THe Wiseman telleth us, that a word fitly spoken, is like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver, Prov. 25. 11. And our Lord in the Prophet telleth us, that he had the Tongue of the Learned, to speak a word in season, Isai. 50. 4. Paul at Athens disproved the superstition of that Learned City, out of the inscription of their own Altar, and the testimony of their own Poet, Acts 17. 23, 28. And before Felix, a corrupt and intemperate Judge, he Preached of Righteousness and Temperance, Acts 24. 25. In solemn and publick meetings, the most needful Doctrines to be pressed, are those which are most suitable to the Auditory. When Timothy is to Preach before rich men, the Apostle here furnisheth him with the materials of his Sermon, to warn them against the sins incident to that condition,
THe Wiseman Telleth us, that a word fitly spoken, is like Apples of Gold in Pictures of Silver, Curae 25. 11. And our Lord in the Prophet Telleth us, that he had the Tongue of the Learned, to speak a word in season, Isaiah 50. 4. Paul At Athens disproved the Superstition of that Learned city, out of the inscription of their own Altar, and the testimony of their own Poet, Acts 17. 23, 28. And before Felix, a corrupt and intemperate Judge, he Preached of Righteousness and Temperance, Acts 24. 25. In solemn and public meetings, the most needful Doctrines to be pressed, Are those which Are most suitable to the Auditory. When Timothy is to Preach before rich men, the Apostle Here furnisheth him with the materials of his Sermon, to warn them against the Sins incident to that condition,
and because hard duties are both to be urged with cogent Arguments, and sweetned with special Comforts, here are Motives of both kindes used, that by the necessity and the utility, they may be perswaded unto the duty; so that my Text is a very fit present for an Assembly of Rich Citizens, a present of Gold and Silver, Apples of Gold in Tables of Silver, a present of Treasures, Stable and abiding Treasures, a good foundation, an eternal life, and all to be had not NONLATINALPHABET, in this present now, but NONLATINALPHABET, in that living God, who is yesterday and to day the same,
and Because hard duties Are both to be urged with cogent Arguments, and sweetened with special Comforts, Here Are Motives of both Kinds used, that by the necessity and the utility, they may be persuaded unto the duty; so that my Text is a very fit present for an Assembly of Rich Citizens, a present of Gold and Silver, Apples of Gold in Tables of Silver, a present of Treasures, Stable and abiding Treasures, a good Foundation, an Eternal life, and all to be had not, in this present now, but, in that living God, who is yesterday and to day the same,
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The Apostle having before shewed the great mischeif of covetousness, that godly contentment is true gain; that resolutions to be rich, do cast men upon desperate and frequent temptations;
The Apostle having before showed the great mischief's of covetousness, that godly contentment is true gain; that resolutions to be rich, do cast men upon desperate and frequent temptations;
Timothy in his own conversation, to avoid such dangerous Lusts, doth further direct him in his Ministerial Function, to lay the same charge upon worldly Rich men, in the words which I have read unto you.
Timothy in his own Conversation, to avoid such dangerous Lustiest, does further Direct him in his Ministerial Function, to lay the same charge upon worldly Rich men, in the words which I have read unto you.
Wherein we have, First, Timothies Duty, NONLATINALPHABET, To charge. Secondly, The subject of that charge, Rich Men. Thirdly, The limitation of that subject, NONLATINALPHABET, Rich men in this World.
Wherein we have, First, Timothies Duty,, To charge. Secondly, The Subject of that charge, Rich Men. Thirdly, The limitation of that Subject,, Rich men in this World.
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Secondly, By the manner of doing it, viz. 1. To do it copiously, to be rich in good works, NONLATINALPHABET. 2. To do it chearfully, readily, easily, with an aptitude and propension thereunto, NONLATINALPHABET. 3. To do it diffusively, extensively unto Community,
Secondly, By the manner of doing it, viz. 1. To do it copiously, to be rich in good works,. 2. To do it cheerfully, readily, Easily, with an aptitude and propension thereunto,. 3. To do it diffusively, extensively unto Community,
or to do it modestly, humanely, lovingly, gently, without morosity or exprobration; to be NONLATINALPHABET as Lucians expression is, That others may be partakers of our good things with us.
or to do it modestly, humanely, lovingly, gently, without morosity or exprobration; to be as Lucians expression is, That Others may be partakers of our good things with us.
It is like scattering of Seed, in order to an increase and harvest. Secondly, That thus to lay out upon others, is to lay up for themselves, NONLATINALPHABET.
It is like scattering of Seed, in order to an increase and harvest. Secondly, That thus to lay out upon Others, is to lay up for themselves,.
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being put into good works, they are NONLATINALPHABET returnable into another Country, a Mans works will follow him, he shall finde them again after many days.
being put into good works, they Are returnable into Another Country, a men works will follow him, he shall find them again After many days.
Being thus laid out, and laid up, to comfort the lives of others, they are graciously by God rewarded with eternal life. An house thus founded, shall continue for ever.
Being thus laid out, and laid up, to Comfort the lives of Others, they Are graciously by God rewarded with Eternal life. an house thus founded, shall continue for ever.
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He doth not say, flatter them, nor please them, nor humor them, nor fawn upon them, or crouch to them; nay, he doth not say what sometimes he useth to do himself, Beseech them, intreat them, perswade them;
He does not say, flatter them, nor please them, nor humour them, nor fawn upon them, or crouch to them; nay, he does not say what sometime he uses to do himself, Beseech them, entreat them, persuade them;
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The Levites and Priests were so, They served the Lord, and his people Israel, 2 Chron. 35. 3. The Apostles themselves were so, Our selves your servants for Jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4. 5. Yea, the Lord of all, whom the Angels worship, took upon him the form of a servant, Phil. 2. 7. Came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, Matth. 20. 28. And he who was the Apostle, the High Priest, NONLATINALPHABET, the great, the cheif Shepherd, is pleased to be called by one of the lowest appellations NONLATINALPHABET, a Deacon, a Minister of the Circumcision, Rom. 13. 8. Servants then we are, and accordingly must in humility, in meekness, in condescension, stoop to men of the lowest degree;
The Levites and Priests were so, They served the Lord, and his people Israel, 2 Chronicles 35. 3. The Apostles themselves were so, Our selves your Servants for jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4. 5. Yea, the Lord of all, whom the Angels worship, took upon him the from of a servant, Philip 2. 7. Come not to be ministered unto, but to minister, Matthew 20. 28. And he who was the Apostle, the High Priest,, the great, the chief Shepherd, is pleased to be called by one of the lowest appellations, a Deacon, a Minister of the Circumcision, Rom. 13. 8. Servants then we Are, and accordingly must in humility, in meekness, in condescension, stoop to men of the lowest degree;
as that we must give accompt of our service to a greater Lord, who gives us Authority and Power, as well as Ministery and Service, Tit. 2. 15. And therefore in the delivery of his Message, we may not so be the Servants of Men,
as that we must give account of our service to a greater Lord, who gives us authority and Power, as well as Ministry and Service, Tit. 2. 15. And Therefore in the delivery of his Message, we may not so be the Servants of Men,
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It is as a Two-edged sword, sharp in the hearts of Christs enemies, able to break Rocks, to tear Cedars, to pull down strong holds, to smite the heart, to stop the mouth, to humble an Ahab, to shake a Felix, to aw an Herod: It is the arm of the Lord, which can sling a stone into the Conscience of the stoutest sinner,
It is as a Two-edged sword, sharp in the hearts of Christ enemies, able to break Rocks, to tear Cedars, to pull down strong holds, to smite the heart, to stop the Mouth, to humble an Ahab, to shake a Felix, to awe an Herod: It is the arm of the Lord, which can sling a stone into the Conscience of the Stoutest sinner,
It can so shake a man with conviction of guilt and prepossession of wrath, that he shall go in Sackcloth and Ashes, weeping and mourning, roaring and rending of himself, till his Soul draw nigh to the grave,
It can so shake a man with conviction of guilt and prepossession of wrath, that he shall go in sackcloth and Ashes, weeping and mourning, roaring and rending of himself, till his Soul draw High to the grave,
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And there is an Authority in the Office, which dispenceth this power of God; being the Ambassadors of Christ, there is a NONLATINALPHABET, a liberty and boldness belonging to our charge; so that albeit we must manage the same decently and prudently with due respect to mens stations and degrees, shewing all meekness to all men;
And there is an authority in the Office, which dispenceth this power of God; being the ambassadors of christ, there is a, a liberty and boldness belonging to our charge; so that albeit we must manage the same decently and prudently with due respect to men's stations and Degrees, showing all meekness to all men;
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Ministers must be bold to speak the Gospel NONLATINALPHABET with much contention, 1 Thes. 2. 2. To cause the truth of Christ to enter into a combate with the lusts of men, to deliver it in the Spirit and Power of Elias, to sever the pretious from the vile:
Ministers must be bold to speak the Gospel with much contention, 1 Thebes 2. 2. To cause the truth of christ to enter into a combat with the Lustiest of men, to deliver it in the Spirit and Power of Elias, to sever the precious from the vile:
Not to please men, except in case when they may be edified and profited (then we may please them, 1 Cor. 10. ult.) not to please them by strengthning their hands in wickedness,
Not to please men, except in case when they may be edified and profited (then we may please them, 1 Cor. 10. ult.) not to please them by strengthening their hands in wickedness,
They must speak nothing but as the Word 1 Thes. 2. 4. and Oracles of God, 1 Pet. 4. 11. And when they do so, the richest and greatest amongst men ow as much reverence, fear, trembling,
They must speak nothing but as the Word 1 Thebes 2. 4. and Oracles of God, 1 Pet. 4. 11. And when they do so, the Richest and greatest among men owe as much Reverence, Fear, trembling,
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so the Majesty of the Word delighteth to shew it self more in taming the pride of an Ahab, or a Pharaoh, or a Doeg, then of other mean and inferior persons.
