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A SERMON PREACHED before the SONS of CLERGY-MEN. GAL. vi. 10.
A SERMON PREACHED before the SONS of CLERGY-MEN. GAL. vi. 10.
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As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the Houshold of Faith.
As we have Therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who Are of the Household of Faith.
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THese Friendly and Charitable Meetings, Men, Fathers and Brethren, you have now, by the blessing of God,
THese Friendly and Charitable Meetings, Men, Father's and Brothers, you have now, by the blessing of God,
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for several years, renew'd with no just offence to any, though with the grief, and envy perhaps of some, who are not of our Houshold of Faith;
for several Years, renewed with no just offence to any, though with the grief, and envy perhaps of Some, who Are not of our Household of Faith;
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but to the comfort of all that are;
but to the Comfort of all that Are;
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for the present benefit, and relief of many, and with well-grounded hopes, and presages of much greater things for the future.
for the present benefit, and relief of many, and with well-grounded hope's, and presages of much greater things for the future.
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Of these our Annual Solemnities there being two principal intentions;
Of these our Annual Solemnities there being two principal intentions;
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the one to answer a most unjust objection of the Enemies to the married Clergy, by shewing a full appearance of their Children, who are in a condition to credit the Church, and serve their Country;
the one to answer a most unjust objection of the Enemies to the married Clergy, by showing a full appearance of their Children, who Are in a condition to credit the Church, and serve their Country;
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The other, for relieving those of the same descent, who may have been reduc'd to Distress, and Poverty:
The other, for relieving those of the same descent, who may have been reduced to Distress, and Poverty:
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For the first of these, I need no other defence, no other commendation, than this very Company, to which I speak.
For the First of these, I need no other defence, no other commendation, than this very Company, to which I speak.
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For what Argument, either Civil, or Ecclesiastical, can justify, can commend the Marriage of Church-men,
For what Argument, either Civil, or Ecclesiastical, can justify, can commend the Marriage of Churchmen,
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and vindicate our whole Reformation on that account, if this Sight be not sufficient to do it? This Assembly? The lawful Offspring of such Marriages, the genuine Seed, the proper Issue of the Reformation;
and vindicate our Whole Reformation on that account, if this Sighed be not sufficient to do it? This Assembly? The lawful Offspring of such Marriages, the genuine Seed, the proper Issue of the Reformation;
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and if you permit me to say it, I dare say, the Honour of it too.
and if you permit me to say it, I Dare say, the Honour of it too.
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An Assembly compos'd of men considerable in all worthy Professions; eminent in many wayes of life;
an Assembly composed of men considerable in all worthy Professions; eminent in many ways of life;
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all honest wayes, some venerable, some honourable: Men favour'd by God in your Birth, your Education, your several Stations in this world:
all honest ways, Some venerable, Some honourable: Men favoured by God in your Birth, your Education, your several Stations in this world:
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so far above what the Adversaries of our Church most injuriously upbraid, so far above contempt or meaness, that you are plentifully bless'd by our gracious God with ablilities;
so Far above what the Adversaries of our Church most injuriously upbraid, so Far above contempt or meaness, that you Are plentifully blessed by our gracious God with ablilities;
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and, which is more, endued by him with hearts too, to do good to others.
and, which is more, endued by him with hearts too, to do good to Others.
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In that part therefore of our design in this Meeting, which concerns the vindication of our whole Race;
In that part Therefore of our Design in this Meeting, which concerns the vindication of our Whole Raze;
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I will use no other Apology;
I will use no other Apology;
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if I intended a Panegyric, I should need no other, but only this one unanswerable, living Argument, which you your selves here present afford me.
if I intended a Panegyric, I should need no other, but only this one unanswerable, living Argument, which you your selves Here present afford me.
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The other great end of it, which is Charity towards those of the like original with our selves, whom their necessities may have made unable, asham'd perhaps, to appear amongst us at this time;
The other great end of it, which is Charity towards those of the like original with our selves, whom their necessities may have made unable, ashamed perhaps, to appear among us At this time;
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the Recommendation of so prudent, so pious a work, deserves certainly to be the chief subject of the Preacher, the chief duty of the Hearers,
the Recommendation of so prudent, so pious a work, deserves Certainly to be the chief Subject of the Preacher, the chief duty of the Hearers,
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and Preacher, in all such Assemblies of men of our extraction; and in this of this year, in a special manner, for an extraordinary cause.
and Preacher, in all such Assemblies of men of our extraction; and in this of this year, in a special manner, for an extraordinary cause.
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For your former worthy beginnings of this kind having lately receiv'd incouragment by a Royal Establishment; I cannot but believe.
For your former worthy beginnings of this kind having lately received Encouragement by a Royal Establishment; I cannot but believe.
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that this advantage has inspir'd all your hearts with the most chearful resolutions, to perfect, by the help of so great a Patronage, what you your selves had before so generously attempted:
that this advantage has inspired all your hearts with the most cheerful resolutions, to perfect, by the help of so great a Patronage, what you your selves had before so generously attempted:
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that what you have hitherto done in your private bounty, as a secret Free-will Offering, you will persevere to do,
that what you have hitherto done in your private bounty, as a secret Freewill Offering, you will persevere to do,
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and do much more, now you are invited to it by publick Authority;
and do much more, now you Are invited to it by public authority;
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now you are admitted by the King himself into a share with him, as I may say, in one of his most Sacred Offices;
now you Are admitted by the King himself into a share with him, as I may say, in one of his most Sacred Offices;
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are become Nursing Fathers too of the Church: He of the flourishing part; you under him, of the Afflicted part of the Church of England.
Are become Nursing Father's too of the Church: He of the flourishing part; you under him, of the Afflicted part of the Church of England.
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Wherefore, intreating first your favourable interpretation, that by reason of the sickness of the Reverend Prelate, who had undertaken this employment, I have been over-ruled to approach this place,
Wherefore, entreating First your favourable Interpretation, that by reason of the sickness of the Reverend Prelate, who had undertaken this employment, I have been overruled to approach this place,
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so much out of my own order, so very much in all things unequal to those, who have gone before me;
so much out of my own order, so very much in all things unequal to those, who have gone before me;
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that I may (now I am here) be somewhat serviceable to the great Charitable design of this Congregation, I have chosen to speak on this Scripture:
that I may (now I am Here) be somewhat serviceable to the great Charitable Design of this Congregation, I have chosen to speak on this Scripture:
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In which we find a serious Exhortation of the Apostle to all manner of Charity, In its largest extent;
In which we find a serious Exhortation of the Apostle to all manner of Charity, In its Largest extent;
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The doing good to all men ! And then directed, and limited in two particulars, of Time, and Persons.The doing good to all men! And then directed, and limited in two particulars, of Time, and Persons.
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It is to be practised with regard to some Times above others: we are to do good, As we have an opportunity.
It is to be practised with regard to Some Times above Others: we Are to do good, As we have an opportunity.
