of the Divine Perfections, that our Souls can give no more Account of their Relation to our Bodies then Saint Paul could, when he was caught up into the third Heaven.
and Soare a great deal higher, having nothing to do with our Bodies therein, but only from what their own Experience has dictated to them to this Purpose;
and Soar a great deal higher, having nothing to do with our Bodies therein, but only from what their own Experience has dictated to them to this Purpose;
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yea, so far is the Body from being any further Serviceable to the Soul even in these things, that it often proves a great hindrance to it by its Sleepiness and Sloth,
yea, so Far is the Body from being any further Serviceable to the Soul even in these things, that it often Proves a great hindrance to it by its Sleepiness and Sloth,
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and tended most to the Glory of God and the Good of Men, it must necessarily follow, that upon this very Account also, we that call our selves Christians,
and tended most to the Glory of God and the Good of Men, it must necessarily follow, that upon this very Account also, we that call our selves Christians,
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and Profess to believe the Doctrine of our Saviour, and to follow his Example, in hopes of a Glorious Resurrection of our Bodies to Eternal Life, ought to take care that our Light may so shine before Men, that they may, &c. And thus I have shewn how fit and requisite this duty is.
and Profess to believe the Doctrine of our Saviour, and to follow his Exampl, in hope's of a Glorious Resurrection of our Bodies to Eternal Life, ought to take care that our Light may so shine before Men, that they may, etc. And thus I have shown how fit and requisite this duty is.
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for we may plainly see that God has distinguish'd some from others, by the larger Proportions of Gifts which he has bestow'd upon them, more then upon the rest;
for we may plainly see that God has distinguished Some from Others, by the larger Proportions of Gifts which he has bestowed upon them, more then upon the rest;
so now it is amongst Men, and amongst Christians, some are in higher Stations then others, of larger Capacities both for Natural parts and acquir'd abilities, and have more and greater opportunities of doing Good then others;
so now it is among Men, and among Christians, Some Are in higher Stations then Others, of larger Capacities both for Natural parts and acquired abilities, and have more and greater opportunities of doing Good then Others;
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we will therefore distribute them into these 3 several Ranks and Sorts, and shew that all are oblig'd to do what they can in this matter, according to their several Abilities.
we will Therefore distribute them into these 3 several Ranks and Sorts, and show that all Are obliged to do what they can in this matter, according to their several Abilities.
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and have great and glorious Opportunities for it, that have Good Parts and Excellent Faculties, Great Judgments and an happy Insight into Business a ready and dextrous way of mannaging all things to the best Advantage,
and have great and glorious Opportunities for it, that have Good Parts and Excellent Faculties, Great Judgments and an happy Insight into Business a ready and dextrous Way of managing all things to the best Advantage,
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and therefore to advise these to that Privacy in doing Good, that may be commendable in others, is indeed to stifle all Good Motions and Inclinations in them,
and Therefore to Advice these to that Privacy in doing Good, that may be commendable in Others, is indeed to stifle all Good Motions and Inclinations in them,
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and that they may enjoy themselves, and make the greater Progress in Piety and Virtue, whilst they are alone, and have only their own Thoughts to Converse with;
and that they may enjoy themselves, and make the greater Progress in Piety and Virtue, while they Are alone, and have only their own Thoughts to Converse with;
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for when once it is believed that we are thus serious and well imployed, whilst we are thus Private and Retired, we may be said to shine, and to be good Examples to others;
for when once it is believed that we Are thus serious and well employed, while we Are thus Private and Retired, we may be said to shine, and to be good Examples to Others;
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2. These Persons whose Tempers and Inclinations whose State and Condition do thus take them off from making any considerable Figure in the World, should be sure to abound in all Acts of Justice, Charity,
2. These Persons whose Tempers and Inclinations whose State and Condition do thus take them off from making any considerable Figure in the World, should be sure to abound in all Acts of justice, Charity,
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if they are Just and Honest in Dealings, true to their words, and abhor all wicked Practices, by which they may procure a Subsistance for themselves and Families, every body must and will commend and value them.
if they Are Just and Honest in Dealings, true to their words, and abhor all wicked Practices, by which they may procure a Subsistence for themselves and Families, every body must and will commend and valve them.
