A spittle sermon preach'd in St. Brides Parish-Church, on Wednesday in Easterweek, being the second day of April, 1684 before the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, the Court of Aldermen, and the sheriffs of the now Protestant, and loyal city of London / by Thomas Pittis ...
since the Scriptures of the New Testament, in relation to the Bounty and Liberality of Christians, say, He which soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly;
since the Scriptures of the New Testament, in Relation to the Bounty and Liberality of Christians, say, He which Soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly;
and he which soweth bountifully, shall reap bountifully, (2 Cor. 9.6.) The Seed of our Charity, amongst other things, springing up unto eternal life, may easily represent both our duty and reward,
and he which Soweth bountifully, shall reap bountifully, (2 Cor. 9.6.) The Seed of our Charity, among other things, springing up unto Eternal life, may Easily represent both our duty and reward,
and these, by a continued succession, are sometimes advanced to an Allegory: And the Context, in these cases, will easily determine their sense and meaning.
and these, by a continued succession, Are sometime advanced to an Allegory: And the Context, in these cases, will Easily determine their sense and meaning.
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Thus we find here, in my Text, the same duty of dispersing our Charity, which, in the first Verse of the same Chapter, is advised in the expression of casting bread upon the face of the waters, phrased, now, by sowing our seed.
Thus we find Here, in my Text, the same duty of dispersing our Charity, which, in the First Verse of the same Chapter, is advised in the expression of casting bred upon the face of the waters, phrased, now, by sowing our seed.
And because men, who are so greedy of this World, that they little take care of the advantages of the next, are apt to decline the performance of that, which they cannot but acknowledge to be just and equal,
And Because men, who Are so greedy of this World, that they little take care of the advantages of the next, Are apt to decline the performance of that, which they cannot but acknowledge to be just and equal,
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Because some are so addicted to scrape together the dust and rubbish of this lower World, that their sweat and blood shall be drop'd into it, to make it to consolidate and cement together, that it may not be scattered,
Because Some Are so addicted to scrape together the dust and rubbish of this lower World, that their sweat and blood shall be dropped into it, to make it to consolidate and cement together, that it may not be scattered,
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Nay, so greedy are some for the securing their wealth, and so loth to diminish any of their heaps, that they will even venture to dye to save charges.
Nay, so greedy Are Some for the securing their wealth, and so loath to diminish any of their heaps, that they will even venture to die to save charges.
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And now, these words, from their plain coherence with the former part of this Chapter, present to us that publick duty of Charity to those who stand in need of our aid and relief.
And now, these words, from their plain coherence with the former part of this Chapter, present to us that public duty of Charity to those who stand in need of our aid and relief.
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It preserves Power and Authority among us, whilst Order, betwixt superiors and inferiors, is, by a suitable allowance to the different states and ranks of men, not violated, but preserved entire.
It preserves Power and authority among us, while Order, betwixt superiors and inferiors, is, by a suitable allowance to the different states and ranks of men, not violated, but preserved entire.
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So that the Rich can no more live without the Poor, than they can without the Rich. But, besides all this, the Christian Religion, which we profess, more especially enjoyns Charity to its Disciples;
So that the Rich can no more live without the Poor, than they can without the Rich. But, beside all this, the Christian Religion, which we profess, more especially enjoins Charity to its Disciples;
There is nothing more frequent than Exhortations, and Commands, with reference unto Charity, so commonly dispersed in the New Testament, as well as the Old;
There is nothing more frequent than Exhortations, and Commands, with Referente unto Charity, so commonly dispersed in the New Testament, as well as the Old;
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that to repeat them, would be thought an unreasonable lengthning of my discourse, and reflect disparagement upon so Religious, and Honourable, an Assembly;
that to repeat them, would be Thought an unreasonable lengthening of my discourse, and reflect disparagement upon so Religious, and Honourable, an Assembly;
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First, In shewing how this Charity, in dispersing our Wealth, may, besides our ordinary and common Alms, be so managed, that we may accomplish the duty we are directed to in my Text.
First, In showing how this Charity, in dispersing our Wealth, may, beside our ordinary and Common Alms, be so managed, that we may accomplish the duty we Are directed to in my Text.
