A sermon preach'd at the anniversary meeting of the gentlemen educated at St. Paul's School, at St. Paul's Church, January 25, 1698/9 by John Pulleyn ...
And therefore it is not only a delightful Prospect to me, but, I presume likewise, to every one here present, to behold the Lustre of this Solemn Day; the Design of which is so excellent and commendable,
And Therefore it is not only a delightful Prospect to me, but, I presume likewise, to every one Here present, to behold the Lustre of this Solemn Day; the Design of which is so excellent and commendable,
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and Religious Founder, to see them so well united to pay their sincere Gratitude and Honour to the Place of their Education in the face of the World? And especially to see them begin this their Gratitude with a dutiful acknowledgment to the great God of Heaven and Earth, in whom all that is now expected and desired of us This Day ought to terminate? I was glad (said the Royal Prophet) when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord;
and Religious Founder, to see them so well united to pay their sincere Gratitude and Honour to the Place of their Education in the face of the World? And especially to see them begin this their Gratitude with a dutiful acknowledgment to the great God of Heaven and Earth, in whom all that is now expected and desired of us This Day ought to terminate? I was glad (said the Royal Prophet) when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord;
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And now (Worthy School-Fellows, by whatever Titles you may be dignified above, or distinguished from one another) since you have met together on this Day, (and in this most Holy Place) which the Church hath set apart to commemorate the great Apostle St. Paul, to render Thanks for that Blessing of our Education in that School, which so worthily bears that Name, and which ought likewise ever to put us in mind of those Benefits and Advantages we have received from thence, I hope this Religious beginning of our appearance this Day, will give a happy and a successful Influence upon the following part of your Solemnity, especially seeing you are resolved to retrieve in some measure the primitive Feast of Charity, which is in truth the chief and most laudable Design of these and other the like Anniversary Meetings. A Design so noble and generous in it self,
And now (Worthy School fellows, by whatever Titles you may be dignified above, or distinguished from one Another) since you have met together on this Day, (and in this most Holy Place) which the Church hath Set apart to commemorate the great Apostle Saint Paul, to render Thanks for that Blessing of our Education in that School, which so worthily bears that Name, and which ought likewise ever to put us in mind of those Benefits and Advantages we have received from thence, I hope this Religious beginning of our appearance this Day, will give a happy and a successful Influence upon the following part of your Solemnity, especially seeing you Are resolved to retrieve in Some measure the primitive Feast of Charity, which is in truth the chief and most laudable Design of these and other the like Anniversary Meetings. A Design so noble and generous in it self,
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And therefore in regard all the Benefits and Advantages of a Free and an Ingenuous Education, was the last Year excellently and fully in this Place, and upon the same Occasion, declar'd unto you, I shall wave that Argument of Discourse,
And Therefore in regard all the Benefits and Advantages of a Free and an Ingenuous Education, was the last Year excellently and Fully in this Place, and upon the same Occasion, declared unto you, I shall wave that Argument of Discourse,
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and at present only entertain you with what is as suitable and proper to all the Purposes of our present Meeting, as will appear from the Consideration of these Words of our blessed Saviour, here cited by St. Paul, — It is more blessed to give, than to receive.
and At present only entertain you with what is as suitable and proper to all the Purposes of our present Meeting, as will appear from the Consideration of these Words of our blessed Saviour, Here cited by Saint Paul, — It is more blessed to give, than to receive.
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These Words of the Holy Jesus are not recorded by any of the Evangelists; the Gospel of St. John, and probably that of St. Mark, being not written when St. Paul cited them.
These Words of the Holy jesus Are not recorded by any of the Evangelists; the Gospel of Saint John, and probably that of Saint Mark, being not written when Saint Paul cited them.
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which he declared, he did not receive it from Men, but was taught it by the Revelation of Jesus Christ. But notwithstanding the first conveyers of this remarkable Sentence are uncertain,
which he declared, he did not receive it from Men, but was taught it by the Revelation of jesus christ. But notwithstanding the First conveyers of this remarkable Sentence Are uncertain,
— Remember the Words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed, &c. Which Words are to be expounded according to the measure and limitation of other Proverbial Sentences in Scripture, not as if they would hold in that full latitude, which Grammar and the sound of Words will allow.
