A sermon of good works Preached at Feckenham, in the county of Worcester, on Thursday in Whitsun-week, May 17, 1697. at the yearly meeting of the feofees, appointed by Sir Thomas Cookes baronet, to manage the charity given by him, for educating and providing for twelve poor children there, and for maintaining a school-master to instruct them in learning and piety. By John Jephcott, D.D. prebendary of Worcester, and rector of All Saints in the burrough of Evesham.
A Sermon, &c. Titus, ch. 3. ver. 8. This is a faithful saving, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain Good Works:
A Sermon, etc. Titus, changed. 3. ver. 8. This is a faithful Saving, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain Good Works:
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And 3. The Necessity of maintaining them. I. The Nature of Good Works consists in these Particulars, viz. the Matter, Principle, End, and Manner of doing them.
And 3. The Necessity of maintaining them. I. The Nature of Good Works consists in these Particulars, viz. the Matter, Principle, End, and Manner of doing them.
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Pagans that know not, and those among us that believe not the Holy Scriptures, but despise all revealed Religion, have this natural Law, the Light and Force whereof they cannot extinguish or evade;
Pagans that know not, and those among us that believe not the Holy Scriptures, but despise all revealed Religion, have this natural Law, the Light and Force whereof they cannot extinguish or evade;
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For as many as have sinned without Law ( i. e. of divine Revelation) shall perish without Law; and as many as have sinned in the Law, shall be judged by the Law.
For as many as have sinned without Law (i. e. of divine Revelation) shall perish without Law; and as many as have sinned in the Law, shall be judged by the Law.
This Doctrin of the Sufficiency and Perfection of the Scriptures, rightly stated, is the solid Foundation whereon our Church and Reformation is built,
This Doctrine of the Sufficiency and Perfection of the Scriptures, rightly stated, is the solid Foundation whereon our Church and Reformation is built,
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This divine Law of Nature and Scripture, is the true Rule and Measure of good Works, obliging the whole Man, reaching both Heart and Life, Conscience and Practice, constituting and commanding all Acts of Piety, Justice, Truth, Temperance,
This divine Law of Nature and Scripture, is the true Rule and Measure of good Works, obliging the Whole Man, reaching both Heart and Life, Conscience and Practice, constituting and commanding all Acts of Piety, justice, Truth, Temperance,
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Now the rational Soul is the Principle, whence all humane Actions flow, Out of the Heart are the Issues of Life, which in Man's fallen degenerate State is exceedingly weakened and polluted.
Now the rational Soul is the Principle, whence all humane Actions flow, Out of the Heart Are the Issues of Life, which in Man's fallen degenerate State is exceedingly weakened and polluted.
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So that the Sinner must be converted to God, the Soul renewed by the Holy Ghost, saving Grace infused into the Heart, that he may be capable of doing what is truly Good.
So that the Sinner must be converted to God, the Soul renewed by the Holy Ghost, Saving Grace infused into the Heart, that he may be capable of doing what is truly Good.
Good Works then must proceed from a lively Faith in Christ, and a true Love to God, that being pardoned and reconciled to the Father, implanted into the likeness of the Death and Resurrection of the Son,
Good Works then must proceed from a lively Faith in christ, and a true Love to God, that being pardoned and reconciled to the Father, implanted into the likeness of the Death and Resurrection of the Son,
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for asmuch as they spring not of Faith in Christ Jesus — Yea rather, for that they are not done as God hath willed and commanded them to be done, we doubt not but they have the Nature of Sin. Such good Works some have call'd splendida Peccata, glittering Sins, mixt Acts, wherein the Evil exceeds the Good, which being weighed in the Balance of the Sanctuary, are found too light.
for as as they spring not of Faith in christ jesus — Yea rather, for that they Are not done as God hath willed and commanded them to be done, we doubt not but they have the Nature of Sin. Such good Works Some have called splendida Peccata, glittering Sins, mixed Acts, wherein the Evil exceeds the Good, which being weighed in the Balance of the Sanctuary, Are found too Light.