None can think they shall want Objects, either deserving or craving their Charity, though they had a Million to expend in its service, supposing it to be confined to the limits of this City;
None can think they shall want Objects, either deserving or craving their Charity, though they had a Million to expend in its service, supposing it to be confined to the Limits of this city;
But, more particularly, there are three chanels, into which our Charity, dispersing it self, may overflow, to the disburthening the fountain, by the disposal of our large,
But, more particularly, there Are three channels, into which our Charity, dispersing it self, may overflow, to the disburdening the fountain, by the disposal of our large,
And this does not only support the dignity of men, to set a lustre on the different Orders in the World, by shewing a decent mixture of Authority and Wealth, that uphold each other.
And this does not only support the dignity of men, to Set a lustre on the different Order in the World, by showing a decent mixture of authority and Wealth, that uphold each other.
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This vertue of Hospitality, the Greeks were wont to express by NONLATINALPHABET, as if it were an essential ingredient to the hospitable man to make his entertainments, not to flow from necessity, but delight:
This virtue of Hospitality, the Greeks were wont to express by, as if it were an essential ingredient to the hospitable man to make his entertainments, not to flow from necessity, but delight:
And it is not unfrequently rewarded in this life, by such correspondencies and accessions to our Wealth, by a kind reception of grateful guests, that more than double our favours upon our selves.
And it is not unfrequently rewarded in this life, by such correspondencies and accessions to our Wealth, by a kind reception of grateful guests, that more than double our favours upon our selves.
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However, if an affable, courteous and generous temper should not attract to its Owner, its due and just reward here, through any ill Fate, or the Ingratitude of others;
However, if an affable, courteous and generous temper should not attract to its Owner, its due and just reward Here, through any ill Fate, or the Ingratitude of Others;
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For his large mind shall, in a future Region, enter where an Estate cannot; and gain a glorious and eternal habitation, when his most stately Mansion in this World;
For his large mind shall, in a future Region, enter where an Estate cannot; and gain a glorious and Eternal habitation, when his most stately Mansion in this World;
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For the great God has so twisted our interest with our duty, that he who commands us to use Hospitality, instamping this sacred Vertue upon our minds, writing it also in large characters in the Old Testament and the New, has graciously promised to reward these actions;
For the great God has so twisted our Interest with our duty, that he who commands us to use Hospitality, instamping this sacred Virtue upon our minds, writing it also in large characters in the Old Testament and the New, has graciously promised to reward these actions;
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Hence was it, that the old man of Giheah, when he had received the travelling Levite into his house, at such a time as the whole Town were inhospitable,
Hence was it, that the old man of Giheah, when he had received the traveling Levite into his house, At such a time as the Whole Town were inhospitable,
offering not only violence to their neighbour, and to one, whose Function, being Sacred, might have been his protection, especially when he was a stranger too;
offering not only violence to their neighbour, and to one, whose Function, being Sacred, might have been his protection, especially when he was a stranger too;
For though the merits of the cause are exhibited to us ( Judges 19.) yet it is apparent, in the next Chapter, that although the body of the Israelites lost forty thousand in two Battels;
For though the merits of the cause Are exhibited to us (Judges 19.) yet it is apparent, in the next Chapter, that although the body of the Israelites lost forty thousand in two Battles;
and not only so, but at the same time, he had the assurance of a most gracious Promise, that a Son should yet spring from the barren Womb, in whom all the Nations of the earth should be blessed, (Gen. 18.).
and not only so, but At the same time, he had the assurance of a most gracious Promise, that a Son should yet spring from the barren Womb, in whom all the nations of the earth should be blessed, (Gen. 18.).
