Munday, December 3d. 1694. Psal. 112. ver. 9. He hath dispersed, He hath given to the Poor, His Righteousness endureth for ever, His Horn shall be exalted with Honour.
Munday, December 3d. 1694. Psalm 112. ver. 9. He hath dispersed, He hath given to the Poor, His Righteousness Endureth for ever, His Horn shall be exalted with Honour.
And that it is profiteable for all Things. 1 Tim. 4. 8. And the Psalmist doth also give us some of the Characters of the Man that shall be thus Blessed, that he is one that fears the Lord ver. 1. Aweful Thoughts of the Holiness, Goodness, Power and Majesty of God do Influence him in the Course of his Life,
And that it is profiteable for all Things. 1 Tim. 4. 8. And the Psalmist does also give us Some of the Characters of the Man that shall be thus Blessed, that he is one that fears the Lord ver. 1. Awful Thoughts of the Holiness, goodness, Power and Majesty of God do Influence him in the Course of his Life,
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But the Commendation of this Happy Man, that the Psalmist doth here most insist on, Is his Charity, his Affection and Regard to the Necessities of Men;
But the Commendation of this Happy Man, that the Psalmist does hear most insist on, Is his Charity, his Affection and Regard to the Necessities of Men;
In the words read we have two Things to be considered. 1. The practice of the Good Man. 2. The Blessings that follow on this practice, The practice or Duty is set forth in two Expressions 1, he hath dispersed. The Chaldee Paraphrase hath it, He hath Dispersed his Money or Goods NONLATINALPHABET for that is indeed meant, his work is not to scrape and hoord,
In the words read we have two Things to be considered. 1. The practice of the Good Man. 2. The Blessings that follow on this practice, The practice or Duty is Set forth in two Expressions 1, he hath dispersed. The Chaldee paraphrase hath it, He hath Dispersed his Money or Goods for that is indeed meant, his work is not to scrape and hoard,
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This word importeth. 1, The Good Mans communicating of his Goods, neither laying them up, not bestowing all on himself, his Pride, Vanity, or other Lusts;
This word imports. 1, The Good men communicating of his Goods, neither laying them up, not bestowing all on himself, his Pride, Vanity, or other Lustiest;
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this Communicating is enjoined Heb. 13. 16. 2dly. It implyeth not a Spareing, but a Liberal Giving, he hath a large Heart and an open Hand, according to his Ability,
this Communicating is enjoined Hebrew 13. 16. 2dly. It Implies not a Sparing, but a Liberal Giving, he hath a large Heart and an open Hand, according to his Ability,
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and let many Starve, there is Discretion to be used in Charity ▪ Psal 112. 5. The other Expression qualifieth this Dispersing of our Goods, the Good Man disperseth his Goods by Giving of them to the Poor. There are some who disperse their Estate very fast and profusely, they quickly (as the saying is) let the Wind among their Heaps of Treasure and Great Estates,
and let many Starve, there is Discretion to be used in Charity ▪ Psalm 112. 5. The other Expression Qualifieth this Dispersing of our Goods, the Good Man disperses his Goods by Giving of them to the Poor. There Are Some who disperse their Estate very fast and profusely, they quickly (as the saying is) let the Wind among their Heaps of Treasure and Great Estates,
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Bounty or Mercifulness (so the word is used, Dan. 4. 27. and often in the Old Testament) shall never want a Fond, his Riches shall be like a Springing Fountain that goeth not dry:
Bounty or Mercifulness (so the word is used, Dan. 4. 27. and often in the Old Testament) shall never want a Found, his Riches shall be like a Springing Fountain that Goes not dry:
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and to establish a Family, which many are Ambitious of, but they take the wrong way to compass their Design, by defrauding the Poor of what the Lord hath made their due out of Mens Estates.
and to establish a Family, which many Are Ambitious of, but they take the wrong Way to compass their Design, by defrauding the Poor of what the Lord hath made their due out of Men's Estates.
Several practical Truths may be here observed, which time will not allow to insist on, I shall summe up what Doctrine the Text affordeth, in this one Proposition, Liberality, for the Relief the Poor, is a Duty, that God requireth and will Reward.
Several practical Truths may be Here observed, which time will not allow to insist on, I shall sum up what Doctrine the Text affords, in this one Proposition, Liberality, for the Relief the Poor, is a Duty, that God requires and will Reward.
