The rich man's bounty, the true measure of his wisdom a sermon preached before the Lord Mayor, and Court of Aldermen, and citizens of London, at St. Brides Church, Easter-Wednesday, March 27, 1695 / by John Mapletoft ...
The Occasion of which was this. One of his Hearers had Interrupted him, whilest he was discoursing about some of the great Duties and Rewards of our H. Religion, with a Request, that he would decide a difference between him and his Brother, about an Estate fallen to them in common:
The Occasion of which was this. One of his Hearers had Interrupted him, whilst he was discoursing about Some of the great Duties and Rewards of our H. Religion, with a Request, that he would decide a difference between him and his Brother, about an Estate fallen to them in Common:
Man, saith he, ver. 14. Who made me a Judge or a Divider over you? For, coming upon business of a much greater importance, he would not engage himself in these lesser matters.
Man, Says he, ver. 14. Who made me a Judge or a Divider over you? For, coming upon business of a much greater importance, he would not engage himself in these lesser matters.
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Now in the next words, the Folly and Disappointment, the Misery and Ruine of this poor Inconsiderate Sensual Wretch, are exposed by our Saviour for a warning to others.
Now in the next words, the Folly and Disappointment, the Misery and Ruin of this poor Inconsiderate Sensual Wretch, Are exposed by our Saviour for a warning to Others.
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I shall use this Method in my discourse thereon. 1. I shall a little more fully explain and enlarge upon its true sense and meaning. 2. I shall propound to your view and consideration that General Doctrine which seems to be the main Scope and Design of the whole,
I shall use this Method in my discourse thereon. 1. I shall a little more Fully explain and enlarge upon its true sense and meaning. 2. I shall propound to your view and consideration that General Doctrine which seems to be the main Scope and Design of the Whole,
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what is over and above either the necessities, or true natural, (not fantastical imaginary) coveniences of life, only for himself, or his own nearest Relations;
what is over and above either the necessities, or true natural, (not fantastical imaginary) coveniences of life, only for himself, or his own nearest Relations;
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or those empty Titles, Preference, or other Worldly advantages they usually procure, so as not to employ what we have to spare, at least, a very considerable part of a large Income, in supplying the wants of the Honest and Industrious Poor.
or those empty Titles, Preference, or other Worldly advantages they usually procure, so as not to employ what we have to spare, At least, a very considerable part of a large Income, in supplying the Wants of the Honest and Industria Poor.
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All this is apparently imply'd in that preposterous care, and perverse mis-management of riches here condemned by our Lord under the name of laying up Treasure for our selves,
All this is apparently implied in that preposterous care, and perverse mismanagement of riches Here condemned by our Lord under the name of laying up Treasure for our selves,
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And the word So, NONLATINALPHABET, connecting this verse to the preceding parable, and applying it to the whole Scheme by way of Accomodation and Resemblance, gives us this general sense,
And the word So,, connecting this verse to the preceding parable, and applying it to the Whole Scheme by Way of Accommodation and Resemblance, gives us this general sense,
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Consider how gross the folly, how unreasonable the procedure, and how certain, and withal, how terrible the defeat of such a Rich Man's hope must soon be, who had no consideration for other mens needs, no end, no God but himself,
Consider how gross the folly, how unreasonable the procedure, and how certain, and withal, how terrible the defeat of such a Rich Man's hope must soon be, who had no consideration for other men's needs, no end, no God but himself,
or abuses it to Luxury, or to pride and vanity, without taking care To be Rich towards God, or to lay out a good proportion of his abundance in those works of mercy which God doth require of him in this,
or Abuses it to Luxury, or to pride and vanity, without taking care To be Rich towards God, or to lay out a good proportion of his abundance in those works of mercy which God does require of him in this,
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1. Because all those who thirst after wealth immoderately, or use great portions of it in the service of any vice, mistake the nature and end of Riches.
1. Because all those who thirst After wealth immoderately, or use great portions of it in the service of any vice, mistake the nature and end of Riches.
