A sermon preach'd at the anniversay-meeting of the Charter-house scholars at the chappel in the Charter-house, on Monday, December 13th, 1680 / by Nathanael Resbury ...
v. 40. And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye have done it to one of the least of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto Me.
v. 40. And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, In as much as you have done it to one of the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto Me.
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like other groundless Traditions, that our Religion is so meer a brag of Faith, that to show how perfectly it disclaims all kind of dependance upon the merit of good works, it discharges its Professors from all obligations of doing them;
like other groundless Traditions, that our Religion is so mere a brag of Faith, that to show how perfectly it disclaims all kind of dependence upon the merit of good works, it discharges its Professors from all obligations of doing them;
and had not our Ancestry (whiles govern'd by the Noble and generous principles of a munificent devotion and piety) erected such Monuments of the usefulness and excellency of their Religion, we had had no such august fabricks for performing the Solemnities of our Worship,
and had not our Ancestry (while governed by the Noble and generous principles of a munificent devotion and piety) erected such Monuments of the usefulness and excellency of their Religion, we had had no such august fabrics for performing the Solemnities of our Worship,
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as now we have, but had contented our Selves probably with an ungarnisht NONLATINALPHABET, some neglected upper-room, which the rage and tyranny of the Age, made the Apostles and Primitive Christians, through fear of observation, meet in.
as now we have, but had contented our Selves probably with an ungarnished, Some neglected upper-room, which the rage and tyranny of the Age, made the Apostles and Primitive Christians, through Fear of observation, meet in.
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Much less had we known what an Hospital had meant, or any useful communities supported by the alms and pious disposals of such whom the Romish faith had inspir'd to it.
Much less had we known what an Hospital had meant, or any useful communities supported by the alms and pious disposals of such whom the Romish faith had inspired to it.
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For as to the former, I mean our Churches, we have had (God knows) too late and sad an occasion to show, what the mind conducted by the Protestant Faith can do,
For as to the former, I mean our Churches, we have had (God knows) too late and sad an occasion to show, what the mind conducted by the Protestant Faith can do,
and exceeded in the decency and ornaments of those places, though not led to it by the blind and ignorant dictates of a fond and unreasonable Superstition;
and exceeded in the decency and Ornament of those places, though not led to it by the blind and ignorant dictates of a found and unreasonable Superstition;
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and lay the whole structure in ashes, the building of which they have insisted on, as one plausible argument for their Religion, and the devotion of their Ancestry.
and lay the Whole structure in Ashes, the building of which they have insisted on, as one plausible argument for their Religion, and the devotion of their Ancestry.
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As to the latter, I mean the erecting of Hospitals, and constituting other useful Societies from the mighty supplies which the good and well-dispos'd minds of those within our Church have thought fit to administer.
As to the latter, I mean the erecting of Hospitals, and constituting other useful Societies from the mighty supplies which the good and well-disposed minds of those within our Church have Thought fit to administer.
for all the just uses and conveniencies of life, from the time of the first Reformation to this day, it would be found there hath been as much life in our faith,
for all the just uses and Conveniences of life, from the time of the First Reformation to this day, it would be found there hath been as much life in our faith,
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And amongst the rest, I may very well say that this very Place, the memory of whose Founder we celebrate this day, becomes a standing eviction to the knavery of that calumny, whereby the Protestant Religion hath been scandaliz'd,
And among the rest, I may very well say that this very Place, the memory of whose Founder we celebrate this day, becomes a standing eviction to the knavery of that calumny, whereby the Protestant Religion hath been scandalized,
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no one place in Europe probably, or within the whole diffusions of Christianity, having either beforehand set the like Copy, or wrote after this, since;
no one place in Europe probably, or within the Whole diffusions of Christianity, having either beforehand Set the like Copy, or wrote After this, since;
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the Summ total of this Charity amounting to a far larger account (as it hath serv'd to much greater purposes) than that Cloyster of Carthusians, which formerly had, to so idle and mistaken uses, nestled here.
the Sum total of this Charity amounting to a Far larger account (as it hath served to much greater Purposes) than that Cloister of Carthusians, which formerly had, to so idle and mistaken uses, nestled Here.