For the General proposition, It is plainly, peremptorily and frequently commanded ▪ Lev. 25. 35 Deut ▪ 15. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Isai 58 7. Luke 11. 41. Luke. 3. 11. 1 Tim 6 18. Heb 13. 16. If the Authority of God have any weight with us, this we will make Conscience of.
For the General proposition, It is plainly, peremptorily and frequently commanded ▪ Lev. 25. 35 Deuteronomy ▪ 15. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Isaiah 58 7. Luke 11. 41. Luke. 3. 11. 1 Tim 6 18. Hebrew 13. 16. If the authority of God have any weight with us, this we will make Conscience of.
2ly. The Lord hath declared Himself well pleased with this, as a Christian Duty. Heb, 13. 16. 3ly. It hath alwayes been esteemed in the Church, and pressed by the Faithful Pastors of it.
2ly. The Lord hath declared Himself well pleased with this, as a Christian Duty. Hebrew, 13. 16. 3ly. It hath always been esteemed in the Church, and pressed by the Faithful Pastors of it.
The Papists, it is true, carry it too high, make it Meritorious, and insist mostly on it, perverting the peoples Charity, which should relieve the Poor, to feed Idle Monks, and adorn and Enrich Monasteries:
The Papists, it is true, carry it too high, make it Meritorious, and insist mostly on it, perverting the peoples Charity, which should relieve the Poor, to feed Idle Monks, and adorn and Enrich Monasteries:
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and Epistles urge this Duty on the people? Augustine sayeth, The poor Man is a Fruitful field, it quickly yeildeth Fruit to the Sower, Again, If thou be a good Merchant,
and Epistles urge this Duty on the people? Augustine Saith, The poor Man is a Fruitful field, it quickly yieldeth Fruit to the Sour, Again, If thou be a good Merchant,
Ambrose, he is truely Blessed out of whose house the poor never goeth empty ▪ Again, to with-hold relief from the Indigent for saving his Life is to kill him, Beware that thou hoord not up in thy Bags the health or safety of the poor;
Ambrose, he is truly Blessed out of whose house the poor never Goes empty ▪ Again, to withhold relief from the Indigent for Saving his Life is to kill him, Beware that thou hoard not up in thy Bags the health or safety of the poor;
Another saith, he doth in vain stretch forth his hand to God in Prayer who stretcheth it not out to the Poor by giving. 4ly. Nature teacheth this Duty.
another Says, he does in vain stretch forth his hand to God in Prayer who Stretcheth it not out to the Poor by giving. 4ly. Nature Teaches this Duty.
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I shall forbear instances to spare time, only I cannot pass that of Xenophon, who used to say, That it was more Glorious, for one to leave many Deeds of Bounty behind him, than many Trophees of Victory.
I shall forbear instances to spare time, only I cannot pass that of Xenophon, who used to say, That it was more Glorious, for one to leave many deeds of Bounty behind him, than many Trophies of Victory.
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and others Rich, That the one may Exercise Dependence upon God, who feedeth all, and the other might shew their obedience to him in feeding the Poor, See Deut. 15. 10, 11 The Lord hath made the one His Stewards, and the other His Receivers.
and Others Rich, That the one may Exercise Dependence upon God, who feeds all, and the other might show their Obedience to him in feeding the Poor, See Deuteronomy 15. 10, 11 The Lord hath made the one His Stewards, and the other His Receivers.
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1 Kings 18 ▪ 13. Also Job ▪ 31. 16. And Zacheus Luke 19: 8. Cornelius Act: 10 12 ▪ 13. 4 Dorcas Acts 9 36 ▪ The Church of Jerusalem in the time of great Persecution, had all things common Act: 2. 44, and 4 34. And we Read of Churches sending Relief to other Churches in Distress.
1 Kings 18 ▪ 13. Also Job ▪ 31. 16. And Zacchaeus Luke 19: 8. Cornelius Act: 10 12 ▪ 13. 4 Dorcas Acts 9 36 ▪ The Church of Jerusalem in the time of great Persecution, had all things Common Act: 2. 44, and 4 34. And we Read of Churches sending Relief to other Churches in Distress.
Under this General Truth, some particulars are to be proved, for further clearing the matter ▪ 1st. It is certain, that this Liberal bestowing is not left at Liberty, it is not only a commendable thing, but a necessary Duty;
Under this General Truth, Some particulars Are to be proved, for further clearing the matter ▪ 1st. It is certain, that this Liberal bestowing is not left At Liberty, it is not only a commendable thing, but a necessary Duty;
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is necessary in all Simply. This is clear, first, from the command of God, of which before considering, especially that breaking of one Command, is a Breach of the whole Law, being a despising of Gods Authority, See Jam. 2. 10. 11.
is necessary in all Simply. This is clear, First, from the command of God, of which before considering, especially that breaking of one Command, is a Breach of the Whole Law, being a despising of God's authority, See Jam. 2. 10. 11.