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nor is there any one whatsoever, of so mean and abject a Condition, or so high and exalted a Station, by whom these thing may not be reduc'd into Practise;
nor is there any one whatsoever, of so mean and abject a Condition, or so high and exalted a Station, by whom these thing may not be reduced into practice;
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as well as an open Hand, and a liberal Mind, and for that reason seem furthest removed from this present Case, may be recommended most Illustriously to others, even from the meanest Stations.
as well as an open Hand, and a liberal Mind, and for that reason seem furthest removed from this present Case, may be recommended most Illustriously to Others, even from the Meanest Stations.
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For as long as that Instance of the pooor Widows Mite which she cast into the Treasury, stands upon Record under so fair a Character from our Saviour's own Mouth, who does not see both the Capacity and the Duty of the meanest Person, that is in doing something of this kind, together with the Lustre that shines in all the Good that is so done by such Persons,
For as long as that Instance of the pooor Widows Mite which she cast into the Treasury, Stands upon Record under so fair a Character from our Saviour's own Mouth, who does not see both the Capacity and the Duty of the Meanest Person, that is in doing something of this kind, together with the Lustre that shines in all the Good that is so done by such Persons,
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3. I am now in the third place to consider, and shew how those Precepts that forbid all Publick Discoveries of our Good-works can be reconciled to this that requires us to make them as Conspicuous as we can.
3. I am now in the third place to Consider, and show how those Precepts that forbid all Public Discoveries of our Good works can be reconciled to this that requires us to make them as Conspicuous as we can.
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and are Recorded by St. Matthew, in the beginning of his 6. Chap. Take heed, say our Saviour there, that ye do not your Alms before Men, to be seen of them.
and Are Recorded by Saint Matthew, in the beginning of his 6. Chap. Take heed, say our Saviour there, that you do not your Alms before Men, to be seen of them.
1. Private, which are and can never be rightly perform'd but in Secret, as when (for instance) we Pray in our Families, we are not to make Proolamation of it in the Streets,
1. Private, which Are and can never be rightly performed but in Secret, as when (for instance) we Pray in our Families, we Are not to make Proolamation of it in the Streets,
and the reason is plain, because the nature of those things requires their privacy, and the true end of them is attain'd unto when they are done in Secret;
and the reason is plain, Because the nature of those things requires their privacy, and the true end of them is attained unto when they Are done in Secret;
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Besides, it will be next to impossible, nay, it would be Ridiculous to go about to perswade so many Thousand Persons, that must of necessity see these things whilst they are Building, to shut their Eyes,
Beside, it will be next to impossible, nay, it would be Ridiculous to go about to persuade so many Thousand Persons, that must of necessity see these things while they Are Building, to shut their Eyes,
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and indeed, it's very fit they should see and observe them, that so those that have Abilities for such things, may perceive that there are some Generous and Pious Souls, that are worthy of imitation here, and of Immortal Glory hereafter;
and indeed, it's very fit they should see and observe them, that so those that have Abilities for such things, may perceive that there Are Some Generous and Pious Souls, that Are worthy of imitation Here, and of Immortal Glory hereafter;
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for next to the Founding and Endowing, the just and upright mannagement of such Charities, must necessarily be reckon'd amongst the chiefest of those Good Works, in which we are requir'd to shine.
for next to the Founding and Endowing, the just and upright management of such Charities, must necessarily be reckoned among the chiefest of those Good Works, in which we Are required to shine.
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and perhap the great Austerities that were used to so good purpose in the Primitive Church, have been laid aside very much to the Prejudice of those necessary Duties of Christian Mortification and Repentance.
and perhaps the great Austerities that were used to so good purpose in the Primitive Church, have been laid aside very much to the Prejudice of those necessary Duties of Christian Mortification and Repentance.
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and Kneeling in the Worship of God, are not to be neglected, lest we should be thought to Rob God himself, of any part of that Honour that's due to him;
and Kneeling in the Worship of God, Are not to be neglected, lest we should be Thought to Rob God himself, of any part of that Honour that's due to him;
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and how they may be Reconcil'd to this of the Text, in which we are commanded to Let our Light so to shine before men, that, &c. And this brings me to the 4th and last thing which I propounded, which is the Application.
and how they may be Reconciled to this of the Text, in which we Are commanded to Let our Light so to shine before men, that, etc. And this brings me to the 4th and last thing which I propounded, which is the Application.