so the Majesty of the Word delights to show it self more in taming the pride of an Ahab, or a Pharaoh, or a Doeg, then of other mean and inferior Persons.
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his Ministers are or should be full of judgment, power and might, to declare their transgressions to the heads of the house of Jacob, and to the Princes of the house of Israel, Mic. 3. 8, 9. Besides, they are in more danger;
his Ministers Are or should be full of judgement, power and might, to declare their transgressions to the Heads of the house of Jacob, and to the Princes of the house of Israel, Mic. 3. 8, 9. Beside, they Are in more danger;
the richest Land is more subject to be overgrown with Weeds and Thistles; great men are apt to be hardned, ensnared, tempted unto more pride and stubbornness.
the Richest Land is more Subject to be overgrown with Weeds and Thistles; great men Are apt to be hardened, Ensnared, tempted unto more pride and stubbornness.
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And as they are under greater danger, so they are under a greater trust, and are responsible to their Lord for more Talents; their conversion is of a more general influence and concernment,
And as they Are under greater danger, so they Are under a greater trust, and Are responsible to their Lord for more Talents; their conversion is of a more general influence and concernment,
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their meekness and professed subjection to the Gospel of Christ, doth give much glory and abundant thanksgivings unto God; and therefore no where is the charge more seasonable, Charge those that are rich in this World.
their meekness and professed subjection to the Gospel of christ, does give much glory and abundant thanksgivings unto God; and Therefore no where is the charge more seasonable, Charge those that Are rich in this World.
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so he doth in authority give commandments by the Lord Jesus unto the Church, 1 Thes. 4. 1, 2, 11. And four times in one Chapter, speaketh in that language of Authority, 2 Thes. 3. 4, 6, 10, 12. A Physician sometimes gives a Cordial to a poor man,
so he does in Authority give Commandments by the Lord jesus unto the Church, 1 Thebes 4. 1, 2, 11. And four times in one Chapter, speaks in that language of authority, 2 Thebes 3. 4, 6, 10, 12. A physician sometime gives a Cordial to a poor man,
Even such as receive all their consolation in this World, and are wholly forgetful of another, Luke 6. 24. When he said to the yong man, If thou wilt be perfect, sell that thou hast and give to the poor, Matth. 19. 21. he speaks not of Evangelical Counsels, or a State of Perfection and Supererogation beyond the fulfilling of the Law; but he speaketh NONLATINALPHABET by way of trial, and to convince him of that worldly love which obstructed his salvation; of his self-deceit in conceiving he had done all that the Law required;
Even such as receive all their consolation in this World, and Are wholly forgetful of Another, Lycia 6. 24. When he said to the young man, If thou wilt be perfect, fell that thou hast and give to the poor, Matthew 19. 21. he speaks not of Evangelical Counsels, or a State of Perfection and Supererogation beyond the fulfilling of the Law; but he speaks by Way of trial, and to convince him of that worldly love which obstructed his salvation; of his self-deceit in conceiving he had done all that the Law required;
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of his unsoundness and insincerity of heart, which could not forgo all when Christ required it, to be his Disciple, Luke 14. 26. which could not suffer the loss of all things,
of his unsoundness and insincerity of heart, which could not forgo all when christ required it, to be his Disciple, Lycia 14. 26. which could not suffer the loss of all things,
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and Kinred, and Fathers house, to follow the command of God, Gen. 12. 1, 4. and with Peter and the other Disciples, Leave Nets and Boats, and Fathers, and all to follow Christ, Matth. 19. 27. And with Barnabas, Sell all, and lay down all at his feet, Acts 4. 36, 37. And so Clem. Alexandrinus, Origen, Hilary, Austin, and others, understand that answer of Christ.
and Kindred, and Father's house, to follow the command of God, Gen. 12. 1, 4. and with Peter and the other Disciples, Leave Nets and Boats, and Father's, and all to follow christ, Matthew 19. 27. And with Barnabas, Fell all, and lay down all At his feet, Acts 4. 36, 37. And so Clem. Alexandrian, Origen, Hilary, Austin, and Others, understand that answer of christ.
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as well a rich Abraham, Job, David, Solomon, as a poor Lazarus. Yea, in those times of danger and persecution, the Spirit of the Lord which blowcth where it listeth, did finde out a Joseph of Arimathea, a Sergius Paulus, a Pudens, (who was a man of a Senatorian order,
as well a rich Abraham, Job, David, Solomon, as a poor Lazarus. Yea, in those times of danger and persecution, the Spirit of the Lord which blowcth where it lists, did find out a Joseph of Arimathea, a Sergius Paulus, a Pudens, (who was a man of a Senatorian order,
as Baronius telleth us, married unto Claudia, a Lady of this Island, of which marriage we read in Martials Epigrams.) Yea, we read of Saints in the Family of Narcissus, who was that vast rich man, worth Ten Millions of pounds in the days of Claudius the Emperor;
as Baronius Telleth us, married unto Claudia, a Lady of this Island, of which marriage we read in Martials Epigrams.) Yea, we read of Saints in the Family of Narcissus, who was that vast rich man, worth Ten Millions of pounds in the days of Claudius the Emperor;
for of him do Calvin, P. Martyr, Paraeus, Grotius, and other Learned men understand that place, Rom. 16. 11. though Baronius think that he was dead when that Epistle was written.
for of him doe calvin, P. Martyr, Pareus, Grotius, and other Learned men understand that place, Rom. 16. 11. though Baronius think that he was dead when that Epistle was written.