Also from the Threatnings of the Wrath of God, against Neglecters of this Duty Prov. 21. 13. and 28. 27. A Curse not only from the Poor who are defrauded,
Also from the Threatenings of the Wrath of God, against Neglecters of this Duty Curae 21. 13. and 28. 27. A Curse not only from the Poor who Are defrauded,
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but from Angels and God Himself shall be on him, saith Gejerus (a Learned Interpreter) Matt, 25. 42. it bringeth a Consumption on peoples Estates, Prov. 11. 24.
but from Angels and God Himself shall be on him, Says Gejerus (a Learned Interpreter) Matt, 25. 42. it brings a Consumption on peoples Estates, Curae 11. 24.
and Destroyers, or Weakners of the Commonwealth) yet God will surely call you to an Accompt ▪ And particu•arly what proportion of your Goods you have given to the Poor,
and Destroyers, or Weakeners of the Commonwealth) yet God will surely call you to an Account ▪ And particu•arly what proportion of your Goods you have given to the Poor,
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Luke 16. 12. And that this is designed in that Parable may be gathered from verse 9. where the Application of the Parable is, That Men should make Friends of the Mammon, (or Riches) of Unrighteousness (Riches are so called,
Lycia 16. 12. And that this is designed in that Parable may be gathered from verse 9. where the Application of the Parable is, That Men should make Friends of the Mammon, (or Riches) of Unrighteousness (Riches Are so called,
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because much Unrighteousness is Acted in the World in getting, in keeping and in useing them) in order to Everlasting Habitations; The meaning is, that people should use their Riches,
Because much Unrighteousness is Acted in the World in getting, in keeping and in using them) in order to Everlasting Habitations; The meaning is, that people should use their Riches,
This Truth is also manifest from the account we have of the last Judgement, Math. 25. Where peoples Charity, in relieving the Poor and distressed, is the one thing mentioned about which God will Reckon with Men:
This Truth is also manifest from the account we have of the last Judgement, Math. 25. Where peoples Charity, in relieving the Poor and distressed, is the one thing mentioned about which God will Reckon with Men:
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A Third particular included in the Doctrine is, God will reward this Liberality to the Poor, the Text is a plain proof of this ▪ Also Prov. 19. 17 where ye see, that they that lay out their Goods thus have Gods Word for a sure and abundant payment,
A Third particular included in the Doctrine is, God will reward this Liberality to the Poor, the Text is a plain proof of this ▪ Also Curae 19. 17 where you see, that they that lay out their Goods thus have God's Word for a sure and abundant payment,
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and his Word is surer than Mens Bond, Yea then the surest Right, or even possession that ye can have, Mat. 10. 42. Heb. 6. 10. Ecl. 11. 1. And this Giving is called Sowing, which useth to yeild a plentiful Crop, much more income, then is laid out.
and his Word is Surer than Men's Bound, Yea then the Surest Right, or even possession that you can have, Mathew 10. 42. Hebrew 6. 10. Ecl 11. 1. And this Giving is called Sowing, which uses to yield a plentiful Crop, much more income, then is laid out.
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The Blessings that are the Reward of this Good Work, are always real and sure, and to them who do it aright, and from a good Principle, they are Eternal:
The Blessings that Are the Reward of this Good Work, Are always real and sure, and to them who doe it aright, and from a good Principle, they Are Eternal:
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sometimes the Lord Blesseth such with Riches and Increase of Goods, Whereas there is a secret Moth and invisible Consumption upon the Estates of them, who do no good Works this Way.
sometime the Lord Blesses such with Riches and Increase of Goods, Whereas there is a secret Moth and invisible Consumption upon the Estates of them, who do not good Works this Way.
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It is the way to raise or to Establish a Family, A good Name, Praise and Esteem among Men is often the Reward of this good Work, the Remembrance of such is savory and with respect;
It is the Way to raise or to Establish a Family, A good Name, Praise and Esteem among Men is often the Reward of this good Work, the Remembrance of such is savoury and with respect;
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and made this Charity to extend to 4 or 5 times as many moe as could have the benefite of it a few Years agoe, such I say God will Bless, and Man will praise.
and made this Charity to extend to 4 or 5 times as many more as could have the benefit of it a few years ago, such I say God will Bless, and Man will praise.