— remember the Words of the Lord jesus, how he said, It is more blessed, etc. Which Words Are to be expounded according to the measure and limitation of other Proverbial Sentences in Scripture, not as if they would hold in that full latitude, which Grammar and the found of Words will allow.
If he do it to encroach upon the just Liberties of the Person obliged, to upbraid him with his Necessities, to betray him into sinful Compliances, and to make him absolutely obnoxious to his Humour and Inclination, (a grateful Acknowledger and benevolent Receiver is much to be preferred before such a Donor as this) such scandalous Reserves as these, are enough to take off the Value,
If he do it to encroach upon the just Liberties of the Person obliged, to upbraid him with his Necessities, to betray him into sinful Compliances, and to make him absolutely obnoxious to his Humour and Inclination, (a grateful Acknowledger and benevolent Receiver is much to be preferred before such a Donor as this) such scandalous Reserves as these, Are enough to take off the Valve,
and consequently tho' he gives all his Goods to the Poor, in the account of God and Reason, he is nothing; he will never be the better for it, tho' others may.
and consequently though he gives all his Goods to the Poor, in the account of God and Reason, he is nothing; he will never be the better for it, though Others may.
But then if we consider the General Event of Things, if we suppose the Giver and the Receiver (purely considered as such) to be free both from ill Principles and Moral Indispositions, we shall find the advantage on the Givers side:
But then if we Consider the General Event of Things, if we suppose the Giver and the Receiver (purely considered as such) to be free both from ill Principles and Moral Indispositions, we shall find the advantage on the Givers side:
That the Condition of the Giver is more desirable than that of the Receiver, because it is more satisfactory and secure, and so argues greater Perfection.
That the Condition of the Giver is more desirable than that of the Receiver, Because it is more satisfactory and secure, and so argues greater Perfection.
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than the bare Necessities of Life, before they are obliged to assist their Neighbours; that tho' they be bound to love others as well as themselves, yet not better:
than the bore Necessities of Life, before they Are obliged to assist their Neighbours; that though they be bound to love Others as well as themselves, yet not better:
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Nay they think, that if their Abilities are not large enough to divide between their Neighbours Necessities and their own, in most Cases they may lawfully prefer themselves:
Nay they think, that if their Abilities Are not large enough to divide between their Neighbours Necessities and their own, in most Cases they may lawfully prefer themselves:
And without question, if Men stated the Case fairly, and account nothing Necessary, but what is really so, they might be allowed to practise by this Opinion.
And without question, if Men stated the Case fairly, and account nothing Necessary, but what is really so, they might be allowed to practise by this Opinion.
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but like a swelling River, which after it hath filled the Channel of its own desires, overflows its Banks to relieve the barrenness of the neighbouring Ground.
but like a swelling River, which After it hath filled the Channel of its own Desires, overflows its Banks to relieve the Barrenness of the neighbouring Ground.
to reflect, that Foresight and Consideration, and Thought cannot divert those Misfortunes it so clearly discovers, must needs be very afflicting to any rational Being,
to reflect, that Foresight and Consideration, and Thought cannot divert those Misfortunes it so clearly discovers, must needs be very afflicting to any rational Being,
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So Goodness, when not seconded by Ability, doth but make the Owner uneasie, because he sees it impossible for him to effect that which he hath so great a mind to.
So goodness, when not seconded by Ability, does but make the Owner uneasy, Because he sees it impossible for him to Effect that which he hath so great a mind to.
From all which it follows, that in regard the Giver is supposed to have odds of Power in his hands, upon this account his Condition is more desirable than that of the Receiver.
From all which it follows, that in regard the Giver is supposed to have odds of Power in his hands, upon this account his Condition is more desirable than that of the Receiver.
Yet not withstanding this, we may observe, that this World hath an unhappy Command over the greatest part of Mankind, Mens Minds usually resembling the Nature and Complexion of their outward Affairs.