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or other Foundations of our Protestant Charity, with what have influenc'd those in the Church of Rome; nor have there been those wretched artifices us'd,
or other Foundations of our Protestant Charity, with what have influenced those in the Church of Room; nor have there been those wretched artifices used,
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as consequent to those principles, by which the Brokers for the Romish Charity have been so successful in the solicits they have made for the revenues of it.
as consequent to those principles, by which the Brokers for the Romish Charity have been so successful in the solicits they have made for the revenues of it.
We have not first possest the World with any frightful perswasions about the Torments of a Purgatory, pretending it the lot of most Men to pass through the refinings of that fire into the state of the blessed;
We have not First possessed the World with any frightful persuasions about the Torments of a Purgatory, pretending it the lot of most Men to pass through the refinings of that fire into the state of the blessed;
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and that the Prayers of some devout Persons secluded from the World to that purpose, together with some other Ministries, will hasten the dispatches of those Souls from thence, who have had the devotion,
and that the Prayers of Some devout Persons secluded from the World to that purpose, together with Some other Ministries, will hasten the Dispatches of those Souls from thence, who have had the devotion,
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and rais'd his dominion upon the Necks of just Proprietors, we dismiss not such an one with this appeasement of conscience, under all the horrors of his butchery and injustice, that might reasonably rack and torment him;
and raised his dominion upon the Necks of just Proprietors, we dismiss not such an one with this appeasement of conscience, under all the horrors of his butchery and injustice, that might reasonably rack and torment him;
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and made himself a stink and abhorrence, by the Disease that Vengeance allots to that Vice, we do not tell such an one, that his Charity toward a Nunnery (where the vow'd chastity of those Secluses may recompence for his beastliness) will secure his forgiveness in the other World, and his reputation in this;
and made himself a stink and abhorrence, by the Disease that Vengeance allots to that Vice, we do not tell such an one, that his Charity towards a Nunnery (where the vowed chastity of those Secluses may recompense for his beastliness) will secure his forgiveness in the other World, and his reputation in this;
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Whereas in truth, that very Convent which the Money of such a Wretch may have endow'd or augmented, may prove his Heir in his filthinesses, as well as his estate;
Whereas in truth, that very Convent which the Money of such a Wretch may have endowed or augmented, may prove his Heir in his filthinesses, as well as his estate;
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and by a Pile of Skuls of the poor murder'd Infants (begot in those secrecies of Villany) may raise a proper and adequate Monument to the Lust of the first Founder.
and by a Pile of Skulls of the poor murdered Infants (begotten in those secrecies of Villainy) may raise a proper and adequate Monument to the Lust of the First Founder.
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that such, if converted to Religious uses, when the fate of the Possessor hath set him for ever out of the reach of them, will make him such friends here,
that such, if converted to Religious uses, when the fate of the Possessor hath Set him for ever out of the reach of them, will make him such Friends Here,
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No, the undesigning plainness of our Doctrines, so directly suited to the simplicity of the Gospel, hath laid bare all the cheats and wheadles of that kind;
No, the undesigning plainness of our Doctrines, so directly suited to the simplicity of the Gospel, hath laid bore all the cheats and wheadles of that kind;
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and by propounding and clearing up all the true notions of repentance and faith, and a good life, have made all that sort of disguises so thin and airy, that we have made our selves uncapable of Juggling by such artifices;
and by propounding and clearing up all the true notions of Repentance and faith, and a good life, have made all that sort of disguises so thin and airy, that we have made our selves uncapable of Juggling by such artifices;
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not for the satiating of some lazy Monks, or idle Gossips, whose sloth, and whose plenty, instead of the Divine and contemplative life, which they pretend, exposeth them to all the temptations of lust and wantonness:
not for the satiating of Some lazy Monks, or idle Gossips, whose sloth, and whose plenty, instead of the Divine and contemplative life, which they pretend, exposeth them to all the temptations of lust and wantonness:
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or, in a word, the institution of ingenuity in Youth, or composure of thoughtfulness and solicitude in old Age, that some after a long and cumbersome part acted, may have the advantage of retiring themselves, where, freed from the cares or the hazards of this life, they may in all repentance and devotion make up the reckonings betwixt their Souls and God,
or, in a word, the Institution of ingenuity in Youth, or composure of thoughtfulness and solicitude in old Age, that Some After a long and cumbersome part acted, may have the advantage of retiring themselves, where, freed from the Cares or the hazards of this life, they may in all Repentance and devotion make up the reckonings betwixt their Souls and God,
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and so many aged Gentlemen drawn off and eas'd after the service they have done, and put into circumstances, wherein they need be thoughtful about nothing but Immortality.
and so many aged Gentlemen drawn off and eased After the service they have done, and put into Circumstances, wherein they need be thoughtful about nothing but Immortality.
