A sermon preached before the Right Honourable the Lord-Mayor, the aldermen and governours of the several hospitals of the city of London, at St. Bridgets Church, on Wednesday in Easter week, 1698 being one of the anniversary spittle-sermons / by Tho. Lynford ...
THE Apostle had in the foregoing part of the Chapter discoursed much against Covetousness, and very seriously advised Timothy to be aware of the love of Money,
THE Apostle had in the foregoing part of the Chapter discoursed much against Covetousness, and very seriously advised Timothy to be aware of the love of Money,
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or they by their honest Labour and Industry could obtain, provided they did so moderate their Affections in respect of them as neither to act any thing that was sinful for the obtaining them,
or they by their honest Labour and Industry could obtain, provided they did so moderate their Affections in respect of them as neither to act any thing that was sinful for the obtaining them,
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These Three last are the Duties in the Text, which having first discoursed of, I shall then consider the Arguments here laid down to enforce the Practice of them,
These Three last Are the Duties in the Text, which having First discoursed of, I shall then Consider the Arguments Here laid down to enforce the Practice of them,
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Others, because they would fain be admired, dress up themselves in borrowed Colours, and ascribe that to themselves which they are inwardly conscious they have no reason to pretend to.
Others, Because they would fain be admired, dress up themselves in borrowed Colours, and ascribe that to themselves which they Are inwardly conscious they have no reason to pretend to.
Now if Men can be thus conceited of their own Fictions, can set up within their Breasts an Idol of their own making, and then fall down and worship it;
Now if Men can be thus conceited of their own Fictions, can Set up within their Breasts an Idol of their own making, and then fallen down and worship it;
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Riches and Worldly Greatness carry such a lustre and brightness along with them, are so greedily persued as being so many ways subservient to Ease and Luxury, that it is no wonder if many believe themselves so much more honourable and worthy by how much a greater Portion they have of them,
Riches and Worldly Greatness carry such a lustre and brightness along with them, Are so greedily pursued as being so many ways subservient to Ease and Luxury, that it is no wonder if many believe themselves so much more honourable and worthy by how much a greater Portion they have of them,
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That this was our Saviours design is evident from the meanness of his own appearing; from his pronouncing those to be blessed who are meek and poor in Spirit;
That this was our Saviors Design is evident from the meanness of his own appearing; from his pronouncing those to be blessed who Are meek and poor in Spirit;
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Further, since what we injoy does not proceed from our own Strength or Wit, but is the free Gift of God, what Reason can we have to be proud of what we are beholden to another for?
Further, since what we enjoy does not proceed from our own Strength or Wit, but is the free Gift of God, what Reason can we have to be proud of what we Are beholden to Another for?
Or if this be not sufficient to suppress all conceited Thoughts, and to make us think more modestly of our selves, let us impartially reflect upon our many Follies and Indiscretions, our Errors and Ignorances;
Or if this be not sufficient to suppress all conceited Thoughts, and to make us think more modestly of our selves, let us impartially reflect upon our many Follies and Indiscretions, our Errors and Ignorances;
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nor contribute much to our Happiness, and which do promiscuously happen alike to all, to the most ignorant and most wicked as soon as to the most wise and most honest?
nor contribute much to our Happiness, and which do promiscuously happen alike to all, to the most ignorant and most wicked as soon as to the most wise and most honest?
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Some put their trust in Chariots and some in Horses, saith the Psalmist, but he is the most prudent, the most happy, who trusts in the Name of the Lord.
some put their trust in Chariots and Some in Horses, Says the Psalmist, but he is the most prudent, the most happy, who trusts in the Name of the Lord.
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And therefore he is chiefly to be relyed upon, and these no otherwise to be valued than as they are Instruments under him, very well fitted to promote our present Content.
And Therefore he is chiefly to be relied upon, and these not otherwise to be valued than as they Are Instruments under him, very well fitted to promote our present Content.
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whatever promoteth the Interest of our Relations, or of those that are not at all akin to us, of our own Countrymen or of Strangers, of Friends or of Enemies, it is all here hinted to us.
whatever promoteth the Interest of our Relations, or of those that Are not At all akin to us, of our own Countrymen or of Strangers, of Friends or of Enemies, it is all Here hinted to us.
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To instruct the Ignorant or Mislead, to feed the Hungry, cloath the Naked, visit the Sick, assist the Widows, support the Fatherless, deliver the Oppressed from him that would spoil him, to redeem Captives, to relieve the Distressed, of whatsoever Stock, Family, Country or Religion, they happen to be.
