A sermon preached at the second general meeting of the gentlemen and others in and near London who were born within the County of York in the Church of St. Mary-le-Bow, February 17, 1679/80 / by John Sharpe ...
A SERMON PREACHED At the Second general Meeting of the Gentlemen and others in and near London, who were Born within the County of York. ECCLES. iii. 10. I know that there is no good in them,
A SERMON PREACHED At the Second general Meeting of the Gentlemen and Others in and near London, who were Born within the County of York. ECCLES. iii. 10. I know that there is no good in them,
THis Book of Ecclesiastes gives us an account of the several Experiments that Solomon had made in order to the finding out wherein the Happiness of Man in this World doth consist;
THis Book of Ecclesiastes gives us an account of the several Experiments that Solomon had made in order to the finding out wherein the Happiness of Man in this World does consist;
and no man did ever more industriously apply himself to, or took a greater liberty in enjoying those good things that are commonly most admired than he did:
and no man did ever more industriously apply himself to, or took a greater liberty in enjoying those good things that Are commonly most admired than he did:
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He turned himself to works of Pomp and Magnificence, he built him stately Houses, and made him Gardens, and Vineyards, and Orchards, and Fountains. He increased his Possessions,
He turned himself to works of Pomp and Magnificence, he built him stately Houses, and made him Gardens, and Vineyards, and Orchards, and Fountains. He increased his Possessions,
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But wherein then is there any Profit if not in these things? What is that good that the sons of men are to apply themselves to in order to their living as comfortably as the state of things here will allow? This question (after an intimation of the uncertainty and perplexedness of all humane events,
But wherein then is there any Profit if not in these things? What is that good that the Sons of men Are to apply themselves to in order to their living as comfortably as the state of things Here will allow? This question (After an intimation of the uncertainty and perplexedness of all humane events,
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but withal of the exactness of the Providence of God who hath made every thing beautiful in its season, He thus resolves in the words of the Text, I know (saith he) that there is no good in them but for a man to rejoyce and do good in his life, that is to say,
but withal of the exactness of the Providence of God who hath made every thing beautiful in its season, He thus resolves in the words of the Text, I know (Says he) that there is no good in them but for a man to rejoice and do good in his life, that is to say,
I have found by long experience that all the Happiness that is to be had in the good things of this life doth arise from these two things, Rejoycing in the enjoyment of them,
I have found by long experience that all the Happiness that is to be had in the good things of this life does arise from these two things, Rejoicing in the enjoyment of them,
Two things then, Solomon here recommends to every one that would live comfortably in this world, Rejoycing and doing Good: and I do not know what can be more proper and seasonable to be recommended and insisted on to you at this time and on this occasion, than these two things;
Two things then, Solomon Here recommends to every one that would live comfortably in this world, Rejoicing and doing Good: and I do not know what can be more proper and seasonable to be recommended and insisted on to you At this time and on this occasion, than these two things;
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We are here so many Brethren met together to Rejoyce and to do Good. To Rejoyce together in the sense and acknowledgment of Gods mercies and Blessings to us,
We Are Here so many Brothers met together to Rejoice and to do Good. To Rejoice together in the sense and acknowledgment of God's Mercies and Blessings to us,
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And to do Good not only by encreasing our Friendship and Mutual Correspondence, but by joyning together in a chearful Contribution to those our Country-men that need our Charity.
And to do Good not only by increasing our Friendship and Mutual Correspondence, but by joining together in a cheerful Contribution to those our Countrymen that need our Charity.
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and shall first speak of doing Good though it be last named, and shall afterwards treat of Rejoycing. The truth is ▪ doing good in the order of nature goes before Rejoycing, for it is the Foundation of it.
and shall First speak of doing Good though it be last nam, and shall afterwards Treat of Rejoicing. The truth is ▪ doing good in the order of nature Goes before Rejoicing, for it is the Foundation of it.
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Now in treating of this Argument I shall briefly endeavour these Three things. First, I shall earnestly recommend to you the Practice of doing good upon several Considerations.
Now in treating of this Argument I shall briefly endeavour these Three things. First, I shall earnestly recommend to you the Practice of doing good upon several Considerations.