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Think not, O impenitent Sinner, to compound with the Almighty for thy Vices, and by some good Deeds to atone for the Wickedness of thy Heart and Life:
Think not, Oh impenitent Sinner, to compound with the Almighty for thy Vices, and by Some good deeds to atone for the Wickedness of thy Heart and Life:
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Let us therefore heartily repent, and approve our selves to God in stedfast Faith and servent Love, inward Holiness and unisorm Obedience, that we may be,
Let us Therefore heartily Repent, and approve our selves to God in steadfast Faith and servient Love, inward Holiness and unisorm obedience, that we may be,
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Our blessed Saviour, gives an excellent Caution about Alms, Prayers and Fasts, (applicable to all good Works) Not to do them before Men, to be seen of them:
Our blessed Saviour, gives an excellent Caution about Alms, Prayers and Fasts, (applicable to all good Works) Not to do them before Men, to be seen of them:
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For our Light must shine before Men, that they may see our good Works, &c. But the fault is to do them, to be seen of them NONLATINALPHABET to act as Men on a Stage or Theatre, to be observ'd and applauded only,
For our Light must shine before Men, that they may see our good Works, etc. But the fault is to do them, to be seen of them to act as Men on a Stage or Theatre, to be observed and applauded only,
and hidden from the World, known to God only, who searches and requires the Heart: Therefore avoid Hypocrisie, approve thy self in Sincerity to God; also avoid Pride and Envy;
and hidden from the World, known to God only, who Searches and requires the Heart: Therefore avoid Hypocrisy, approve thy self in Sincerity to God; also avoid Pride and Envy;
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censure not the good Works of others, on pretence of their Hypocrisie, and secret Wickedness; but Rejoyce, and give Glory to God for the good Works of any;
censure not the good Works of Others, on pretence of their Hypocrisy, and secret Wickedness; but Rejoice, and give Glory to God for the good Works of any;
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this make them Easie and Pleasant to us, and acceptable both to God and Man. What good therefore thy hand findeth thee to do, do it with all thy might;
this make them Easy and Pleasant to us, and acceptable both to God and Man. What good Therefore thy hand finds thee to do, do it with all thy might;
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Nay, tho' Matter, Heart and End be all good, yet if our Works be not done in a right Manner, especially in the Name of Jesus Christ, (if not sprinkled with his Blood) they fall short of Evangelical goodness, and Saving acceptance.
Nay, though Matter, Heart and End be all good, yet if our Works be not done in a right Manner, especially in the Name of jesus christ, (if not sprinkled with his Blood) they fallen short of Evangelical Goodness, and Saving acceptance.
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commanding all sorts, and the highest degrees of Goodness that humane Nature is capable of in a state of Perfection, which we cannot attain in this World, wherein the Flesh lusteth against the Spirit, &c. We justly reject therefore the Proud,
commanding all sorts, and the highest Degrees of goodness that humane Nature is capable of in a state of Perfection, which we cannot attain in this World, wherein the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, etc. We justly reject Therefore the Proud,
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teaching that the Commands of God may be easily kept, and with small pains; and that any Act of Charity, tho' remiss, is sussicient to fulfill all the Precepts.
teaching that the Commands of God may be Easily kept, and with small pains; and that any Act of Charity, though remiss, is sufficient to fulfil all the Precepts.
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Thus far we admit Evangelical Councils, (but the Poison wrapt up in these innocent Words, must be avoided) for which end the Particulars wherein these Councils are said to consist, shall be considered.
Thus Far we admit Evangelical Councils, (but the Poison wrapped up in these innocent Words, must be avoided) for which end the Particulars wherein these Councils Are said to consist, shall be considered.
nor is this a Work of Supererogation, erogation, excelling the Righteousness of God's Law, but a Work of Discretion subservient to it, a means and instance of our Love to God, and our Brethren.
nor is this a Work of Supererogation, erogation, excelling the Righteousness of God's Law, but a Work of Discretion subservient to it, a means and instance of our Love to God, and our Brothers.