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and, to add no more, that relation and nearness which the Founder of our Religion, the Blessed Jesus, the Man-Christ doth own with those of our natures, transferring the obligations of all good turns done to one another, as done unto himself;
and, to add no more, that Relation and nearness which the Founder of our Religion, the Blessed jesus, the Man-Christ does own with those of our nature's, transferring the obligations of all good turns done to one Another, as done unto himself;
for so it is in the words of my Text, Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.
for so it is in the words of my Text, Verily I say unto you, In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brothers, you have done it unto Me.
These words are part of the representation which our Lord makes of his appearing in Judgment at the end of the World, where he pronounces the different Sentence upon those on the right hand, and on the left; The former he instates in all the glories of a Kingdom prepared for them from the foundations of the World, v. 34. The latter he banisheth from his presence and all the bliss of it, into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels, v. 41. And the account of this different sentence alledg'd and explain'd:
These words Are part of the representation which our Lord makes of his appearing in Judgement At the end of the World, where he pronounces the different Sentence upon those on the right hand, and on the left; The former he instates in all the Glories of a Kingdom prepared for them from the foundations of the World, v. 34. The latter he banisheth from his presence and all the bliss of it, into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his Angels, v. 41. And the account of this different sentence alleged and explained:
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viz. the good deeds that those on the right hand had done, in feeding the hungry and relieving the stranger, clothing the naked and visiting the sick: and the neglects that those on the left hand had been guilty of, in all those excellent services which they had the obligation and opportunity of performing: à v. 35. ad finem.
viz. the good Deeds that those on the right hand had done, in feeding the hungry and relieving the stranger, clothing the naked and visiting the sick: and the neglects that those on the left hand had been guilty of, in all those excellent services which they had the obligation and opportunity of performing: à v. 35. ad finem.
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I shall not determine for or against the conjecture of the learned Grotius, who would suppose (for which he also cites some considerable Fathers for strengthening his presumption) that this Scene of judgment seems only laid for the Christian World,
I shall not determine for or against the conjecture of the learned Grotius, who would suppose (for which he also cites Some considerable Father's for strengthening his presumption) that this Scene of judgement seems only laid for the Christian World,
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whiles they that either had not known God, or rejected his Gospel, were by their disbelief condemn'd already. All that I shall do, shall be with a direct eye upon what suits with the nature and reasons of this Assembly, wherein some of us that have in this place had our first institution of Youth,
while they that either had not known God, or rejected his Gospel, were by their disbelief condemned already. All that I shall do, shall be with a Direct eye upon what suits with the nature and Reasons of this Assembly, wherein Some of us that have in this place had our First Institution of Youth,
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and others of us that have had with our Education, our Maintenance too, do unitedly meet to recognize that bulky charity of our Founder, that hath given us the opportunity of either.
and Others of us that have had with our Education, our Maintenance too, do unitedly meet to recognise that bulky charity of our Founder, that hath given us the opportunity of either.