Yet not withstanding this, we may observe, that this World hath an unhappy Command over the greatest part of Mankind, Men's Minds usually resembling the Nature and Complexion of their outward Affairs.
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It gives them a considing Aire, and a well-assured Deportment; and if they have but discretion to keep themselves from running into the Extreams of Pride and Insolence, their Actions are remarkably graceful, by having a noble mixture of Freedom, and unconcernedness in them.
It gives them a considing Air, and a well-assured Deportment; and if they have but discretion to keep themselves from running into the Extremes of Pride and Insolence, their Actions Are remarkably graceful, by having a noble mixture of Freedom, and unconcernedness in them.
Those who think their Accommodations not much short of their Desires, and have a competent assurance of continuance in it, are usually free in their Sentiments and steady in their Resolutions.
Those who think their Accommodations not much short of their Desires, and have a competent assurance of Continuance in it, Are usually free in their Sentiments and steady in their Resolutions.
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For being unable to support themselves, and sometimes the favour of those, who are able to assist, is not to be gained without submitting to unwarrantable Complyances;
For being unable to support themselves, and sometime the favour of those, who Are able to assist, is not to be gained without submitting to unwarrantable Compliances;
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Not but there hath been many Persons of brave and excellent Spirits, whose Integrity is as remarkable as their Poverty; who have bore up against the most disadvantageous Circumstances,
Not but there hath been many Persons of brave and excellent Spirits, whose Integrity is as remarkable as their Poverty; who have boar up against the most disadvantageous circumstances,
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who would not prostitute their Consciences, and live upon the Spoils of their Honesty. And as a Necessitous Condition doth not force any to transgress their Duty to God,
who would not prostitute their Consciences, and live upon the Spoils of their Honesty. And as a Necessitous Condition does not force any to transgress their Duty to God,
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God, who is the supreme Proprietor, hath permitted an unequal distribution of the Good Things of this Life, both for the better security of Government,
God, who is the supreme Proprietor, hath permitted an unequal distribution of the Good Things of this Life, both for the better security of Government,
Now those who have the greater share of the division fallen to them, have the honour to be God's Stewards and Almoners to dispence the blessings of his Providence to the Needy, and,
Now those who have the greater share of the division fallen to them, have the honour to be God's Stewards and Almoners to dispense the blessings of his Providence to the Needy, and,
For those who won't afford their Charity without a demonstration of real and compassionable Want, seem to love their Money much better than their Neighbour;
For those who won't afford their Charity without a demonstration of real and compassionable Want, seem to love their Money much better than their Neighbour;
and give a shrewd suspition that they are willing to find a colourable Evasion to lay aside their Trust, tho' their indigent Brother suffers never so much by it.
and give a shrewd suspicion that they Are willing to find a colourable Evasion to lay aside their Trust, though their indigent Brother suffers never so much by it.
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If we are but prudentially careful, our Charity which was done out of Principles of obedience to God and compassion to our Neighbour, will never fare the worse for the wickedness and hypocrisie of the Receiver.
If we Are but prudentially careful, our Charity which was done out of Principles of Obedience to God and compassion to our Neighbour, will never fare the Worse for the wickedness and hypocrisy of the Receiver.
2. Another Meaning of the Words of the Text, and which we have reason to believe our blessed Saviour chiefly intends, is, that Giving is more commendable than Receiving, because generally speaking, it is a clearer evidence of a Noble and Vertuous disposition of Mind:
2. another Meaning of the Words of the Text, and which we have reason to believe our blessed Saviour chiefly intends, is, that Giving is more commendable than Receiving, Because generally speaking, it is a clearer evidence of a Noble and Virtuous disposition of Mind:
For it is a fault not to receive, as well as not to give. To refuse an Obligation (except where we have reason to suspect that the Design and the Event may be ill, that it comes from a bad Intention,
For it is a fault not to receive, as well as not to give. To refuse an Obligation (except where we have reason to suspect that the Design and the Event may be ill, that it comes from a bad Intention,
To reject the Gift, either supposes it unsuitable to our Condition, or unsafe to accept, and consequently reproaches him that offers it with indiscretion or insincerity.