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It should be with a careful choice and preference of some persons above others: To All, but especially to the Houshold of Faith.
It should be with a careful choice and preference of Some Persons above Others: To All, but especially to the Household of Faith.
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According to this plain Method, my following Discourse will be most naturally divided.
According to this plain Method, my following Discourse will be most naturally divided.
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First, As the Foundation of all, we are to suppose this most Christian Principle, That, by the obligation of our Holy Faith, we are all indispensably bound to do good to all men.
First, As the Foundation of all, we Are to suppose this most Christian Principle, That, by the obligation of our Holy Faith, we Are all indispensably bound to do good to all men.
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Secondly, We may observe, That though our Charity should be universal, yet as it cannot be actually exercised,
Secondly, We may observe, That though our Charity should be universal, yet as it cannot be actually exercised,
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but on particular times, so it should be chiefly on special opportunities.
but on particular times, so it should be chiefly on special opportunities.
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Thirdly, We must conclude, That the true, Evangelical Charity may, and should admit of different measures and degrees;
Thirdly, We must conclude, That the true, Evangelical Charity may, and should admit of different measures and Degrees;
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though it ought not to be confined to any, yet should principally be applied to the Houshold of Faith.
though it ought not to be confined to any, yet should principally be applied to the Household of Faith.
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That the true Profession of Christianity inviolably engages all its followers, to do good to all men, I will not here much labour to prove,
That the true Profession of Christianity inviolably engages all its followers, to do good to all men, I will not Here much labour to prove,
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but rather take it for granted;
but rather take it for granted;
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the very repetition of this truth giving a sufficient confirmation to it, in any Assembly of true Christians;
the very repetition of this truth giving a sufficient confirmation to it, in any Assembly of true Christians;
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much more in such a one, as you are;
much more in such a one, as you Are;
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whose Fathers, by virtue of their Holy Office, were appointed the special Guardians of the great Doctrine of Charity,
whose Father's, by virtue of their Holy Office, were appointed the special Guardians of the great Doctrine of Charity,
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and Teachers of it to the rest of the world.
and Teachers of it to the rest of the world.
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To you therefore it may well be esteemed as a domestic Doctrine, received by you almost with your first milk,
To you Therefore it may well be esteemed as a domestic Doctrine, received by you almost with your First milk,
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as one of the very first Elements of your Religion.
as one of the very First Elements of your Religion.
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A Doctrine, that is represented to our imperfect indeed, but yet to our sincere imitation, in the glorious, primitive Patern of most perfect, most adorable goodness in the Divine Nature it self:
A Doctrine, that is represented to our imperfect indeed, but yet to our sincere imitation, in the glorious, primitive Pattern of most perfect, most adorable Goodness in the Divine Nature it self:
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by which the whole Frame of the Creation, the whole stock of Mankind, the sound, the unsound part, the good, the bad, were all made,
by which the Whole Frame of the Creation, the Whole stock of Mankind, the found, the unsound part, the good, the bad, were all made,
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and have been always sustained, and encompassed with such inexpressible Grace, such unbounded Mercy, as is always ready for those that desire it;
and have been always sustained, and encompassed with such inexpressible Grace, such unbounded Mercy, as is always ready for those that desire it;
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always finds out those that seek for it; often stands in the way of those, that would avoid it;
always finds out those that seek for it; often Stands in the Way of those, that would avoid it;
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and overtakes them that flye from it.
and overtakes them that fly from it.
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From that most blessed Original of doing good, that is essential to the infinite Being of our Creator, we have an excellent Copy transcribed for all our use in the Gospel;
From that most blessed Original of doing good, that is essential to the infinite Being of our Creator, we have an excellent Copy transcribed for all our use in the Gospel;
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here made necessary to us by innumerable Precepts; here illustrated to us by a most gracious Example;
Here made necessary to us by innumerable Precepts; Here illustrated to us by a most gracious Exampl;
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here made easie for us by Promises of Divine Assistance; here rendred pleasant and profitable to us by assurances of unspeakable Rewards.
Here made easy for us by Promises of Divine Assistance; Here rendered pleasant and profitable to us by assurances of unspeakable Rewards.
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This Doctrine of Gods good-will towards men;
This Doctrine of God's goodwill towards men;
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this command of mens proportionable good-will to one another, is not this the very Body and Substance, this the very Spirit and Life of our Saviours whole Institution? It is intermingled with all the Truths He teaches:
this command of men's proportionable goodwill to one Another, is not this the very Body and Substance, this the very Spirit and Life of our Saviors Whole Institution? It is intermingled with all the Truths He Teaches:
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It overspreads and gives one colour to all his Precepts; 'tis the very distinguishing Character of the Christian Law;
It overspreads and gives one colour to all his Precepts; it's the very distinguishing Character of the Christian Law;
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by which that has exceeded, and advanced all the true Dictates of Natural Reason;
by which that has exceeded, and advanced all the true Dictates of Natural Reason;
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by which it has excell'd, and put to shame all the best Pretences of false Worships;
by which it has excelled, and put to shame all the best Pretences of false Worships;
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nay by which God himself seems to have made the last Addition to his own Discoveries and Instructions to Mankind:
nay by which God himself seems to have made the last Addition to his own Discoveries and Instructions to Mankind:
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For as in many other things the Gospel appears in respect of the Law to be a clearer Revelation of the mystical part;
For as in many other things the Gospel appears in respect of the Law to be a clearer Revelation of the mystical part;
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so in this it is apparently a far more benign, more generous Dispensation of the practical part of the True Religion.
so in this it is apparently a Far more benign, more generous Dispensation of the practical part of the True Religion.
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In this matter, what need we Christians be our own Witnesses, or our own Judges? We might refer the examination of it to any sober judicious Heathen,
In this matter, what need we Christians be our own Witnesses, or our own Judges? We might refer the examination of it to any Sobrium judicious Heathen,
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or unprejudic'd Jew, if any such could be found.
or unprejudiced Jew, if any such could be found.
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'Tis true, they might at first sight observe the common practice of too many, that call themselves Christians, to be very different from the Doctrine they seem to own.
It's true, they might At First sighed observe the Common practice of too many, that call themselves Christians, to be very different from the Doctrine they seem to own.
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They might justly wonder, that men so taught, so obliged to be kind to all, gentle to Strangers, merciful to the Afflicted, loving even to Enemies, should behave themselves in every point so contrary to such heavenly Instructions, such indissoluble Obligations!
They might justly wonder, that men so taught, so obliged to be kind to all, gentle to Strangers, merciful to the Afflicted, loving even to Enemies, should behave themselves in every point so contrary to such heavenly Instructions, such indissoluble Obligations!
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that so many, that any fierce, stubborn, revengeful, avaritious, uncharitable Passions could possibly spring up under the shadow of such a Religion!
that so many, that any fierce, stubborn, revengeful, Avaricious, uncharitable Passion could possibly spring up under the shadow of such a Religion!