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1. What great cause have we to bless God, that the works which we are requir'd to shine in before men, are all of them such as are in themselves truly Good, and every way Commendable.
1. What great cause have we to bless God, that the works which we Are required to shine in before men, Are all of them such as Are in themselves truly Good, and every Way Commendable.
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We find also, and that even amongst their most eminent Prophets, many things requir'd and done, that were hardly reconcilable to the common Rules of Decency, Modesty and Morality;
We find also, and that even among their most eminent prophets, many things required and done, that were hardly reconcilable to the Common Rules of Decency, Modesty and Morality;
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for Isaias was commanded to walk Naked and Barefoot, (20.2.) Ezeck. was enjoyn'd to Eat Bread baked with Mans dung, (4.12.) Hosea was commanded to take a Wife of Whoredom, and after that another, That was beloved of her Friends, yet an Adulteress.
for Isaiah was commanded to walk Naked and Barefoot, (20.2.) Ezekiel. was enjoined to Eat Bred baked with men dung, (4.12.) Hosea was commanded to take a Wife of Whoredom, and After that Another, That was Beloved of her Friends, yet an Adulteress.
I confess, indeed that there are some things requir'd under the Gospel, that seem not to fall so immediately under this Character, being rather above our common Notions and Apprehensions of things;
I confess, indeed that there Are Some things required under the Gospel, that seem not to fallen so immediately under this Character, being rather above our Common Notions and Apprehensions of things;
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I know also, that there are some Precepts that depend purely upon Ecclesiastical and Civil Authority and Prudence, which when they are enjoyn'd, are to be observ'd and obey'd,
I know also, that there Are Some Precepts that depend purely upon Ecclesiastical and Civil authority and Prudence, which when they Are enjoined, Are to be observed and obeyed,
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but these now are not necessary in their own Nature, nor are they any longer to be observ'd then that Authority, which 1st enjoyn'd them shall think fit;
but these now Are not necessary in their own Nature, nor Are they any longer to be observed then that authority, which 1st enjoined them shall think fit;
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and sure it must always be a commendable and a necessary thing, to have all things done decently and in order; so that even in these things we may be Examples of Good,
and sure it must always be a commendable and a necessary thing, to have all things done decently and in order; so that even in these things we may be Examples of Good,
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and here I would not be thought to reflect with any manner of severity upon those whose mistaken Zeal carries them out to some things that will by no means bear that stress which they lay upon them, such as were the Therapeut of old, whom Eusebius mentions, who certainly were more Rigid than they needed to have been,
and Here I would not be Thought to reflect with any manner of severity upon those whose mistaken Zeal carries them out to Some things that will by no means bear that stress which they lay upon them, such as were the Therapeut of old, whom Eusebius mentions, who Certainly were more Rigid than they needed to have been,
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But yet I cannot forbear expressing a just Indignation against those who place Religion in the most Barbarous and Inhumane Cruelties, which they continualy exercise upon themselves for many Years together, Macerating their Bodies with all manner of rigorous Discipline;
But yet I cannot forbear expressing a just Indignation against those who place Religion in the most Barbarous and Inhumane Cruelties, which they continually exercise upon themselves for many years together, Macerating their Bodies with all manner of rigorous Discipline;
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because in their so doing they make that Yoke hard which is easie, and that Burthen heavy which is Light. But what shall we think or say to that ridiculous pair of Spiritual Brethren, Ignatius, and Xaverius, the two grand Saints of the Jesuitical College, who to make themselves the more Famous for overcoming the World, became truly and deservedly Infamous,
Because in their so doing they make that Yoke hard which is easy, and that Burden heavy which is Light. But what shall we think or say to that ridiculous pair of Spiritual Brothers, Ignatius, and Xavier, the two grand Saints of the Jesuitical College, who to make themselves the more Famous for overcoming the World, became truly and deservedly Infamous,
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for that odious method they took in doing of it, by often drinking of that Water, in which the Ulcerated Sores of many Diseased Persons had been washed.
for that odious method they took in doing of it, by often drinking of that Water, in which the Ulcerated Sores of many Diseased Persons had been washed.
