Right Honourable, Worthy and Dearly beloved Christians and Country-men, hear the Word of God, as you will find it written in the II Epist. of St. Peter, chap. 1. vers. 7.
Right Honourable, Worthy and Dearly Beloved Christians and Countrymen, hear the Word of God, as you will find it written in the II Epistle of Saint Peter, chap. 1. vers. 7.
THe Words, I have now read unto you, as they are very necessary and suitable to the general purposes of Christianity, so are they no less seasonable and fit for the particular occasion and business of our present Meeting.
THe Words, I have now read unto you, as they Are very necessary and suitable to the general Purposes of Christianity, so Are they no less seasonable and fit for the particular occasion and business of our present Meeting.
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First, Here is Godliness in a more especial manner to be practised by us at the Church, where we are now met, in our attendance upon the service of God and hearing his Word.
First, Here is Godliness in a more especial manner to be practised by us At the Church, where we Are now met, in our attendance upon the service of God and hearing his Word.
This Godliness to be exercised together with those our fellow - Christians, who come to joyn with us in the religious solemnity of the Day. This Brotherly Kindness amongst Our selves, according to the Appointment of our particular Meeting. And this Charity to be handed to those of our Brethren, whose wants are to be supplied, that though they are not Guests, yet they may be Partakers of our Love-feast ;
This Godliness to be exercised together with those our fellow - Christians, who come to join with us in the religious solemnity of the Day. This Brotherly Kindness among Our selves, according to the Appointment of our particular Meeting. And this Charity to be handed to those of our Brothers, whose Wants Are to be supplied, that though they Are not Guests, yet they may be Partakers of our Love-feast;
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and further us with his continual help, that in all our works of Piety, Kindness, and Charity, begun, continued, and ended in him, we may glorifie his holy Name,
and further us with his continual help, that in all our works of Piety, Kindness, and Charity, begun, continued, and ended in him, we may Glorify his holy Name,
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In whose Name let us further pray for all our Brethren and Sisters throughout the world, all the sons and daughters of Adam, that God, whose mercy is over all his works, would have mercy upon all men.
In whose Name let us further prey for all our Brothers and Sisters throughout the world, all the Sons and daughters of Adam, that God, whose mercy is over all his works, would have mercy upon all men.
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And herein in a most especial manner, for his most excellent Majesty CHARLES, &c. that he would with the choicest of his gifts and graces crown his Royal Head and Heart, that he would preserve his Person, establish his Government, direct his Counsels, and prosper his Vndertakings;
And herein in a most especial manner, for his most excellent Majesty CHARLES, etc. that he would with the Choicest of his Gifts and graces crown his Royal Head and Heart, that he would preserve his Person, establish his Government, Direct his Counsels, and prosper his Undertakings;
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Let us continue our prayers and enforce our requests for the whole Land and Nation to which we belong, that he would pardon our Sins and heal our Breaches, that neither our Vngodly provocations on the one hand,
Let us continue our Prayers and enforce our requests for the Whole Land and nation to which we belong, that he would pardon our Sins and heal our Breaches, that neither our Ungodly provocations on the one hand,
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Lastly, let us beg a blessing upon our selves here assembled, that he would grant us his grace so to order our lives with that Piety to God, that Brotherly Kindness to one another, and that Charity to the poor of our Brethren, according to the ability he hath bestowed upon every one of us;
Lastly, let us beg a blessing upon our selves Here assembled, that he would grant us his grace so to order our lives with that Piety to God, that Brotherly Kindness to one Another, and that Charity to the poor of our Brothers, according to the ability he hath bestowed upon every one of us;
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These and all other our Desires and Acknowledgements, let us again recommend unto our merciful Father in the Name and Words of his well-beloved Son, saying,
These and all other our Desires and Acknowledgements, let us again recommend unto our merciful Father in the Name and Words of his well-beloved Son, saying,
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as being the Apostle of the Circumcision) that through the knowledge of Christ, they had all things given unto them that pertain unto life and godliness, and that by those exceeding great and precious promises, which were made out to them by him, they might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust ;
as being the Apostle of the Circumcision) that through the knowledge of christ, they had all things given unto them that pertain unto life and godliness, and that by those exceeding great and precious promises, which were made out to them by him, they might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust;
he puts them in mind what they are more to do in order to this end, what further progress they are to make in their Christian profession, that besides this they would give all diligence, and add to their faith, vertue; and to vertue, knowledge;
he puts them in mind what they Are more to do in order to this end, what further progress they Are to make in their Christian profession, that beside this they would give all diligence, and add to their faith, virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
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and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, charity.
and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, charity.