So that because throughout this whole Scene of action represented in the last Judgment, we may observe, partly that no other instances of life are mention'd or insisted on,
So that Because throughout this Whole Scene of actium represented in the last Judgement, we may observe, partly that no other instances of life Are mentioned or insisted on,
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I shall make this communicative charity the subject of my remaining Discourse, and as briefly as I can dispatch what I have to say under two or three Heads, which may abundantly vindicate the Doctrines and the effects of the Protestant Faith,
I shall make this communicative charity the Subject of my remaining Discourse, and as briefly as I can dispatch what I have to say under two or three Heads, which may abundantly vindicate the Doctrines and the effects of the Protestant Faith,
This, I might argue, without mustering up the various injunctions in the Gospel, that look this way, from what we find urg'd in my Text, that our Blessed Lord should account such works, of so weighty an importance, that he makes it his NONLATINALPHABET,
This, I might argue, without mustering up the various injunctions in the Gospel, that look this Way, from what we find urged in my Text, that our Blessed Lord should account such works, of so weighty an importance, that he makes it his,
how many Fasts they had kept, or Sermons they had heard, (though herein the answer of a good conscience will be abundantly valuable at that day) but the reckoning is made upon the visits that have been given to the sick, what clothing to the naked, what food to the hungry, what protection and relief to the oppress'd and indigent? after which Copy the Apostle writes,
how many Fasts they had kept, or Sermons they had herd, (though herein the answer of a good conscience will be abundantly valuable At that day) but the reckoning is made upon the visits that have been given to the sick, what clothing to the naked, what food to the hungry, what protection and relief to the oppressed and indigent? After which Copy the Apostle writes,
Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father, is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their affliction, &c. It is a cheaper and easier performance to maintain a semblable regard for the duties of the first Table in our Devotions toward God,
Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father, is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their affliction, etc. It is a cheaper and Easier performance to maintain a semblable regard for the duties of the First Table in our Devotions towards God,
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There were those in our Saviour's time, who, while they were devouring Widows houses, could, in that very pretence be making long prayers, and it was Saint Basil 's observation since that;
There were those in our Saviour's time, who, while they were devouring Widows houses, could, in that very pretence be making long Prayers, and it was Saint Basil is observation since that;
Our Saviour having not only adopted the Moral Law into his, as he hath summ'd it up under those two great heads of love to God and love to our Neighbours; but also explain'd and extended the obligation of that part that concerns our Neighbor,
Our Saviour having not only adopted the Moral Law into his, as he hath summed it up under those two great Heads of love to God and love to our Neighbours; but also explained and extended the obligation of that part that concerns our Neighbour,
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So gentle, so good natur'd a Religion indeed became him whose errand into the World was to accomplish a charitable work which goes beyond the comprehensions of Angels to indict just praises to.
So gentle, so good natured a Religion indeed became him whose errand into the World was to accomplish a charitable work which Goes beyond the comprehensions of Angels to indict just praises to.
To say the truth, this Law of Charity is inseparably indented in humane nature, to which indeed though the whole Christian Law (so far as it concerns our practice) does bear a suitableness and correspondency,
To say the truth, this Law of Charity is inseparably indented in humane nature, to which indeed though the Whole Christian Law (so Far as it concerns our practice) does bear a suitableness and correspondency,
yet doth this instance of it seem more immediately connate and agreeable, as in relieving any perplext and distress'd part of humane Nature, we labour in something that is Natural, that is, the preservation of self, which whiles we withdraw from, we are in some measure in that unreasonable confederacy represented in Menenius Agrippa 's Apologue, where the rest of the Members would withhold their ministries from the belly till the whole starv'd.
yet does this instance of it seem more immediately connate and agreeable, as in relieving any perplexed and distressed part of humane Nature, we labour in something that is Natural, that is, the preservation of self, which while we withdraw from, we Are in Some measure in that unreasonable confederacy represented in Menenius Agrippa is Apologue, where the rest of the Members would withhold their Ministries from the belly till the Whole starved.
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And as it is a Law engraven even in humane Nature as so, so let me add, that it is an eternal Law, that is, it hath the eternal and unchangeable reasons of good in it, viz. of doing good where the necessities of an occasion shall offer.
And as it is a Law engraven even in humane Nature as so, so let me add, that it is an Eternal Law, that is, it hath the Eternal and unchangeable Reasons of good in it, viz. of doing good where the necessities of an occasion shall offer.
It is true indeed, such was not the original frame and disposure of Mankind, but that had it not been for the depravation of humane Nature, this Law of Beneficence might have been superseded for ever.
It is true indeed, such was not the original frame and disposure of Mankind, but that had it not been for the depravation of humane Nature, this Law of Beneficence might have been superseded for ever.