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But now the contrary Assertion to this too Fatal Error, is laid down by our Blessed Lord as the very reason why we ought to take heed and beware of Covetousness,
But now the contrary Assertion to this too Fatal Error, is laid down by our Blessed Lord as the very reason why we ought to take heed and beware of Covetousness,
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All happiness pretended to beyond this Competency, either in the bare possessing, or in Luxuriously and vainly expending much wealth, is but a diseased fancy and illusion of brain-sick men.
All happiness pretended to beyond this Competency, either in the bore possessing, or in Luxuriously and vainly expending much wealth, is but a diseased fancy and illusion of brainsick men.
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For if they judge by what they feel only, they cannot find any such thing. Thus are these fond Admirers of Riches altogether ignorant of the true Nature and Power,
For if they judge by what they feel only, they cannot find any such thing. Thus Are these found Admirers of Riches altogether ignorant of the true Nature and Power,
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Since no Solid Rational satisfaction of the mind of Man ever was, or can be ever found, either in those low despicable Pleasures of Sense, in which the Bruits,
Since no Solid Rational satisfaction of the mind of Man ever was, or can be ever found, either in those low despicable Pleasures of Sense, in which the Bruits,
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Nor do these Men much reflect upon the fleeting fading Nature of these Transitory things; the great uncertainty there is of their possessing them one Day;
Nor doe these Men much reflect upon the fleeting fading Nature of these Transitory things; the great uncertainty there is of their possessing them one Day;
But now, he who understands the true nature of these things, and is too discerning to be brought by such thin appearances of Happiness into the common Paradise of Fools, looks upon a mighty Revenue, rather as a great Burthen and Incumbrance, a thoughtful careful Province, and a Busy Steward-ship.
But now, he who understands the true nature of these things, and is too discerning to be brought by such thin appearances of Happiness into the Common Paradise of Fools, looks upon a mighty Revenue, rather as a great Burden and Encumbrance, a thoughtful careful Province, and a Busy Stewardship.
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And all that can make it, I say not desirable or valuable, but tolerable to such a man, is the hopes he hath by his wise management of his ten Tallents to bring Honour to his Great Master,
And all that can make it, I say not desirable or valuable, but tolerable to such a man, is the hope's he hath by his wise management of his ten Talents to bring Honour to his Great Master,
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but the Poor and Rich have from this variety and difference of their outward circumstances, opportunity of exercising several Graces and Virtues which could not otherwise subsist and have place amongst Men.
but the Poor and Rich have from this variety and difference of their outward Circumstances, opportunity of exercising several Graces and Virtues which could not otherwise subsist and have place among Men.
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as also to express their thankfulness to God for these outward Blessings, and that he has put them into that more happy station of being Givers rather than Receivers;
as also to express their thankfulness to God for these outward Blessings, and that he has put them into that more happy station of being Givers rather than Receivers;
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St. Hierom affirms, that he did not remember to have read, that any Person ever had died an ill Death, who had been a great Alms-giver in his Life time.
Saint Hieronymus affirms, that he did not Remember to have read, that any Person ever had died an ill Death, who had been a great Almsgiver in his Life time.
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And we read, Prov. 11.24, 25. There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to Poverty.
And we read, Curae 11.24, 25. There is that Scattereth, and yet increases; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to Poverty.
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But as a large diffusive Charity, and imparting to others in a good proportion to what Abundance God hath blessed us with, is the proper use of a great Income,
But as a large diffusive Charity, and imparting to Others in a good proportion to what Abundance God hath blessed us with, is the proper use of a great Income,
as God knows to be best for us or them. Prov. 19.17. He that hath pity upon the Poor, lendeth unto the Lord, and that which he hath given will he repay him again.
as God knows to be best for us or them. Curae 19.17. He that hath pity upon the Poor, dares unto the Lord, and that which he hath given will he repay him again.
But above all, this is the certain, and perhaps the only way, for Rich Men both to secure to themselves a Crown of Righteousness thro' the Mercy of God in Christ,
But above all, this is the certain, and perhaps the only Way, for Rich Men both to secure to themselves a Crown of Righteousness through the Mercy of God in christ,
Our Blessed Lord promises a Reward to him, who shall give a Cup of cold Water only, to any of his in the Name of a Disciple, i. e. because they belong to him, Mat. 10.24.