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And then tells them in the two following verses, that if these things be in them and abound, they will make them that they shall not be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ ;
And then tells them in the two following Verses, that if these things be in them and abound, they will make them that they shall not be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus christ;
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that is, that they should not be idle, empty, formal Professors of the Gospel, but true Christians indeed, who evidence and justifie their profession by their conversation:
that is, that they should not be idle, empty, formal Professors of the Gospel, but true Christians indeed, who evidence and justify their profession by their Conversation:
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Before I go to treat particularly of these three several Vertues or Graces here recommended to us, give me leave to give you some account of them first in the General, partly from the Context, as they are reckon'd up with other graces;
Before I go to Treat particularly of these three several Virtues or Graces Here recommended to us, give me leave to give you Some account of them First in the General, partly from the Context, as they Are reckoned up with other graces;
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In the whole Context the Apostle hath set down, as you have heard, no less than eight distinct characters or qualifications requisite to constitute and denominate a man a sincere Christian, one truly Religious;
In the Whole Context the Apostle hath Set down, as you have herd, no less than eight distinct characters or qualifications requisite to constitute and denominate a man a sincere Christian, one truly Religious;
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From whence I draw this Corollary, That true Religion is in its nature an Accumulative and Comprehensive thing, that doth not consist in any one single Act,
From whence I draw this Corollary, That true Religion is in its nature an Accumulative and Comprehensive thing, that does not consist in any one single Act,
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and humorous principle, as too many peradventure have taken it to be, but that which requires to be accompanied with acts of Kindness and works of Charity to our Brethren and fellow-members, especially those who stand in some nearer relation to us, to whom therefore we have more particular obligations.
and humorous principle, as too many Peradventure have taken it to be, but that which requires to be accompanied with acts of Kindness and works of Charity to our Brothers and Fellow members, especially those who stand in Some nearer Relation to us, to whom Therefore we have more particular obligations.
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I. First for the Context, that Religion is a thing of an Accumulative and Comprehensive nature, appears by the Apostles reckoning up several Ingredients and Integral parts for the making up the Body of it.
I. First for the Context, that Religion is a thing of an Accumulative and Comprehensive nature, appears by the Apostles reckoning up several Ingredients and Integral parts for the making up the Body of it.
I shall not dare to say, that it was S. Peter 's designe in this place to make an exact and compleat Enumeration of those Vertues, which are to make up the truth of Religion: as may be made out by those other Lists and Catalogues, which his Brother S. Paul has given us, Gal. V. 22, 23. and elsewhere;
I shall not Dare to say, that it was S. Peter is Design in this place to make an exact and complete Enumeration of those Virtues, which Are to make up the truth of Religion: as may be made out by those other Lists and Catalogues, which his Brother S. Paul has given us, Gal. V. 22, 23. and elsewhere;
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However, this is evident, and plainly appears from them both, that there is cumulus virtutum, an accumulation of Virtues, an aggregation of good things, requisite to intitle a man to the truth of Religion, to make him deserve the name of one truly Religious.
However, this is evident, and plainly appears from them both, that there is cumulus Virtues, an accumulation of Virtues, an aggregation of good things, requisite to entitle a man to the truth of Religion, to make him deserve the name of one truly Religious.
And thus is it in common Morality, where they tell us that all the virtues are so inseparably linked together, that where any one is wanting, there is really no one of them.
And thus is it in Common Morality, where they tell us that all the Virtues Are so inseparably linked together, that where any one is wanting, there is really no one of them.
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Nay, even in the performance of any single act of any one vertue, there is that complex consideration of all the circumstances, according to the Philosophers definition of them, that it be done NONLATINALPHABET, in that manner, and at such time, and according to such proportions as it ought to be done, to make it a vertuous act.