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Providence was not unequal in the provisions it made, but as the Sun and the Stars which were always out of the reach of the Ambitious or the Envious, do still diffuse their universal heat and influence, according to their first ordinance and appointment,
Providence was not unequal in the provisions it made, but as the Sun and the Stars which were always out of the reach of the Ambitious or the Envious, do still diffuse their universal heat and influence, according to their First Ordinance and appointment,
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so would all the riches and products of the Earth and of the Sea have indifferently subserv'd for the abundant supply of all Mortals, there being enough in the bosom and repository of Nature for every one to have fetcht his sufficiencies;
so would all the riches and products of the Earth and of the Sea have indifferently subserved for the abundant supply of all Mortals, there being enough in the bosom and repository of Nature for every one to have fetched his Sufficiencies;
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but Ambition and Rapine made the Invasion, and since that, Power and cunning hath secur'd the acquist, Divine Providence having so far interpos'd for the order and government of the World,
but Ambition and Rapine made the Invasion, and since that, Power and cunning hath secured the acquist, Divine Providence having so Far interposed for the order and government of the World,
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as to make the liberality of those who find themselves plentifully possest, where they diffuse it toward the attempering the extreme wants of others,
as to make the liberality of those who find themselves plentifully possessed, where they diffuse it towards the attempering the extreme Wants of Others,
and the Rich do not defeat the expectations of the Poor, but (as the Apostle expresses it, 2 Cor. 8.14.) one Man's abundance supplies another man's wants, and in some measure makes the equality. It was a generous expression of him in Seneca; Ego mea sic habeo ut omnium sint.
and the Rich do not defeat the Expectations of the Poor, but (as the Apostle Expresses it, 2 Cor. 8.14.) one Man's abundance supplies Another Man's Wants, and in Some measure makes the equality. It was a generous expression of him in Senecca; Ego mea sic habeo ut omnium sint.
Hence in that oeconomy amongst the Jewes, which was so peculiarly of God's immediate dispensing and regulation, we find the thirtieth part of every Man's in-come (as may be collected from the various tythings allotted for the Poor) was the ultimum quod sic; the very least of a necessary charity that must be set apart for the relief of the needy,
Hence in that economy among the Jews, which was so peculiarly of God's immediate dispensing and regulation, we find the thirtieth part of every Man's income (as may be collected from the various tithings allotted for the Poor) was the ultimum quod sic; the very least of a necessary charity that must be Set apart for the relief of the needy,
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and the observation of that charity run into the account of justice and righteousness; he was not an honest man that would not be punctual and strict in it:
and the observation of that charity run into the account of Justice and righteousness; he was not an honest man that would not be punctual and strict in it:
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To which purpose (perhaps) we may conjecture the reason why, when our Christian Law insists upon such strict and repeated commands for our charity, it prescribes no stated measures for it;
To which purpose (perhaps) we may conjecture the reason why, when our Christian Law insists upon such strict and repeated commands for our charity, it prescribes no stated measures for it;
as to all the riches of his Kingdom above, with all the imaginable grandeurs of this World below, that by this voluntary beggary of his own, we, who had been so helplesly and fatally impoverisht, might be not only restor'd to our original honours,
as to all the riches of his Kingdom above, with all the imaginable grandeurs of this World below, that by this voluntary beggary of his own, we, who had been so helplessly and fatally impoverished, might be not only restored to our original honours,
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Such was that other instance of a large and unbounded Charity in the first Christians, who, to show how much this was the Doctrine and Life of the Religion they had engag'd in, did quit their own properties so far, where they had any,
Such was that other instance of a large and unbounded Charity in the First Christians, who, to show how much this was the Doctrine and Life of the Religion they had engaged in, did quit their own properties so Far, where they had any,
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that (as the Apostle applies the passage of the Israelites gathering Manna in the Wilderness) He that had gather'd much, 2 Cor. 8.15. had nothing over, and he that had gather'd little had no lack.
that (as the Apostle Applies the passage of the Israelites gathering Manna in the Wilderness) He that had gathered much, 2 Cor. 8.15. had nothing over, and he that had gathered little had no lack.