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Vse. That which I shall chiefly insist on by way of Application is ▪ To press this Duty on them that hear me ▪ many things which may be used as Motives are already and occasionally mentioned:
Use. That which I shall chiefly insist on by Way of Application is ▪ To press this Duty on them that hear me ▪ many things which may be used as Motives Are already and occasionally mentioned:
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but most Men notwithstanding make a shift to excuse themselves and quiet their Consciences in the shameful neglect of it, I shall therefore speak but to Three Heads here.
but most Men notwithstanding make a shift to excuse themselves and quiet their Consciences in the shameful neglect of it, I shall Therefore speak but to Three Heads Here.
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By giving Liberally to the Weekly Collection at the Church door, it is God's Ordinance, 2 Cor. 16. 1. 2. And it is the stock out of which many Poor are Relieved.
By giving Liberally to the Weekly Collection At the Church door, it is God's Ordinance, 2 Cor. 16. 1. 2. And it is the stock out of which many Poor Are Relieved.
Giving to particular needy persons, The Widows, the Fatherless, the Strangers, the Sick, and Infirm, these who by any cross providences have had any such losses as bringeth them to need the Charity of others, poor Families who do what they can to live,
Giving to particular needy Persons, The Widows, the Fatherless, the Strangers, the Sick, and Infirm, these who by any cross providences have had any such losses as brings them to need the Charity of Others, poor Families who do what they can to live,
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or is fitt for them, and put them to Trades, what a Blessing would it be to the Nation? There would not be so many Idle persons, Theives and other Debauched persons, who are a burden to City and Country,
or is fit for them, and put them to Trades, what a Blessing would it be to the nation? There would not be so many Idle Persons, Thieves and other Debauched Persons, who Are a burden to city and Country,
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2dly. We should mind that Charitable bestowing that contributeth to the good of peoples Souls, such as giving somewhat for the propagation of the Gospel in places of Ignorance and Barbarity;
2dly. We should mind that Charitable bestowing that contributeth to the good of peoples Souls, such as giving somewhat for the propagation of the Gospel in places of Ignorance and Barbarity;
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so Mean Men might do somewhat towards advancing Religion among our Highlanders: An excellent and worthy person in our Neighbour-Nation, hath lately caused print the Bible in the Highland Language,
so Mean Men might do somewhat towards advancing Religion among our Highlanders: an excellent and worthy person in our Neighbour-Nation, hath lately caused print the bible in the Highland Language,
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as the Levits in Nehemiahs time Neh. 13 ▪ 10, 11. Its sad when there is none to sh•w Charity in such a case, in setleing a Maintainance where it is not,
as the Levits in Nehemiah's time Neh 13 ▪ 10, 11. Its sad when there is none to sh•w Charity in such a case, in setleing a Maintenance where it is not,
and sadder when justice is wanting in getting of what is due, and that to the great detriment of the Souls of People, It's an Act of Charity to buy Bibles and practical Books,
and sadder when Justice is wanting in getting of what is due, and that to the great detriment of the Souls of People, It's an Act of Charity to buy Bibles and practical Books,
3dly. Publick Charity is a good Work, That is highly commendable, such as Building and Endowing of Hospitals for the poor, the Sick, the Aged, Strangers,
3dly. Public Charity is a good Work, That is highly commendable, such as Building and Endowing of Hospitals for the poor, the Sick, the Aged, Strangers,
and their necessitous Parents, but may be of publick advantage (if wisely and faithfully managed) by furnishing the City and other places with persons fit for service in Familys,
and their necessitous Parents, but may be of public advantage (if wisely and faithfully managed) by furnishing the city and other places with Persons fit for service in Families,
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and persons good for nothing, which grow up without being bred either to Religion, or to any thing else that is good, It is a good Work to improve what is thus begun,
and Persons good for nothing, which grow up without being bred either to Religion, or to any thing Else that is good, It is a good Work to improve what is thus begun,
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And when such Donations are embezled or dilapidated, whether by unfaithfulness, or Negligence, it is a Heynous Sin. It is als• for the publick good to Erect Schools and Colledges to 〈 ◊ 〉 Bursarys, whereby many good Spirits, which through poverty might be lost, are trained up for the publick Service;
And when such Donations Are embezzled or dilapidated, whither by unfaithfulness, or Negligence, it is a Heinous Sin. It is als• for the public good to Erect Schools and Colleges to 〈 ◊ 〉 Bursarys, whereby many good Spirits, which through poverty might be lost, Are trained up for the public Service;