Nay, even in the performance of any single act of any one virtue, there is that complex consideration of all the Circumstances, according to the Philosophers definition of them, that it be done, in that manner, and At such time, and according to such proportions as it ought to be done, to make it a virtuous act.
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since Religion is the Improvement and Perfection of Morality, as Faith is the Directer and Accomplisher of Reason. It is not then any one simple Habit, any one single Act can intitle any one to the truth of Religion any more than to Morality, which are either of them to be made up of a complex of Virtues, that are,
since Religion is the Improvement and Perfection of Morality, as Faith is the Directer and Accomplisher of Reason. It is not then any one simple Habit, any one single Act can entitle any one to the truth of Religion any more than to Morality, which Are either of them to be made up of a complex of Virtues, that Are,
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It is true, he who hath Faith, who believes Gospel-mysteries, and professes this belief, has upon that bare account a title to Christianity as to the external priviledge of it;
It is true, he who hath Faith, who believes Gospel mysteries, and Professes this belief, has upon that bore account a title to Christianity as to the external privilege of it;
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and has gotten a competent Theory of the Credenda and Agenda, things to be believed and things to be done, of the mysteries and duties of Religion, may be said to be a Wise understanding man;
and has got a competent Theory of the Credenda and Agenda, things to be believed and things to be done, of the Mysteres and duties of Religion, may be said to be a Wise understanding man;
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And he who is Patient, and humbly submits to the divine will in his chastisements or trials, may be very well taken to be a Meek man, which is one of the chief marks of a right Christian spirit;
And he who is Patient, and humbly submits to the divine will in his chastisements or trials, may be very well taken to be a Meek man, which is one of the chief marks of a right Christian Spirit;
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and gentle, and mild in his converse, and well-meaning to all of the same Society, may not improperly be term'd a Good-natured man, a thing which is so far from being a disadvantage or disparagement, that it is a great ornament to Religion;
and gentle, and mild in his converse, and well-meaning to all of the same Society, may not improperly be termed a Good-natured man, a thing which is so Far from being a disadvantage or disparagement, that it is a great ornament to Religion;
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but then he must to brotherly kindness add charity. And now we are come to the very topstone of this spiritual edifice, to the very pitch of perfection;
but then he must to brotherly kindness add charity. And now we Are come to the very topstone of this spiritual edifice, to the very pitch of perfection;
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So then it is not enough to be a Believer, to be Virtuous, to be Knowing, to be Temperate, to be Patient, to be Godly, to be Brotherly kind, to be Charitable ;
So then it is not enough to be a Believer, to be Virtuous, to be Knowing, to be Temperate, to be Patient, to be Godly, to be Brotherly kind, to be Charitable;
but must, to make it a true genuine godliness, be attended with acts of Kindness and works of Charity. So S. Peter himself, in his 1 Ep. ch. 2. v. 17. Love the Brotherhood. Fear God, and then Honour the King as Gods Vicegerent and Lord of the Community.
but must, to make it a true genuine godliness, be attended with acts of Kindness and works of Charity. So S. Peter himself, in his 1 Epistle changed. 2. v. 17. Love the Brotherhood. fear God, and then Honour the King as God's Vicegerent and Lord of the Community.
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As if there could be no right fear of God without love of the brotherhood, and neither one nor other without a due honour to the King, the Head of the brotherhood.
As if there could be no right Fear of God without love of the brotherhood, and neither one nor other without a due honour to the King, the Head of the brotherhood.
Thus Christ himself hath stated the business of his Religion, If ye continue in my Word, that is, keep my commandments, then are ye my disciples indeed.
Thus christ himself hath stated the business of his Religion, If you continue in my Word, that is, keep my Commandments, then Are you my Disciples indeed.
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This was that new commandment, Christ brought into the world, that we should love one another. This the great NONLATINALPHABET and tryal of our love to God, of our godliness it self, that we love the brethren, as he tells us;
This was that new Commandment, christ brought into the world, that we should love one Another. This the great and trial of our love to God, of our godliness it self, that we love the brothers, as he tells us;
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who has a right to the priviledges of the Church militant? who has assurance of an everlasting possession in the Church triumphant? He answers this question in the four following verses.
who has a right to the privileges of the Church militant? who has assurance of an everlasting possession in the Church triumphant? He answers this question in the four following Verses.