We finde mention likewise of Saints that were of Caesars Houshold, Phil. 4. 22. If any place in the World were like Hell, certainly Nero 's Court was the place,
We find mention likewise of Saints that were of Caesars Household, Philip 4. 22. If any place in the World were like Hell, Certainly Nero is Court was the place,
We must maintain honest trades for necessary uses, Tit. 3. 14. We must be industrious in them, that we have lack of nothing, 1 Thes. 4. 11, 12. It is true, in every estate, as well of want as plenty, we must be content, Phil. 4. 11. (for there is a rich discontent as well as a poor) We may not will, resolve, conclude upon it, that whatever come of it, by any means by which it may be effected, we will be rich, 1 Tim. 6. 9. We may say so of grace and glory, whatever pains or danger it cost me, I will venture all for grace; but not so for riches;
We must maintain honest trades for necessary uses, Tit. 3. 14. We must be Industria in them, that we have lack of nothing, 1 Thebes 4. 11, 12. It is true, in every estate, as well of want as plenty, we must be content, Philip 4. 11. (for there is a rich discontent as well as a poor) We may not will, resolve, conclude upon it, that whatever come of it, by any means by which it may be effected, we will be rich, 1 Tim. 6. 9. We may say so of grace and glory, whatever pains or danger it cost me, I will venture all for grace; but not so for riches;
they who have most need of them, may not greatly multiply them to themselves, Deut. 17. 17. Cyrus esteemed himself more rich in the hearts and love of his people,
they who have most need of them, may not greatly multiply them to themselves, Deuteronomy 17. 17. Cyrus esteemed himself more rich in the hearts and love of his people,
then in his Exchequer, as he told Croesus. We may be more rich in a narrow estate, with Gods Blessing, then many wicked men are in the midst of their abundance, Psa. 37. 16. As a man may be rich in bonds, who hath but little money in hand; so may a good man be rich in promises, who is but narrow in possessions. He forbids Treasures of unrighteousness, Micah 6. 10. Hab. 2. 6, 9. Jere. 22. 13. He forbids misplacing of Treasures, making our hearts the repositories of them, Psal. 62. 12. But when God is pleased without the concurrence of our sinful actions and affections to give in abundance, we may with a good Conscience enjoy it,
then in his Exchequer, as he told Croesus. We may be more rich in a narrow estate, with God's Blessing, then many wicked men Are in the midst of their abundance, Psa. 37. 16. As a man may be rich in bonds, who hath but little money in hand; so may a good man be rich in promises, who is but narrow in possessions. He forbids Treasures of unrighteousness, micah 6. 10. Hab. 2. 6, 9. Jere. 22. 13. He forbids misplacing of Treasures, making our hearts the Repositories of them, Psalm 62. 12. But when God is pleased without the concurrence of our sinful actions and affections to give in abundance, we may with a good Conscience enjoy it,
We read of the vast riches of Croesus, Pallas, Narcissus, Lentulus, Seneca, and others, and of the monstrous and portentous expences almost beyond Arithmetical computation in the Luxury of Games, Feasts, Apparel and Buildings amongst the Romans, and others.
We read of the vast riches of Croesus, Pallas, Narcissus, Lentulus, Senecca, and Others, and of the monstrous and portentous expenses almost beyond Arithmetical computation in the Luxury of Games, Feasts, Apparel and Buildings among the Roman, and Others.
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for necessary, decent, and liberal expences: In one word, Whose estate is amply proportionable both to his condition and to his minde; for copiosum viaticum NONLATINALPHABET,
for necessary, decent, and liberal expenses: In one word, Whose estate is amply proportionable both to his condition and to his mind; for copiosum viaticum,
they may have more then heart could wish, they may be mighty in power, and spend their days in wealth, they may joyn house to house, and lay field to field:
they may have more then heart could wish, they may be mighty in power, and spend their days in wealth, they may join house to house, and lay field to field:
Our wisdom therefore it is to labor for that which Solomon calleth Durable Riches; which is current in another World, which will follow a man when he dies;
Our Wisdom Therefore it is to labour for that which Solomon calls Durable Riches; which is current in Another World, which will follow a man when he die;
his wealth will not, his works will, Revel. 14. 13. To make the fear of the Lord our Treasure, Isai. 33. 6. To be rich towards God, Luke 12. 21. To lay up treasure in Heaven, Luke 18. 22. To buy of Christ Gold tried in the fire, that we may be rich, Revel.
his wealth will not, his works will, Revel. 14. 13. To make the Fear of the Lord our Treasure, Isaiah 33. 6. To be rich towards God, Lycia 12. 21. To lay up treasure in Heaven, Lycia 18. 22. To buy of christ Gold tried in the fire, that we may be rich, Revel.
3. 18. As Abraham sent Jewels of Silver and Gold and Rayments unto Rebecca, the Wife of Isaac, the Son of Promise, Gen. 24. 53. So doth the Lord give rich and pretious Ornaments unto the Church his Spouse, Ezek. 16. 10, 13. The graces of the Spirit are compared unto Chains and Borders of Gold,
3. 18. As Abraham sent Jewels of Silver and Gold and Raiments unto Rebecca, the Wife of Isaac, the Son of Promise, Gen. 24. 53. So does the Lord give rich and precious Ornament unto the Church his Spouse, Ezekiel 16. 10, 13. The graces of the Spirit Are compared unto Chains and Borders of Gold,
Graces are like the Waggons which Joseph sent to carry Jacob his Father, Gen. 45. 21. They are the Vehicula, like Eliah 's Chariot of Fire, to transport the Souls of Believers unto Christ.
Graces Are like the Wagons which Joseph sent to carry Jacob his Father, Gen. 45. 21. They Are the Vehicula, like Elijah is Chariot of Fire, to transport the Souls of Believers unto christ.
Ask a man which in his conscience he thinks the best, Riches or Grace, and he will answer very truly, There is no comparison, no more then berween God and Mammon: Riches not to be named the same day with Grace. But observe it,
Ask a man which in his conscience he thinks the best, Riches or Grace, and he will answer very truly, There is no comparison, no more then berween God and Mammon: Riches not to be nam the same day with Grace. But observe it,
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but he riseth early, and goeth late to bed, his worldly heart shakes and awakeneth him, Surge, inquit Avaritia, ejah surge, negas? Instat, surge inquit, non queo, surge.
but he Riseth early, and Goes late to Bed, his worldly heart shakes and awakeneth him, Surge, inquit Avaritia, ejah surge, negas? Instant, surge inquit, non queo, surge.
But for durable riches of Grace and Glory, which our Saviour says, Must be labored for; which Solomon tells us, Must be searched and digged for as for hidden treasures, Prov. 2. 4. How few are there who evidence the truth of their profession by the measure of their diligence? who are not far more supine in their pursuance of holiness then of wealth? Surely even in this sense is that of Saint James true, Your Silver and your Gold shall rise up in judgment against you, and plead as Cyprian tells us, Satan will plead against wicked men by way of exprobation, I never died for them, I never made promises of eternal life unto them:
But for durable riches of Grace and Glory, which our Saviour Says, Must be laboured for; which Solomon tells us, Must be searched and dug for as for hidden treasures, Curae 2. 4. How few Are there who evidence the truth of their profession by the measure of their diligence? who Are not Far more supine in their pursuance of holiness then of wealth? Surely even in this sense is that of Saint James true, Your Silver and your Gold shall rise up in judgement against you, and plead as Cyprian tells us, Satan will plead against wicked men by Way of exprobration, I never died for them, I never made promises of Eternal life unto them:
So will your money say, I was never able to cleanse their Consciences, to remove their guilt or fears, to pacifie their hearts, to secure their salvations, to present them without spot or wrinkle to God;
So will your money say, I was never able to cleanse their Consciences, to remove their guilt or fears, to pacify their hearts, to secure their salvations, to present them without spot or wrinkle to God;
O learn we to build our House upon a Rock, to get a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, to have a City which hath Foundations; Crowns may fall, Thrones may miscarry:
O Learn we to built our House upon a Rock, to get a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, to have a city which hath Foundations; Crowns may fallen, Thrones may miscarry:
Treasures of darkness, hidden riches of secret places may be searched out and taken away; but the righteous shall not be moved, he shall not be afraid of evil tidings.
Treasures of darkness, hidden riches of secret places may be searched out and taken away; but the righteous shall not be moved, he shall not be afraid of evil tidings.
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and thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God, Ezek. 28. 5, 6. According to their pastures so were they filled, they were filled and their heart was exalted;
and thou hast Set thine heart as the heart of God, Ezekiel 28. 5, 6. According to their pastures so were they filled, they were filled and their heart was exalted;
then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God, &c. Deut. 8. 12, 13, 14. Men are like Larks, very silent and modest when they are low and on the ground;
then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God, etc. Deuteronomy 8. 12, 13, 14. Men Are like Larks, very silent and modest when they Are low and on the ground;
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yet they think highly of themselves, walk with more state, look with more disdain, breathe more skorn, keep more distance, that you would not think such an one a richer onely, but another man.
yet they think highly of themselves, walk with more state, look with more disdain, breathe more skorn, keep more distance, that you would not think such an one a Richer only, but Another man.
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The Heart is as improper a place for riches, as a mans Purse or Barn is for Grace. The Minde is the seat of wisdom, of knowledge, of divine impressions; whereas Earthly things can per se, and in their own nature operate onely unto earthly effects.
The Heart is as improper a place for riches, as a men Purse or Barn is for Grace. The Mind is the seat of Wisdom, of knowledge, of divine impressions; whereas Earthly things can per se, and in their own nature operate only unto earthly effects.