He that forsaketh not all that he hath (in Heart always, in Act when thus call'd) cannot be Christ's Disciple. The Case of the Rich Man in the Gospel, whom Christ bids Sell all, and give to the Poor, &c. reaches not others,
He that Forsaketh not all that he hath (in Heart always, in Act when thus called) cannot be Christ's Disciple. The Case of the Rich Man in the Gospel, whom christ bids Fell all, and give to the Poor, etc. reaches not Others,
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The Particulars then of vowed Celibacy, Poverty, and regular Obedience, whereon the Papists lay so great a stress, wherein they place so much Holiness, Perfection and Merits, are inferior to Charity, and without it nothing worth;
The Particulars then of vowed Celibacy, Poverty, and regular obedience, whereon the Papists lay so great a stress, wherein they place so much Holiness, Perfection and Merits, Are inferior to Charity, and without it nothing worth;
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Or a Duty in extraordinary Cases, as quitting our Estates, when they cannot be kept with a good Conscience (as Men throw their Goods overboard in a Storm to save their Lives,) or else brutish and dangerous, as their absolute blind Obedience.
Or a Duty in extraordinary Cases, as quitting our Estates, when they cannot be kept with a good Conscience (as Men throw their Goods overboard in a Storm to save their Lives,) or Else brutish and dangerous, as their absolute blind obedience.
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such Works are so far from pleasing God, that they highly provoke him, who will say to such Who hath required these things at your Hands? These are followers of their Benedict, Dominick, Francis, or Ignatius, but not of the Blessed Jesus, who will profess to such at the Day of Judgment, I never knew you, depart from me ye Workers of Iniquity.
such Works Are so Far from pleasing God, that they highly provoke him, who will say to such Who hath required these things At your Hands? These Are followers of their Benedict, Dominick, Francis, or Ignatius, but not of the Blessed jesus, who will profess to such At the Day of Judgement, I never knew you, depart from me you Workers of Iniquity.
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Our Churches Doctrine shall conclude this Point, Voluntary Works, besides over and above Ged's Commandements, which they call Works of Supererogation, cannot be taught without Arrogancy and Impiety.
Our Churches Doctrine shall conclude this Point, Voluntary Works, beside over and above Ged's commandments, which they call Works of Supererogation, cannot be taught without Arrogance and Impiety.
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This we reject and abhor, as corrupting the Faith, poisoning Men's Souls, and giving their Priests an undue Dominion over their Consciences and Purses.
This we reject and abhor, as corrupting the Faith, poisoning Men's Souls, and giving their Priests an undue Dominion over their Consciences and Purses.
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This proud wicked Doctrin, that exalts vain Man, that lessens the Grace of God, and excludes (yea as Ferus says, blasphemes) the Merits of our Redeemer, we justly condemn.
This proud wicked Doctrine, that exalts vain Man, that lessens the Grace of God, and excludes (yea as Ferus Says, blasphemes) the Merits of our Redeemer, we justly condemn.
Yea, when we have done all, we are unprofitable Servants, &c. Nay further, the best fall exceeding short of their Duty, in many things we offend all.
Yea, when we have done all, we Are unprofitable Servants, etc. Nay further, the best fallen exceeding short of their Duty, in many things we offend all.
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This sad Truth, both Scripture and Experience plainly teach, the Faults and Confessions of the most eminent Saints are recorded, the pious Fathers of the Christian Church humbly acknowledge and bewail their Sins.
This sad Truth, both Scripture and Experience plainly teach, the Faults and Confessions of the most eminent Saints Are recorded, the pious Father's of the Christian Church humbly acknowledge and bewail their Sins.
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Yea, the Council of Trent, that decrees for Merits in the same Session, confesses, That in this mortal Life, the just and holy sometimes fall, at least into light and daily Sins.
Yea, the Council of Trent, that decrees for Merits in the same Session, Confesses, That in this Mortal Life, the just and holy sometime fallen, At least into Light and daily Sins.