Which are all or most part of them expresses of brotherly kindness and charity: and then in the close he tells us, that He which doth these things shall never fall.
Which Are all or most part of them Expresses of brotherly kindness and charity: and then in the close he tells us, that He which does these things shall never fallen.
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as if their strictness and zeal to God's service, to his worship, right or wrong, excused them from all offices of love to their fellow-men, their fellow-christians;
as if their strictness and zeal to God's service, to his worship, right or wrong, excused them from all Offices of love to their fellow-men, their fellow-christians;
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nay, obliged them to be Vnkind, to be Vncharitable, and to persecute even to death those, who, not out of any evil meaning to them, will not, but out of conscience to God dare not comply with sinful conditions of communion with them.
nay, obliged them to be Unkind, to be Uncharitable, and to persecute even to death those, who, not out of any evil meaning to them, will not, but out of conscience to God Dare not comply with sinful conditions of communion with them.
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This was foretold by our blessed Lord should be the lot of his followers, that some such zealots there would be, who would turn them out of the Synagogue, excommunicate them for Hereticks, and then kill them,
This was foretold by our blessed Lord should be the lot of his followers, that Some such zealots there would be, who would turn them out of the Synagogue, excommunicate them for Heretics, and then kill them,
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Blessed Iesu! where have these men, who take thy holy Name in vain, these Fellows of thine, (for so they stile themselves,) learnt of thee such principles, such practices as these, that it is lawful so cruelly and treacherously to deal with men who live quietly by them? with S. Paul 's Sword to destroy them from off the face of the earth,
Blessed Iesu! where have these men, who take thy holy Name in vain, these Fellows of thine, (for so they style themselves,) learned of thee such principles, such practices as these, that it is lawful so cruelly and treacherously to deal with men who live quietly by them? with S. Paul is Sword to destroy them from off the face of the earth,
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How contrary to thine and their meek innocent methods of converting souls, are the traiterous contrivances and hellish conspiracies of those who for the advantage of Holy Church, plot the murder of Kings, the slaughter of Subjects,
How contrary to thine and their meek innocent methods of converting Souls, Are the traitorous contrivances and hellish conspiracies of those who for the advantage of Holy Church, plot the murder of Kings, the slaughter of Subject's,
and the ruine of States, and (rare Masters of Christianity, as they are) think it glorious to Proselyte whole Nations by baptizing them in their bloud. May God ever preserve his gracious Majesty and Us the sinful people of this Land from such villanous Attempts of his and our Enemies.
and the ruin of States, and (rare Masters of Christianity, as they Are) think it glorious to Proselyte Whole nations by baptizing them in their blood. May God ever preserve his gracious Majesty and Us the sinful people of this Land from such villainous Attempts of his and our Enemies.
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I am heartily sorry, that any, who delight to wear the name of Protestants, as I think most of those people do, should give a just occasion for such a charge.
I am heartily sorry, that any, who delight to wear the name of Protestants, as I think most of those people do, should give a just occasion for such a charge.
For as I have been speaking my utmost abhorrence of Iesuitical principles, so I am very far from pleading the cause of any party of men, be they of what denomination soever, who act by such principles. No;
For as I have been speaking my utmost abhorrence of Jesuitical principles, so I am very Far from pleading the cause of any party of men, be they of what denomination soever, who act by such principles. No;
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as if the sober execution of penal laws upon offenders in Church as well as State, were the same thing with that irregular, Vnchristian, Inhumane persecution, I have been declaring against;
as if the Sobrium execution of penal laws upon offenders in Church as well as State, were the same thing with that irregular, Unchristian, Inhumane persecution, I have been declaring against;
the case being quite different betwixt the wicked efforts of an Usurped pretended power without us, and the prudential proceedings of a lawful authority over us.
the case being quite different betwixt the wicked efforts of an Usurped pretended power without us, and the prudential proceedings of a lawful Authority over us.