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His Kinsman Lot also, because Generosity then, as it does often now, ran in a blood, was honoured with two Angels for his guests, in the very next Chapter:
His Kinsman Lot also, Because Generosity then, as it does often now, ran in a blood, was honoured with two Angels for his guests, in the very next Chapter:
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Now lest any narrow and griping Precisian should banish the excellent use of hospitality, because the generosity of some may be abused to the debauchery of others, (as some persons have an excellent Talent to inveigh against the abuses,
Now lest any narrow and gripping Precisian should banish the excellent use of hospitality, Because the generosity of Some may be abused to the debauchery of Others, (as Some Persons have an excellent Talon to inveigh against the Abuses,
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And therefore S. Paul exhorts all ( Rom. 12.13.) to distribute to the necessities of the Saints, and to be given to hospitality. And S. Peter also backs him in this, by advising men to use hospitality one to another, without grudging;
And Therefore S. Paul exhorts all (Rom. 12.13.) to distribute to the necessities of the Saints, and to be given to hospitality. And S. Peter also backs him in this, by advising men to use hospitality one to Another, without grudging;
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What should I tell you of devout Lydia 's entertainment of S. Paul, and those that accompanyed him? ( Acts 16.15.) of that splendid Marriage Feast in Cana of Galilee, at which the Mother of our Lord, our Saviour himself,
What should I tell you of devout Lydia is entertainment of S. Paul, and those that accompanied him? (Acts 16.15.) of that splendid Marriage Feast in Cana of Galilee, At which the Mother of our Lord, our Saviour himself,
and the maimed, the halt, and the blind were entertained; ( Luke 14.) Nor can I stay now to enlarge upon the hospitality of Publius exercised to S. Paul and his Ships Crue, on the Island of Melita in the Lybian Sea,
and the maimed, the halt, and the blind were entertained; (Lycia 14.) Nor can I stay now to enlarge upon the hospitality of Publius exercised to S. Paul and his Ships Crew, on the Island of Melita in the Libyan Sea,
Of whom, Tacitus gives this commendation; That convictibus & hospitiis non alia gens effusius indulget; No Nation was more free and generous in their entertainments:
Of whom, Tacitus gives this commendation; That convictibus & hospitiis non Alias gens effusius indulget; No nation was more free and generous in their entertainments:
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such men, what ever mortification they pretend, are so far off from the principles of Religion, that they are not arrived at good manners, pretending Temperance,
such men, what ever mortification they pretend, Are so Far off from the principles of Religion, that they Are not arrived At good manners, pretending Temperance,
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But when they are guilty of a forced rape upon their common inclinations, and honour causes covetousness to bleed, they give the entertained a Meal, only that they may run the Spit into their Bellies;
But when they Are guilty of a forced rape upon their Common inclinations, and honour Causes covetousness to bleed, they give the entertained a Meal, only that they may run the Spit into their Bellies;
Nay, too often, men, under the guise of hospitality, defraud others of their honour and reputation, sacrificing the good name of a present guest, to those gods of the World, that may succeed them in the next entertainment, to whom, greater interest commands greater oblations,
Nay, too often, men, under the guise of hospitality, defraud Others of their honour and reputation, sacrificing the good name of a present guest, to those God's of the World, that may succeed them in the next entertainment, to whom, greater Interest commands greater Oblations,
Though by such treachery, among good men, we spoil our entertainments, and with the Sacrifice of our Guests, we consume our Honour and our Honesty too.
Though by such treachery, among good men, we spoil our entertainments, and with the Sacrifice of our Guests, we consume our Honour and our Honesty too.
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But he may offer injury to the hospitable man, and discourage him in the exercise of this generous duty, which cements men together by love and friendship,
But he may offer injury to the hospitable man, and discourage him in the exercise of this generous duty, which cements men together by love and friendship,
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And this is done by unseasonable approaches, or being over-curious in questions and enquiries, or garrulous and prating in other places, of what passed at the last entertainment.
And this is done by unseasonable Approaches, or being overcurious in questions and Enquiries, or garrulous and prating in other places, of what passed At the last entertainment.
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Antonius Pius asking one, Where he had those Porphyry Pillars? he presently replyed, with some smartness, In alienis aedibus & mutum, & surdum, esse decet;
Antonius Pius asking one, Where he had those Porphyry Pillars? he presently replied, with Some smartness, In alienis aedibus & mutum, & surdum, esse Deceit;
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but we must, according to our stations and abilities, cheerfully receive, civilly entertain, and courteously dismiss those, whom a solemn invitation, a common accident,
but we must, according to our stations and abilities, cheerfully receive, civilly entertain, and courteously dismiss those, whom a solemn invitation, a Common accident,
And now I might, justly, take occasion to inveigh against those Great and Rich men in the World, that have shrivel'd Hearts and swoln Purses, who are so far from being hospitable to others, that they are narrow and unjust to their Families and themselves.