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nay, that some men should make such a Religion, and their Zeal for it, to be the pretence,
nay, that Some men should make such a Religion, and their Zeal for it, to be the pretence,
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and excuse even to justifie, even to sanctifie such passions!
and excuse even to justify, even to sanctify such passion!
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All this the Adversaries of the Faith have too much reason to object against too many of its Professors;
All this the Adversaries of the Faith have too much reason to Object against too many of its Professors;
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but against the Faith it self nothing at all.
but against the Faith it self nothing At all.
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In that all things of this nature must excite their admiration, or overwhelm them with confusion.
In that all things of this nature must excite their admiration, or overwhelm them with confusion.
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Should the wisest Heathen search into all the highest flights of their best Moralists; should the most devout Iew recollect the most virtuous Counsels, and Traditions of their Patriarchs, and Prophets;
Should the Wisest Heathen search into all the highest flights of their best Moralists; should the most devout Iew recollect the most virtuous Counsels, and Traditions of their Patriarchs, and prophets;
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and then should both these compare what they can find in either of them, with the free-spirited, the large-hearted, the universally-charitable design of the whole tenour of our Blessed Saviours Teaching, and Life;
and then should both these compare what they can find in either of them, with the free-spirited, the largehearted, the universally-charitable Design of the Whole tenor of our Blessed Saviors Teaching, and Life;
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and that unanimously expounded by all the inspired Writers after him;
and that unanimously expounded by all the inspired Writers After him;
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and they must both at last agree, that here are introduc'd far more Heroic Principles of Meekness, Forgiveness, Bounty,
and they must both At last agree, that Here Are introduced Far more Heroic Principles of Meekness, Forgiveness, Bounty,
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and Magnanimity, than ever all the Learning of the Heathens could invent, or all the Antiquity of the Iews could boast of.
and Magnanimity, than ever all the Learning of the heathens could invent, or all the Antiquity of the Iews could boast of.
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What could the light of Nature, what could the Mosaical shadows, which yet were clearer than that;
What could the Light of Nature, what could the Mosaical shadows, which yet were clearer than that;
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what could either of these produce that is comparable to the true Evangelical Spirit? By our Law of doing Good, no good is to be left undone towards all, not the good of the Tongue, the Hand, the Heart;
what could either of these produce that is comparable to the true Evangelical Spirit? By our Law of doing Good, no good is to be left undone towards all, not the good of the Tongue, the Hand, the Heart;
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none is to be done unwillingly to any; none only for our own sakes; none only in one season, but always.
none is to be done unwillingly to any; none only for our own sakes; none only in one season, but always.
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Here are confirm'd all our other Natural, Civil, Political tyes of Mutual good Offices; nay here, when they are not, or cannot be Mutual:
Here Are confirmed all our other Natural, Civil, Political ties of Mutual good Offices; nay Here, when they Are not, or cannot be Mutual:
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Here many new Titles of kindness, many new Relations of endearment are superadded to them: Here the foundations, the desires, the occasions of Envy, Malice, Coveteousness Revenge are abolish'd:
Here many new Titles of kindness, many new Relations of endearment Are superadded to them: Here the foundations, the Desires, the occasions of Envy, Malice, Covetousness Revenge Are abolished:
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Here a new race of Virtues, and Graces more Divine, more Moral, more Humane are planted in their stead.
Here a new raze of Virtues, and Graces more Divine, more Moral, more Humane Are planted in their stead.
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If I will believe, and obey the Gospel, no difference of outward condition, no Calamity, no Misery can make any man not to be equal to me, or to deserve my neglect:
If I will believe, and obey the Gospel, no difference of outward condition, no Calamity, no Misery can make any man not to be equal to me, or to deserve my neglect:
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no distance of Place, no strangeness of Country, no contrariety of Temper, or Interest can make any Man a stranger to me, or to deserve my indifference:
no distance of Place, no strangeness of Country, no contrariety of Temper, or Interest can make any Man a stranger to me, or to deserve my indifference:
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no ill Will, no ill Speech, no ill Deed of another against me can make any Man an Enemy to me, or to deserve my hatred.
no ill Will, no ill Speech, no ill Deed of Another against me can make any Man an Enemy to me, or to deserve my hatred.
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With Men indeed these considerations are usually, naturally the causes of Despite, Disdain, or Aversion from others:
With Men indeed these considerations Are usually, naturally the Causes of Despite, Disdain, or Aversion from Others:
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But with God they seem to pass for so many new reasons of our greater tenderness towards others;
But with God they seem to pass for so many new Reasons of our greater tenderness towards Others;
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even as so many new degrees of our Consanguinity with them.
even as so many new Degrees of our Consanguinity with them.
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Should we not do good to Strangers? The Gospel allows no such term, as a Stranger: makes every man my Neighbour.
Should we not do good to Strangers? The Gospel allows no such term, as a Stranger: makes every man my Neighbour.
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Should we not forgive our Enemies? those that Curse, Persecute, and would Destroy us? The Gospel knows no such thing, as an Enemy.
Should we not forgive our Enemies? those that Curse, Persecute, and would Destroy us? The Gospel knows no such thing, as an Enemy.
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We are to bless, to pray for, to love our Enemies : and if not for that very reason, yet notwithstanding it. We Are to bless, to pray for, to love our Enemies: and if not for that very reason, yet notwithstanding it.
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Ought we not to pity, and supply the Poor, and Afflicted, though they have no Relation to us? No Relation? That cannot be.
Ought we not to pity, and supply the Poor, and Afflicted, though they have no Relation to us? No Relation? That cannot be.
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The Gospel styles them all, our Brethren: nay they have a nearer Relation to us, our fellow Members:
The Gospel styles them all, our Brothers: nay they have a nearer Relation to us, our fellow Members:
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and both these from their Relation to our Saviour himself; who calls them his Brethren, his Members;
and both these from their Relation to our Saviour himself; who calls them his Brothers, his Members;
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and makes them his proper Charge, his peculiar Care:
and makes them his proper Charge, his peculiar Care:
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Titles of Honour and Priviledges which the Rich, and the Great, as such, can never deserve;
Titles of Honour and Privileges which the Rich, and the Great, as such, can never deserve;
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and will never have, unless they employ their Riches, and Greatness, for the help, and protection of these the true Wards,
and will never have, unless they employ their Riches, and Greatness, for the help, and protection of these the true Wards,
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and Children, and Friends of God. Wherefore since we are to do good, to the Poor, to Strangers, to Enemies;
and Children, and Friends of God. Wherefore since we Are to do good, to the Poor, to Strangers, to Enemies;
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those whom Nature is too apt to make us Despise, Disregard, or Hate;
those whom Nature is too apt to make us Despise, Disregard, or Hate;
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then undoubtedly we are to do good to all Men, To all Men, as we have an opportunity, which is my second particular.
then undoubtedly we Are to do good to all Men, To all Men, as we have an opportunity, which is my second particular.