before it had the Patronage of Kings and Emperours) might fill the Pens of the ancient Writers with such large and importunate Exhortations to Charity;
before it had the Patronage of Kings and emperors) might fill the Pens of the ancient Writers with such large and importunate Exhortations to Charity;
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and therefore represent the richest Men but such Stewards, who are to make their Accounts to the Poor for all redundancy, beyond what themselves may modestly need;
and Therefore represent the Richest Men but such Stewards, who Are to make their Accounts to the Poor for all redundancy, beyond what themselves may modestly need;
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as part of which should have cloath'd his nakedness, and reliev'd his hunger, and the unjust wast must therefore be accounted for at another Bar. These things, however perhaps too severely spoke, at least not to pass current without the clearing up of some cases, which time will not allow to be at present discuss'd;
as part of which should have clothed his nakedness, and relieved his hunger, and the unjust waste must Therefore be accounted for At Another Bar. These things, however perhaps too severely spoke, At least not to pass current without the clearing up of Some cases, which time will not allow to be At present discussed;
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and that we have indeed no boundaries to its diffusiveness, but only the prudent considerations of our dependencies, that neither our selves nor they should really suffer,
and that we have indeed no boundaries to its diffusiveness, but only the prudent considerations of our dependencies, that neither our selves nor they should really suffer,
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and yet even as to this we are prevented all needless and unreasonable fears, by the warranty it hath pleas'd God to give us, both by his Word and Providence.
and yet even as to this we Are prevented all needless and unreasonable fears, by the warranty it hath pleased God to give us, both by his Word and Providence.
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It is very true, that such are our circumstances with God, through an antecedent guilt that hath made us so obnoxious, that after all we can do, we must needs say we are unprofitable servants.
It is very true, that such Are our Circumstances with God, through an antecedent guilt that hath made us so obnoxious, that After all we can do, we must needs say we Are unprofitable Servants.
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Sin is of that nature, that it makes every action of the man who is imbas'd and deprav'd by it, to be (in strictest account with God) unlovely and unacceptable;
since is of that nature, that it makes every actium of the man who is imbased and depraved by it, to be (in Strictest account with God) unlovely and unacceptable;
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However, if we are not amongst the meer Mercenaries and stipendiaries in Religion, we may find those encouragements to this vertue, which may render all the wheadles of satisfaction or merit needless and insignificant toward the making us conversant and exemplary in it.
However, if we Are not among the mere Mercenaries and stipendiaries in Religion, we may find those encouragements to this virtue, which may render all the wheadles of satisfaction or merit needless and insignificant towards the making us conversant and exemplary in it.
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This is an excellency that hath so universal an acceptation amongst Men, that he that hath the most abandon'd it himself, either commends, or envies it in another;
This is an excellency that hath so universal an acceptation among Men, that he that hath the most abandoned it himself, either commends, or envies it in Another;
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and the Philosopher spoke smartly enough when he told the Children of his Benefactor, that he stood upon even ground with their Father for all his munificence,
and the Philosopher spoke smartly enough when he told the Children of his Benefactor, that he stood upon even ground with their Father for all his munificence,
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However, may I not intimate something of the natural pleasure that always lives and glowes in the mind thus employ'd? As it is hardly separable in the humane Nature,
However, may I not intimate something of the natural pleasure that always lives and glows in the mind thus employed? As it is hardly separable in the humane Nature,
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not only to still his groans, but turn them into laughter, and to change the complaints and murmurs of the Poor reduc'd Caitiff into Thanksgivings to Providence, good wishes and blessings to our selves, which perhaps may mingle with our own Prayers (as those of the devout Centurion and prepare a speedier descent of some signal good to us;
not only to still his groans, but turn them into laughter, and to change the complaints and murmurs of the Poor reduced Caitiff into Thanksgivings to Providence, good wishes and blessings to our selves, which perhaps may mingle with our own Prayers (as those of the devout Centurion and prepare a speedier descent of Some signal good to us;
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what can be more inwardly delightsome and agreeable to a well temper'd mind than this is? There is no good mind that can forbear sharing in anothers joys,
what can be more inwardly delightsome and agreeable to a well tempered mind than this is? There is no good mind that can forbear sharing in another's Joys,
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and interesting it self so far in all the good dews that fall, though they reach not his own fleece, that even the pleasure he conceives in anothers happiness, does still derive something of it to himself.
and interesting it self so Far in all the good dews that fallen, though they reach not his own fleece, that even the pleasure he conceives in another's happiness, does still derive something of it to himself.
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It was the Angelical temper, to unite in one transported Quire, and make their Songs give notice to the World how rejoyc'd they were in the behalf of Man when His Saviour was born: And it is a part of their good natur'd Heaven still, that they can frame a new joy at the conversion of a sinner.