To reject the Gift, either supposes it unsuitable to our Condition, or unsafe to accept, and consequently Reproaches him that offers it with indiscretion or insincerity.
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By refusing his Kindness, we undervalue his Person and renounce his Friendship, plainly declaring, that we are not willing to enter into an amicable correspondence and familiarity with him.
By refusing his Kindness, we undervalue his Person and renounce his Friendship, plainly declaring, that we Are not willing to enter into an amicable correspondence and familiarity with him.
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and therefore by the Rule of Contraries, to be willing to receive, seems to argue an humble and humane disposition of Mind, that hath worthy and charitable Thoughts of Man, that thinks no Evil,
and Therefore by the Rule of Contraries, to be willing to receive, seems to argue an humble and humane disposition of Mind, that hath worthy and charitable Thoughts of Man, that thinks no Evil,
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His Necessity is judged sufficient to make him willing to come under an Obligation without the conjunction of any other more creditable Motives; which makes his Receiving look like a much greater argument of kindness to himself than others.
His Necessity is judged sufficient to make him willing to come under an Obligation without the conjunction of any other more creditable Motives; which makes his Receiving look like a much greater argument of kindness to himself than Others.
I do not mean that he hath them, but that there is nothing to the contrary implied in the Act of Receiving: But now on the other side, to part with our Wealth freely towards the promoting of worthy and charitable Designs, is a good argument of a great and a religious Mind, that hath honourable thoughts of Providence,
I do not mean that he hath them, but that there is nothing to the contrary implied in the Act of Receiving: But now on the other side, to part with our Wealth freely towards the promoting of worthy and charitable Designs, is a good argument of a great and a religious Mind, that hath honourable thoughts of Providence,
and rather chooses to live Charitably than die Rich. He that forgets not to do good and to communicate, gives us good assurance, that his Conversation is in Heaven;
and rather chooses to live Charitably than die Rich. He that forgets not to do good and to communicate, gives us good assurance, that his Conversation is in Heaven;
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when as St. Paul testifies of the Macedonians, Men are willing to give not only according to, but beyond their Power, and like the Widow in the Gospel, casts,
when as Saint Paul Testifies of the Macedonians, Men Are willing to give not only according to, but beyond their Power, and like the Widow in the Gospel, Cast,
3. Supposing the Giver and the Receiver both rightly disposed, yet the due Qualifications of the first will contribute more to the happiness of the other World, than those of the latter:
3. Supposing the Giver and the Receiver both rightly disposed, yet the due Qualifications of the First will contribute more to the happiness of the other World, than those of the latter:
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Our blessed Saviour, where he tells us that those of his right hand shall be called to inherit the Kingdom prepared for them, gives us the reason of this Invitation, viz. That because they had been Charitable and Beneficent, fed the Hungry, cloath'd the Naked,
Our blessed Saviour, where he tells us that those of his right hand shall be called to inherit the Kingdom prepared for them, gives us the reason of this Invitation, viz. That Because they had been Charitable and Beneficent, fed the Hungry, clothed the Naked,
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and administred comfort and relief to those who were in Distress. He doth not say, you have been grateful toward your Benefactors, remembred their good Deeds,
and administered Comfort and relief to those who were in Distress. He does not say, you have been grateful towards your Benefactors, remembered their good deeds,
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and pray'd for them, therefore come into the Kingdom prepared for you. Tho' these are undoubtedly Virtues, yet the rewarding Sentence is not founded upon these:
and prayed for them, Therefore come into the Kingdom prepared for you. Though these Are undoubtedly Virtues, yet the rewarding Sentence is not founded upon these:
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Neither shall we wonder to find Charity preferred before Gratitude, if we consider, that according to the general Temper of Mankind, the exercise of it, hath more of difficulty in it,
Neither shall we wonder to find Charity preferred before Gratitude, if we Consider, that according to the general Temper of Mankind, the exercise of it, hath more of difficulty in it,
Now in regard the good Things of this Life are in our actual possession, and likewise agreeable to our inclination, Men find some difficulty to part with them,
Now in regard the good Things of this Life Are in our actual possession, and likewise agreeable to our inclination, Men find Some difficulty to part with them,
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Besides, to be Charitable, is much more necessary to the support of Mankind, than to be Grateful. For Gratitude is usually due to the wealthy and powerful, who are able to provide for themselves,
Beside, to be Charitable, is much more necessary to the support of Mankind, than to be Grateful. For Gratitude is usually due to the wealthy and powerful, who Are able to provide for themselves,
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Nay, tho' they believe they shall be mightily rewarded for what they do, yet they are not willing to stay for the whole return of their Charity till the other World.