3. Rich men walk amongst more snares and temptations; for riches are the materials which provoke, excite, foment lust, call forth sinful pleasures, worldly love, self-confidence, contempt of the Word, endanger our Apostacy in times of persecution,
3. Rich men walk among more snares and temptations; for riches Are the materials which provoke, excite, foment lust, call forth sinful pleasures, worldly love, self-confidence, contempt of the Word, endanger our Apostasy in times of persecution,
and the less we are in our own esteem, the safer we shall be against any temptations. Humility is not onely an ornament, but a protection. We see the fruit grows upon the twigs and smaller branches of a Tree, not upon a Stock:
and the less we Are in our own esteem, the safer we shall be against any temptations. Humility is not only an ornament, but a protection. We see the fruit grows upon the twigs and smaller branches of a Tree, not upon a Stock:
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Humility makes way to fruitfulness, and fruitfulness back again to humility. The more weighty the Ears of Corn, the more they hang downward towards the ground.
Humility makes Way to fruitfulness, and fruitfulness back again to humility. The more weighty the Ears of Corn, the more they hang downward towards the ground.
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What is there in sinful dust and ashes, that he should be proud? We see in the Body one member hath more magnitude, nutriment, dignity, imployment then another;
What is there in sinful dust and Ashes, that he should be proud? We see in the Body one member hath more magnitude, nutriment, dignity, employment then Another;
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5. Why should a mans work and service make him proud? Commonly pride and idleness go tother, Ezek. 16. 49. Now the more riches God gives a man, the more work he sets him about.
5. Why should a men work and service make him proud? Commonly pride and idleness go tother, Ezekiel 16. 49. Now the more riches God gives a man, the more work he sets him about.
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Lastly, Why should I for a little difference in this one particular of worldly wealth, despise or disdainfully over look my poor Brother? Doth a Lawyer despise a Physician, because he hath not read the Code or the Pan•ect? Doth a Physician despise a Lawyer, because he hath not read Galen or Hippocrates? Doth the Eye despise the Ear, because it cannot see;
Lastly, Why should I for a little difference in this one particular of worldly wealth, despise or disdainfully over look my poor Brother? Does a Lawyer despise a physician, Because he hath not read the Code or the Pan•ect? Does a physician despise a Lawyer, Because he hath not read Galen or Hippocrates? Does the Eye despise the Ear, Because it cannot see;
or the Tongue the Hand, because it cannot speak? Have we not all one Lord, one Faith, one Hope, one Spirit, one Gospel, one Common Salvation? When so many and great things unite us, shall our wealth onely disunite us? One Sun shines on both, one Air refresheth both;
or the Tongue the Hand, Because it cannot speak? Have we not all one Lord, one Faith, one Hope, one Spirit, one Gospel, one Common Salvation? When so many and great things unite us, shall our wealth only disunite us? One Sun shines on both, one Air refresheth both;
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Onely he hath not so much of the Earth as I, and possibly much more of Christ. And why should I disdain him on Earth, whom haply the Lord will advance above me in Heaven? Why should I brow-beat,
Only he hath not so much of the Earth as I, and possibly much more of christ. And why should I disdain him on Earth, whom haply the Lord will advance above me in Heaven? Why should I browbeat,
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That they trust not in uncertain Riches ] By which, first, he giveth us a plain intimation, That rich men are naturally apt and prone to trust in their riches;
That they trust not in uncertain Riches ] By which, First, he gives us a plain intimation, That rich men Are naturally apt and prove to trust in their riches;
as it is said of Doeg, that he did not make God his strength, but trusted in the multitude of his riches, Psal. 52. 7. And Solomon telleth us, That the rich mans wealth is his strong Tower,
as it is said of Doeg, that he did not make God his strength, but trusted in the multitude of his riches, Psalm 52. 7. And Solomon Telleth us, That the rich men wealth is his strong Tower,
and of all assistances, he looketh upon this as the surest, because money answers unto all. The Fool in the Gospel promised himself, Ease, long life, many years, to eat, to drink, to be merry, and all in the confidence of his riches, Luke 12. 19. How many men trust their wealth to uphold their wickedness,
and of all assistances, he looks upon this as the Surest, Because money answers unto all. The Fool in the Gospel promised himself, Ease, long life, many Years, to eat, to drink, to be merry, and all in the confidence of his riches, Lycia 12. 19. How many men trust their wealth to uphold their wickedness,
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and lean upon them while they fall from God? How many take a liberty of violence, rapine, cruelty, oppression, luxury, prophaneness, because they think their wealth will be an advocate and a varnish unto all? How many,
and lean upon them while they fallen from God? How many take a liberty of violence, rapine, cruelty, oppression, luxury, profaneness, Because they think their wealth will be an advocate and a varnish unto all? How many,
if Christ and Mammon should come into competition, would say as Amaziah did, What shall I do for the hundred Talents? Arduares haec est opibus non tradere mores.
if christ and Mammon should come into competition, would say as Amaziah did, What shall I do for the hundred Talents? Arduares haec est opibus non Tradere mores.
But there is no suteableness between hope and riches: For hope and trust is ever de futuro possibili, whereas riches are onely present, NONLATINALPHABET.
But there is no Suitableness between hope and riches: For hope and trust is ever de futuro possibili, whereas riches Are only present,.
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Secondly, The true Object of hope and trust, is Bonum arduum. I trust in that which can help me in such arduous and grand matters, wherein I cannot help my self, in that which is adequate to all mine extremities;
Secondly, The true Object of hope and trust, is Bonum arduum. I trust in that which can help me in such arduous and grand matters, wherein I cannot help my self, in that which is adequate to all mine extremities;
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In such cases, Neither treasures, nor multitude of riches can deliver in the day of wrath, Prov. 10. 2. 11. 4. Riches are but like the leaves of a Tree, beautiful for a season;
In such cases, Neither treasures, nor multitude of riches can deliver in the day of wrath, Curae 10. 2. 11. 4. Riches Are but like the leaves of a Tree, beautiful for a season;
2. In their Promises and Pretences; the fool promised himself long life, but was answered with an hac nocte. Many mens riches are like Israels Quails, promise meat, but bring a curse; like Ezekiels Book, Chap. 2. 10. 3. 3. Tastes like Honey, but is written with woes. Like Johns Role, Sweet in the Mouth, but bitter in the Belly;
2. In their Promises and Pretences; the fool promised himself long life, but was answered with an hac nocte. Many men's riches Are like Israel's Quails, promise meat, but bring a curse; like Ezekiel's Book, Chap. 2. 10. 3. 3. Tastes like Honey, but is written with woes. Like Johns Role, Sweet in the Mouth, but bitter in the Belly;
Achans Wedg of Gold, Gehazies Talents, Ahabs Vineyard, Jehoiakims wide House, and large Chambers, were all but like the Queens Feast unto Haman, as poysoned dainties, sweet to the taste, but attended with Death.
Achans Wedge of Gold, Gehazies Talents, Ahabs Vineyard, Jehoiakims wide House, and large Chambers, were all but like the Queen's Feast unto Haman, as poisoned dainties, sweet to the taste, but attended with Death.
Beds of Ivory, Lambs of the Flock, Calves of the Stall, Instruments of Musick, Wine in Bowls, Precious Oyntments, all Comical Harbingers of a Tragical Catastrophe, They shall go captive with the first that go captive, Amos 6. 4, 7. Little reason to put trust in such false and uncertain things, which do not onely lye and disappoint,
Beds of Ivory, Lambs of the Flock, Calves of the Stall, Instruments of Music, Wine in Bowls, Precious Ointments, all Comical Harbingers of a Tragical Catastrophe, They shall go captive with the First that go captive, Amos 6. 4, 7. Little reason to put trust in such false and uncertain things, which do not only lie and disappoint,
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But great reason for rich and poor to trust in God, who is a Good able to replenish the Soul, to help it in greatest extremities, true and faithful in all his promises;
But great reason for rich and poor to trust in God, who is a Good able to replenish the Soul, to help it in greatest extremities, true and faithful in all his promises;
His wisdom, he can order every condition to my Good. If I do my duty in the use of means, I may comfortably venture on his blessing for an happy issue.
His Wisdom, he can order every condition to my Good. If I do my duty in the use of means, I may comfortably venture on his blessing for an happy issue.
Riches perish, but God lives; Riches sometimes make us to perish, but God makes us live. A theif can take away my Gold, but who can take away my God? what hath a rich man if he have not God? and what wants a poor man,
Riches perish, but God lives; Riches sometime make us to perish, but God makes us live. A thief can take away my Gold, but who can take away my God? what hath a rich man if he have not God? and what Wants a poor man,
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if he have God? An Acre of Land, and a Shepherds Cottage in the South, with the warmth and benignity of the Sun, is better then Twenty thousand Acres,
if he have God? an Acre of Land, and a Shepherd's Cottage in the South, with the warmth and benignity of the Sun, is better then Twenty thousand Acres,
Rich men give nothing for Sun, and Moon, and Stars, and breath, and health, and strength: God is the free Giver of all. The Earth he gives to the children of men.