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Secondly, I shall represent the Practicableness of it, by shewing the several ways which every person (though in the meanest Circumstances) is capable of doing good.
Secondly, I shall represent the Practicableness of it, by showing the several ways which every person (though in the Meanest circumstances) is capable of doing good.
or of the Benefits and Advantages that do accrue to us by doing good in our lives? or having begun, where shall I make an end? the subject is so copious that the study of a whole life cannot exhaust it.
or of the Benefits and Advantages that do accrue to us by doing good in our lives? or having begun, where shall I make an end? the Subject is so copious that the study of a Whole life cannot exhaust it.
To do good is the end of all those Acquisitions, of all those Talents, of all those Favours and Advantages that God has blest us with, it is the proper use we are to put them to.
To do good is the end of all those Acquisitions, of all those Talents, of all those Favours and Advantages that God has blessed us with, it is the proper use we Are to put them to.
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If we do not employ them this way, we are so far from being better for them that we are much worse. What will signifie our Wit and good Humour, our Strength of Reason and Memory, our Wisdom and Knowledge, our Skill in Arts,
If we do not employ them this Way, we Are so Far from being better for them that we Are much Worse. What will signify our Wit and good Humour, our Strength of Reason and Memory, our Wisdom and Knowledge, our Skill in Arts,
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and Dexterity in managing Business, our Wealth and Greatness, our Reputation and Interest in the world, I say what will all these signifie if they do not render us more Useful and Beneficial to others? That which sets the price and value upon every worldly blessing, is the Opportunity it affords us of doing good.
and Dexterity in managing Business, our Wealth and Greatness, our Reputation and Interest in the world, I say what will all these signify if they do not render us more Useful and Beneficial to Others? That which sets the price and valve upon every worldly blessing, is the Opportunity it affords us of doing good.
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And perhaps if it were particularly examin'd, it would be found that all the other Natural Laws may be reduced to this and are ultimately to be resolv'd into it.
And perhaps if it were particularly examined, it would be found that all the other Natural Laws may be reduced to this and Are ultimately to be resolved into it.
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Be our lives otherwise never so busie and full of action, yet if others receive no benefit by them, we cannot give our selves any tolerable account of our time, we have in effect liv'd idly and done nothing.
Be our lives otherwise never so busy and full of actium, yet if Others receive no benefit by them, we cannot give our selves any tolerable account of our time, we have in Effect lived idly and done nothing.
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To do good is that which of all other services is most acceptable to God, it is that which he hath laid the greatest stress upon in the Scripture, it is that which he hath with the most earnest and affectionate perswasives, with the strongest Arguments, with the greatest promises and with the most dreadful threatnings enforc'd upon us.
To do good is that which of all other services is most acceptable to God, it is that which he hath laid the greatest stress upon in the Scripture, it is that which he hath with the most earnest and affectionate persuasive, with the Strongest Arguments, with the greatest promises and with the most dreadful threatenings enforced upon us.
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but was an Expression of his Love, and an instance of doing good, (nay I doubt not to say, the most severe acts of his Justice and Vengeance have all been such) And therefore with great reason hath our blessed Lord told us, that the way to become the Children of our Heavenly Father is to do good to all, with the same Freedom and Unreservedness that God makes his Sun to shine upon the World.
but was an Expression of his Love, and an instance of doing good, (nay I doubt not to say, the most severe acts of his justice and Vengeance have all been such) And Therefore with great reason hath our blessed Lord told us, that the Way to become the Children of our Heavenly Father is to do good to all, with the same Freedom and Unreservedness that God makes his Sun to shine upon the World.
so that to do good is that which doth most truly and perfectly render us the Disciples and Followers of Jesus, makes us really be what we pretend we are.
so that to do good is that which does most truly and perfectly render us the Disciples and Followers of jesus, makes us really be what we pretend we Are.
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And he hath left it as the great distinguishing Badge and Character, whereby his Disciples should be known from other men, that they should love one another even as he had lov'd them, that is (as his Apostle expounds him) they should love and do good to that degree as to lay down their lives for the brethren.