Nay, though they believe they shall be mightily rewarded for what they do, yet they Are not willing to stay for the Whole return of their Charity till the other World.
The Charitable Person (where his Fortune bears any tolerable proportion with the largeness of his Mind) is the great and universal Remedy against the Calamities and Misfortunes of Life.
The Charitable Person (where his Fortune bears any tolerable proportion with the largeness of his Mind) is the great and universal Remedy against the Calamities and Misfortunes of Life.
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It's not unusual to see such a Person more transported with the receiving a few pence, than another is with the news of an Estate. And must it not be very entertaining, to abate,
It's not unusual to see such a Person more transported with the receiving a few pence, than Another is with the news of an Estate. And must it not be very entertaining, to abate,
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if not to extinguish the Misery of one of our own Nature, and to communicate Pleasure at so cheap a rate? One would think, a Man could not lay out his Money so much to his satisfaction any other way.
if not to extinguish the Misery of one of our own Nature, and to communicate Pleasure At so cheap a rate? One would think, a Man could not lay out his Money so much to his satisfaction any other Way.
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For by making easie and lessening the Inconveniences of Mankind, he so far prevents the interruption of his own Happiness, which would otherwise arise from Pity and Compassion.
For by making easy and lessening the Inconveniences of Mankind, he so Far prevents the interruption of his own Happiness, which would otherwise arise from Pity and Compassion.
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that Covetousness, Malice, and Envy, do not bear rule within us, but that we are free from the shame and disturbance of such unasie and scandalous Passions.
that Covetousness, Malice, and Envy, do not bear Rule within us, but that we Are free from the shame and disturbance of such unasie and scandalous Passion.
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Indeed the Pleasure with which the Charitable Man is entertained with here, and the Rewards which are promised to him afterward, is so great, that we perfectly misunderstand and miscall things.
Indeed the Pleasure with which the Charitable Man is entertained with Here, and the Rewards which Are promised to him afterwards, is so great, that we perfectly misunderstand and miscall things.
Nay so fantastically fond are some Persons of the acknowledgment of their good qualities, that they are willing to have a stock of Fame going after they are dead:
Nay so fantastically found Are Some Persons of the acknowledgment of their good qualities, that they Are willing to have a stock of Fame going After they Are dead:
The Envious are almost afraid to detract from his Merits, and he may fairly presume, that he is approved by the Generality, and entertain himself with the satisfaction of it.
The Envious Are almost afraid to detract from his Merits, and he may fairly presume, that he is approved by the Generality, and entertain himself with the satisfaction of it.
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The reason is probably, because they look upon them as being derived from themselves, and grow up into strength and maturity under their care and protection:
The reason is probably, Because they look upon them as being derived from themselves, and grow up into strength and maturity under their care and protection:
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Now the Receiver, if he is not of a very happy and Christian Temper, if the Obligation was not conferr'd upon him with frankness and affability, he will not find himself in any vigorous disposition toward Gratitude. For there is nothing ▪ more certain,
Now the Receiver, if he is not of a very happy and Christian Temper, if the Obligation was not conferred upon him with frankness and affability, he will not find himself in any vigorous disposition towards Gratitude. For there is nothing ▪ more certain,
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than that the acknowledgment of Mens inability and dependance, which results from the Relation of a Benefactor, make some Persons abate in their affections toward him.
than that the acknowledgment of Men's inability and dependence, which results from the Relation of a Benefactor, make Some Persons abate in their affections towards him.
because he finds himself magnified by it, and the farther advances he makes in the exercise of this Vertue, the more he raises the Elevation of his Being.