Our Blessed Lord promises a Reward to him, who shall give a Cup of cold Water only, to any of his in the Name of a Disciple, i. e. Because they belong to him, Mathew 10.24.
And in that description of the Day of Judgment, Mat. 25. he is pleased to assign no other cause of his putting the Blessed of his Father into possession of that Kingdom prepared for them from the Foundation of the World,
And in that description of the Day of Judgement, Mathew 25. he is pleased to assign no other cause of his putting the Blessed of his Father into possession of that Kingdom prepared for them from the Foundation of the World,
and their forgetfulness of God, which make it harder for a Rich Man, as Christ positively affirms, Mat. 19.24. To enter into the Kingdom of God, than it is for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle.
and their forgetfulness of God, which make it harder for a Rich Man, as christ positively affirms, Mathew 19.24. To enter into the Kingdom of God, than it is for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle.
whereby he makes them Willing and Desirous to part with so much of their Wealth to the Poor, that they may have good Store of Treasure laid up for them in Heaven;
whereby he makes them Willing and Desirous to part with so much of their Wealth to the Poor, that they may have good Store of Treasure laid up for them in Heaven;
It was the want of this Spiritual Wisdom, and disposition to beneficence, which made that young man who gave occasion to that hard and amazing saying, forsake Christ.
It was the want of this Spiritual Wisdom, and disposition to beneficence, which made that young man who gave occasion to that hard and amazing saying, forsake christ.
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Certainly did Rich Men consider well the horrible danger they are in, of being lost forever upon account of their Riches, (if they will believe our LORD and MASTER,) they would never have St. Paul 's charge out of their mind, which he enjoyns Timothy to give them, 1 Tim. 6.17, 18. They would neither be high-minded, insolent,
Certainly did Rich Men Consider well the horrible danger they Are in, of being lost forever upon account of their Riches, (if they will believe our LORD and MASTER,) they would never have Saint Paul is charge out of their mind, which he enjoins Timothy to give them, 1 Tim. 6.17, 18. They would neither be High-minded, insolent,
The Apostle backs his Exhortation with this irresistible Argument to all who believe another world, viz. That Rich Men do hereby lay up in Store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life.
The Apostle backs his Exhortation with this irresistible Argument to all who believe Another world, viz. That Rich Men do hereby lay up in Store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal Life.
Since then a studyed well-Proportioned bounty to the Poor, is the most sure preservative against those destructive poysons of Mens Souls, viz. Covetousness, Pride, Luxury, Intemperance of all sorts;
Since then a studied well-Proportioned bounty to the Poor, is the most sure preservative against those destructive poisons of Men's Souls, viz. Covetousness, Pride, Luxury, Intemperance of all sorts;
which are so often the successful Temptations of Wealth, that only the wisest and best Men (which are not always the greatest number among the Rich,) are able to resist them, it must needs be the worst Husbandry,
which Are so often the successful Temptations of Wealth, that only the Wisest and best Men (which Are not always the greatest number among the Rich,) Are able to resist them, it must needs be the worst Husbandry,
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Wealth, and that power, and interest which it usually makes way for, and procures, are those particular Talents which God hath committed to their management;
Wealth, and that power, and Interest which it usually makes Way for, and procures, Are those particular Talents which God hath committed to their management;
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and advantage in the other world, by their feeding and cloathing, and relieving and assisting all the distressed afflicted members of their Common Saviour.
and advantage in the other world, by their feeding and clothing, and relieving and assisting all the distressed afflicted members of their Common Saviour.
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and shall Eat and Drink with the Drunken, if they shall spend in the Entertainment of their own Vices what they receiv'd for the benefit and use of their Fellow Servants, their Lord shall come in a day when they look not for him, Mat. 24.50. All shall cut them asunder;
and shall Eat and Drink with the Drunken, if they shall spend in the Entertainment of their own Vices what they received for the benefit and use of their Fellow Servants, their Lord shall come in a day when they look not for him, Mathew 24.50. All shall Cut them asunder;
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(which was the punishment of false Knaves and Cheating Villains) and shall appoint them their Portion with the Hypocrites, where there shall be weeping and Gnashing of Teeth, i. e. in the endless Torments of Hell Fire.