To instruct the Ignorant or Mislead, to feed the Hungry, cloth the Naked, visit the Sick, assist the Widows, support the Fatherless, deliver the Oppressed from him that would spoil him, to Redeem Captives, to relieve the Distressed, of whatsoever Stock, Family, Country or Religion, they happen to be.
All this, and whatever else there is whereby the Welfare, the Ease and Comfort, the Relief, the Subsistence of others is promoted, is included in this Expression of doing Good.
All this, and whatever Else there is whereby the Welfare, the Ease and Comfort, the Relief, the Subsistence of Others is promoted, is included in this Expression of doing Good.
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It is not enough for them who are Rich to do the same Acts of Charity once or twice, to do them at set and solemn Times and Seasons, upon some emergent Occasions, or only at their Death;
It is not enough for them who Are Rich to do the same Acts of Charity once or twice, to do them At Set and solemn Times and Seasons, upon Some emergent Occasions, or only At their Death;
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But if God has blessed them with wherewithal to do it, at all Times and in all Seasons, whenever proper Objects of Charity offer themselves, they are bound, according to their Ability, to take notice of,
But if God has blessed them with wherewithal to do it, At all Times and in all Seasons, whenever proper Objects of Charity offer themselves, they Are bound, according to their Ability, to take notice of,
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This is 〈 … 〉 of Christian Charity, when Men are not only •••dy •o give but to give so largely as to make those, •hom they give to, co-partners with them in the good Things which they injoy.
This is 〈 … 〉 of Christian Charity, when Men Are not only •••dy •o give but to give so largely as to make those, •hom they give to, copartners with them in the good Things which they enjoy.
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In the early times of Christianity all things were common, and the first Proselites, for fear they should not have wherewithal to supply the Necessities of others,
In the early times of Christianity all things were Common, and the First Proselytes, for Fear they should not have wherewithal to supply the Necessities of Others,
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Now the word which is here interpreted willing to communicate is derived from the word which expresseth that liberal participation of one anothers good Things, which was so customary in the Apostles days:
Now the word which is Here interpreted willing to communicate is derived from the word which Expresses that liberal participation of one another's good Things, which was so customary in the Apostles days:
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than suffer their distressed Neighbours to perish for want of a seasonable Relief, although it could not be afforded them without a considerable diminution of their own Fortunes.
than suffer their distressed Neighbours to perish for want of a seasonable Relief, although it could not be afforded them without a considerable diminution of their own Fortune's.
The Third, from the Consideration of that Reward, which they who perform the forementioned Duties secure to themselves, They do lay up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life.
The Third, from the Consideration of that Reward, which they who perform the forementioned Duties secure to themselves, They do lay up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life.
and even the most Inanimate Things prove sometimes the occasion of our Temporal Ruine. One Earthquake may demolish our Houses, one flash of Lightning consume all our Substance, one Tempest sink all our Fortunes.
and even the most Inanimate Things prove sometime the occasion of our Temporal Ruin. One Earthquake may demolish our Houses, one flash of Lightning consume all our Substance, one Tempest sink all our Fortune's.
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Besides these, our own Folly, the Folly or Knavery of others, how do they often concur to our Destruction? The Carelesness of a Relation, the Treachery of a pretended Friend may deprive us of all that we possess.
Beside these, our own Folly, the Folly or Knavery of Others, how do they often concur to our Destruction? The Carelessness of a Relation, the Treachery of a pretended Friend may deprive us of all that we possess.
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How much better would it be to do Good with what we have, since we cannot tell but that within a very few Days or Years we may have nothing left us but the Memory of our Benefactions?
How much better would it be to do Good with what we have, since we cannot tell but that within a very few Days or years we may have nothing left us but the Memory of our Benefactions?
How much greater Wisdom would it be to oblige Mankind by Acts of Charity and Munificence, to make our selves Friends of the unrighteous Mammon whilst we are able,
How much greater Wisdom would it be to oblige Mankind by Acts of Charity and Munificence, to make our selves Friends of the unrighteous Mammon while we Are able,
when he sees them so chearfully to distribute their Alms to the Necessities of those whom he has most expresly commanded them to relieve, of those whose Cause he doth after a more especial manner espouse, accounting every Act of Mercy, which is shown to them, to be an instance of good Will towards himself.
when he sees them so cheerfully to distribute their Alms to the Necessities of those whom he has most expressly commanded them to relieve, of those whose Cause he does After a more especial manner espouse, accounting every Act of Mercy, which is shown to them, to be an instance of good Will towards himself.