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I cannot but take notice of the fulness of the Original Phrase in this place.
I cannot but take notice of the fullness of the Original Phrase in this place.
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For though it is evident, that the Holy Ghost is scarce ever so Various, and Copious,
For though it is evident, that the Holy Ghost is scarce ever so Various, and Copious,
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and Efficacious, on any one Divine Argument, as when it recommends to us the great duty of Charity;
and Efficacious, on any one Divine Argument, as when it recommends to us the great duty of Charity;
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yet there are few expressions, on this very subject, so expressive; none, I think, more powerful than this, throughout the whole Scripture.
yet there Are few expressions, on this very Subject, so expressive; none, I think, more powerful than this, throughout the Whole Scripture.
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First 'tis here said, NONLATINALPHABET, A Word, that signifies, not only some empty good will, and good wishes;
First it's Here said,, A Word, that signifies, not only Some empty good will, and good wishes;
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not only some verbal assistance, or the cold comfort of barren promises;
not only Some verbal assistance, or the cold Comfort of barren promises;
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not only some slender kind of good work, perform'd by chance, with little cost, or no pains;
not only Some slender kind of good work, performed by chance, with little cost, or no pains;
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but an active, expensive, indefatigable goodness;
but an active, expensive, indefatigable Goodness;
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such as our Apostle, elsewhere, in two several places, calls a work, and labour of Love.
such as our Apostle, elsewhere, in two several places, calls a work, and labour of Love.
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Secondly 'tis said, NONLATINALPHABET, which may be translated not only doing Good, but the Good ;
Secondly it's said,, which may be translated not only doing Good, but the Good;
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the Good I suppose, that others necessities most call for, and our circumstances most enable us to perform;
the Good I suppose, that Others necessities most call for, and our Circumstances most enable us to perform;
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and so implying much cautious Care, and Cicumspection, in suiting the kinds of our relief to our own abilities,
and so implying much cautious Care, and Cicumspection, in suiting the Kinds of our relief to our own abilities,
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and to the wants of those we would relieve.
and to the Wants of those we would relieve.
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And a doing good in this wise manner, this truly-Gospel sense, is a wonderful addition to the good action it self.
And a doing good in this wise manner, this truly-Gospel sense, is a wondered addition to the good actium it self.
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Of so beautiful, and amiable a thing as Charity is, nothing can more increase the Lustre,
Of so beautiful, and amiable a thing as Charity is, nothing can more increase the Lustre,
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and Beauty, than a prudent election of Objects, and a fit application of it to them.
and Beauty, than a prudent election of Objects, and a fit application of it to them.
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In good works, as in all other good things, there may be goodness in the general,
In good works, as in all other good things, there may be Goodness in the general,
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but Decence, and Gracefulness can be only in the particulars, in doing the good.
but Decence, and Gracefulness can be only in the particulars, in doing the good.
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Thirdly therefore, To make this decence of our Beneficence compleat, 'tis added, That we must do it, NONLATINALPHABET.
Thirdly Therefore, To make this decence of our Beneficence complete, it's added, That we must do it,.
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As we have opportunity. Most of the Learned Versions only render it, whilest we have time :As we have opportunity. Most of the Learned Versions only render it, whilst we have time:
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whilest by the favour, and long-suffering of Almighty God, our frail, and uncertain Lives are, for this very end, prolong'd to us in this World:
whilst by the favour, and long-suffering of Almighty God, our frail, and uncertain Lives Are, for this very end, prolonged to us in this World:
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which is our chief opportunity of doing Good; as after this Life; begins Gods chief opportunity of recompensing us for so doing.
which is our chief opportunity of doing Good; as After this Life; begins God's chief opportunity of recompensing us for so doing.
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But in all works of Bounty, and Liberality, something more is to be consider'd besides the occasion of the Givers:
But in all works of Bounty, and Liberality, something more is to be considered beside the occasion of the Givers:
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and that is the occasion of the Receivers; and therefore our Translation takes in both, rightly saies, not only whilest we have time, but, as we have opportunity.
and that is the occasion of the Receivers; and Therefore our translation Takes in both, rightly Says, not only whilst we have time, but, as we have opportunity.
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Opportunity is in respect to time, in some sense, as time is in respect to Eternity.
Opportunity is in respect to time, in Some sense, as time is in respect to Eternity.
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'Tis the small Moment, the exact Point, the critical Minute, on which every good work so much depends;
It's the small Moment, the exact Point, the critical Minute, on which every good work so much depends;
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that whenever you just light upon it, it is able to make all your Religious performances more easy to your selves, more beneficial to others, more acceptable to God himself.
that whenever you just Light upon it, it is able to make all your Religious performances more easy to your selves, more beneficial to Others, more acceptable to God himself.
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Has not every common action of life, every virtue in Morality, and so every grace in Christianity its due season, its proper time? out of which whenever it is practis'd, I will not say it changes its Nature, and becomes evil;
Has not every Common actium of life, every virtue in Morality, and so every grace in Christianity its due season, its proper time? out of which whenever it is practised, I will not say it changes its Nature, and becomes evil;
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but most truly it loses very much of the comeliness, and vigor, and ornament of its goodness.
but most truly it loses very much of the comeliness, and vigor, and ornament of its Goodness.
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There is, saies the Wiseman, a season, and time, that is, an opportunity to every thing :
There is, Says the Wiseman, a season, and time, that is, an opportunity to every thing:
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the same which the Poet means, when he saies NONLATINALPHABET â–ª So your Christian Fortitude, and Patience have their opportunity, in times of Affliction, and Persecution:
the same which the Poet means, when he Says â–ª So your Christian Fortitude, and Patience have their opportunity, in times of Affliction, and Persecution:
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So your Temperance, and Humility have theirs, in Plenty, and Prosperity, especially unexpected Prosperity; so your Devotion has its opportunity :
So your Temperance, and Humility have theirs, in Plenty, and Prosperity, especially unexpected Prosperity; so your Devotion has its opportunity:
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We must Pray always, but chiefly at certain times: on stated Days, in most solemn Places: We must Pray always, but chiefly At certain times: on stated Days, in most solemn Places:
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so your Fasting, Contrition and Mortification, when the Church and State appoints, and that especially in times of greater Riot and Luxury:
so your Fasting, Contrition and Mortification, when the Church and State appoints, and that especially in times of greater Riot and Luxury:
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so true Zeal, in times overflowing with Atheism and Prophaness: so Moderation, and Christian Prudence, in times abounding with blind and furious Zeal: so all the rest;
so true Zeal, in times overflowing with Atheism and Profaneness: so Moderation, and Christian Prudence, in times abounding with blind and furious Zeal: so all the rest;
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so Charity has its opportunity, as well as the rest.
so Charity has its opportunity, as well as the rest.