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which some of the Jesuits, tho' great Champions for Popery, were well aware of, and therefore either disclaim Merits as Salmeron, who advises, That altho' one be Just, Perfect or Holy, he must not trust in his Works;
which Some of the Jesuits, though great Champions for Popery, were well aware of, and Therefore either disclaim Merits as Salmeron, who advises, That although one be Just, Perfect or Holy, he must not trust in his Works;
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Or after a long Dispute for them, fairly give up the Cause, as Bellarmine with his Tutissimum est, &c. i. e. It is safest by reason of the uncertainty of our own Righteousness,
Or After a long Dispute for them, fairly give up the Cause, as Bellarmine with his Tutissimum est, etc. i. e. It is Safest by reason of the uncertainty of our own Righteousness,
I proceed to vindicate our Church and Nation, from their spiteful Calumnies, who falsly charge us with the want, neglect and discouraging of good Works.
I proceed to vindicate our Church and nation, from their spiteful Calumnies, who falsely charge us with the want, neglect and discouraging of good Works.
the Poor in the foundation of Alms-Houses, and encrease of Perpetuities to them, have received greater Help in this Realm, within these forty Years last past,
the Poor in the Foundation of Alms-Houses, and increase of Perpetuities to them, have received greater Help in this Realm, within these forty years last passed,
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for within these last thirty seven Years, since the Restoration of King Charles II. (tho' God hath visited us with dreadful Judgments of Pestilence, Fires and Wars, whereby we have been sore oppressed) yet praised be the Lord, there have been more excellent and useful good Works done in this Kingdom, more Churches built, repaired, endowed, augmented;
for within these last thirty seven years, since the Restoration of King Charles II (though God hath visited us with dreadful Judgments of Pestilence, Fires and Wars, whereby we have been soar oppressed) yet praised be the Lord, there have been more excellent and useful good Works done in this Kingdom, more Churches built, repaired, endowed, augmented;
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Let us maintain good Works, for they are indispensably necessary, Effects of saving Faith, whence they flow as Streams from a Fountain, or Light from the Sun;
Let us maintain good Works, for they Are indispensably necessary, Effects of Saving Faith, whence they flow as Streams from a Fountain, or Light from the Sun;
The Fruits of the Spirit, are Love, Peace, Joy, long Sufferings, Gentleness, Goodness, &c. To shew Pity and Mercy, is a prime Dictate of the Law of Nature;
The Fruits of the Spirit, Are Love, Peace, Joy, long Sufferings, Gentleness, goodness, etc. To show Pity and Mercy, is a prime Dictate of the Law of Nature;
Love and Goodness are so deeply engraven on the Soul of Man, that whoever razes them out, defaces the Image of God, puts of Humanlty, and becomes Bruit or Devil.
Love and goodness Are so deeply engraven on the Soul of Man, that whoever razes them out, defaces the Image of God, puts of Humanlty, and becomes Bruit or devil.
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How many, and unhappy, soever our Differences and Disputes about Religion are, yet the Lord be praised, all acknowledge, That we ought to love God, and our Neighbour;
How many, and unhappy, soever our Differences and Disputes about Religion Are, yet the Lord be praised, all acknowledge, That we ought to love God, and our Neighbour;
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The multitude of his Miracles that confirm'd his Divine Mission, and attested the Truth of his saving Doctrin, were Acts of the greatest kindness to afflicted Men,
The multitude of his Miracles that confirmed his Divine Mission, and attested the Truth of his Saving Doctrine, were Acts of the greatest kindness to afflicted Men,
and not only establish our Faith, but excite our Charity, That the same Mind might be in us that was in Christ Jesus to do good, which is highly acceptable to God, with such Sacrifices he is pleased.
and not only establish our Faith, but excite our Charity, That the same Mind might be in us that was in christ jesus to do good, which is highly acceptable to God, with such Sacrifices he is pleased.
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Yet he is delighted with our Obedience, and accounts the kindness we do our poor Brethren done to himself, For as much as ye have done it to the least of these, ye have done it unto me.
Yet he is delighted with our obedience, and accounts the kindness we do our poor Brothers done to himself, For as much as you have done it to the least of these, you have done it unto me.