Rich men give nothing for Sun, and Moon, and Stars, and breath, and health, and strength: God is the free Giver of all. The Earth he gives to the children of men.
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All things that pertain to life and godliness, 2 Pet. 1. 3. (two things which all the riches in the World cannot reach.) All things in the promises, All are yours, 1 Cor. 3. 23. I have all, I abound, I am full, Phil. 4. 18. as having nothing,
All things that pertain to life and godliness, 2 Pet. 1. 3. (two things which all the riches in the World cannot reach.) All things in the promises, All Are yours, 1 Cor. 3. 23. I have all, I abound, I am full, Philip 4. 18. as having nothing,
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the air he breathes, mercy; the ground he walk on, mercy; the bread he eats, the water he drinks, the rags he wears, mercy; the bowels of those that pitty him, mercy; the bounty of those that relieve him, mercy; if dogs lick his sores, mercy; if a potsherd to scrape him, mercy; rotten rags to Jeremy in a Dungeon, mercy; a basket to Paul in a Garison, mercy: But for the poor in this World to be rich in Faith, heirs of a Kingdom, to have the same common christ the same Hope, and Spirit, and Salvation; for a poor Lazarus to have the bosome of a rich Abraham to rest in at the last:
the air he breathes, mercy; the ground he walk on, mercy; the bred he eats, the water he drinks, the rags he wears, mercy; the bowels of those that pity him, mercy; the bounty of those that relieve him, mercy; if Dogs lick his sores, mercy; if a potsherd to scrape him, mercy; rotten rags to Jeremiah in a Dungeon, mercy; a basket to Paul in a Garrison, mercy: But for the poor in this World to be rich in Faith, Heirs of a Kingdom, to have the same Common Christ the same Hope, and Spirit, and Salvation; for a poor Lazarus to have the bosom of a rich Abraham to rest in At the last:
but ignorance of our deservings, ignorance of our enjoyments, unthankfulness to God, envy against others, our murmuring, discontent, idleness, imprudence, improvidence which makes men poor:
but ignorance of our deservings, ignorance of our enjoyments, unthankfulness to God, envy against Others, our murmuring, discontent, idleness, imprudence, improvidence which makes men poor:
If it give the possession, it cannot give the fruition, it cannot give an healthy body, it cannot give a chearful and contented minde, it cannot free a man from disquieting thoughts, from anxious fears, from discruciating cares, from wearisome labors, from continual sollicitude;
If it give the possession, it cannot give the fruition, it cannot give an healthy body, it cannot give a cheerful and contented mind, it cannot free a man from disquieting thoughts, from anxious fears, from discruciating Cares, from wearisome labors, from continual solicitude;
and sweet tranquillity, make use of those blessings which are reached unto us by the hand, and sanctified by the Word, and sweetned by the sense and comfort of the love of God. It is Gods blessing alone which maketh rich without sorrow, Prov. 10. 22. Which by his fear, taketh away the trouble of great treasures, Prov. 15. 16. Which maketh us enjoy the fruit of our labors, Psal. 128. 2. Which makes us eat and drink before him with chearfulness;
and sweet tranquillity, make use of those blessings which Are reached unto us by the hand, and sanctified by the Word, and sweetened by the sense and Comfort of the love of God. It is God's blessing alone which makes rich without sorrow, Curae 10. 22. Which by his Fear, Takes away the trouble of great treasures, Curae 15. 16. Which makes us enjoy the fruit of our labors, Psalm 128. 2. Which makes us eat and drink before him with cheerfulness;
eat the fat, and drink the sweet, because the joy of the Lord is our strength, 1 Chro. 29. 22. Nehe. 8. 10, 11, 12. This is the frequent Doctrine of Solomon, Eccles. 2. 24, 26. & 3. 13. & 5. 18, 19. & 6. 2. So much for the first Affirmative duty, To trust in God, who alone is the Fountain of our life, the Author of our comforts.
eat the fat, and drink the sweet, Because the joy of the Lord is our strength, 1 Chro 29. 22. Neh 8. 10, 11, 12. This is the frequent Doctrine of Solomon, Eccles. 2. 24, 26. & 3. 13. & 5. 18, 19. & 6. 2. So much for the First Affirmative duty, To trust in God, who alone is the Fountain of our life, the Author of our comforts.
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We have our Waters not onely to drink our selves, but also to disperse abroad, Prov. 5. 15, 16. Good works are taken either in a more large sense for all such actions of regenerate men, as they do by the help of the holy Spirit, in conformity to the Law of God. As he that doth good, NONLATINALPHABET, is said to be of God, 3 John v. 11. and Governors are said to be for the praise of those that do well, 1 Pet. 2. 14. or else more strictly for works of Bounty, Charity, and Beneficence; as Tabitha is said to have been full of good works and alms deeds;
We have our Waters not only to drink our selves, but also to disperse abroad, Curae 5. 15, 16. Good works Are taken either in a more large sense for all such actions of regenerate men, as they do by the help of the holy Spirit, in conformity to the Law of God. As he that does good,, is said to be of God, 3 John v. 11. and Governors Are said to be for the praise of those that do well, 1 Pet. 2. 14. or Else more strictly for works of Bounty, Charity, and Beneficence; as Tabitha is said to have been full of good works and alms Deeds;
and being after explained by the words NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, I shall take it here in the more contracted sense for a Direction touching the right use of riches, which is, to make them the materials of good works, that we may be profitable unto men.
and being After explained by the words, and, I shall take it Here in the more contracted sense for a Direction touching the right use of riches, which is, to make them the materials of good works, that we may be profitable unto men.
so when he supplieth us with provisions, wherewith we may act towards those publick ends, he requireth that his gifts should be used, not onely for our own domestical interests, but for his honor, and the good of others.
so when he supplieth us with provisions, wherewith we may act towards those public ends, he requires that his Gifts should be used, not only for our own domestical interests, but for his honour, and the good of Others.
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And of all things, riches should be so imployed, because their whole use is in motion. Some things put forth their vertue most when they rest and stand still.
And of all things, riches should be so employed, Because their Whole use is in motion. some things put forth their virtue most when they rest and stand still.
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The duty then it is of rich men to make their wealth the materials of good works: Money useth to have an Image and Superscription upon it, Matth. 22. 20. And the Prophet hath given us an Inscription for ours, Isai. 23. 18. Her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord, and so Zech. 14. 20, 21. Hereby we stamp the Image of God upon them.
The duty then it is of rich men to make their wealth the materials of good works: Money uses to have an Image and Superscription upon it, Matthew 22. 20. And the Prophet hath given us an Inscription for ours, Isaiah 23. 18. Her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord, and so Zechariah 14. 20, 21. Hereby we stamp the Image of God upon them.
Be ye merciful, as your Father is merciful, Luke 6. 36. The Lord could have inriched all men, but he hath said, That we shall have the poor always with us; that so the rich may have matter to imitate God, and the poor to praise him; that the poor may have Christ for an example of patience, and therich for an example of goodness; that the rich mans supplying the poor mans wants, may be a pledge and an assurance of Gods supplying his wants.