And now I might, justly, take occasion to inveigh against those Great and Rich men in the World, that have shriveled Hearts and swollen Purses, who Are so Far from being hospitable to Others, that they Are narrow and unjust to their Families and themselves.
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under which, we may sow the seed of Charity, in a bounteous liberality to those whom Providence causes to live upon that provision, which the Almighty Lord of the whole World, demands as a Quit-rent, from those, to whom he has granted an Estate, it being his peculiar reserve and portion.
under which, we may sow the seed of Charity, in a bounteous liberality to those whom Providence Causes to live upon that provision, which the Almighty Lord of the Whole World, demands as a Quitrent, from those, to whom he has granted an Estate, it being his peculiar reserve and portion.
Now because the earthy gifts of this World, cannot immediately reach Heaven, though we raise never so much dust with them (for our goodness extends not to God, Psal. 16.2.) The glorious King of the whole World receives not these reserved Rents himself;
Now Because the earthy Gifts of this World, cannot immediately reach Heaven, though we raise never so much dust with them (for our Goodness extends not to God, Psalm 16.2.) The glorious King of the Whole World receives not these reserved Rends himself;
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Therefore this Vertue of Liberality, commanded by him who is liberal to us all, is practised, by being generous and free to those necessitous persons among our selves, from whom we may expect no other returns than gratitude, and ingenuity;
Therefore this Virtue of Liberality, commanded by him who is liberal to us all, is practised, by being generous and free to those necessitous Persons among our selves, from whom we may expect no other returns than gratitude, and ingenuity;
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Parum tribuere ut accipias, magis venatio appellanda quam donatio, says St. Jerom; To bestow a small Boon (or a great one either) that we may receive again, is rather a Sale than a Gift.
Parum tribuere ut accipias, magis Venatio appellanda quam Donatio, Says Saint Jerome; To bestow a small Boon (or a great one either) that we may receive again, is rather a Sale than a Gift.
and that they should be so far from boasting of their Charity, and noising it abroad among other men, that (if 'twere possible) they should not mind it themselves;
and that they should be so Far from boasting of their Charity, and noising it abroad among other men, that (if 'twere possible) they should not mind it themselves;
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nor the left hand know what the right hand did. ( Matth. 6.3.) Seneca, also, who is an excellent Moralist, to say no more, (in his 7th. Book de beneficiis, cap. 22.) perswades the Donor to forget his gift, lest he should be tempted to boast and publish it:
nor the left hand know what the right hand did. (Matthew 6.3.) Senecca, also, who is an excellent Moralist, to say no more, (in his 7th. Book de Benefits, cap. 22.) persuades the Donor to forget his gift, lest he should be tempted to boast and publish it:
That grave Check which Solomon gives to vain-glorious Men, may, in this, gag our Mouths to silence ( Prov. 27.2.) Let another man praise thee, and not thine own Lips:
That grave Check which Solomon gives to vainglorious Men, may, in this, gag our Mouths to silence (Curae 27.2.) Let Another man praise thee, and not thine own Lips:
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Our Saviour, therefore, when he had exercised that work of Charity and Mercy in curing the Leper, ( Luke 5.13.) he strictly charges him to tell no Man. The case is the same in Alms and Bounty;
Our Saviour, Therefore, when he had exercised that work of Charity and Mercy in curing the Leper, (Lycia 5.13.) he strictly charges him to tell no Man. The case is the same in Alms and Bounty;