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but are very cold in the practice of what is more their Duty, because truly and undoubtedly good, esteeming it enough to shew their Wit and Parts, their Learning and Skill in the Managing of Arguments and Controversies;
but Are very cold in the practice of what is more their Duty, Because truly and undoubtedly good, esteeming it enough to show their Wit and Parts, their Learning and Skill in the Managing of Arguments and Controversies;
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which admit they do, and that their Opinions are true in themselves, they are not much to be commended, (for what are private and particular Opinions to the grand Duties of the Christian Life and Temper?) But if they are false,
which admit they do, and that their Opinions Are true in themselves, they Are not much to be commended, (for what Are private and particular Opinions to the grand Duties of the Christian Life and Temper?) But if they Are false,
and of the Powers of the World to come, good Men can find but little comfort in Conversing with them, at leastwise it must abate very much of that Satisfaction, which they otherwise might have taken therein,
and of the Powers of the World to come, good Men can find but little Comfort in Conversing with them, At leastwise it must abate very much of that Satisfaction, which they otherwise might have taken therein,
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when they shall see them in the mean time endeavouring to undermine and overturn the very Foundations of the Christian Faith, in which if they should be so unhappy as to become succesful, I very much question whether all the good they can do besides, will afford a Lustre great enough to shine thro' the Fogs and Mists of such gross and impious Errors.
when they shall see them in the mean time endeavouring to undermine and overturn the very Foundations of the Christian Faith, in which if they should be so unhappy as to become successful, I very much question whither all the good they can do beside, will afford a Lustre great enough to shine through the Fogs and Mists of such gross and impious Errors.
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For if the Children of Light shine in this manner, their good works must give a lustre to their Errors and Blasphemies at the same time that they shew the Persons that do them to be otherwise Virtuous and Good Men;
For if the Children of Light shine in this manner, their good works must give a lustre to their Errors and Blasphemies At the same time that they show the Persons that do them to be otherwise Virtuous and Good Men;
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and pretend to be Enlightned by him, to do the utmost we can in this matter, which is so plain and necessary, those of us, especially to whom God hath given large Capacities, greater Abilities,
and pretend to be Enlightened by him, to do the utmost we can in this matter, which is so plain and necessary, those of us, especially to whom God hath given large Capacities, greater Abilities,
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for we are none of us made greater and richer than others for our own sakes, that so the rest of the World may gaze upon us and applaud our good Fortune and Condition,
for we Are none of us made greater and Richer than Others for our own sakes, that so the rest of the World may gaze upon us and applaud our good Fortune and Condition,
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And if any Malicious, or Ill Natur'd Person shall at any Time reflect upon any of their past Failings and Miscarriages, the Remembrance of their Good deeds will not only cover over a Multitude of such Faults,
And if any Malicious, or Ill Natured Person shall At any Time reflect upon any of their past Failings and Miscarriages, the Remembrance of their Good Deeds will not only cover over a Multitude of such Faults,
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These now are all of them such Great and Good Works, that it's hardly possible to find any, in which we can shine with a greater lustre, more to Gods Glory and the good of Mankind,
These now Are all of them such Great and Good Works, that it's hardly possible to find any, in which we can shine with a greater lustre, more to God's Glory and the good of Mankind,
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as well as for this present Year, there has been such a stop put to that particular Kind of Charity, which of all others seems to me to be the most comprehensive and lasting and which posterity is most obliged by, I mean that of the Good Education and Happy Placing out of Orphans, that there have been none such taken in at Christs Hospitalin all that time.
as well as for this present Year, there has been such a stop put to that particular Kind of Charity, which of all Others seems to me to be the most comprehensive and lasting and which posterity is most obliged by, I mean that of the Good Education and Happy Placing out of Orphans, that there have been none such taken in At Christ Hospitalin all that time.
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This I hope proceeds partly from the great difficulties which we have at present such just cause to complain of, which the whole Kingdom labours under too,
This I hope proceeds partly from the great difficulties which we have At present such just cause to complain of, which the Whole Kingdom labours under too,
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And therefore having thus Acquainted you with it, I shall content my self with what I have done, without offering in the least to press you to consider it,
And Therefore having thus Acquainted you with it, I shall content my self with what I have done, without offering in the least to press you to Consider it,
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then only to shew you the fairest opportunities of doing it to the best Advantage, to the Glory of God and the publick good, which you see is the main thing the Text Aims at, in requiring you thus to shine.
then only to show you the Fairest opportunities of doing it to the best Advantage, to the Glory of God and the public good, which you see is the main thing the Text Aims At, in requiring you thus to shine.