Now to value our selves (as has been already observed) upon the account of what we are beholden to another for, to conside in what is wholly at anothers disposal;
Now to valve our selves (as has been already observed) upon the account of what we Are beholden to Another for, to Consider in what is wholly At another's disposal;
Besides, since God's Providence intermixeth it self in all Humane Affairs, we may be assured that he being Infinitely Wise, knows better what is fit for us than we our selves do,
Beside, since God's Providence intermixeth it self in all Humane Affairs, we may be assured that he being Infinitely Wise, knows better what is fit for us than we our selves do,
Trust and Confidence in him, and by our expressing, after a peculiar manner, such our Trust and Confidence by Acts of Charity and Beneficence, we may not only ingage him to secure us in our present Possessions,
Trust and Confidence in him, and by our expressing, After a peculiar manner, such our Trust and Confidence by Acts of Charity and Beneficence, we may not only engage him to secure us in our present Possessions,
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If the Consideration of the uncertainty of Riches, and of God's Providence intermixing it self in all Humane Affairs, should not prove a sufficient Motive, to those who are Rich, to be Charitable,
If the Consideration of the uncertainty of Riches, and of God's Providence intermixing it self in all Humane Affairs, should not prove a sufficient Motive, to those who Are Rich, to be Charitable,
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At other times their greatest Enemies by Perjury, Fraud, open Violence, or sudden Changes in Government, become Masters of all the Wealth which they with so much Labour and Industry have for so long time been treasuring up.
At other times their greatest Enemies by Perjury, Fraud, open Violence, or sudden Changes in Government, become Masters of all the Wealth which they with so much Labour and Industry have for so long time been treasuring up.
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But now he who trusts in God, and is Charitable, at the same time that he parts with his present Worldly Goods, lays up for himself Treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt,
But now he who trusts in God, and is Charitable, At the same time that he parts with his present Worldly Goods, lays up for himself Treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt,
For nothing can be more delightful than the sense of having done what God commands; of having imitated him in one of his chiefest Attributes, his Goodness;
For nothing can be more delightful than the sense of having done what God commands; of having imitated him in one of his chiefest Attributes, his goodness;
It lays a good Foundation for the Friendship of others in the time of need: They being the most likely to meet with kind usage who have used others kindly, when in the same Circumstances.
It lays a good Foundation for the Friendship of Others in the time of need: They being the most likely to meet with kind usage who have used Others kindly, when in the same circumstances.
it being agreeable to his Goodness, Wisdom, and to that constant Care which he has of Humane Affairs, to heap his Blessings upon such as obey his Laws, upon such as show themselves grateful towards him,
it being agreeable to his goodness, Wisdom, and to that constant Care which he has of Humane Affairs, to heap his Blessings upon such as obey his Laws, upon such as show themselves grateful towards him,
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But these Things, how excellent soever in themselves, are not to be compared with that inestimable Reward which it intitles them to in another World, with that Eternal Life:
But these Things, how excellent soever in themselves, Are not to be compared with that inestimable Reward which it entitles them to in Another World, with that Eternal Life:
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1. They who are Humble, who trust in God, and are Charitable, do lay a good Foundation for the obtaining Eternal Life, in that they hereby become well-disposed towards the performance of all other Religious Duties whatsoever.
1. They who Are Humble, who trust in God, and Are Charitable, do lay a good Foundation for the obtaining Eternal Life, in that they hereby become well-disposed towards the performance of all other Religious Duties whatsoever.
and indeed there is such a close connexion betwixt all Religious Duties whatsoever, that if one be but rightly performed, it will help forward the right performance of all other.
and indeed there is such a close connexion betwixt all Religious Duties whatsoever, that if one be but rightly performed, it will help forward the right performance of all other.
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So that if the Duties in the Text be performed out of a true Principle, viz. because God requires them at our hands, we shall upon the same Grounds be disposed to obey God in all other respects whatsoever.
So that if the Duties in the Text be performed out of a true Principle, viz. Because God requires them At our hands, we shall upon the same Grounds be disposed to obey God in all other respects whatsoever.
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For if our Consciences teach us that it is reasonable to obey God in some Instances, they will likewise inform us that it is as reasonable to obey him in any other.
For if our Consciences teach us that it is reasonable to obey God in Some Instances, they will likewise inform us that it is as reasonable to obey him in any other.