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Also helping of publick Libraries and augmenting them, that they may be stored with all the best Books for the help of them, that cannot buy of their own:
Also helping of public Libraries and augmenting them, that they may be stored with all the best Books for the help of them, that cannot buy of their own:
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publick Charity is out of the reach of many, and there are more who do not what they well might do this way, it is true, it is only to be expected from them who have somewhat to spare from the Maintainance of their Familys:
public Charity is out of the reach of many, and there Are more who do not what they well might do this Way, it is true, it is only to be expected from them who have somewhat to spare from the Maintenance of their Families:
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I shall then shew you from whom such Charity might be expected, First, from Childless persons, it is they who have been ordinarily most Eminent in these good Works, especially if they have few necessitous Friends to relieve,
I shall then show you from whom such Charity might be expected, First, from Childless Persons, it is they who have been ordinarily most Eminent in these good Works, especially if they have few necessitous Friends to relieve,
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Secondly, They who have much Wealth and few Children, it is a great evil in many, that they think nothing enough to provide for their Children, many give to their ▪ Children so much, that it is a snare, maketh them mind no Industry nor Vertue,
Secondly, They who have much Wealth and few Children, it is a great evil in many, that they think nothing enough to provide for their Children, many give to their ▪ Children so much, that it is a snare, makes them mind no Industry nor Virtue,
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3ly, Thirdly, Even they who have much Wealth and many Children, they should not be wholly wanting to this Duty, a little taken off every Childs portion and piously laid out may entail a Blessing on the Children to their greater Wordly Advantage, See Prov. 20, 7. If 〈 ◊ 〉 would consider that it is the Blessing of the Lord that maketh 〈 ◊ 〉;
3ly, Thirdly, Even they who have much Wealth and many Children, they should not be wholly wanting to this Duty, a little taken off every Child's portion and piously laid out may entail a Blessing on the Children to their greater Wordly Advantage, See Curae 20, 7. If 〈 ◊ 〉 would Consider that it is the Blessing of the Lord that makes 〈 ◊ 〉;
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people will not believe that their Bread cast on the Waters shall be recovered, or that if they Sow they shall Reap, they have no such perswasion of the Truth of the Word,
people will not believe that their Bred cast on the Waters shall be recovered, or that if they Sow they shall Reap, they have no such persuasion of the Truth of the Word,
It hath always been observed, that they who have done most good, were such as were Frugal in their Expences on themselves, they who spend least needlesly, do bestow most Charitably.
It hath always been observed, that they who have done most good, were such as were Frugal in their Expenses on themselves, they who spend least needlessly, do bestow most Charitably.
6. Sixtly, It hath been often a lett and discouragement to Liberal Charity when it is observed, that what is given that way is perverted or used amiss, by them who were entrusted with it, this,
6. Sixty, It hath been often a let and discouragement to Liberal Charity when it is observed, that what is given that Way is perverted or used amiss, by them who were Entrusted with it, this,
2ly. Then, let Overseers of the Hospital and of other Mortifications, take care that what is given for so good Ends, may be employed to the best advantage, according to the will of the Donor, it is a trust laid on them by God and Man,
2ly. Then, let Overseers of the Hospital and of other Mortifications, take care that what is given for so good Ends, may be employed to the best advantage, according to the will of the Donor, it is a trust laid on them by God and Man,
or Entreaties) or on such as are wickedly inclined and debauched: (when such evils appear in them they should be turned out) nor on them who are uncapable to learn or neglect to learn, what they are bred to:
or Entreaties) or on such as Are wickedly inclined and debauched: (when such evils appear in them they should be turned out) nor on them who Are uncapable to Learn or neglect to Learn, what they Are bred to:
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Vse. 3 Another Exhortation is to the Governours and Teachers of the Youth, who are partakers of this Charity for their Education ▪ It lyeth on you to teach them carefully what they ought to Learn, especially the grounds of Religion, that they may not only Repeat the Catechism, but understand it:
Use. 3 another Exhortation is to the Governors and Teachers of the Youth, who Are partakers of this Charity for their Education ▪ It lies on you to teach them carefully what they ought to Learn, especially the grounds of Religion, that they may not only Repeat the Catechism, but understand it:
And if ye give your selves to Wickedness now, Satan may go such hold on your Hearts as never to leave Tempting you, till he bring you to a woeful End;
And if you give your selves to Wickedness now, Satan may go such hold on your Hearts as never to leave Tempting you, till he bring you to a woeful End;