Though truly after all it cannot be denied, (with grief I speak it) and so far at least this Charge must be owned, that since we have run our selves into these divisions, wherein we now stand, the pretence of Godliness has almost banished all brotherly kindness and charity from among us.
Though truly After all it cannot be denied, (with grief I speak it) and so Far At least this Charge must be owned, that since we have run our selves into these divisions, wherein we now stand, the pretence of Godliness has almost banished all brotherly kindness and charity from among us.
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At this rate there are godly Pagans, godly Turks, godly Papists, godly Hereticks , and godly Schismaticks. Nay, upon this account perchance the Devils themselves in some sense are not to be quite exempted from some notion of godliness;
At this rate there Are godly Pagans, godly Turks, godly Papists, godly Heretics, and godly Schismatics. Nay, upon this account perchance the Devils themselves in Some sense Are not to be quite exempted from Some notion of godliness;
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I make no doubt to believe what our S. Peter hath affirm'd, and to say it after him, that Now know I of a truth, saies he, that God is no respecter of persons,
I make no doubt to believe what our S. Peter hath affirmed, and to say it After him, that Now know I of a truth, Says he, that God is no respecter of Persons,
if he does not know or has not the means to know any better) is accepted of him: This is but the judgment of charity. But to think or say that an Infidel as an Infidel, a Mahometan as a Mahometan, and so of the rest, that a Papist, a Heretick, or a Schismatick, as such, is in a salvable condition, is such a fondness of charity, that it can be little better it self than an heretical, a damnable opinion.
if he does not know or has not the means to know any better) is accepted of him: This is but the judgement of charity. But to think or say that an Infidel as an Infidel, a Mahometan as a Mahometan, and so of the rest, that a Papist, a Heretic, or a Schismatic, as such, is in a salvable condition, is such a fondness of charity, that it can be little better it self than an heretical, a damnable opinion.
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and having been anathematized by our Church in her Articles. Godliness then doth not consist in a form, in the mode or dress of worship. That's but external and ceremonious: yet a form is necessary;
and having been anathematized by our Church in her Articles. Godliness then does not consist in a from, in the mode or dress of worship. That's but external and ceremonious: yet a from is necessary;
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but lest it to the prudence of his Apostles in their several districts and provinces, and consequently to particular Churches, pro hic & nunc, to determine.
but lest it to the prudence of his Apostles in their several districts and Provinces, and consequently to particular Churches, Pro hic & nunc, to determine.
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And herein, as I take it, lies the nature of Schism, for men wilfully to depart from that publick form of worship, which the authority of that Church they belong to hath prescribed,
And herein, as I take it, lies the nature of Schism, for men wilfully to depart from that public from of worship, which the Authority of that Church they belong to hath prescribed,
And upon this ground we of the Church of England may acquit our selves, and justifie our separation from the Church of Rome, as the bold British Bishops did,
And upon this ground we of the Church of England may acquit our selves, and justify our separation from the Church of Rome, as the bold Brit Bishops did,
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I say, we may answer the Romanists, when they charge us with Heresie and Schism, in S. Paul 's words, [ as having no dependance upon the Pope, unless we will foolishly inslave our selves ] that according to that way which they call Heresie, we worship the God of our fathers.
I say, we may answer the Romanists, when they charge us with Heresy and Schism, in S. Paul is words, [ as having no dependence upon the Pope, unless we will foolishly enslave our selves ] that according to that Way which they call Heresy, we worship the God of our Father's.
When the Heart is possest with a reverential aw of the divine power, and majesty, and justice, and with the love of his mercy and goodness, and all the affections are exercised upon his adorable perfections:
When the Heart is possessed with a reverential aw of the divine power, and majesty, and Justice, and with the love of his mercy and Goodness, and all the affections Are exercised upon his adorable perfections:
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So 'tis said of Enos his time, that then began men to call upon the name of the Lord, that is, to worship him in solemn assemblies, and in publick devotions.
So it's said of Enos his time, that then began men to call upon the name of the Lord, that is, to worship him in solemn assemblies, and in public devotions.