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Indeed so diffusive, so comprehensive, so catholic a Grace is Charity above any of the rest, that whatever time is the special opportunity of any other moral Virtue,
Indeed so diffusive, so comprehensive, so catholic a Grace is Charity above any of the rest, that whatever time is the special opportunity of any other moral Virtue,
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or Christian Grace, that very time is also the special opportunity of Charity.
or Christian Grace, that very time is also the special opportunity of Charity.
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It must immediately, inseparably attend all your Christian Fortitude, your Patience, your Devotion, your Mortification, your Prudence, your Zeal.
It must immediately, inseparably attend all your Christian Fortitude, your Patience, your Devotion, your Mortification, your Prudence, your Zeal.
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In whatever Heart, or Head any one of these takes possession, it must never go single;
In whatever Heart, or Head any one of these Takes possession, it must never go single;
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it must bring Charity with it, or it is there it self in vain. Mercy is over all Gods works, and should be in all ours.
it must bring Charity with it, or it is there it self in vain. Mercy is over all God's works, and should be in all ours.
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Such is the large opportunity of Charity, whereby it is made the constant Companion and Perfection of all Virtues;
Such is the large opportunity of Charity, whereby it is made the constant Companion and Perfection of all Virtues;
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impower'd to enter into every one of their Provinces: and well it is for that Virtue, where it most enters, and longest stayes.
Empowered to enter into every one of their Provinces: and well it is for that Virtue, where it most enters, and longest stays.
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Indeed so much employment it has, that whoever shall read over St. Paul 's enumeration of the Duties incumbent upon it, he might almost conclude, that well-nigh the whole business of Christianity is laid on the shoulders of Charity alone.
Indeed so much employment it has, that whoever shall read over Saint Paul is enumeration of the Duties incumbent upon it, he might almost conclude, that well-nigh the Whole business of Christianity is laid on the shoulders of Charity alone.
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Charity bears all, believes all, hopes all, endures all, and much more to the same purpose. Charity bears all, believes all, hope's all, endures all, and much more to the same purpose.
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What can be spoken more effectually? Whereas the same Apostle, in the same Chapter, tells us, That of the three things which remain, Faith, Hope and Charity, the greatest is Charity ; here much more is said;
What can be spoken more effectually? Whereas the same Apostle, in the same Chapter, tells us, That of the three things which remain, Faith, Hope and Charity, the greatest is Charity; Here much more is said;
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not only that it is greater than Faith, and Hope, but that it believes all, hopes all it self :
not only that it is greater than Faith, and Hope, but that it believes all, hope's all it self:
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has all these other Graces, and their opportunities, contained within it self. Certainly therefore Charity is the NONLATINALPHABET here intended;
has all these other Graces, and their opportunities, contained within it self. Certainly Therefore Charity is the Here intended;
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not only a good, not only the chiefgood, but that without which nothing else can be good.
not only a good, not only the chiefgood, but that without which nothing Else can be good.
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Yet besides this general opportunity of Charity, which, you see, is common to it with all other goodness:
Yet beside this general opportunity of Charity, which, you see, is Common to it with all other Goodness:
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it has also many Opportunities peculiar to it self.
it has also many Opportunities peculiar to it self.
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As when it is to be practis'd towards persons of great, and undeserv'd Wants, or of extraordinary Merits, or of extraordinary Demerits:
As when it is to be practised towards Persons of great, and undeserved Wants, or of extraordinary Merits, or of extraordinary Demerits:
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That is one great opportunity of Charity.
That is one great opportunity of Charity.
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Or when in places, that can shew very few, and little, or very great, and many instances of Beneficence:
Or when in places, that can show very few, and little, or very great, and many instances of Beneficence:
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That is another of its opportunities ; that where there are few, and small examples of good works, they may be increas'd;
That is Another of its opportunities; that where there Are few, and small Examples of good works, they may be increased;
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where there are many, and great, they may be incouraged to continue. Or in times of public Fasting, Mourning, and Humiliation;
where there Are many, and great, they may be encouraged to continue. Or in times of public Fasting, Mourning, and Humiliation;
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that is another opportunity of it: For the best sign, and fruit of denying our selves, is mercy to others.
that is Another opportunity of it: For the best Signen, and fruit of denying our selves, is mercy to Others.
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Or in times of Thanksgiving, of remarkable Temporal or Spiritual Blessings; in times of Joy, and Feasting, and enlargement of Heart; that is another.
Or in times of Thanksgiving, of remarkable Temporal or Spiritual Blessings; in times of Joy, and Feasting, and enlargement of Heart; that is Another.
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In all such times, when we more freely enjoy the bounty of God our selves;
In all such times, when we more freely enjoy the bounty of God our selves;
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we make it an imputation to us, if we do not take care, that others also shall partake of some good by it.
we make it an imputation to us, if we do not take care, that Others also shall partake of Some good by it.
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Such honest refreshments, and comforts of Life, our Christian Liberty has made it lawful for us to use:
Such honest refreshments, and comforts of Life, our Christian Liberty has made it lawful for us to use:
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our Temperance, and Sobriety in using them will make them innocent:
our Temperance, and Sobriety in using them will make them innocent:
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But nothing can render them truely Christian Comforts, except the mixture of some good work of Kindness, and Liberality with them.
But nothing can render them truly Christian Comforts, except the mixture of Some good work of Kindness, and Liberality with them.
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And therefore the only Feasts we read of in Scripture, amongst the Primitive Christians, besides the great Feast of the Holy Communion, were their NONLATINALPHABET, their Feasts of Charity.
And Therefore the only Feasts we read of in Scripture, among the Primitive Christians, beside the great Feast of the Holy Communion, were their, their Feasts of Charity.
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Cicero brings in Cato reproving the Levity of the Greeks, for calling their Festival meetings NONLATINALPHABET, from their drinking then together; Cicero brings in Cato reproving the Levity of the Greeks, for calling their Festival meetings, from their drinking then together;
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and rather commends the Gravity of the Romans, who nam'd such meetings Convivia, from their Living, and Conversing then together.
and rather commends the Gravity of the Roman, who named such meetings Convivia, from their Living, and Conversing then together.
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But we Christians have another manner of example to follow, from our first Predecessors NONLATINALPHABET of which the very word may teach us our duty in them:
But we Christians have Another manner of Exampl to follow, from our First Predecessors of which the very word may teach us our duty in them:
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For these took their Name not from the Mirth, not from the Conversation, but only from the Charity of the Guests. For these took their Name not from the Mirth, not from the Conversation, but only from the Charity of the Guests.
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That indeed is the only thing, that can season all our Mirth, that can sanctify all our freedom on such times:
That indeed is the only thing, that can season all our Mirth, that can sanctify all our freedom on such times:
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That indeed is the only true Christian life.
That indeed is the only true Christian life.
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I come in the Third place to examine, what ought to be the proper object of a Christians doing good.
I come in the Third place to examine, what ought to be the proper Object of a Christians doing good.
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It must be done to all, but especially to the Houshold of Faith : which is the last particular in my Text.
It must be done to all, but especially to the Household of Faith: which is the last particular in my Text.