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If they upon the performance of these Duties in the Text, afford us a great deal of pleasure and inward delight, they do at the same time incline us to the practice of such other Duties, from whence we may with just Reason expect the same delight and satisfaction.
If they upon the performance of these Duties in the Text, afford us a great deal of pleasure and inward delight, they do At the same time incline us to the practice of such other Duties, from whence we may with just Reason expect the same delight and satisfaction.
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and they who trust in God, and express such their trust in him by Acts of Charity, must needs think themselves obliged to do every thing that may secure them an Interest in his Favour whom they thus rely upon:
and they who trust in God, and express such their trust in him by Acts of Charity, must needs think themselves obliged to do every thing that may secure them an Interest in his Favour whom they thus rely upon:
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And as for all those Duties which relate to our Neighbour, the doing Works of Charity, being the highest Instance of Affection for him, contains all the rest under it.
And as for all those Duties which relate to our Neighbour, the doing Works of Charity, being the highest Instance of Affection for him, contains all the rest under it.
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For how can he be Unjust, Malicious, Envious, Cruel, or the like, who is desirous that all near and about him should live comfortably as well as himself,
For how can he be Unjust, Malicious, Envious, Cruel, or the like, who is desirous that all near and about him should live comfortably as well as himself,
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and therefore can and does chearfully lessen his own Income, that they may not be destitute of a fit and convenient Subsistence? So that there is scarce any duty of Religion which the Duties in the Text don't some way or other urge us to perform,
and Therefore can and does cheerfully lessen his own Income, that they may not be destitute of a fit and convenient Subsistence? So that there is scarce any duty of Religion which the Duties in the Text don't Some Way or other urge us to perform,
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Now by resigning our selves up with all Humility to God's disposal, and by freely parting with our Worldly Goods to relieve those whom he has commanded us to take care of, we do cut off many of those Temptations, which would otherwise obstruct our inquiries after Heaven and Happiness;
Now by resigning our selves up with all Humility to God's disposal, and by freely parting with our Worldly Goods to relieve those whom he has commanded us to take care of, we do Cut off many of those Temptations, which would otherwise obstruct our inquiries After Heaven and Happiness;
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That we despise all these splendid Trifles and glittering Vanities here below in comparison of that Eternal Bliss and Glory which we have the promise to be made partakers of in the Life to come.
That we despise all these splendid Trifles and glittering Vanities Here below in comparison of that Eternal Bliss and Glory which we have the promise to be made partakers of in the Life to come.
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And by how much the Pleasures of another State are more in our Thoughts, by so much more will our Affections move towards them, by so much more shall we be excited to do every thing necessary for the obtaining them.
And by how much the Pleasures of Another State Are more in our Thoughts, by so much more will our Affections move towards them, by so much more shall we be excited to do every thing necessary for the obtaining them.
and they do every moment of their Lives depend upon his Almighty Power, his Infinite Goodness, his Faithfulness to perform his Promises for the continuance of that Happiness which they are possessed of.
and they do every moment of their Lives depend upon his Almighty Power, his Infinite goodness, his Faithfulness to perform his Promises for the Continuance of that Happiness which they Are possessed of.
For the Kingdom of Heaven is a Kingdom where there is nothing of Strife and Contention, nothing of Hatred and Malice, nothing of Covetousness and Ill Nature,
For the Kingdom of Heaven is a Kingdom where there is nothing of Strife and Contention, nothing of Hatred and Malice, nothing of Covetousness and Ill Nature,
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where all endeavour the Ease and Contentment of those they converse with, always striving, by all the Arts of a sincere Affection, to oblige one another,
where all endeavour the Ease and Contentment of those they converse with, always striving, by all the Arts of a sincere Affection, to oblige one Another,
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But the very performance of such Acts of Beneficence at present, does therefore fit us for the Conversation of those Blessed Souls above, in that it begets within us a good liking and esteem for one another, a sincere and earnest desire of our Neighbours Welfare, a satisfaction in his prosperous Condition.
But the very performance of such Acts of Beneficence At present, does Therefore fit us for the Conversation of those Blessed Souls above, in that it begets within us a good liking and esteem for one Another, a sincere and earnest desire of our Neighbours Welfare, a satisfaction in his prosperous Condition.
Having thus examined the Arguments made use of by the Apostle to enforce the Duties in the Text, I should now in the Third and last place consider the Obligation which lies upon the Ministers of the Gospel to teach others the Necessity and Advantage of them.