And this godliness, when we can once agree in Gods publick worship, will beget and confirm brotherly kindness, which is the next vertue to be spoken to.
And this godliness, when we can once agree in God's public worship, will beget and confirm brotherly kindness, which is the next virtue to be spoken to.
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And O that we, who own our selves Christians, Protestants, might as brethren dwell together in unity, that we might go to the house of God in company, & take sweet counsel together. But alas!
And Oh that we, who own our selves Christians, Protestants, might as brothers dwell together in unity, that we might go to the house of God in company, & take sweet counsel together. But alas!
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That we think the best of them, put the best interpretation upon their actions, that we wish them well, rejoyce in their well-doing, and condole their ills:
That we think the best of them, put the best Interpretation upon their actions, that we wish them well, rejoice in their welldoing, and condole their ills:
Where this brotherly kindness is, there will be no grudg and hatred, no envy or malice at the heart, no calumny and detraction, no slander and reproach in the tongue, no quarrel and strife, no mischief or injury in action.
Where this brotherly kindness is, there will be no grudge and hatred, no envy or malice At the heart, no calumny and detraction, no slander and reproach in the tongue, no quarrel and strife, no mischief or injury in actium.
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To be drunk with the drunken, to fit with patience and hear my brother blaspheme God and damn his own soul, to see him run down a precipice, blunder into a pit,
To be drunk with the drunken, to fit with patience and hear my brother Blaspheme God and damn his own soul, to see him run down a precipice, blunder into a pit,
and take the ready way for hell, and not lay hold of him and pull him back, this is such brotherly kindness as the Devil himself has for any man in the world.
and take the ready Way for hell, and not lay hold of him and pull him back, this is such brotherly kindness as the devil himself has for any man in the world.
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3. CHARITY! where art thou? in what airy Mansion art thou lodg'd? what invisible Palace dost thou inhabit? Where may we find thee, that we may make our dutiful addresses to thee? S. Paul indeed has given a fair description of thee, in 1 Cor. 13. but by those characters there laid down, 'tis very difficult finding thee out in any earthly abode;
3. CHARITY! where art thou? in what airy Mansion art thou lodged? what invisible Palace dost thou inhabit? Where may we find thee, that we may make our dutiful Addresses to thee? S. Paul indeed has given a fair description of thee, in 1 Cor. 13. but by those characters there laid down, it's very difficult finding thee out in any earthly Abided;
Thou art the very foundation and perfection of Christian Religion, who with an infinite activity fulfillest all God's commandments, and with as infinite a goodness coverest all our sins.
Thou art the very Foundation and perfection of Christian Religion, who with an infinite activity fulfillest all God's Commandments, and with as infinite a Goodness coverest all our Sins.
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Thou art the very band and ligament of Peace, who preservest and securest all the Interests of mankind, their lives and liberties, their plenty and prosperity in their several societies and stations.
Thou art the very band and ligament of Peace, who preservest and securest all the Interests of mankind, their lives and Liberties, their plenty and Prosperity in their several societies and stations.
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for in that blessed state of Vision and Fruition there will be no need of either Faith or Hope, where thou alone, O Charity, together with the Three-One God, shalt be all in all. But hold!
for in that blessed state of Vision and Fruition there will be no need of either Faith or Hope, where thou alone, Oh Charity, together with the Three-One God, shalt be all in all. But hold!
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Charity is of that diffusive nature, that it extends it self to all mankind, as being the emanation of divine goodness, which is as infinite as God himself is;
Charity is of that diffusive nature, that it extends it self to all mankind, as being the emanation of divine Goodness, which is as infinite as God himself is;
But I am not now to speak of it in that larger sense, but in an importance appropriate to the Poor of our Brethren, whom God hath appointed his Receivers, as he hath made the Rich his Trustees.
But I am not now to speak of it in that larger sense, but in an importance Appropriate to the Poor of our Brothers, whom God hath appointed his Receivers, as he hath made the Rich his Trustees.