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'Tis manifest throughout the Bible, that besides the whole compass of Heaven, and Earth;
It's manifest throughout the bible, that beside the Whole compass of Heaven, and Earth;
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in which God is pleas'd to reside, therefore calling the one his Throne, the other his Foot-stool ;
in which God is pleased to reside, Therefore calling the one his Throne, the other his Footstool;
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though both are far from containing his Immensity;
though both Are Far from containing his Immensity;
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but, besides that more ample Habitation of his Power, he has always condescended to take to himself, amongst the Sons of men, a peculiar Houshold of his Love:
but, beside that more ample Habitation of his Power, he has always condescended to take to himself, among the Sons of men, a peculiar Household of his Love:
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which, in all times, he has cherish'd as a Father, by his special Providence and Affection;
which, in all times, he has cherished as a Father, by his special Providence and Affection;
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and govern'd, as a Master, by a private Oeconomy of his own.
and governed, as a Master, by a private Oeconomy of his own.
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This is the proper Houshold of Faith. And in the first Ages of the World, 'twas sometimes literally no more than a single Houshold, or some few Families.
This is the proper Household of Faith. And in the First Ages of the World, 'twas sometime literally no more than a single Household, or Some few Families.
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Before the Fall of our first Parents, it could be no otherwise; and after it too 'twas so for several Generations:
Before the Fallen of our First Parents, it could be no otherwise; and After it too 'twas so for several Generations:
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whilest the Mysteries and Worship of the true Religion were almost confined to the Succession of one beloved Race,
whilst the Mysteres and Worship of the true Religion were almost confined to the Succession of one Beloved Raze,
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and the rest of Mankind left to be, what they had made themselves, Aliens and Strangers.
and the rest of Mankind left to be, what they had made themselves, Aliens and Strangers.
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Nor ought any to repine on this account, at the unsearchable Judgements of God, that so many were at once excluded out of his Family.
Nor ought any to repine on this account, At the unsearchable Judgments of God, that so many were At once excluded out of his Family.
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Ought not all rather, we especially, to admire and adore his apparent Mercy, that any were still permitted to have a right in it;
Ought not all rather, we especially, to admire and adore his apparent Mercy, that any were still permitted to have a right in it;
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since none could merit, all had forfeited that right?
since none could merit, all had forfeited that right?
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But in process of time, when this chosen Family was multiplyed into a Nation, that Nation too became the Houshold of Faith ;
But in process of time, when this chosen Family was multiplied into a nation, that nation too became the Household of Faith;
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a greater, but still a Houshold: Limited in its Members, almost to one People; in its public Worship, almost to one House:
a greater, but still a Household: Limited in its Members, almost to one People; in its public Worship, almost to one House:
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But still a Houshold of Faith : a Faith, that was true, though obscure; a Faith, that had then the hope of things not seen, though it was not,
But still a Household of Faith: a Faith, that was true, though Obscure; a Faith, that had then the hope of things not seen, though it was not,
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as afterwards under the Gospel, the Evidence of such things.
as afterwards under the Gospel, the Evidence of such things.
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Under the Gospel indeed the next, and the greatest increase of this Houshold of Faith has been made:
Under the Gospel indeed the next, and the greatest increase of this Household of Faith has been made:
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when, by the Universal administration of Grace, begun by our blessed Saviour, enlarged by his Apostles, carried on by their immediate Successors,
when, by the Universal administration of Grace, begun by our blessed Saviour, enlarged by his Apostles, carried on by their immediate Successors,
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and to be compleated by the rest to the Worlds end; all Types that darken'd this Faith, are enlighten'd;
and to be completed by the rest to the World's end; all Types that darkened this Faith, Are enlightened;
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all Veils, that hid it, are rent, and taken away; all Walls of partition broken down ;
all Veils, that hid it, Are rend, and taken away; all Walls of partition broken down;
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all confinement to Families, or People, all narrowness of Opinions removed; all Nations under Heaven invited; all confinement to Families, or People, all narrowness of Opinions removed; all nations under Heaven invited;
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some of all received into this Houshold :
Some of all received into this Household:
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which therefore has taken to it self, as it deserves, the most August Name of Catholic ;
which Therefore has taken to it self, as it deserves, the most August Name of Catholic;
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that, without it, no other House, nor Religion, nor Empire could ever justly claim;
that, without it, no other House, nor Religion, nor Empire could ever justly claim;
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nor within it, can any one Church above others rightly pretend to it, but only all together, united in the same Faith, the same Hope, the same Charity.
nor within it, can any one Church above Others rightly pretend to it, but only all together, united in the same Faith, the same Hope, the same Charity.
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Such have been the different extents of this Houshold of Faith, through all its successions.
Such have been the different extents of this Household of Faith, through all its successions.
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And what all along were the different ranks? what the distinct Offices? what degrees of Privilege,
And what all along were the different ranks? what the distinct Offices? what Degrees of Privilege,
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and Command maintain'd amongst all its members? None at all? Yes certainly very much of all.
and Command maintained among all its members? None At all? Yes Certainly very much of all.
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In so divine a Houshold, so united in one Faith, were there no other Means of Order,
In so divine a Household, so united in one Faith, were there no other Means of Order,
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or Methods of Union? no Superiority of some? no submission of others? no reverence towards any? How could it then be a Houshold? A Herd of wild Beasts on the Mountains, a salvage Drove of men in Caves might be so order'd, or rather so disorder'd:
or Methods of union? no Superiority of Some? no submission of Others? no Reverence towards any? How could it then be a Household? A Heard of wild Beasts on the Mountains, a salvage Drove of men in Caves might be so ordered, or rather so disordered:
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But never a Family, a City, a People, a peculiar People ; all which the Houshold of Faith is often called: But never a Family, a city, a People, a peculiar People; all which the Household of Faith is often called:
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for to all these Obedience, and Subordination, Government, and Subjection are most necessary for their well-being, for their being in a Civil State;
for to all these obedience, and Subordination, Government, and Subjection Are most necessary for their well-being, for their being in a Civil State;
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certainly therefore as necessary to a Spiritual Family, and City, and People.
Certainly Therefore as necessary to a Spiritual Family, and city, and People.
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Can there be any reason imaginable, why the Houshold of God alone should throw off all that Rule,
Can there be any reason imaginable, why the Household of God alone should throw off all that Rule,
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and Discipline, that orderly Dependence, and Duty, and Service, by which all other Houses in the world are best govern'd? Nay by which they can only be well govern'd? No. So far is an indistinction of all persons,
and Discipline, that orderly Dependence, and Duty, and Service, by which all other Houses in the world Are best governed? Nay by which they can only be well governed? No. So Far is an indistinction of all Persons,
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or equality of all Orders, and, by consequence, an Anarchy of all things; so far from being agreeable to the Will of God;
or equality of all Order, and, by consequence, an Anarchy of all things; so Far from being agreeable to the Will of God;
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declared in the Beautiful, and Harmonious frame of his great Houshold, the World, and especially in all the Ministeries of proper Houshold, the Church;
declared in the Beautiful, and Harmonious frame of his great Household, the World, and especially in all the Ministeries of proper Household, the Church;
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that there was never yet any time, since the Church was a considerable Number; I believe, since it was a Number;
that there was never yet any time, since the Church was a considerable Number; I believe, since it was a Number;
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when some of its Members were not more Sacred than others, when some were not appointed Spiritual Rulers, some Temporal Governours, some both over others.
when Some of its Members were not more Sacred than Others, when Some were not appointed Spiritual Rulers, Some Temporal Governors, Some both over Others.