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For he who publishes his own Charity, does not only render himself ridiculous, but oftentimes upbraids the Receiver, turning his kindness into an ensnaring Cruelty,
For he who publishes his own Charity, does not only render himself ridiculous, but oftentimes upbraids the Receiver, turning his kindness into an ensnaring Cruelty,
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And though the Supream Being bestows liberally, he never upbraids those on whom he confers his Blessings: ( Jam. 1.5.) So is it with the truly liberal man, who has the Stamp of God upon him;
And though the Supreme Being bestows liberally, he never upbraids those on whom he confers his Blessings: (Jam. 1.5.) So is it with the truly liberal man, who has the Stamp of God upon him;
he is so generous in his Disposals, the exercise of his vertue, that as he contemns those pitiful and mean designs to make his gifts become nets to draw worldly advantages to himself;
he is so generous in his Disposals, the exercise of his virtue, that as he contemns those pitiful and mean designs to make his Gifts become nets to draw worldly advantages to himself;
So does he as much abhor to betray men by such Hypocritical methods: He mixes no poyson in that Cup with which he willingly refreshes a thirsty Traveller,
So does he as much abhor to betray men by such Hypocritical methods: He mixes no poison in that Cup with which he willingly Refreshes a thirsty Traveller,
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nor is his compassion a fair Prologue to any Tragical execution of his Guest, nor does he express his kindness to another to gain the fairer opportunity to expose him:
nor is his compassion a fair Prologue to any Tragical execution of his Guest, nor does he express his kindness to Another to gain the Fairer opportunity to expose him:
One Oblation, therefore, readily tendred upon a low Altar from a willing mind, is better than a constrained Hecatomb: Multò gratius venit quod facili, quam quod plenâ, manu, datur:
One Oblation, Therefore, readily tendered upon a low Altar from a willing mind, is better than a constrained Hecatomb: Multò gratius venit quod Facili, quam quod plenâ, manu, datur:
yet we ought not to plead a needless poverty when fit Objects implore our relief. For as a profuse Prodigality is frequently forced to shed tears at its own Funeral;
yet we ought not to plead a needless poverty when fit Objects implore our relief. For as a profuse Prodigality is frequently forced to shed tears At its own Funeral;
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and all that it has done for him, was only to help him buy Mourning for himself, that he may be accompanied to his Grave with a larger Pomp, and more sumptuous Solemnity.
and all that it has done for him, was only to help him buy Mourning for himself, that he may be accompanied to his Grave with a larger Pomp, and more sumptuous Solemnity.
But he that observes the due mean betwixt these two opposite extreams, and weighs his Bounty by his Possessions, is not only bless'd in his life, lamented at his death,
But he that observes the due mean betwixt these two opposite extremes, and weighs his Bounty by his Possessions, is not only blessed in his life, lamented At his death,
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Which the Moralist applies to confirm the Argument he is treating of, viz. That the measure of Liberality is the largeness of the mind rather than the greatness of a gift:
Which the Moralist Applies to confirm the Argument he is treating of, viz. That the measure of Liberality is the largeness of the mind rather than the greatness of a gift:
And therefore he concludes with this Inference; Vicit Aeschines, hoc munere, Alcibiadis parem divitiis animum, & omnium juvenum opulentorum munificentiam.
And Therefore he concludes with this Inference; Vicit Aeschines, hoc munere, Alcibiadis Parem divitiis animum, & omnium juvenum opulentorum munificentiam.