The Divine Providence gives them Wealth and Opportunities, and his Grace gives them Hearts to do good, wherein they are the happy Instruments of fulfilling God's Promises.
The Divine Providence gives them Wealth and Opportunities, and his Grace gives them Hearts to do good, wherein they Are the happy Instruments of fulfilling God's Promises.
He therefore that hath this Worlds good, and seeth his Brother have need, and shutteth up his Bowels of Compassion from him, neither the Faith, nor love of God dwells in him;
He Therefore that hath this World's good, and sees his Brother have need, and shutteth up his Bowels of Compassion from him, neither the Faith, nor love of God dwells in him;
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but God can quickly shift the Scene, and change the brightest Prosperity into the darkest Sorrows and Distress, of which both sacred and profane Story affords abundance of dismal Examples.
but God can quickly shift the Scene, and change the Brightest Prosperity into the Darkest Sorrows and Distress, of which both sacred and profane Story affords abundance of dismal Examples.
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God brought Job to the Dunghil, Nobuchadnezzar to eat Grass as Oxen, Darius to puddle Water, Bajazet into an Iron Cage, &c. He refraineth the Spirit of Princes, &c. When therefore thou beholdest thy poor Brother Hungry and Naked, Friendless and Helpless, harden not thy Heart against him,
God brought Job to the Dunghill, Nobuchadnezzar to eat Grass as Oxen, Darius to puddle Water, Bajazet into an Iron Cage, etc. He refraineth the Spirit of Princes, etc. When Therefore thou Beholdest thy poor Brother Hungry and Naked, Friendless and Helpless, harden not thy Heart against him,
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This God expresly enjoyn'd the Jews, The Poor shall never cease out of the Land, therefore I command thee to open thine Hand wide unto thy Brother, to thy Poor,
This God expressly enjoined the jews, The Poor shall never cease out of the Land, Therefore I command thee to open thine Hand wide unto thy Brother, to thy Poor,
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and rejoyces that he hath made to himself Friends with the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness; he then finds by happy Experience, It is more blessed to give, then to receive.
and rejoices that he hath made to himself Friends with the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness; he then finds by happy Experience, It is more blessed to give, then to receive.
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without these, the World would become a Wilderness, or an Aceldama. And God be praised, this Nation is supported and adorned with many excellent and lasting Monuments of pious and useful Charity, whereof this Country hath its share.
without these, the World would become a Wilderness, or an Aceldama. And God be praised, this nation is supported and adorned with many excellent and lasting Monuments of pious and useful Charity, whereof this Country hath its share.
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And tho' Gospel-promises and Blessings are more Spiritual, and so much better, yet the Charitable have many Temporal Promises, and receive many Temporal Blessings:
And though Gospel promises and Blessings Are more Spiritual, and so much better, yet the Charitable have many Temporal Promises, and receive many Temporal Blessings:
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To this purpose, the Example of the Widow of Zarephath is very remarkable, whose kindness to the hungry Prophet, making him First a Cake of her last handful of Meal,
To this purpose, the Exampl of the Widow of Zarephath is very remarkable, whose kindness to the hungry Prophet, making him First a Cake of her last handful of Meal,
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Lastly, By good Works, we obtain a glorious Reward, We lay up in store a good Foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on eternal Life;
Lastly, By good Works, we obtain a glorious Reward, We lay up in store a good Foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on Eternal Life;
yet they have great Advantages of Comforts in this World, (if their Vices do not Imbitter and Poison them) and for securing their eternal Happiness in the World to come,
yet they have great Advantages of Comforts in this World, (if their Vices do not Imbitter and Poison them) and for securing their Eternal Happiness in the World to come,
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then will the King set them on his right Hand, and say, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
then will the King Set them on his right Hand, and say, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
Who then that owns a God, and a Providence will neglect well doing? Who that believes the Holy Scriptures, that regards the Precepts, Promises and Threats thereof, will be uncharitable? Who that acknowledges the Immortality of the Soul,
Who then that owns a God, and a Providence will neglect well doing? Who that believes the Holy Scriptures, that regards the Precepts, Promises and Treats thereof, will be uncharitable? Who that acknowledges the Immortality of the Soul,