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The Patriarchs were indubitably invested with both these Authorities. In Moses, and Aaron they were divided in persons;
The Patriarchs were indubitably invested with both these Authorities. In Moses, and Aaron they were divided in Persons;
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but still united as in Brethren. In the Iewish State, of which every part was of Gods own prescribing;
but still united as in Brothers. In the Jewish State, of which every part was of God's own prescribing;
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'tis needless to tell, how great was the Preeminence of the Priestly Office; how Sacred their Degrees; how Separate; how Plentiful their Maintenance.
it's needless to tell, how great was the Preeminence of the Priestly Office; how Sacred their Degrees; how Separate; how Plentiful their Maintenance.
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Or if that Example be not Spiritual, be not Christian enough:
Or if that Exampl be not Spiritual, be not Christian enough:
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What can be more Christian, more Spiritual, than our blessed Saviours making the like distinctions between his own Evangelical Ministers? His sending not all his Disciples equally,
What can be more Christian, more Spiritual, than our blessed Saviors making the like Distinctions between his own Evangelical Ministers? His sending not all his Disciples equally,
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but first his Apostles, and them chiefly? and his impowering them to send others with the like differences? as is plain from their practice.
but First his Apostles, and them chiefly? and his impowering them to send Others with the like differences? as is plain from their practice.
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And of those very Apostles (for I see not, why, as we pass, we may not plead our own cause too) of those Apostles some, even the greatest, Married men;
And of those very Apostles (for I see not, why, as we pass, we may not plead our own cause too) of those Apostles Some, even the greatest, Married men;
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of their successors many Married Men: all endued with indelible power from above, to Feed, to Govern this Houshold;
of their Successors many Married Men: all endued with indelible power from above, to Feed, to Govern this Household;
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to Create, to continue a Succession in it; to Consecrate, to ordain Pastors, and Stewards of it, to the worlds end:
to Create, to continue a Succession in it; to Consecrate, to ordain Pastors, and Stewards of it, to the world's end:
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all worthy of Livelyhood, some of Honour, and, if we will believe St Paul, even in the times of greatest purity, and simplicity, some worthy of double honour. all worthy of Livelihood, Some of Honour, and, if we will believe Saint Paul, even in the times of greatest purity, and simplicity, Some worthy of double honour.
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We have now discover'd, what is the true Houshold of Faith :
We have now discovered, what is the true Household of Faith:
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In general, the whole Company of the Faithful, divided in times, and places, joyn'd in one mystical Houshold :
In general, the Whole Company of the Faithful, divided in times, and places, joined in one mystical Household:
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In a particular, more eminent manner, the Ministers of that Houshold, the Dispensers of that Faith:
In a particular, more eminent manner, the Ministers of that Household, the Dispensers of that Faith:
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and so many of the best Interpreters understand my Text. Hence therefore we behold to whom all Christians are to do good: to all Men; especially to all Christians;
and so many of the best Interpreters understand my Text. Hence Therefore we behold to whom all Christians Are to do good: to all Men; especially to all Christians;
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more especially to all the Ministers of Christ.
more especially to all the Ministers of christ.
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And this being laid down, as undeniable, if you give me leave to make one short step farther, we may then by an easy,
And this being laid down, as undeniable, if you give me leave to make one short step farther, we may then by an easy,
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and necessary consequence, reduce this general advice to our present, particular purpose.
and necessary consequence, reduce this general Advice to our present, particular purpose.
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For if the Fathers, and Husbands of those, whose relief this your Meeting intends, were unquestionably of the Houshold of Faith, both as the Members and Ministers of it;
For if the Father's, and Husbands of those, whose relief this your Meeting intends, were unquestionably of the Household of Faith, both as the Members and Ministers of it;
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and if on that account all were especially to do good to them; then certainly their Relicts, and Children cannot be Strangers in this Houshold ;
and if on that account all were especially to do good to them; then Certainly their Relicts, and Children cannot be Strangers in this Household;
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ought not to be Strangers to the Good, that is done in it, if they want it.
ought not to be Strangers to the Good, that is done in it, if they want it.
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If to the Ministers of Christ, whilest Living, all are to do Good, as to the chief Officers of the Houshold of Faith;
If to the Ministers of christ, whilst Living, all Are to do Good, as to the chief Officers of the Household of Faith;
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then certainly, when they have ceased from their labours, at least as much to their posterity;
then Certainly, when they have ceased from their labours, At least as much to their posterity;
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to whom there is near the same obligation, too frequently a far greater need, and occasion of doing good.
to whom there is near the same obligation, too frequently a Far greater need, and occasion of doing good.
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And if all Christians are bound to do good, in a peculiar manner to the Houshold of Faith, so understood;
And if all Christians Are bound to do good, in a peculiar manner to the Household of Faith, so understood;
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then no doubt those of the Houshold it self, who are in some estate of Prosperity, which, God be prais'd, is your case, have much stronger ties to do good to the other members of the same Houshold, who are in adversity.
then no doubt those of the Household it self, who Are in Some estate of Prosperity, which, God be praised, is your case, have much Stronger ties to do good to the other members of the same Household, who Are in adversity.
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You now see, Reverend, and Beloved in our Lord and Saviour, the course of my Text has brought us to the great design of this our Assembly;
You now see, Reverend, and beloved in our Lord and Saviour, the course of my Text has brought us to the great Design of this our Assembly;
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which is mercy to those distressed persons, who have the same relation to this Houshold of Faith with our selves.
which is mercy to those distressed Persons, who have the same Relation to this Household of Faith with our selves.
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But before I come to them, I beseech your patience, whilst I speak something to our selves here present:
But before I come to them, I beseech your patience, while I speak something to our selves Here present:
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to whom, from what has been said, methinks a little seasonable Counsel, some honest, humble intreaties at least, are due from me at this time;
to whom, from what has been said, methinks a little seasonable Counsel, Some honest, humble entreaties At least, Are due from me At this time;
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as from all of us a relief is due to the others.
as from all of us a relief is due to the Others.
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We have heard our Common, our Proper Title to the Houshold of God laid open before us.
We have herd our Common, our Proper Title to the Household of God laid open before us.