And he hath left it as the great distinguishing Badge and Character, whereby his Disciples should be known from other men, that they should love one Another even as he had loved them, that is (as his Apostle expounds him) they should love and do good to that degree as to lay down their lives for the brothers.
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But to do good is not only our greatest Duty but our greatest Interest and Advantage, which is that that Solomon chiefly refers to in the Text. It is certain that no man can take a more Effectual way to render his Being in the world Happy and Comfortable to him (according to the ordinary course and event of things) in what Condition or Circumstances soever he is placed,
But to do good is not only our greatest Duty but our greatest Interest and Advantage, which is that that Solomon chiefly refers to in the Text. It is certain that no man can take a more Effectual Way to render his Being in the world Happy and Comfortable to him (according to the ordinary course and event of things) in what Condition or circumstances soever he is placed,
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to the upholding and securing us in our Prosperity, and to the succouring and relieving us when we are in any evil Circumstances, such is the Contrivance and the Constitution of this World, that no man can subsist of himself,
to the upholding and securing us in our Prosperity, and to the succouring and relieving us when we Are in any evil circumstances, such is the Contrivance and the Constitution of this World, that no man can subsist of himself,
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The memory of a good man shall be blessed. And the sence of mankind has always been, that too much honour could not be given to the name of those that have done good in their generation.
The memory of a good man shall be blessed. And the sense of mankind has always been, that too much honour could not be given to the name of those that have done good in their generation.
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And Epicurus himself the great Master of Voluptuousness would confess that it was not only more Brave but more Pleasant to do kindnesses than to receive them.
And Epicurus himself the great Master of Voluptuousness would confess that it was not only more Brave but more Pleasant to do Kindnesses than to receive them.
And certainly every good man will find it so, for as the exercise of Charity and Beneficence is as truly a gratification of our Natural Inclinations and Appetites as any other action or thing that causeth pleasure to us:
And Certainly every good man will find it so, for as the exercise of Charity and Beneficence is as truly a gratification of our Natural Inclinations and Appetites as any other actium or thing that Causes pleasure to us:
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Now by how much the appetite that is gratifi'd is more noble and divine; by so much must the delight that ariseth from that gratification be more exquisite.
Now by how much the appetite that is gratified is more noble and divine; by so much must the delight that arises from that gratification be more exquisite.
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Would we therefore treasure up to our selves a stock of lasting peace and joy to support us in all conditions of our life and so make our passage easie at our death, let us do all the good we can.
Would we Therefore treasure up to our selves a stock of lasting peace and joy to support us in all conditions of our life and so make our passage easy At our death, let us do all the good we can.
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I think I have said enough to convince any one of the truth of Solomons Proposition that there is nothing better for a man, nothing that more concerns him either in point of duty or happiness than to do good in his life.
I think I have said enough to convince any one of the truth of Solomons Proposition that there is nothing better for a man, nothing that more concerns him either in point of duty or happiness than to do good in his life.
but I will pursue this argument no further, but proceed to the second general point I propos'd, which is to set before you the practicableness of this great duty, by shewing the several wayes which every person though in the meanest Circumstances is capable of doing good.
but I will pursue this argument no further, but proceed to the second general point I proposed, which is to Set before you the practicableness of this great duty, by showing the several ways which every person though in the Meanest circumstances is capable of doing good.
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and they bemoan themselves sadly upon this account, as thinking their lives useless because they have not those visible Capacities of being serviceable to the world that others have.
and they bemoan themselves sadly upon this account, as thinking their lives useless Because they have not those visible Capacities of being serviceable to the world that Others have.
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So that the eye cannot say to the hand (as our Apostle there expresseth it) I have no need of thee. Nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you,
So that the eye cannot say to the hand (as our Apostle there Expresses it) I have no need of thee. Nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you,
To reduce the Apostles notion to its particulars, or to shew in how many respects every individual person that is a Member of a Society is necessary to the publick,
To reduce the Apostles notion to its particulars, or to show in how many respects every Individu person that is a Member of a Society is necessary to the public,
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and either doth or may serve the Weal of it, and so do good in his life, is a task too great for me to undertake at this time, let it suffice at the present to propose to you these general heads.
and either does or may serve the Weal of it, and so do good in his life, is a task too great for me to undertake At this time, let it suffice At the present to propose to you these general Heads.