Be you merciful, as your Father is merciful, Lycia 6. 36. The Lord could have enriched all men, but he hath said, That we shall have the poor always with us; that so the rich may have matter to imitate God, and the poor to praise him; that the poor may have christ for an Exampl of patience, and therich for an Exampl of Goodness; that the rich men supplying the poor men Wants, may be a pledge and an assurance of God's supplying his Wants.
but as we stand in relation to God, every man is poor, and must be always in a begging posture, Luke 18: 1. And as Christ hath taught us to pray, Lord, I forgive others, do thou forgive me;
but as we stand in Relation to God, every man is poor, and must be always in a begging posture, Lycia 18: 1. And as christ hath taught us to pray, Lord, I forgive Others, do thou forgive me;
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in like manner, we may pray, Lord, my heart and hand is open to others, let thine be so to me. 1 that am evil, am enabled by thee to give good things to others,
in like manner, we may pray, Lord, my heart and hand is open to Others, let thine be so to me. 1 that am evil, am enabled by thee to give good things to Others,
Our own things, Luke 11. 41. & 12. 33. 2 Cor. 8. 11. We must not enable our selves to do good by doing evil first, God hateth robbery for Burntoffering:
Our own things, Lycia 11. 41. & 12. 33. 2 Cor. 8. 11. We must not enable our selves to do good by doing evil First, God hates robbery for Burnt offering:
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2. Bona superflua, We are to give out of our over plus and abundance, That your abundance may be a supply for their want, 2 Cor. 8. 14. NONLATINALPHABET, that which remains and is to spare after other necessary uses,
2. Bona superflua, We Are to give out of our over plus and abundance, That your abundance may be a supply for their want, 2 Cor. 8. 14., that which remains and is to spare After other necessary uses,
as Mark 8. 8. Luke 15. 17. (though ardent charity will sometimes go beyond its power, Mark 12. 44. 2 Cor. 8. 3.) To know what these remains and overplus are, we must consider what things are necessary.
as Mark 8. 8. Lycia 15. 17. (though Ardent charity will sometime go beyond its power, Mark 12. 44. 2 Cor. 8. 3.) To know what these remains and overplus Are, we must Consider what things Are necessary.
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2. Necessaria ad decentiam status. Necessary to the decency and quality of a mans condition; that which is abundant for a Tradesman, may be too little for a Nobleman.
2. Necessaria ad decentiam status. Necessary to the decency and quality of a men condition; that which is abundant for a Tradesman, may be too little for a Nobleman.
He that hath two Coats to give to him that hath none, rather then to see him perish, Luke 3. 11. In cases of ordinary necessity we are to give out of our overplus and abundance, providing for the decency of our own condition, which is to give as we are able, according to the blessing of God upon honest labors;
He that hath two Coats to give to him that hath none, rather then to see him perish, Lycia 3. 11. In cases of ordinary necessity we Are to give out of our overplus and abundance, providing for the decency of our own condition, which is to give as we Are able, according to the blessing of God upon honest labors;
so much the word NONLATINALPHABET importeth, 1 cor 16. 2. which doth not hinder our endeavors to lay up and provide for our Families and Posterity, which the Apostle requires, 1 Tim. 5. 8. 2 Cor. 12. 14.
so much the word imports, 1 cor 16. 2. which does not hinder our endeavors to lay up and provide for our Families and Posterity, which the Apostle requires, 1 Tim. 5. 8. 2 Cor. 12. 14.
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comforting and incouraging the able and faithful Ministers of the Gospel: For which, Hezekiah and Nehemiah are by God honored in the Records of Scripture, 2 Chron. 30. 22. & 31. 4, 11. Nehe. 13. 10, 14. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things, Gal. 6. 6. Honor the Lord with thy substance, Prov. 3. 9. They who fow unto you spiritual things, it is equal that you minister unto them carnal things, 1 Cor. 9. 11. David would not,
comforting and encouraging the able and faithful Ministers of the Gospel: For which, Hezekiah and Nehemiah Are by God honoured in the Records of Scripture, 2 Chronicles 30. 22. & 31. 4, 11. Neh 13. 10, 14. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate unto him that Teaches in all good things, Gal. 6. 6. Honour the Lord with thy substance, Curae 3. 9. They who fow unto you spiritual things, it is equal that you minister unto them carnal things, 1 Cor. 9. 11. David would not,
It costs them their time, their Studies, their strength, their Prayers, possibly their tears and sorrows, to see their work fall as fast as they set it up (as Chrysostome sometimes complained) Nay,
It costs them their time, their Studies, their strength, their Prayers, possibly their tears and sorrows, to see their work fallen as fast as they Set it up (as Chrysostom sometime complained) Nay,
And therefore it is a worthy, honorable, and most beneficial work, to contribute unto publick Libraries for the service of the Ministry in Universities, Cities, and publick places.
And Therefore it is a worthy, honourable, and most beneficial work, to contribute unto public Libraries for the service of the Ministry in Universities, Cities, and public places.
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3. Strangers, 1 Tim. 5. 10. 4. Enemies themselves, If thine enemy hunger, feed him, Rom. 12. 20, 21. In one word, All that are in misery and distress amongst them:
3. Strangers, 1 Tim. 5. 10. 4. Enemies themselves, If thine enemy hunger, feed him, Rom. 12. 20, 21. In one word, All that Are in misery and distress among them:
more in affection, she cast in her bowels, she cast in her prayers with her two Mites, Mark 12. 43. So the Apostle testifieth of the Macedonians, That their poverty was deep, and yet their liberality was rich and abundant, 2 Cor. 8. 2. Though they could not draw much out of their Purse, yet they drew out their very Soul to their Brethren, Isai. 58. 10. As the Apostle saith, That he imparted his own Soul to the Thessalonians, 1 Thes. 2. 1. But you that are rich in estate, may be rich in good works, as well as in good affections, may be exercised to all bountifulness, 2 Cor. 9. 11. As there is a decentia status for a mans expences on himself;
more in affection, she cast in her bowels, she cast in her Prayers with her two Mites, Mark 12. 43. So the Apostle Testifieth of the Macedonians, That their poverty was deep, and yet their liberality was rich and abundant, 2 Cor. 8. 2. Though they could not draw much out of their Purse, yet they drew out their very Soul to their Brothers, Isaiah 58. 10. As the Apostle Says, That he imparted his own Soul to the Thessalonians, 1 Thebes 2. 1. But you that Are rich in estate, may be rich in good works, as well as in good affections, may be exercised to all bountifulness, 2 Cor. 9. 11. As there is a decentia status for a men expenses on himself;
This is a great mercy, when men are able to offer these Sacrifices willingly, 1 Chron. 29. 14. And hereunto are necessary such habits and principles as do facilitate good works, as
This is a great mercy, when men Are able to offer these Sacrifices willingly, 1 Chronicles 29. 14. And hereunto Are necessary such habits and principles as do facilitate good works, as
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3. Love to our Neighbor, which worketh tender heartedness towards him in his affliction, and large heartedness for his relief, Prov. 31. 20. God requireth the doing of judgment, which in some cases may be done with sorrow,
3. Love to our Neighbour, which works tender heartedness towards him in his affliction, and large heartedness for his relief, Curae 31. 20. God requires the doing of judgement, which in Some cases may be done with sorrow,
therefore the Psalmist saith, Blessed is he that considereth the poor, Psal. 41. 1. We read as I take it in Seneca or Plutarch, of one who knowing the poverty and modesty of his friend, was fain to steal a gift under his Pillow for him, who otherwise might have refused it.
Therefore the Psalmist Says, Blessed is he that Considereth the poor, Psalm 41. 1. We read as I take it in Senecca or Plutarch, of one who knowing the poverty and modesty of his friend, was fain to steal a gift under his Pillow for him, who otherwise might have refused it.
Say not to thy Brother, Go and come to morrow, Prov. 3. 28. Job did not withhold the poor from their desire, Job 31. 16. He that sheweth mercy, must do it with chearfulness, Rom. 12. 8. For the Lord loveth a chearful giver, 2 Cor. 9. 7. In many cases delays are denials; a duty done in season, is twice done. Thirdly, To do them diffusively, NONLATINALPHABET.
Say not to thy Brother, Go and come to morrow, Curae 3. 28. Job did not withhold the poor from their desire, Job 31. 16. He that shows mercy, must do it with cheerfulness, Rom. 12. 8. For the Lord loves a cheerful giver, 2 Cor. 9. 7. In many cases delays Are denials; a duty done in season, is twice done. Thirdly, To do them diffusively,.
And as here NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET are put together, so elswhere, Heb. 13. 16. NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, doing good and communicating, are put together,
And as Here and Are put together, so elsewhere, Hebrew 13. 16. and, doing good and communicating, Are put together,
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and so it is used, Phil. 4. 15. The word seemeth to import, first, To do good so, as that many may be the better for it, that it may be a common and a publick good: Such are the works of God;
and so it is used, Philip 4. 15. The word seems to import, First, To do good so, as that many may be the better for it, that it may be a Common and a public good: Such Are the works of God;
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Such publick works are building and endowing of Schools, of Churches, of Lecturers, of Work-houses, of Hospitals, of Manufactures, furnishing of Libraries, maintaining of publick Professors, Legacies to the poor, repairing Ways and Bridges, Loans to set up poor Tradesmen,
Such public works Are building and endowing of Schools, of Churches, of Lecturers, of Workhouses, of Hospitals, of Manufactures, furnishing of Libraries, maintaining of public Professors, Legacies to the poor, repairing Ways and Bridges, Loans to Set up poor Tradesmen,
Secondly, To do it as in communion, as Members one of another, communion Natural upon principles of humanity, and communion Spiritual upon principles of Christianity. To remember them that are in Bonds, as bound with them, and them which suffer adversity, as being our selves in the body, Heb. 13. 3.