Because he finds himself magnified by it, and the farther advances he makes in the exercise of this Virtue, the more he raises the Elevation of his Being.
1. Since it is more happy to Give than to Receive, I think we ought carefully to avoid all vanity and superfluousness in the managery of our Fortunes, that so we may be the better able to contribute more liberally to those that want.
1. Since it is more happy to Give than to Receive, I think we ought carefully to avoid all vanity and superfluousness in the managery of our Fortune's, that so we may be the better able to contribute more liberally to those that want.
Indeed were there no such thing as Want and Necessity in the World, was every one competently furnished with the Conveniencies of Life, Men might then have been permitted a freer,
Indeed were there no such thing as Want and Necessity in the World, was every one competently furnished with the Conveniences of Life, Men might then have been permitted a freer,
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and a more indulgent use of their Wealth ▪ Then, provided that they had not fallen into any vicious Excesses, they might have been allowed to entertain their Appetites at a more expensive rate,
and a more indulgent use of their Wealth ▪ Then, provided that they had not fallen into any vicious Excesses, they might have been allowed to entertain their Appetites At a more expensive rate,
if we prefer the vanity and effeminacy of an unaccountable Desire, before the Necessities of our Brethren, we are both Unjust and Inhuman. For what can be more unaccountable,
if we prefer the vanity and effeminacy of an unaccountable Desire, before the Necessities of our Brothers, we Are both Unjust and Inhuman. For what can be more unaccountable,
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than to throw away the surplusage of our Fortune upon empty and insignificant Shews, when there are so many Misfortunes and Miseries of Mankind, which might have been in a great measure removed and alleviated by us.
than to throw away the surplusage of our Fortune upon empty and insignificant Shows, when there Are so many Misfortunes and Misery's of Mankind, which might have been in a great measure removed and alleviated by us.
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2. Those which are Receivers ought not to murmur against the Providence of God, and be discontented with their Condition. That the Givers Circumstances are more desirable, must be granted for the forementioned Reasons.
2. Those which Are Receivers ought not to murmur against the Providence of God, and be discontented with their Condition. That the Givers circumstances Are more desirable, must be granted for the forementioned Reasons.
For as our blessed Saviour tells us, that to whom much is given, much will be required, so he whose Trust is small, will have the less proportion of Stock and Improvement to be answerable for.
For as our blessed Saviour tells us, that to whom much is given, much will be required, so he whose Trust is small, will have the less proportion of Stock and Improvement to be answerable for.
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Besides, by his Acknowledgment and good Wishes, and Prayers, he hath a fair opportunity of discharging the Debt, and returning the Obligation upon the most Considerable Benefactor. As for Dependance, which all Mankind have a natural aversion to, is rather out of a Spirit of native Greatness than Pride:
Beside, by his Acknowledgment and good Wishes, and Prayers, he hath a fair opportunity of discharging the Debt, and returning the Obligation upon the most Considerable Benefactor. As for Dependence, which all Mankind have a natural aversion to, is rather out of a Spirit of native Greatness than Pride:
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there being no rank nor degrees of Men, raised to that height of Self-sufficiency, but are in some measure sensible of the weight and uneasiness of it.
there being no rank nor Degrees of Men, raised to that height of Self-sufficiency, but Are in Some measure sensible of the weight and uneasiness of it.
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they must lie at the mercy of a foreign Assistance, and be subject sometimes to the Insolence and Ill-nature of an uncompassionate and haughty Disposition.
they must lie At the mercy of a foreign Assistance, and be Subject sometime to the Insolence and Ill-nature of an uncompassionate and haughty Disposition.