That, to wit, that the Poor are his Receivers, appears by the account Christ, who himself is to be the Judge, gives us of the last judgment, Matth. 25. that what we do to any of our poor Brethren, he takes it as done to himself;
That, to wit, that the Poor Are his Receivers, appears by the account christ, who himself is to be the Judge, gives us of the last judgement, Matthew 25. that what we do to any of our poor Brothers, he Takes it as done to himself;
and by that charge the Apostle gives, Charge them that are rich in this world that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
and by that charge the Apostle gives, Charge them that Are rich in this world that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
as you find in that fore-cited place, Mat. 25. Let me conclude this argument for charity with a blessed Promise, that the merciful shall obtain mercy ;
as you find in that forecited place, Mathew 25. Let me conclude this argument for charity with a blessed Promise, that the merciful shall obtain mercy;
and a severe Threat, that those who have shewn no mercy, are to expect in their greatest distress at the day of judgment, justice without mercy from a righteous God.
and a severe Threat, that those who have shown no mercy, Are to expect in their greatest distress At the day of judgement, Justice without mercy from a righteous God.
Onely let me add, that those (for there is such a sort of well-minded persons in the world) that put off their doing good works till they die, besides that they may by some sudden unexpected accident be cut off from putting their good intentions into execution, ought to consider that their charity is not so thankworthy, that they give then,
Only let me add, that those (for there is such a sort of well-minded Persons in the world) that put off their doing good works till they die, beside that they may by Some sudden unexpected accident be Cut off from putting their good intentions into execution, ought to Consider that their charity is not so thankworthy, that they give then,
There are poor Livings, poor Schools, where the Ministers and Masters are so far from having an honorable allowance, that they have scarce a bare subsistance.
There Are poor Livings, poor Schools, where the Ministers and Masters Are so Far from having an honourable allowance, that they have scarce a bore subsistence.
It must be left to the prudence of those worthy persons (with submission to whose better judgment I speak in this case) I say 'tis left to their discretion, who are intrusted with the disposal of our Charities, to make application of them, as they shall think fit.
It must be left to the prudence of those worthy Persons (with submission to whose better judgement I speak in this case) I say it's left to their discretion, who Are Entrusted with the disposal of our Charities, to make application of them, as they shall think fit.
The Clothworking trade has been one of the glories of Worcester - shire, and has maintain'd when time was many families, who are now I fear most of them impoverished through want either of Employment or Encouragement.
The Clothworking trade has been one of the Glories of Worcester - shire, and has maintained when time was many families, who Are now I Fear most of them impoverished through want either of Employment or Encouragement.
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It will be a thing very well becoming you, Worthy Country-men, and no less agreeable to the place where you are to meet, Drapers Hall, to take this into your consideration.
It will be a thing very well becoming you, Worthy Countrymen, and no less agreeable to the place where you Are to meet, Drapers Hall, to take this into your consideration.
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when brave persons with their scars, the marks of their Loyalty upon them, have been forced to beg their bread, with that great unfortunate General, Date obolum Belisario, I,
when brave Persons with their scars, the marks of their Loyalty upon them, have been forced to beg their bred, with that great unfortunate General, Date obolum Belisario, I,
Come, Gentlemen, our City and County has been famous for its Loyalty and Sufferings, having been one of the first Stages of the Civil War, to fight for gasping Monarchy;
Come, Gentlemen, our city and County has been famous for its Loyalty and Sufferings, having been one of the First Stages of the Civil War, to fight for gasping Monarchy;
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Briefly to recapitulate all that I have been saying, the Apostle has sum'd up all Religion in three words, That we live godly, righteously, and soberly ;
Briefly to recapitulate all that I have been saying, the Apostle has summed up all Religion in three words, That we live godly, righteously, and soberly;
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Soul, Body, and Estate. For what other way of saving our souls, but by serving of God, by Godliness? What better Rule of Health can there be than Temperance or Sobriety? and what so likely a method of improving and securing Wealth as Charity, which lays up our treasure in heaven, where neither corruption can attaint it,
Soul, Body, and Estate. For what other Way of Saving our Souls, but by serving of God, by Godliness? What better Rule of Health can there be than Temperance or Sobriety? and what so likely a method of improving and securing Wealth as Charity, which lays up our treasure in heaven, where neither corruption can attaint it,