Secondly, To do it as in communion, as Members one of Another, communion Natural upon principles of humanity, and communion Spiritual upon principles of Christianity. To Remember them that Are in Bonds, as bound with them, and them which suffer adversity, as being our selves in the body, Hebrew 13. 3.
and our good works with suavity of conversation, with meekness, placideness, and facility of manners, with an amiable and communicative deportment towards all men.
and our good works with suavity of Conversation, with meekness, placideness, and facility of manners, with an amiable and communicative deportment towards all men.
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1. From the example of God himself, who requireth us to imitate him in works of mercy, Luke 6. 36. His mercy is in the Heavens, Psal. 36. 5. The Earth is full of his goodness, Psal. 35. 5. His bounty is over all his works, Psal. 145. 9. He punisheth unwillingly, Lam. 3. 33. He watcheth to be gracious, Isai. 38. 18. He chose mercy and grace as the choisest things, to make his name known unto his people by, Exod. 34. 6, 7. He giveth his Son, his Spirit, his Love, his Grace, his Glory, Himself unto us;
1. From the Exampl of God himself, who requires us to imitate him in works of mercy, Lycia 6. 36. His mercy is in the Heavens, Psalm 36. 5. The Earth is full of his Goodness, Psalm 35. 5. His bounty is over all his works, Psalm 145. 9. He Punisheth unwillingly, Lam. 3. 33. He watches to be gracious, Isaiah 38. 18. He chosen mercy and grace as the Choicest things, to make his name known unto his people by, Exod 34. 6, 7. He gives his Son, his Spirit, his Love, his Grace, his Glory, Himself unto us;
it is called another mans, and not our own, Luke 16. 12. If a Man were master of the light of the Sun, we should esteem him extreamly barbarous and inhumane;
it is called Another men, and not our own, Lycia 16. 12. If a Man were master of the Light of the Sun, we should esteem him extremely barbarous and inhumane;
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It belonged unto him as the Son of David, to shew mercy, Matth. 9. 27. Mercy was his practise, He went about doing good, Acts 10. 38. All his miracles were in works of mercy, feeding, healing, raising, comforting;
It belonged unto him as the Son of David, to show mercy, Matthew 9. 27. Mercy was his practise, He went about doing good, Acts 10. 38. All his Miracles were in works of mercy, feeding, healing, raising, comforting;
his was to enemies, ours to Brethren; his to debtors, ours to fellow-servants. His freegrace to me, mine just debt to my Brother, Rom. 13. 8. His for ever to me, mine but for a moment to my Brother;
his was to enemies, ours to Brothers; his to debtors, ours to Fellow servants. His Free grace to me, mine just debt to my Brother, Rom. 13. 8. His for ever to me, mine but for a moment to my Brother;
Fourthly, From respect to our Neighbor, to whom we ow this debt of love: For there is a debt of Charity as well as a debt of Justice: A debt whereby I ow him that which is truly his,
Fourthly, From respect to our Neighbour, to whom we owe this debt of love: For there is a debt of Charity as well as a debt of justice: A debt whereby I owe him that which is truly his,
for every one that loveth him that begat, loveth him also that is begotten, 1 John 5. 1. and unto mine own Image; for his flesh is as mine own flesh, Nehe. 5. 5. He that made me in the Womb, made him, faith Job, Cap. 31. 15. And when I hide my self from him, I hide from mine own flesh, Isai. 58. 7. Homo sum, humanum à me nihil alienum puto.
for every one that loves him that begat, loves him also that is begotten, 1 John 5. 1. and unto mine own Image; for his Flesh is as mine own Flesh, Neh 5. 5. He that made me in the Womb, made him, faith Job, Cap. 31. 15. And when I hide my self from him, I hide from mine own Flesh, Isaiah 58. 7. Homo sum, humanum à me nihil Alienum puto.
We preach St. Peters Faith, a Faith which hath vertue, and knowledge, and temperance, and patience, and godliness, and brotherly kindness, and charity added unto it.
We preach Saint Peter's Faith, a Faith which hath virtue, and knowledge, and temperance, and patience, and godliness, and brotherly kindness, and charity added unto it.
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And we tell you with him, That if these things be lacking, you are blinde; and your knowledge is worth nothing, so long as it is barren and unfruitful.
And we tell you with him, That if these things be lacking, you Are blind; and your knowledge is worth nothing, so long as it is barren and unfruitful.
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We preach St. Judes Faith, a most holy Faith, a Faith delivered to the Saints; such a Faith, as he who indeed hath it, is not a Cloud without Water,
We preach Saint Jude's Faith, a most holy Faith, a Faith Delivered to the Saints; such a Faith, as he who indeed hath it, is not a Cloud without Water,
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nor a Tree without Fruit. We preach St. Johns Faith, to believe on the Name of Christ, and to love one another; and to shew this love by opening our Bowels of Compassion to our needy Brother,
nor a Tree without Fruit. We preach Saint Johns Faith, to believe on the Name of christ, and to love one Another; and to show this love by opening our Bowels of Compassion to our needy Brother,
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if you trust in the Lord, you must do good: If you believe either the truth, or the terrors, or the promises of God, you must not withhold the poor from their desire,
if you trust in the Lord, you must do good: If you believe either the truth, or the terrors, or the promises of God, you must not withhold the poor from their desire,
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I might mention multitudes of ample Munificencies and Benefactions, by very many worthy Members thereof, since the Reformation, whereby they have refuted the calumnies cast upon our Religion by Papists,
I might mention Multitudes of ample Munificencies and Benefactions, by very many worthy Members thereof, since the Reformation, whereby they have refuted the calumnies cast upon our Religion by Papists,
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as if it made us careless of Good works. A large Catalogue hath been made of them to mine hand by a Learned Writer, Dr. Andrew Willet, to the honor of God, and credit of our Religion.
as if it made us careless of Good works. A large Catalogue hath been made of them to mine hand by a Learned Writer, Dr. Andrew Willet, to the honour of God, and credit of our Religion.
So that by an equal distribution, through the whole time, this famous City did allow Ten thousand pounds per annum, for Threescore years together unto Works of Piety and Charity (besides all which was done in a private and unobserved way.) An example, I believe, hardly to be parallel'd in any City under the Roman Jurisdiction.
So that by an equal distribution, through the Whole time, this famous city did allow Ten thousand pounds per annum, for Threescore Years together unto Works of Piety and Charity (beside all which was done in a private and unobserved Way.) an Exampl, I believe, hardly to be paralleled in any city under the Roman Jurisdiction.
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More then Forty Hospitals built, above Twenty Free Schools, besides Granaries, Conduits, Waterworks, Loans to poor Workmen, Exhibitions to poor Scholers, Churches, Munificent gifts to the Universities and Colledges there;
More then Forty Hospitals built, above Twenty Free Schools, beside Granaries, Conduits, Waterworks, Loans to poor Workmen, Exhibitions to poor Scholars, Churches, Munificent Gifts to the Universities and Colleges there;
onely I beseech you, That you abound more and more, 1 Thes. 4. 9, 10. That you may receive the same honorable Testimony and Memorial from Christ, which the Church of Thyatira hath received, I know thy works, and charity,
only I beseech you, That you abound more and more, 1 Thebes 4. 9, 10. That you may receive the same honourable Testimony and Memorial from christ, which the Church of Thyatira hath received, I know thy works, and charity,
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and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works, (they are twice mentioned) and the last to be more then the first, Revel. 2. 19. Be not weary of weldoing, in due time you shall reap,
and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works, (they Are twice mentioned) and the last to be more then the First, Revel. 2. 19. Be not weary of welldoing, in due time you shall reap,
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It is a sowing of Seed, 2 Cor. 9. 6. A scattering which tendeth to increase, Prov. 11. 24. There is no duty which hath more copious promises of reward, then this of mercy and good works. Rewarded with plenty, Thy Soul shall be as a watered Garden, I sai.