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But when we have nothing but a poor Spirit to take care of, which is able to maintain it self upon the strength of its own Being, it is impregnable against all Assault:
But when we have nothing but a poor Spirit to take care of, which is able to maintain it self upon the strength of its own Being, it is impregnable against all Assault:
I mean, more particularly, those of us, who have enjoyed the advantages of a Liberal Education at St. Paul's School. And if ever I could hope to prevail and persuade in this Matter, I should certainly expect no little Success in such an Assembly as this, which consists of Persons well Taught and Bred, whose Natures have been refined and polished,
I mean, more particularly, those of us, who have enjoyed the advantages of a Liberal Education At Saint Paul's School. And if ever I could hope to prevail and persuade in this Matter, I should Certainly expect no little Success in such an Assembly as this, which consists of Persons well Taught and Bred, whose Nature's have been refined and polished,
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and whose Minds have been improved and cultivated, new moulded and fashioned by the Care and Skill of those Excellent Persons, to whose Charge we were committed.
and whose Minds have been improved and cultivated, new moulded and fashioned by the Care and Skill of those Excellent Persons, to whose Charge we were committed.
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The several Meetings and Solemn Feasts, which the Jews (who were a Particular Society and Body of Men distinct from the rest of the World) held unto the Lord, were appointed and instituted by God himself;
The several Meetings and Solemn Feasts, which the jews (who were a Particular Society and Body of Men distinct from the rest of the World) held unto the Lord, were appointed and instituted by God himself;
such were the Passeover, the Feast of Harvest, and Ingathering: And there was very great care taken in the strict Observation of them, that none were then to appear Empty before the Lord.
such were the Passover, the Feast of Harvest, and Ingathering: And there was very great care taken in the strict Observation of them, that none were then to appear Empty before the Lord.
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And tho' this Festival Assembly, this Anniversary Feast which we hold now unto the Lord, hath not the same Divine Authority to warrant its Institution,
And though this Festival Assembly, this Anniversary Feast which we hold now unto the Lord, hath not the same Divine authority to warrant its Institution,
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For we are here met in this Sacred Place to offer up our Praises and Thanksgivings for all those excellent Advantages, which we by his goodness have obtained from a Free and an Ingenuous Education at our School. To praise him with our Mouths, whose Lips he hath opened with the Key of Knowledge, to rejoice before him, that our Lot fell to us in so good a Ground.
For we Are Here met in this Sacred Place to offer up our Praises and Thanksgivings for all those excellent Advantages, which we by his Goodness have obtained from a Free and an Ingenuous Education At our School. To praise him with our Mouths, whose Lips he hath opened with the Key of Knowledge, to rejoice before him, that our Lot fell to us in so good a Ground.
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That he vouchsafed to plant us by the Water-Springs, by the Rivulets of Knowledge, that we might bring forth the several Fruits of our proper Callings in our due time and season.
That he vouchsafed to plant us by the Water-Springs, by the Rivulets of Knowledge, that we might bring forth the several Fruits of our proper Callings in our due time and season.
Let us deposite this Tribute of our Affection for this Use, and what you leave with the Worthy Stewards of the Eeast this Day, be an Earnest-peny of your Generous Inclinations in doing something further,
Let us deposit this Tribute of our Affection for this Use, and what you leave with the Worthy Stewards of the Feast this Day, be an Earnest-penny of your Generous Inclinations in doing something further,
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Resolve to do this before you go hence, before the Lord your God, from the Ground of your Heart, and make him some chearful and suitable acknowledgment of his distinguishing Providence towards you and yours.
Resolve to do this before you go hence, before the Lord your God, from the Ground of your Heart, and make him Some cheerful and suitable acknowledgment of his distinguishing Providence towards you and yours.
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Great will your Reward be that you will have in the Lord, since you are assured from the sacred Writ, that God is not unrighteous to forget your Work and Labour of Love, which you have herein shewn towards his Name, in that you have Ministred unto them, and yet resolve to Minister.
Great will your Reward be that you will have in the Lord, since you Are assured from the sacred Writ, that God is not unrighteous to forget your Work and Labour of Love, which you have herein shown towards his Name, in that you have Ministered unto them, and yet resolve to Minister.
Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be ascribed all Honour, Glory, Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, from this time forth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be ascribed all Honour, Glory, Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, from this time forth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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