(which was the punishment of false Knaves and Cheating Villains) and shall appoint them their Portion with the Hypocrites, where there shall be weeping and Gnashing of Teeth, i. e. in the endless Torments of Hell Fire.
and will prove a terrible disappointment at the last to all those inconsiderate men who are more concern'd to heap up Riches for themselves, or their Children;
and will prove a terrible disappointment At the last to all those inconsiderate men who Are more concerned to heap up Riches for themselves, or their Children;
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So Unwise, so Dis-appointed, and so Finally Undone is that Miserable Man, who having not made himself Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, (if not unjustly gotten, at least too often unjustly detained,
So Unwise, so Disappointed, and so Finally Undone is that Miserable Man, who having not made himself Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, (if not unjustly got, At least too often unjustly detained,
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or unjustly used, as well as) Fading, Unstable, Perishing Wealth, can have no just or good hopes that he shall ever be received into Everlasting habitations, Gods Eternal Kingdom of Glory.
or unjustly used, as well as) Fading, Unstable, Perishing Wealth, can have no just or good hope's that he shall ever be received into Everlasting habitations, God's Eternal Kingdom of Glory.
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it hence follows, That a due care about, and a Consciencious discharge of the obligation they have thereto, is the wisdom and happiness, of those who use their Wealth to the glory of God, and the good of Men;
it hence follows, That a due care about, and a Conscientious discharge of the obligation they have thereto, is the Wisdom and happiness, of those who use their Wealth to the glory of God, and the good of Men;
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Propounding to our selves in general the Best and Noblest End, i. e. the Highest degree of Happiness we are made capable of by our Nature, or the Favour of God.
Propounding to our selves in general the Best and Noblest End, i. e. the Highest degree of Happiness we Are made capable of by our Nature, or the Favour of God.
He prudently considers the few Moments he is to spend here as a point, as nothing, in comparison with that eternal duration for which he is design'dand made;
He prudently considers the few Moments he is to spend Here as a point, as nothing, in comparison with that Eternal duration for which he is design'dand made;
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or the thin air of Applause, or the noise of secular State and Grandeur, which are usually founded in & supported by store of Money, can any way pretend to.
or the thin air of Applause, or the noise of secular State and Grandeur, which Are usually founded in & supported by store of Money, can any Way pretend to.
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He judges of all these things as God doth (whose Judgment is the Rule and Standard of Truth) and who values Men by their true Wisdom and Virtue, their Piety and Charity, their Meekness and Humility;
He judges of all these things as God does (whose Judgement is the Rule and Standard of Truth) and who value's Men by their true Wisdom and Virtue, their Piety and Charity, their Meekness and Humility;
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He therefore values all things here below in proportion to their capacity, and tendency to serve him in order to his Great, his only Aim and Concern, to live with God for ever.
He Therefore value's all things Here below in proportion to their capacity, and tendency to serve him in order to his Great, his only Aim and Concern, to live with God for ever.
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since he is always contriving how he may discharge his Trust to his Lord, and how he may avoid those Temptations and Snares into which they fall who will be Rich, 1 Tim. 6.9. who set their hearts upon getting Money, or place their Happiness in it;
since he is always contriving how he may discharge his Trust to his Lord, and how he may avoid those Temptations and Snares into which they fallen who will be Rich, 1 Tim. 6.9. who Set their hearts upon getting Money, or place their Happiness in it;
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Our Blessed Lord having answered that Question, Which is the great Commandment of the Law? Mat. 22. in these terms, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy Heart,
Our Blessed Lord having answered that Question, Which is the great Commandment of the Law? Mathew 22. in these terms, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy Heart,
and with all thy Soul, and with all thy Mind, adds of his own accord, and as a certain consequent of the former, And the 2d. is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self.
and with all thy Soul, and with all thy Mind, adds of his own accord, and as a certain consequent of the former, And the 2d. is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy Neighbour as thy self.