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and the precious Souls of such proud Epicures and Misers eternally ruin'd. Let all therefore learn to deny themselves, that they may enlarge their Alms;
and the precious Souls of such proud Epicureans and Misers eternally ruined. Let all Therefore Learn to deny themselves, that they may enlarge their Alms;
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He is merciful and lendeth, he will guide his Affairs with discretion, choosing the most proper Objects, Methods and Seasons of good Works, thereby inhansing their value,
He is merciful and dares, he will guide his Affairs with discretion, choosing the most proper Objects, Methods and Seasons of good Works, thereby enhancing their valve,
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And on this occasion, I presume to commend unto those whom God hath blessed with large Estates, and charitable Hearts, that most prudent and pious Work of Educating Poor Children in Religion, Learning, Vertue,
And on this occasion, I presume to commend unto those whom God hath blessed with large Estates, and charitable Hearts, that most prudent and pious Work of Educating Poor Children in Religion, Learning, Virtue,
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and Labour (after the Example of that Worthy Gentleman, who hath appointed this Yearly Meeting Here, and another at Bromsgrove ) that by God's Blessing they may live comfortably,
and Labour (After the Exampl of that Worthy Gentleman, who hath appointed this Yearly Meeting Here, and Another At Bromsgrove) that by God's Blessing they may live comfortably,
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This would be a most effectual way to take off the Reproach and Burthen of this Nation's Poverty and Vice, which are the sad effects of ill Education and Idleness.
This would be a most effectual Way to take off the Reproach and Burden of this Nation's Poverty and Vice, which Are the sad effects of ill Education and Idleness.
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And further, such good Works would be more lasting and successful, if done (after the forementioned Heroick Pattern) in the Life-time of the Benefactor.
And further, such good Works would be more lasting and successful, if done (After the forementioned Heroic Pattern) in the Lifetime of the Benefactor.
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A Man's own Hands are the best Executors, and his own Eyes the best Overseers of his Charity, that what's wanting may be supply'd, what's amiss rectify'd,
A Man's own Hands Are the best Executors, and his own Eyes the best Overseers of his Charity, that what's wanting may be supplied, what's amiss rectified,
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then they boldly claim the divine Prerogative of searching the Heart, and unwarrantably censure the Pride and Wickedness of the Donor, rashly accusing him of Hypocrisie and vain Glory,
then they boldly claim the divine Prerogative of searching the Heart, and unwarrantably censure the Pride and Wickedness of the Donor, rashly accusing him of Hypocrisy and vain Glory,
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Our Laws have herein made very good Provision by a Commission for charitable Uses, and this Country hath lately found the benefit thereof in a prudent and faithful Execution.
Our Laws have herein made very good Provision by a Commission for charitable Uses, and this Country hath lately found the benefit thereof in a prudent and faithful Execution.
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Further, all that are concern'd as Feofees, for management of publick Charities, must be careful to maintain them with uprightness and diligence, avoiding Sloth and Selfishness, which will ruin the most noble and useful Foundations:
Further, all that Are concerned as Feoffees, for management of public Charities, must be careful to maintain them with uprightness and diligence, avoiding Sloth and Selfishness, which will ruin the most noble and useful Foundations:
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this Solomon observes, telling us, That by much Slothfulness the Building decayeth, and through idleness of the Hands the House droppeth through, and one selfish Sinner destroyeth much good.
this Solomon observes, telling us, That by much Slothfulness the Building decayeth, and through idleness of the Hands the House drops through, and one selfish Sinner Destroyeth much good.
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as we have ability and opportunity let us do Good to all, from a right Principle, to a good End, and in a right Manner, that so by patient continuance in well doing, seeking for Glory and Immortality, we may obtain Eternal Life, through Jesus Christ our Lord;
as we have ability and opportunity let us do Good to all, from a right Principle, to a good End, and in a right Manner, that so by patient Continuance in well doing, seeking for Glory and Immortality, we may obtain Eternal Life, through jesus christ our Lord;
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