It was the Angelical temper, to unite in one transported Choir, and make their Songs give notice to the World how rejoiced they were in the behalf of Man when His Saviour was born: And it is a part of their good natured Heaven still, that they can frame a new joy At the conversion of a sinner.
and the Blessed Jesus would fill up that eternity of delight he had in the bosom of his Father, with the pleasure he took in that unspeakable act of Grace, saving Mankind, by interposing himself betwixt the stroke and death.
and the Blessed jesus would fill up that eternity of delight he had in the bosom of his Father, with the pleasure he took in that unspeakable act of Grace, Saving Mankind, by interposing himself betwixt the stroke and death.
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It is an indication of the real joys that attend every act of beneficence, when it hath been so much delight to the ever blessed God himself to be thus doing good.
It is an indication of the real Joys that attend every act of beneficence, when it hath been so much delight to the ever blessed God himself to be thus doing good.
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and he that was God himself, that had lain in the bosom of Pleasure from all eternity, left this as one of his Maxims when he taught in the World, which St. Paul quotes from him, either by the help of Tradition or Revelation:
and he that was God himself, that had lain in the bosom of Pleasure from all eternity, left this as one of his Maxims when he taught in the World, which Saint Paul quotes from him, either by the help of Tradition or Revelation:
I may add (amongst many others) lastly, the grand encouragement in the Text, that our Lord, the Judge himself will not disdain to own the good that we have done to any other,
I may add (among many Others) lastly, the grand encouragement in the Text, that our Lord, the Judge himself will not disdain to own the good that we have done to any other,
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He is not asham'd to own the least of his servants under the name and dignity of his brethren; and to such (whiles we do it with regard to that relation and affinity with him) he tells us elsewhere that a Cup of cold water is registred as a gift that shall be accounted for, when the rewards come to be distributed.
He is not ashamed to own the least of his Servants under the name and dignity of his brothers; and to such (while we do it with regard to that Relation and affinity with him) he tells us elsewhere that a Cup of cold water is registered as a gift that shall be accounted for, when the rewards come to be distributed.
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who would not gladly pare off all his superfluities of life, that he might always have ready an entertainment for so great a Personage when he craves an alms? Had Abraham known the quality of his Guests while he invited Angels in, he would not have thought his whole substance a competent entertainment:
who would not gladly pare off all his superfluities of life, that he might always have ready an entertainment for so great a Personage when he craves an alms? Had Abraham known the quality of his Guests while he invited Angels in, he would not have Thought his Whole substance a competent entertainment:
What an infinite honour is it to be capable thus of laying up our Treasures in Heaven? to cloth and feed him whose is the Earth with all its fulness? to relieve and visit him whose is Heaven it self with all its Joys and Glories? It might well be esteem'd one of the severer parts of the Ecclesiastical censure in the first ages of Christianity, not to suffer some kind of offenders to cast in their charity into the offertory; and so Epiphanius tells us, NONLATINALPHABET.
What an infinite honour is it to be capable thus of laying up our Treasures in Heaven? to cloth and feed him whose is the Earth with all its fullness? to relieve and visit him whose is Heaven it self with all its Joys and Glories? It might well be esteemed one of the severer parts of the Ecclesiastical censure in the First ages of Christianity, not to suffer Some kind of offenders to cast in their charity into the offertory; and so Epiphanius tells us,.
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These Considerations (I say) give Charity and good Works so high an estimate, that if we seriously entertain'd them, we need not, with the Church of Rome make lies our refuge,
These Considerations (I say) give Charity and good Works so high an estimate, that if we seriously entertained them, we need not, with the Church of Room make lies our refuge,
because there are sufficient encouragements, we might derive from hence, which none but the Infidel or most abandon'd Sensualist would account trivial,
Because there Are sufficient encouragements, we might derive from hence, which none but the Infidel or most abandoned Sensualist would account trivial,
Upon which occasion, I might again reflect upon most of the Religious Foundations in the Church of Rome; Perhaps the rise and original of such, might of old have been warrantable enough;
Upon which occasion, I might again reflect upon most of the Religious Foundations in the Church of Room; Perhaps the rise and original of such, might of old have been warrantable enough;
and by severest mortifications and self-denial at home, as also industrious and exemplary instructions abroad might put himself and others into a ready posture for another World:
and by Severest mortifications and self-denial At home, as also Industria and exemplary instructions abroad might put himself and Others into a ready posture for Another World:
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this was to the true purposes and ends of Charity, and whoever by their beneficence begun or encourag'd such foundations as these, will be own'd by Christ, as having serv'd and supply'd Him in those his Brethren. But what shall we say now to those Nurseries either of Scandal or Mischief, into which the Religious-houses abroad are even Universally perverted? where either the luxury and lust of a pamper'd and well-fed Monk, the wantonness and dalliances of an idle and unwilling Nun, hath been the scoptick theme of witty and observing Men for some Ages.