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First of all none can want opportunities of doing good that is in a capacity of performing any acts of mercy or charity strictly so called whether that charity be shew'd to the bodies or souls of men.
First of all none can want opportunities of doing good that is in a capacity of performing any acts of mercy or charity strictly so called whither that charity be showed to the bodies or Souls of men.
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To the bodies of men we do good when ever we contribute to the relieving and easing them of the outward pressures and wants, and necessities they lie under:
To the bodies of men we do good when ever we contribute to the relieving and easing them of the outward pressures and Wants, and necessities they lie under:
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when we establish the weak, when we reprove those that do amiss, in a word, all our attempts and endeavours in what way soever to reclaim men from vice,
when we establish the weak, when we reprove those that do amiss, in a word, all our attempts and endeavours in what Way soever to reclaim men from vice,
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by complying with the infirmities of those he converseth with, and in a word, by contributing any way to make the lives of others more easie and comfortable to them.
by complying with the infirmities of those he Converseth with, and in a word, by contributing any Way to make the lives of Others more easy and comfortable to them.
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Thirdly, A man also doth good when he makes use of that acquaintance or friendship or interest, that he hath with others to stir them up to the doing of that good which he by reason of the narrowness of his condition,
Thirdly, A man also does good when he makes use of that acquaintance or friendship or Interest, that he hath with Others to stir them up to the doing of that good which he by reason of the narrowness of his condition,
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Fourthly, Another way to do good is to be careful and diligent, and conscientious in the discharge of all those Publick Offices which we are call'd upon to execute in the place where we live.
Fourthly, another Way to do good is to be careful and diligent, and conscientious in the discharge of all those Public Offices which we Are called upon to execute in the place where we live.
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Fifthly, We do good when being in a private Capacity we so carry our selves in all the Relations in which we stand as the nature of the Relation requireth.
Fifthly, We do good when being in a private Capacity we so carry our selves in all the Relations in which we stand as the nature of the Relation requires.
Seventhly and Lastly, We may do a great deal of good by our good Examples, by being to others Patterns of Piety and Prudence, of Diligence and Industry, of Peaceableness and Loyalty, of Humility and Meekness and Temperance.
Seventhly and Lastly, We may do a great deal of good by our good Examples, by being to Others Patterns of Piety and Prudence, of Diligence and Industry, of Peaceableness and Loyalty, of Humility and Meekness and Temperance.
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And now all these things considered, who is there among us in such deplorable Circumstances that he can reasonably pretend to want ability or opportunity to do good in his life? Sure I am he must live in a desart,
And now all these things considered, who is there among us in such deplorable circumstances that he can reasonably pretend to want ability or opportunity to do good in his life? Sure I am he must live in a desert,
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And First, Since every man is so highly concern'd as we have seen, to do good in his life, let us all be perswaded seriously and heartily to apply our minds hereunto.
And First, Since every man is so highly concerned as we have seen, to do good in his life, let us all be persuaded seriously and heartily to apply our minds hereunto.
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Let us take all opportunities for it, let us contrive and manage all our affairs so that they may some way or other be subservient to the carrying on this great work.
Let us take all opportunities for it, let us contrive and manage all our affairs so that they may Some Way or other be subservient to the carrying on this great work.
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To heap up riches that we may be rich, or to throw them away upon our lusts are both equally intolerable, it is the doing good with them that sanctifies both the getting and the spending them.
To heap up riches that we may be rich, or to throw them away upon our Lustiest Are both equally intolerable, it is the doing good with them that Sanctifies both the getting and the spending them.
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Let this be the compass to steer and direct us in our pursuit after knowledge ▪ in our learning Arts and Sciences, in the managery of our Trades and employments;
Let this be the compass to steer and Direct us in our pursuit After knowledge ▪ in our learning Arts and Sciences, in the managery of our Trades and employments;
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and to furnish them with such qualities as will render them profitable members of it ▪ and to put them into such professions and employments as may afford them fair scope for the exercise of those qualities.
and to furnish them with such qualities as will render them profitable members of it ▪ and to put them into such professions and employments as may afford them fair scope for the exercise of those qualities.