Having thus examined the Arguments made use of by the Apostle to enforce the Duties in the Text, I should now in the Third and last place Consider the Obligation which lies upon the Ministers of the Gospel to teach Others the Necessity and Advantage of them.
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The Apostle St. Paul, in speaking to Timothy, saith to all the inferiour Ministers and Dispensers of God's Word, Charge them that are Rich that they be not highminded,
The Apostle Saint Paul, in speaking to Timothy, Says to all the inferior Ministers and Dispensers of God's Word, Charge them that Are Rich that they be not High-minded,
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But I hope that my having inlarged upon the forementioned Arguments will at present excuse me from assuming that Authority which by my Function belongs to me.
But I hope that my having enlarged upon the forementioned Arguments will At present excuse me from assuming that authority which by my Function belongs to me.
It cannot therefore but be a Melancholly Consideration to think that in so Populous and Wealthy a City, there should be fewer Benefactors found to relieve them.
It cannot Therefore but be a Melancholy Consideration to think that in so Populous and Wealthy a city, there should be fewer Benefactors found to relieve them.
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Some with broken Legs and Arms, some with wounded and mangled Members, some with Ulcers and putrified Sores, some thin and meagre like a shadow, others swelled to a prodigious bigness.
some with broken Legs and Arms, Some with wounded and mangled Members, Some with Ulcers and Putrified Sores, Some thin and meager like a shadow, Others swelled to a prodigious bigness.
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Because by the Zeal and Activity of those who seem desirous to contribute all they can towards the Reformation of Mens Manners, the Number of those which have been under the Discipline of that Hospital has been of late much greater than formerly.
Because by the Zeal and Activity of those who seem desirous to contribute all they can towards the Reformation of Men's Manners, the Number of those which have been under the Discipline of that Hospital has been of late much greater than formerly.
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That so many Widows, by Reason of their Husbands too frequent Conversation with some of these Riotous Companions, are left with a numerous train of Children,
That so many Widows, by Reason of their Husbands too frequent Conversation with Some of these Riotous Sodales, Are left with a numerous train of Children,
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If by your Bounty, instead of being Chain'd and Fetter'd in their dark Apartments we behold them in the Temple praising God for their Recovery, i. e. sitting at Jesus Feet, and in a right Mind.
If by your Bounty, instead of being Chained and Fettered in their dark Apartments we behold them in the Temple praising God for their Recovery, i. e. sitting At jesus Feet, and in a right Mind.
Nay, would but they who have their constant Evening Meetings, even such Meetings as are the most innocent, stay at home one Night in the Week with their Wives and Families,
Nay, would but they who have their constant Evening Meetings, even such Meetings as Are the most innocent, stay At home one Night in the Week with their Wives and Families,
This is so Glorious, and so Useful, an Undertaking, that were it but once brought to an happy Conclusion, there would be no such Occasion for Accidental Charities, as there now is.
This is so Glorious, and so Useful, an Undertaking, that were it but once brought to an happy Conclusion, there would be no such Occasion for Accidental Charities, as there now is.
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The Poor, instead of being so great a burthen to you, would contribute very much to make you Rich. You would then be free from those importunate Beggars, which are now so troublesome both to your Shops and Churches.
The Poor, instead of being so great a burden to you, would contribute very much to make you Rich. You would then be free from those importunate Beggars, which Are now so troublesome both to your Shops and Churches.
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nor Emulations, unless it be about being most zealous to promote it. It is a Design which some lesser Corporations have already attempted with good Success;
nor Emulations, unless it be about being most zealous to promote it. It is a Design which Some lesser Corporations have already attempted with good Success;
And what a shame would it then be for the Metropolis of the Kingdom, whose Riches are so great and whose Interest is so considerable, to be the last in tasting the blessed Fruits of it!
And what a shame would it then be for the Metropolis of the Kingdom, whose Riches Are so great and whose Interest is so considerable, to be the last in tasting the blessed Fruits of it!
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And may that God who is pleased to reckon it his chief Commandment, that we love one another, and who interprets all Acts of Mercy, which are shown to his Indigent Servants, to be done to himself, bless and prosper you in this your Righteous Enterprise.
And may that God who is pleased to reckon it his chief Commandment, that we love one Another, and who interprets all Acts of Mercy, which Are shown to his Indigent Servants, to be done to himself, bless and prosper you in this your Righteous Enterprise.
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