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But since, an example more authentick to us, because more sacred, is ready at hand, that may, at once, extend the practice of this virtue to those of the meaner and more inferiour size,
But since, an Exampl more authentic to us, Because more sacred, is ready At hand, that may, At once, extend the practice of this virtue to those of the meaner and more inferior size,
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But she, out of her Penury, hath cast in all the living that she has. (Luke 21.1, 2. &c.) So that to be liberal in sowing our seed of Charity, is to be frank upon all just occasions offered, in a true distribution according to the proportion of our Wealth,
But she, out of her Penury, hath cast in all the living that she has. (Lycia 21.1, 2. etc.) So that to be liberal in sowing our seed of Charity, is to be frank upon all just occasions offered, in a true distribution according to the proportion of our Wealth,
And now every one best knows his Mind, and his Estate, and the Freedom or narrowness of our own Charity, together with our deliberate apprehensions of the necessities or merits of those that would receive;
And now every one best knows his Mind, and his Estate, and the Freedom or narrowness of our own Charity, together with our deliberate apprehensions of the necessities or merits of those that would receive;
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and I must leave to the Religion and Prudence of all to measure the proportion and allotments of their gifts, suitable to their Wealth, together with the Objects and designs of their Liberality,
and I must leave to the Religion and Prudence of all to measure the proportion and allotments of their Gifts, suitable to their Wealth, together with the Objects and designs of their Liberality,
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And proceed to the last general way in which men may sow the seed of their Charity, morning or evening, at every seasonable and fitting opportunity, accordingly as Objects present themselves:
And proceed to the last general Way in which men may sow the seed of their Charity, morning or evening, At every seasonable and fitting opportunity, accordingly as Objects present themselves:
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But the Munificent man lays Foundations and erects Buildings for future ages, and charitably entails an Estate on such as are Heirs to very little, or none themselves:
But the Munificent man lays Foundations and erects Buildings for future ages, and charitably entails an Estate on such as Are Heirs to very little, or none themselves:
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And by such great actions, splendid and renowned, they erect large Monuments to themselves, raise Pillars to their Immortal fame, on which are engravened the great Characters of Charity and Munificence, not only for the present age to read,
And by such great actions, splendid and renowned, they erect large Monuments to themselves, raise Pillars to their Immortal fame, on which Are engravened the great Characters of Charity and Munificence, not only for the present age to read,
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From hence proceeded our publick Buildings, together with their endowments, that are not confined to single Objects, where the memory of the gift does not die with the first Receiver,
From hence proceeded our public Buildings, together with their endowments, that Are not confined to single Objects, where the memory of the gift does not die with the First Receiver,
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if by any iniquity or unfortunate mishap they are demolished, will remain in the Memories of some men as long as the Annals of time shall last till they become as old as History:
if by any iniquity or unfortunate mishap they Are demolished, will remain in the Memories of Some men as long as the Annals of time shall last till they become as old as History:
and they, who receive more than ordinary influence from the Heavens, are so spurr'd forward to Gratitude and returns, that their inward shame may forcibly provoke them to publick acts of Benevolence and Bounty:
and they, who receive more than ordinary influence from the Heavens, Are so spurred forward to Gratitude and returns, that their inward shame may forcibly provoke them to public acts of Benevolence and Bounty:
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and, by a long and continued time of tenderness, they now grow hard and brawny: Or else because their Iniquities abound so that the Charity of many is waxen cold,
and, by a long and continued time of tenderness, they now grow hard and brawny: Or Else Because their Iniquities abound so that the Charity of many is waxed cold,
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and thereby measure the enlarged hearts of the Professors of that antiquated Religion by those many great and splendid gifts that were amass'd together to compleat the building,
and thereby measure the enlarged hearts of the Professors of that antiquated Religion by those many great and splendid Gifts that were amassed together to complete the building,
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There are two Churches that yet lie waste in this City, which Christian men of ingenuity and Purse, methinks, should have some regard to; (And this I speak with the more confidence,
There Are two Churches that yet lie waste in this city, which Christian men of ingenuity and Purse, methinks, should have Some regard to; (And this I speak with the more confidence,
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the posterity of whom we cannot deny our selves to be ▪ unless we had rather be accounted Jews. The building these, which are now the blemish, would mightily advance the ornament, of this City;
the posterity of whom we cannot deny our selves to be ▪ unless we had rather be accounted jews. The building these, which Are now the blemish, would mightily advance the ornament, of this city;
And here you must understand the charitable, and encreasing Fund, by the largeness of the Disbursement, which will appear by this True Report, &c. All that I need to note from hence is, what is remark'd in the Report it self, that the disproportion betwixt the Revenue and the Disbursements, is an argument to engage the direction of mens Charity to these most Christian and Compassionate Foundations.
And Here you must understand the charitable, and increasing Fund, by the largeness of the Disbursement, which will appear by this True Report, etc. All that I need to note from hence is, what is remarked in the Report it self, that the disproportion betwixt the Revenue and the Disbursements, is an argument to engage the direction of men's Charity to these most Christian and Compassionate Foundations.