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And if this be wanting, tho' we should bestow all our goods to feed the Poor, 1 Cor. 13.3. if we were never so Bountiful out of Vain-glory, or from any other Carnal Worldly consideration, it would profit us nothing;
And if this be wanting, though we should bestow all our goods to feed the Poor, 1 Cor. 13.3. if we were never so Bountiful out of Vainglory, or from any other Carnal Worldly consideration, it would profit us nothing;
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and particularly all Rich Men, should seriously and attentively weigh and consider with themselves, what proportion of their Estates it were fit for them to Allot and Consecrate every Year to Pious uses,
and particularly all Rich Men, should seriously and attentively weigh and Consider with themselves, what proportion of their Estates it were fit for them to Allot and Consecrate every Year to Pious uses,
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A Learned and Exemplary Divine of our Church (Dr. Hammond ) in a Sermon Preach't upon this very occasion before the then Lord Mayor and Aldermen of this City;
A Learned and Exemplary Divine of our Church (Dr. Hammond) in a Sermon Preached upon this very occasion before the then Lord Mayor and Aldermen of this city;
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observes, that every Jew (not the Rich only) was obliged (besides several other ways of relieving the Poor mentioned in the Law of Moses ) to pay a Tenth part of all his Increase or Income every Third Year, which is aequivalent to one Thirtieth part every Year, to the use,
observes, that every Jew (not the Rich only) was obliged (beside several other ways of relieving the Poor mentioned in the Law of Moses) to pay a Tenth part of all his Increase or Income every Third Year, which is equivalent to one Thirtieth part every Year, to the use,
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Our Lord declares, That except our Righteousness shall exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, (who practised such external duties doubtless at an higher rate than the common Jews ) we shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Our Lord declares, That except our Righteousness shall exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, (who practised such external duties doubtless At an higher rate than the Common jews) we shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
From all these premises, that Learned Man infers, beyond all colour of contradiction, that the proportion of the Christian Alms-giver, to speak at the least, must be more than the Thirtieth part of his Yearly Revenue, or Increase.
From all these premises, that Learned Man infers, beyond all colour of contradiction, that the proportion of the Christian Almsgiver, to speak At the least, must be more than the Thirtieth part of his Yearly Revenue, or Increase.
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But then we are here to remember, that every Jew, who had any Income or Increase, was ty'd to pay this Thirtieth part towards the maintenance of the Poor,
But then we Are Here to Remember, that every Jew, who had any Income or Increase, was tied to pay this Thirtieth part towards the maintenance of the Poor,
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Some considerate Persons being in that mediocrity, or competency of these outward good things, that neither Poverty nor Riches, which was the Wise Man's choice, (and would be the choice of all Wise Men,
some considerate Persons being in that mediocrity, or competency of these outward good things, that neither Poverty nor Riches, which was the Wise Man's choice, (and would be the choice of all Wise Men,
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since the Richer they are, the more hard still it is for them to be saved) some of these sober and serious Christians, I say, have thought one Tenth part of their Yearly Revenue,
since the Richer they Are, the more hard still it is for them to be saved) Some of these Sobrium and serious Christians, I say, have Thought one Tenth part of their Yearly Revenue,
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But Rich Men, and especially those who are very Rich, if they were very Wise too, will scarce stint themselves, it is to be hoped, (in many circumstances at least) to a rate so dis-proportionable to their abilitys.
But Rich Men, and especially those who Are very Rich, if they were very Wise too, will scarce stint themselves, it is to be hoped, (in many Circumstances At least) to a rate so disproportionable to their abilities.
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Zaccheus 's Example, who besides restoring four sold, if it should appear that he had wronged any Man, gave half his goods to the Poor, is a much fitter Precedent for some of those who have very great Estates, i. e. who have much more than they can spend every Year in such ways as they will be able to answer for to God at the last day, that great day of Accounts.
Zacchaeus is Exampl, who beside restoring four sold, if it should appear that he had wronged any Man, gave half his goods to the Poor, is a much fitter Precedent for Some of those who have very great Estates, i. e. who have much more than they can spend every Year in such ways as they will be able to answer for to God At the last day, that great day of Accounts.
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Certainly every Rich Man will do himself great right, in often and seriously reflecting upon that Parable delivered by our Lord, Luk. 16.19. &c. for his particular Caution and instruction.