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and even when we pray for our selves let it be with this design and resolution, that as God in mercy bestows upon us the Blessings and the Grace we pray for, we will employ them for the good of others.
and even when we pray for our selves let it be with this Design and resolution, that as God in mercy bestows upon us the Blessings and the Grace we pray for, we will employ them for the good of Others.
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Secondly ▪ if the doing good be so necessary a duty as hath been represented, what must we say of those men that frame to themselves Models of Christianity without putting this duty into its notion? There is a sort of Christianity which hath obtained in the world, that is made up of Faith and knowledge of the Gospel Mysteries ▪ without any respect to Charity and good works.
Secondly ▪ if the doing good be so necessary a duty as hath been represented, what must we say of those men that frame to themselves Models of Christianity without putting this duty into its notion? There is a sort of Christianity which hath obtained in the world, that is made up of Faith and knowledge of the Gospel Mysteres ▪ without any respect to Charity and good works.
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Nay have we not heard of a sort of Christianity, the very perfection of which seems to consist in the disparaging this duty of doing good as much as is possible;
Nay have we not herd of a sort of Christianity, the very perfection of which seems to consist in the disparaging this duty of doing good as much as is possible;
nay, so far from that, that it often proves a hindrance to it, by taking us off from that full relyance and recumbency that we ought to have on the Righteousness of Jesus Christ only, in order to our Salvation.
nay, so Far from that, that it often Proves a hindrance to it, by taking us off from that full reliance and recumbency that we ought to have on the Righteousness of jesus christ only, in order to our Salvation.
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Is it possible that they that so often call upon us to do good, to be rich in good works, above all things to have servant charity among our selves, telling us that all faith is nothing, all knowledge of Mysteries is nothing, all gifts of Prophecy and Miracles are nothing,
Is it possible that they that so often call upon us to do good, to be rich in good works, above all things to have servant charity among our selves, telling us that all faith is nothing, all knowledge of Mysteres is nothing, all Gifts of Prophecy and Miracles Are nothing,
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and a work that God will bless them the better for, yet they are loth to make it an essential ingredient of their Religion, they think they may be Religious and serve God without it.
and a work that God will bless them the better for, yet they Are loath to make it an essential ingredient of their Religion, they think they may be Religious and serve God without it.
If they be but sober in their lives, and just in their dealings and come to Church at the usual times, they have Religion enough to carry them to Heaven,
If they be but Sobrium in their lives, and just in their dealings and come to Church At the usual times, they have Religion enough to carry them to Heaven,
though in the mean time they continue covetous and hard and uncharitable, without bowels of pity and compassion ▪ and make no use of their wealth ▪ or their power and interest,
though in the mean time they continue covetous and hard and uncharitable, without bowels of pity and compassion ▪ and make no use of their wealth ▪ or their power and Interest,
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Nay if we will consult St. Matth. 25. where the Process of the General Judgment is described, we shall find these to be the great points that at the last day men shall be examined upon,
Nay if we will consult Saint Matthew 25. where the Process of the General Judgement is described, we shall find these to be the great points that At the last day men shall be examined upon,
It is true, to keep within doors and to attend our devotions (though those that are in appearance most abstracted from the world, are not always the most devout persons) I say this kind of life is the most easie and the safer.
It is true, to keep within doors and to attend our devotions (though those that Are in appearance most abstracted from the world, Are not always the most devout Persons) I say this kind of life is the most easy and the safer.
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and doing good among men ▪ Let us take our fit times of retirement and abstraction ▪ that we may the more freely converse with God and pour out our souls before him;
and doing good among men ▪ Let us take our fit times of retirement and abstraction ▪ that we may the more freely converse with God and pour out our Souls before him;
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This is a life most sutable to the contrivance and the genius of his Religion, which is more accommodated to Cities and publick Societies, than to Cloysters and Deserts.