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And, in this, I must crave leave to beg a rais'd attention, (though it has been already sufficiently tired) because time commands me to crowd my materials into a narrow room;
And, in this, I must crave leave to beg a raised attention, (though it has been already sufficiently tired) Because time commands me to crowd my materials into a narrow room;
Charity is so great, and such a spreading duty, that it makes men to be like God himself, who causes his Sun to shine, and strains his refreshing showers through the Clouds, both upon the just and the unjust;
Charity is so great, and such a spreading duty, that it makes men to be like God himself, who Causes his Sun to shine, and strains his refreshing showers through the Clouds, both upon the just and the unjust;
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who giveth liberally, and upbraids not the receiver. It imitates the great Saviour of the World, whose Charity to men, was that which brought him down from Heaven,
who gives liberally, and upbraids not the receiver. It imitates the great Saviour of the World, whose Charity to men, was that which brought him down from Heaven,
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Hence is it, that men are enjoyned, in the Law of Moses, that they should give to the Poor, without any internal regret, Because (sayes the Text) for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works,
Hence is it, that men Are enjoined, in the Law of Moses, that they should give to the Poor, without any internal regret, Because (Says the Text) for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works,
Yet S. Paul, upon the foundation of such Promises, encourageth the Charity of the Corinthians, and prayes for their increase upon the account of their dispersion;
Yet S. Paul, upon the Foundation of such Promises, Encourageth the Charity of the Corinthians, and prays for their increase upon the account of their dispersion;
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Our Wealth is sent before hand, to furnish and prepare Mansions for us, and the friends we have made by it whilst we were upon the earth, have sent up their Petitions, in the hands of our Mediator, that we may be received into everlasting habitations.
Our Wealth is sent before hand, to furnish and prepare Mansions for us, and the Friends we have made by it while we were upon the earth, have sent up their Petitions, in the hands of our Mediator, that we may be received into everlasting habitations.
And therefore, sayes he, who has the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, no less than those of Death and Hell, Make to your selves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, (your decaying riches) that when ye fail, (i. e.) when ye dye) they may receive you into everlasting habitations (Luke 16.9.).
And Therefore, Says he, who has the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, no less than those of Death and Hell, Make to your selves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, (your decaying riches) that when you fail, (i. e.) when you die) they may receive you into everlasting habitations (Lycia 16.9.).
And, therefore, sayes S. Paul to Cornelius, Thy prayer is heard, and thine Alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God: (Acts 10.31.) The truth of which Doctrine he also confirms to the Philippians (chap. 4.18.) I have received, says he, the gifts that were sent from you;
And, Therefore, Says S. Paul to Cornelius, Thy prayer is herd, and thine Alms Are had in remembrance in the sighed of God: (Acts 10.31.) The truth of which Doctrine he also confirms to the Philippians (chap. 4.18.) I have received, Says he, the Gifts that were sent from you;
Indeed the exercise of Charity to those that are in want, is an exemplification of that rule of Justice, given by our Saviour, to do to others what we would they should do to us,
Indeed the exercise of Charity to those that Are in want, is an exemplification of that Rule of justice, given by our Saviour, to do to Others what we would they should do to us,
and this not only by peremptory Commands, but we have Examples enough of it; and all is attended with Arguments and Motives fully sufficient to perswade to it.
and this not only by peremptory Commands, but we have Examples enough of it; and all is attended with Arguments and Motives Fully sufficient to persuade to it.
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Finally, add to all these numerous, begging Arguments, That the great God, whom we worship through Jesus Christ, has, by the publication of the most glorious Gospel, freed mankind from all those numerous and chargeable Ceremonies,
Finally, add to all these numerous, begging Arguments, That the great God, whom we worship through jesus christ, has, by the publication of the most glorious Gospel, freed mankind from all those numerous and chargeable Ceremonies,
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and Sacrifices, pretended to be obligatory, either by Jews or Gentiles, which consumed the Time and the Wealth of those which were devoted to any Religion;
and Sacrifices, pretended to be obligatory, either by jews or Gentiles, which consumed the Time and the Wealth of those which were devoted to any Religion;
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To him, with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, let us render, as we ought to acknowledge due, all possible Praise, Adoration, and Obedience, now and ever. Amen. FINIS.
To him, with the Father, and the Holy Ghost, let us render, as we ought to acknowledge due, all possible Praise, Adoration, and obedience, now and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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