this was to the true Purposes and ends of Charity, and whoever by their beneficence begun or encouraged such foundations as these, will be owned by christ, as having served and supplied Him in those his Brothers. But what shall we say now to those Nurseries either of Scandal or Mischief, into which the Religious-houses abroad Are even Universally perverted? where either the luxury and lust of a pampered and well-fed Monk, the wantonness and dalliances of an idle and unwilling Nun, hath been the Sceptic theme of witty and observing Men for Some Ages.
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and all for advancing the Tyranny and Pride of an Apostate Prelate, to whose obedience and interests they have bound and oblig'd themselves, by Vows as impious as Hell it self could invent.
and all for advancing the Tyranny and Pride of an Apostate Prelate, to whose Obedience and interests they have bound and obliged themselves, by Vows as impious as Hell it self could invent.
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The founding and endowing such confederacies as these, is so far from doing good to the brethren, that it will be found at last a maintenance and support to the enemies of the Holy Jesus; however they may abuse and presume upon that Name of his to distinguish the fraternity.
The founding and endowing such confederacies as these, is so Far from doing good to the brothers, that it will be found At last a maintenance and support to the enemies of the Holy jesus; however they may abuse and presume upon that Name of his to distinguish the fraternity.
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Here the Parent is disburthen'd from the cares and expences of his Child's education, and hath a moral assurance from the first entry and admission of him here, that he is not only provided for,
Here the Parent is disburdened from the Cares and expenses of his Child's education, and hath a moral assurance from the First entry and admission of him Here, that he is not only provided for,
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And here old age may compose it self, and having disintangled it self from all the bustles and the snares of an active employ'd life, may be at leisure to look backward,
And Here old age may compose it self, and having disentangled it self from all the bustles and the snares of an active employed life, may be At leisure to look backward,
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and repent of all the miscarriages of times past, and in doing so, may look forward with a well-grounded hope of closing up the whole in peace and bliss.
and Repent of all the miscarriages of times passed, and in doing so, may look forward with a well-grounded hope of closing up the Whole in peace and bliss.
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Let me therefore, as an upshot to this discourse, bespeak both the Youth and the Age of this place, that you would in your different spheres and capacities think your selves more peculiarly oblig'd by the bounty of this great Man,
Let me Therefore, as an upshot to this discourse, bespeak both the Youth and the Age of this place, that you would in your different spheres and capacities think your selves more peculiarly obliged by the bounty of this great Man,
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the young ones, in remembring your Creator now in the days of your Youth, improving the advantages you have both for Learning and Piety, that His Memory may live in the fragrant savours of your Lives,
the young ones, in remembering your Creator now in the days of your Youth, improving the advantages you have both for Learning and Piety, that His Memory may live in the fragrant savours of your Lives,
And you Fathers, the Keepers of whose house do now begin to tremble; The decays of whose age assure you that the flame of life is dwindling and almost spent off;
And you Father's, the Keepers of whose house do now begin to tremble; The decays of whose age assure you that the flame of life is dwindling and almost spent off;
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so take hold of this season of leisure and retirement for making up your last periods in that devotion and seriousness, that when the great Judge shall come to reckon up the good deeds of our mighty Benefactor, your selves may be amongst the Number he shall point at,
so take hold of this season of leisure and retirement for making up your last periods in that devotion and seriousness, that when the great Judge shall come to reckon up the good Deeds of our mighty Benefactor, your selves may be among the Number he shall point At,
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Which God of his infinite mercy grant, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with Himself and Holy Spirit, be given all Praise and Glory for ever. Amen! THE END.
Which God of his infinite mercy grant, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with Himself and Holy Spirit, be given all Praise and Glory for ever. Amen! THE END.
r-crq np1 pp-f po31 j n1 vvi, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1, p-acp ro-crq p-acp px31 cc j n1, vbb vvn d n1 cc n1 c-acp av. uh dt vvb.