Certainly every Rich Man will do himself great right, in often and seriously reflecting upon that Parable Delivered by our Lord, Luk. 16.19. etc. for his particular Caution and instruction.
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and quality in the world, indulg'd himself in the excesses of Luxury and Vanity, whilst the poor starv'd for want of that which his haughty Pride and Ryot made him think he needed for his own self.
and quality in the world, indulged himself in the Excesses of Luxury and Vanity, while the poor starved for want of that which his haughty Pride and Riot made him think he needed for his own self.
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as imitate this Rich man's Example, be able to escape those Torments in Hell to which he is doom'd? For tho' all the Alms in the world can never purchase Heaven (for Eternal Life is the gift of God thro' Jesus Christ our Lord, Rom. 6.23.) yet want of a competent, proportionable Charity, alone,
as imitate this Rich Man's Exampl, be able to escape those Torments in Hell to which he is doomed? For though all the Alms in the world can never purchase Heaven (for Eternal Life is the gift of God through jesus christ our Lord, Rom. 6.23.) yet want of a competent, proportionable Charity, alone,
And seeing that a narrow, slender, contracted Charity, altogether disproportionable to the Rich mans Abilities, will in all reason, be esteemed by God as no Charity at all;
And seeing that a narrow, slender, contracted Charity, altogether disproportionable to the Rich men Abilities, will in all reason, be esteemed by God as no Charity At all;
And they ought therefore frequently to have in their thoughts that saying of our Lord, Luk. 12.48. which is equally applicable to all Talents, as well of Riches as any other;
And they ought Therefore frequently to have in their thoughts that saying of our Lord, Luk. 12.48. which is equally applicable to all Talents, as well of Riches as any other;
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and power, and credit among us, to use all the interest they can make in procuring a publick National Establishment of a truly Honourable Society of men, who should make it their business, out of love to God,
and power, and credit among us, to use all the Interest they can make in procuring a public National Establishment of a truly Honourable Society of men, who should make it their business, out of love to God,
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and some too in the streets, with hunger, or cold, or want of necessaries in one kind or other, (which amount to some hundreds in and about this City some years,
and Some too in the streets, with hunger, or cold, or want of necessaries in one kind or other, (which amount to Some hundreds in and about this city Some Years,
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as I have heard from those who have reason to know) we should look upon this as such a Disgrace and Contradiction to our Religion, which is the Law of Love,
as I have herd from those who have reason to know) we should look upon this as such a Disgrace and Contradiction to our Religion, which is the Law of Love,
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and withal so great a guilt upon all who had, or might have power to remedy it, (if not on the whole Nation) that every Man would do his best to promote such a brave design;
and withal so great a guilt upon all who had, or might have power to remedy it, (if not on the Whole nation) that every Man would do his best to promote such a brave Design;
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without which 'tis very hard, if at all possible, that so Crying a Sin, and so Culpable a Neglect, which must lay some where, should be wholly and effectually prevented.
without which it's very hard, if At all possible, that so Crying a since, and so Culpable a Neglect, which must lay Some where, should be wholly and effectually prevented.
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as well as Pious Examples of their Predecessours, I shall read to you (as the Custom is) the following account of the upright and prudent Management of all those publick foundations which are under the care and Government of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty,
as well as Pious Examples of their Predecessors, I shall read to you (as the Custom is) the following account of the upright and prudent Management of all those public foundations which Are under the care and Government of the Lord Mayor, Commonalty,
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Secondly, That the Governours of St. Thomas Hospital, notwithstanding their present necessary, and very chargeable Expence in Building, have not one bed less in that house, than were before;
Secondly, That the Governors of Saint Thomas Hospital, notwithstanding their present necessary, and very chargeable Expense in Building, have not one Bed less in that house, than were before;
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So that Generous and well-disposed minds, have here also, as well as among those great numbers of Poor, who stand in need of present relief, fit objects for a Magnificent and Over flowing Bounty. To Conclude all;
So that Generous and well-disposed minds, have Here also, as well as among those great numbers of Poor, who stand in need of present relief, fit objects for a Magnificent and Over flowing Bounty. To Conclude all;
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Let every one of us in the fear of God, and as we tender the welfare of our own Immortal Souls, take due care to be rightly informed of the necessity of this Great and Fundamental Duty,
Let every one of us in the Fear of God, and as we tender the welfare of our own Immortal Souls, take due care to be rightly informed of the necessity of this Great and Fundamental Duty,
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Let us frequently reflect upon our own Conduct, and consider how we shall be able to Answer our Judge when he shall proceed to give Sentence upon us, according to our demeanour in relation to his distressed Members:
Let us frequently reflect upon our own Conduct, and Consider how we shall be able to Answer our Judge when he shall proceed to give Sentence upon us, according to our demeanour in Relation to his distressed Members:
That consequently hereto, 'tis the first, and most pernicious Error, (NONLATINALPHABET) that which leads to all the mistakes and sins Men commit here, viz.