This is a life most suitable to the contrivance and the genius of his Religion, which is more accommodated to Cities and public Societies, than to Cloisters and Deserts.
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And lastly this is to walk in a conformity to his command who hath bid us make our light so to shine before men that they may see our good works and glorifie our Father which is in Heaven.
And lastly this is to walk in a conformity to his command who hath bid us make our Light so to shine before men that they may see our good works and Glorify our Father which is in Heaven.
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That live scrapingly and uncharitably and uselesly to the world all their lives long ▪ and then when they come to dye, think to Atone for their sins and neglects of this kind, by shewing some extraordinary Bounty to the poor,
That live scrape and uncharitably and uselessly to the world all their lives long ▪ and then when they come to die, think to Atone for their Sins and neglects of this kind, by showing Some extraordinary Bounty to the poor,
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if he have done little good in his life, he is bound as he loves his soul to shew some extraordinary uncommon instances of Charity and a Publick spirit, when he comes to die.
if he have done little good in his life, he is bound as he loves his soul to show Some extraordinary uncommon instances of Charity and a Public Spirit, when he comes to die.
But then it is here as it is with the long delaying of Repentance, the deferring it so long has robbed the man of the greatest part of the praise and the comfort he might have expected from it.
But then it is Here as it is with the long delaying of Repentance, the deferring it so long has robbed the man of the greatest part of the praise and the Comfort he might have expected from it.
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I have said enough concerning the first point recommended in the Text, viz. doing Good. I now come briefly to Treat of the other, that is, Rejoycing, which is equally a part of the business of this day.
I have said enough Concerning the First point recommended in the Text, viz. doing Good. I now come briefly to Treat of the other, that is, Rejoicing, which is equally a part of the business of this day.
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The Rejoycing here recommended, is capable of two sences, the first more general and more concerning us as Christians, the other more particular and which more immediately concerns us as we are here met upon this occasion.
The Rejoicing Here recommended, is capable of two Senses, the First more general and more Concerning us as Christians, the other more particular and which more immediately concerns us as we Are Here met upon this occasion.
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so that we are always contented and well pleased, always free from those anxieties and disquiets and uncomfortable reflections that make the lives of mankind miserable.
so that we Are always contented and well pleased, always free from those anxieties and disquiets and uncomfortable reflections that make the lives of mankind miserable.
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It must be granted indeed that not many do arrive to this state, but yet I doubt not but that it is a state that may be attained at least in a great measure in this world.
It must be granted indeed that not many do arrive to this state, but yet I doubt not but that it is a state that may be attained At least in a great measure in this world.
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This St. Paul lays as the Foundation of Rejoycing, This (saith he) is our rejoycing ▪ the Testimony of our Conscience that in simplicity and godly sincerity I have had my conversation in this world.
This Saint Paul lays as the Foundation of Rejoicing, This (Says he) is our rejoicing ▪ the Testimony of our Conscience that in simplicity and godly sincerity I have had my Conversation in this world.
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And then secondly to make us capable of this constant Rejoycing besides the innocence of our lives there must go a firm and hearty perswasion of Gods particular Providence;
And then secondly to make us capable of this constant Rejoicing beside the innocence of our lives there must go a firm and hearty persuasion of God's particular Providence;
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Now when we firmly believe this and frequently attend to it, how can we be either solicitous for the future or discontented at the present events of things, let them fall out never so cross to our desires and expectations? This is the best Antidote in the world (and an effectual one it is) against all trouble and vexation and uneasiness that can happen to us upon any occasion whatsoever, to wit, the consideration that all things are managed by an infinitely Wise and good God,
Now when we firmly believe this and frequently attend to it, how can we be either solicitous for the future or discontented At the present events of things, let them fallen out never so cross to our Desires and Expectations? This is the best Antidote in the world (and an effectual one it is) against all trouble and vexation and uneasiness that can happen to us upon any occasion whatsoever, to wit, the consideration that all things Are managed by an infinitely Wise and good God,
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Thirdly, Another requisite both for the procuring and preserving this continual chearfulness and rejoycing, is a frequent and fixed attention to the great rewards of the other world, which God hath promised to all that truly love him and endeavour to please him.