It is a sowing of Seed, 2 Cor. 9. 6. A scattering which tendeth to increase, Curae 11. 24. There is no duty which hath more copious promises of reward, then this of mercy and good works. Rewarded with plenty, Thy Soul shall be as a watered Garden, I sai.
58. 11. For this thing, the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, Deut. 15. 10. Rewarded with honor, He hath dispersed and given to the poor, his horn shall be exalted with honor, Psal. 112. 9. Rewarded with the blessings of the poor.
58. 11. For this thing, the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, Deuteronomy 15. 10. Rewarded with honour, He hath dispersed and given to the poor, his horn shall be exalted with honour, Psalm 112. 9. Rewarded with the blessings of the poor.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish, came upon me, Job 29. 11, 13. Rewarded with the grace of God, God is able to make all grace abound towards you, 2 Cor. 9. 8. Rewarded with a pure and comfortable use of what we enjoy our selves.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish, Come upon me, Job 29. 11, 13. Rewarded with the grace of God, God is able to make all grace abound towards you, 2 Cor. 9. 8. Rewarded with a pure and comfortable use of what we enjoy our selves.
Give alms of such things as you have, and behold all things are clean unto you, Luke 11. 41. Rewarded with a lengthning of our present tranquillity, Dan. 4. 27. Rewarded with Gods acceptation, Heb. 13. 16. with the mercy of God, Matth. 5. 7. with the mansions of God, Luke 16. 9. Good works are Bills of Exchange, which return our estates into another Country.
Give alms of such things as you have, and behold all things Are clean unto you, Lycia 11. 41. Rewarded with a lengthening of our present tranquillity, Dan. 4. 27. Rewarded with God's acceptation, Hebrew 13. 16. with the mercy of God, Matthew 5. 7. with the mansions of God, Lycia 16. 9. Good works Are Bills of Exchange, which return our estates into Another Country.
And it is laying up a Foundation, a way to make our uncertain riches sure and stable, that whereas other riches take unto them wings and flie away, those which are thus laid out, are laid up,
And it is laying up a Foundation, a Way to make our uncertain riches sure and stable, that whereas other riches take unto them wings and fly away, those which Are thus laid out, Are laid up,
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but by way of evidence in regard of our selves, as Testimonies of our reconciliation and peace with God. A Learned Writer makes NONLATINALPHABET to answer to the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET, which is the Bond or Instrument, securing to a Creditor the money which he hath lent.
but by Way of evidence in regard of our selves, as Testimonies of our reconciliation and peace with God. A Learned Writer makes to answer to the Hebrew, which is the Bound or Instrument, securing to a Creditor the money which he hath lent.
Who would trust in a Dead Idol, that hath a Living God to trust in? who would trust in an useless nothing, who hath a Bountiful God, who gives all things to trust in?
Who would trust in a Dead Idol, that hath a Living God to trust in? who would trust in an useless nothing, who hath a Bountiful God, who gives all things to trust in?
He encourageth you antecedenter, by that which goes before your duty, his own example; he encourageth you consequenter, by that which follows after your duty, his great reward, his example you have;
He Encourageth you Antecedent, by that which Goes before your duty, his own Exampl; he Encourageth you Consequently, by that which follows After your duty, his great reward, his Exampl you have;
the Pastures send you in Cattel, the Fields Corn, the Sea Fish, the Air Fowl; one Country sends you in Wine, and another Spices; one Silks, and another Furrs; one Delicates, another Ornaments:
the Pastures send you in Cattle, the Fields Corn, the Sea Fish, the Air Fowl; one Country sends you in Wine, and Another Spices; one Silks, and Another Furs; one Delicates, Another Ornament:
He gives you the light of the Sun, the influences of the Stars, the protection of Angels, the Righteousness of his Son, the Graces of his Spirit, the Hope of his Glory:
He gives you the Light of the Sun, the influences of the Stars, the protection of Angels, the Righteousness of his Son, the Graces of his Spirit, the Hope of his Glory:
So the Example far exceeds the Imitation; you lend, you do not give; you lend some thing; you do not give all things; you lend to the necessities of your Brother;
So the Exampl Far exceeds the Imitation; you lend, you do not give; you lend Some thing; you do not give all things; you lend to the necessities of your Brother;
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So this double encouragement sets on the duty by a threefold love. If you love God, imitate his example, be merciful as he is merciful: If you love your Brother, refresh his Bowels, make his Back and Belly your repositories.
So this double encouragement sets on the duty by a threefold love. If you love God, imitate his Exampl, be merciful as he is merciful: If you love your Brother, refresh his Bowels, make his Back and Belly your Repositories.
Lay up surely, that which you may lay hold on, that which will stay by you, a Foundation: Lay up for the future, that which Time, which Death, which Rust, Moth, Theif, cannot take away;
Lay up surely, that which you may lay hold on, that which will stay by you, a Foundation: Lay up for the future, that which Time, which Death, which Rust, Moth, Thief, cannot take away;
NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Clem. Alex. Strom. 1. 3. p. 327. E. 328 A. Edit. Heinsianae. — Volens arguere Divitem illum Dominus noster quasi non vera dicentem — Dixit ad eum, Si vis perfectus esse, vade, vende omnia quae possides, & da pauperibus. Sic enim apparebis dicere verum, si dilexsti aut diligis proximum tuum sicut teipsum. Orig. Tract. 8. in Matth. NONLATINALPHABET. Theoph. Hunc ex lege insolentem, solicitum de salute remittit ad legem, ut inea ipsa in qua gloriaretur intelligeret, nihil exinde recti operis fecisse, &c. Hilar. in Matth. Can. 19. Vide Otat. Basilii in ditescentes, Tom. 1. p. 403, 407. Puto quod arrogantius quàm verius servasse se mandata responderat, Aug. Ep. 89. Adolescens dives & superbus — mentitur dicendo Omina haec servavi. Hieron. Vide Mede Diatrib. 4. pag. 142, 143. Davenant, de Justit. Actuali, cap. 44.
, etc. Clem. Alexander Strom. 1. 3. p. 327. E. 328 A. Edit. Heinsianae. — Volens arguere Divitem Ilum Dominus Noster quasi non vera dicentem — Dixit ad Eum, Si vis perfectus esse, vade, vende omnia Quae possides, & da pauperibus. Sic enim apparebis dicere verum, si dilexsti Or diligis Proximum tuum sicut teipsum. Origin Tract. 8. in Matthew. Theophanes Hunc ex lege insolentem, solicitum de salute remittit ad legem, ut inea ipsa in qua gloriaretur intelligeret, nihil From thence recti operis To have made, etc. Hilar. in Matthew Can. 19. Vide Otat. Basilii in ditescentes, Tom. 1. p. 403, 407. Puto quod arrogantius quàm Various servasse se Commandments responderat, Aug. Epistle 89. Adolescent dives & Superbus — mentitur dicendo Omina haec servavi. Hieron. Vide Mede Diatrib. 4. page. 142, 143. Davenant, de Justit. Actuali, cap. 44.
Vide Budaeum de Asse. 1. 2. fol. 50. lib. 3. fol. 83. 1. 4. fol. 98, 99, 100. Lipsi. de Magnitud. Rom. 1. 2. c. 15. Brierwood de Nummis, cap. 19. Athenaeus, l. 12.
Vide Budaeum de Ass. 1. 2. fol. 50. lib. 3. fol. 83. 1. 4. fol. 98, 99, 100. Lipsi. de Magnitude. Rom. 1. 2. c. 15. Brierwood de Coins, cap. 19. Athenaeus, l. 12.
Si amicus tuus intraret in domum tuam, & inveniret te in loco humido frumenta posuisse, — daret tibi hujusmodi consilium, dicens, Frater perdis, quod cum magno labore Collegisti; in loco humido posuisti, paucis diebus ista putrescent. Et quid facio, frater? Leva in Superiora. Audi•es amicum suggerentem ut frumenta Levares de inferioribus ad superiora, & non audis Christum monentem ut the saurum tuum Leves de terra ad Caelum? Aug. in Psal. 148.
Si Amicus Thy intraret in domum tuam, & inveniret te in loco humido frumenta posuisse, — dart tibi hujusmodi consilium, dicens, Frater Perdis, quod cum magno labour Collegisti; in loco humido posuisti, paucis diebus ista putrescent. Et quid facio, frater? Leva in Superiora. Audi•es Amicum suggerentem ut frumenta Levares de inferioribus ad superiora, & non audis Christ monentem ut the saurum tuum Leves de terra ad Caelum? Aug. in Psalm 148.