That consequently hereto, it's the First, and most pernicious Error, () that which leads to all the mistakes and Sins Men commit Here, viz.
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That they look upon this short span of Frail Mortal Life, (which is but their first step and entrance into being) as their All, that for which they were wholly made,
That they look upon this short span of Frail Mortal Life, (which is but their First step and Entrance into being) as their All, that for which they were wholly made,
and to look upon all things, as mean, low, and scarce worth our Consideration, which have no tendency to this our Master-design, viz. To be for ever Happy in the presence and enjoyment of that Sovereign Good, for which we were made.
and to look upon all things, as mean, low, and scarce worth our Consideration, which have no tendency to this our Master-design, viz. To be for ever Happy in the presence and enjoyment of that Sovereign Good, for which we were made.
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That nothing is more Reasonable in it self, nothing more agreeable to Humane Nature, (whence Humanity, which imports all obliging kindness, hath its Name) than that we should assist and relieve others, made in the same Image,
That nothing is more Reasonable in it self, nothing more agreeable to Humane Nature, (whence Humanity, which imports all obliging kindness, hath its Name) than that we should assist and relieve Others, made in the same Image,
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and a peculiar Mark of our Election to Eternal Life, and of our being Gods Children indeed, Col. 3.12. That want of Bowels of Compassion to our needy Brother, is a demonstration, That the love of God dwells not in us, 1 John 3.17.
and a peculiar Mark of our Election to Eternal Life, and of our being God's Children indeed, Col. 3.12. That want of Bowels of Compassion to our needy Brother, is a demonstration, That the love of God dwells not in us, 1 John 3.17.
That it is only such an outragious, criminal love of the World, as is wholly incompetible with the love of God, which makes Rich Men such slaves to their Money;
That it is only such an outrageous, criminal love of the World, as is wholly incompetible with the love of God, which makes Rich Men such slaves to their Money;
or vices of the Mind, viz. Pride, Ambition, Covetousness, which exhaust that Treasure that should be lay'd up in Heaven, i. e. layd out in Works of Piety, and Mercy.
or vices of the Mind, viz. Pride, Ambition, Covetousness, which exhaust that Treasure that should be laid up in Heaven, i. e. laid out in Works of Piety, and Mercy.
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that World, to which we ought to be Crucified, or Dead to, which drowns its Children in foolish and hurtful Lusts, in forgetfulness of God, of themselves, and of their Necessitous Brethren;
that World, to which we ought to be crucified, or Dead to, which drowns its Children in foolish and hurtful Lustiest, in forgetfulness of God, of themselves, and of their Necessitous Brothers;
In a word, Let us consider seriously and often, that Beneficence and Charity, is the most Natural and Reasonable; The most Commanded; The most Indispensable; The most Noble; The most Delightful; The most Advantageous; The most Christian:
In a word, Let us Consider seriously and often, that Beneficence and Charity, is the most Natural and Reasonable; The most Commanded; The most Indispensable; The most Noble; The most Delightful; The most Advantageous; The most Christian:
for all truly Pious, all truly Charitable and Merciful Men. To which, God of his Mercy bring us all, thro' Jesus Christ our Lord; To whom, &c. FINIS.
for all truly Pious, all truly Charitable and Merciful Men. To which, God of his Mercy bring us all, through jesus christ our Lord; To whom, etc. FINIS.
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