Thirdly, another requisite both for the procuring and preserving this continual cheerfulness and rejoicing, is a frequent and fixed attention to the great rewards of the other world, which God hath promised to all that truly love him and endeavour to please him.
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This consideration will extreamly add to our comfort and contribute to our Rejoycing under all the miseries and afflictions that we can possibly fall into,
This consideration will extremely add to our Comfort and contribute to our Rejoicing under all the misery's and afflictions that we can possibly fallen into,
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This then is the joy that we are to endeavour after in the first place, to be constantly well pleas'd and contented with our present condition, whatever it be,
This then is the joy that we Are to endeavour After in the First place, to be constantly well pleased and contented with our present condition, whatever it be,
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But secondly, there is another more particular Notion of Rejoycing, and which I conceive Solomon doth chiefly intend in the words of the Text ▪ and that is the free and comfortable enjoyment of the good things of this life that God hath blessed us with, in opposition to a pinching and penurious way of living.
But secondly, there is Another more particular Notion of Rejoicing, and which I conceive Solomon does chiefly intend in the words of the Text ▪ and that is the free and comfortable enjoyment of the good things of this life that God hath blessed us with, in opposition to a pinching and penurious Way of living.
Solomon having told us in the text, that there is nothing better for a man than to rejoyce and do good, he adds by way of explication of what he meant by rejoycing, these words, that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labours,
Solomon having told us in the text, that there is nothing better for a man than to rejoice and do good, he adds by Way of explication of what he meant by rejoicing, these words, that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labours,
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And in Chap. 5. v. 18. Behold that which I have seen, it is good and comely for one to eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labours that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life which God giveth him, for it is his portion.
And in Chap. 5. v. 18. Behold that which I have seen, it is good and comely for one to eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labours that he Takes under the sun all the days of his life which God gives him, for it is his portion.
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For to have a plentiful portion of the good things of this life, and not to have the heart to make use of them for the enjoyment of our selves and friends;
For to have a plentiful portion of the good things of this life, and not to have the heart to make use of them for the enjoyment of our selves and Friends;
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The Jews by the appointment of God himself were to meet every year three times at Jerusalem ▪ the Capital City of the Nation to feast and to rejoyce before the Lord, as we have it in the express words of Moses. And the Christians for near two hundred years after our Saviour had their Agapae, their Feasts of charity wherein they met together both poor and rich to enjoy and make merry one with another.
The jews by the appointment of God himself were to meet every year three times At Jerusalem ▪ the Capital city of the nation to feast and to rejoice before the Lord, as we have it in the express words of Moses. And the Christians for near two hundred Years After our Saviour had their Agapae, their Feasts of charity wherein they met together both poor and rich to enjoy and make merry one with Another.
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First, That we Rejoyce before the Lord, that is, that we make our humble acknowledgments and return our due praises and thanks to him for all the good things he hath blessed us with in our lives, confessing that all we have is from his free bounty and goodness,
First, That we Rejoice before the Lord, that is, that we make our humble acknowledgments and return our due praises and thanks to him for all the good things he hath blessed us with in our lives, confessing that all we have is from his free bounty and Goodness,
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The second end of these Feasts is to take occasion from hence to learn our duty, to be instructed in all the branches of that obedience we owe unto God.
The second end of these Feasts is to take occasion from hence to Learn our duty, to be instructed in all the branches of that Obedience we owe unto God.
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For as Maimonides observes, that was one of the principal reasons of Gods calling together all the people of the Jews to appear at the Feast of Tabernacles, to wit, that they might hear the Law read unto them;
For as Maimonides observes, that was one of the principal Reasons of God's calling together all the people of the jews to appear At the Feast of Tabernacles, to wit, that they might hear the Law read unto them;
which if we can all resolve to do, I can safely apply to every one of you, that saying of Solomon in the 9th Chapter of this book of Ecclesiastes, and the 7th verse, with which I shall conclude:
which if we can all resolve to do, I can safely apply to every one of you, that saying of Solomon in the 9th Chapter of this book of Ecclesiastes, and the 7th verse, with which I shall conclude:
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