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We find our selves inrolled in this heavenly Family, as Servants, as Sons, as Sons to the chief,
We find our selves enrolled in this heavenly Family, as Servants, as Sons, as Sons to the chief,
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and most Sacred part of this Family.
and most Sacred part of this Family.
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The best Philologers say, that the Original word NONLATINALPHABET, which is here translated of the Houshold, does not only signifie Domestic,
The best Philologers say, that the Original word, which is Here translated of the Household, does not only signify Domestic,
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as oppos'd to Foreign, to those without doors; but also private, as oppos'd to common, and those that are only just within doors.
as opposed to Foreign, to those without doors; but also private, as opposed to Common, and those that Are only just within doors.
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On both these Senses our claim is founded.
On both these Senses our claim is founded.
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We are not only of the Houshold, out of which a great part of the World is excluded;
We Are not only of the Household, out of which a great part of the World is excluded;
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but we are more privately, more intimately of the Houshold, in which a great part of the Faithful are only as common Members.
but we Are more privately, more intimately of the Household, in which a great part of the Faithful Are only as Common Members.
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Thus we have all a double relation to it: some of us a threefold: All of us as Christians;
Thus we have all a double Relation to it: Some of us a threefold: All of us as Christians;
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all as Sons of the Ministers of Christ: some not only so, but as Ministers our selves.
all as Sons of the Ministers of christ: Some not only so, but as Ministers our selves.
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And can our duty then be single? Is there nothing expected from us, more than from other Christians? Does our greater privelege require nothing from us,
And can our duty then be single? Is there nothing expected from us, more than from other Christians? Does our greater Privilege require nothing from us,
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but what is Common? Yes certainly very much. Let me briefly put you in mind, what it is.
but what is Common? Yes Certainly very much. Let me briefly put you in mind, what it is.
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First, since we claim a proper interest, above others, in the preeminent rights of the Houshold of Faith, then, no doubt, to make good that claim, we are all proportionably oblig'd above others, to conform to the proper manners,
First, since we claim a proper Interest, above Others, in the preeminent rights of the Household of Faith, then, no doubt, to make good that claim, we Are all proportionably obliged above Others, to conform to the proper manners,
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and virtues, that belong to, and become this Houshold, and distinguish it from all others:
and Virtues, that belong to, and become this Household, and distinguish it from all Others:
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then, no doubt, if in every one of such Virtues, whether they respect God, or Man, we do not exceed others, we scarce do our ordinary duty:
then, no doubt, if in every one of such Virtues, whither they respect God, or Man, we do not exceed Others, we scarce do our ordinary duty:
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what great deficience is it, if we come short of others! what hainous shame, if we notoriously offend in the opposite sins!
what great deficience is it, if we come short of Others! what heinous shame, if we notoriously offend in the opposite Sins!
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We have far greater obligations than all others to do good:
We have Far greater obligations than all Others to do good:
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we have not so much as the false excuses, that some others may think they have, to do evil.
we have not so much as the false excuses, that Some Others may think they have, to do evil.
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If we forsake the waies of Grace, and Goodness, we cannot allege any colour of Ignorance, or want of Instruction:
If we forsake the ways of Grace, and goodness, we cannot allege any colour of Ignorance, or want of Instruction:
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we cannot say we have not learn'd them, or we could not: nay we cannot say, we have forgot them.
we cannot say we have not learned them, or we could not: nay we cannot say, we have forgotten them.
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They were familiar to us from our Cradles; imprinted on our Childish Memories; insinuated into our tenderest Age;
They were familiar to us from our Cradles; imprinted on our Childish Memories; insinuated into our Tenderest Age;
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endear'd to us by the nearest Examples. Virtue in us not only our Duty, but should be our Portion, our Inheritance.
endeared to us by the nearest Examples. Virtue in us not only our Duty, but should be our Portion, our Inheritance.
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Vice in us were not only wickedness, but Apostasie, degenerate wickedness.
Vice in us were not only wickedness, but Apostasy, degenerate wickedness.
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Wherefore of those Graces, which no Christian can be without, we ought to exhibit a greater measure:
Wherefore of those Graces, which not Christian can be without, we ought to exhibit a greater measure:
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of those, which adorn a Christian Life, we should aspire to the most excellent degree.
of those, which adorn a Christian Life, we should aspire to the most excellent degree.
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Far should be from us not only all scandalous evil, but all the least appearance of evil :
far should be from us not only all scandalous evil, but all the least appearance of evil:
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and, as Caesar said of his House, not only the Sin, but the suspicion.
and, as Caesar said of his House, not only the since, but the suspicion.
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The spotless modesty of private, and public life, that sobriety of Conversation, that mildness of behaviour, that Innocence, that Benignity of words,
The spotless modesty of private, and public life, that sobriety of Conversation, that mildness of behaviour, that Innocence, that Benignity of words,
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and actions, that Liberal, that Generous Spirit which all other other Christians ought to labour after, should look in us,
and actions, that Liberal, that Generous Spirit which all other other Christians ought to labour After, should look in us,
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as if they were natural to us, and born with us.
as if they were natural to us, and born with us.
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In those good things, which all others are to study, and imitate, we are to give, some of us Rules, all of us Examples.
In those good things, which all Others Are to study, and imitate, we Are to give, Some of us Rules, all of us Examples.
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What all others should practice, we should scarce to know how to practice otherwise.
What all Others should practice, we should scarce to know how to practice otherwise.
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I urge this the rather, because we live in an Age, when there is an universal complaint, (and God knows, there is too much reason for it,) of an universal Corruption of good Manners.
I urge this the rather, Because we live in an Age, when there is an universal complaint, (and God knows, there is too much reason for it,) of an universal Corruption of good Manners.
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The complaint indeed is far more general, than the indeavours to redress it.
The complaint indeed is Far more general, than the endeavours to redress it.
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Abroad every Man would be a Reformer, how very few at home? But in truth,
Abroad every Man would be a Reformer, how very few At home? But in truth,
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if all would really intend an amendment, and set about it in good earnest;
if all would really intend an amendment, and Set about it in good earnest;
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I cannot imagine any more likely means to effect it, than to have it seriously begun,
I cannot imagine any more likely means to Effect it, than to have it seriously begun,
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and steddily carried on by men of our birth. Great and powerful;
and steadily carried on by men of our birth. Great and powerful;
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I am confident, irresistible would be the influence, which this very Assembly would have on the whole Kingdom.
I am confident, irresistible would be the influence, which this very Assembly would have on the Whole Kingdom.
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If judgment begins at the house of God, says St. Peter, where shall the ungodly, and wicked appear? And why should we not expect that judgment will begin at the House of God, If judgement begins At the house of God, Says Saint Peter, where shall the ungodly, and wicked appear? And why should we not expect that judgement will begin At the House of God,
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if reformation begins not there? But then let me add, if reformation begins at the Houshold of God, where shall ungodliness,
if Reformation begins not there? But then let me add, if Reformation begins At the Household of God, where shall ungodliness,
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and wickedness appear? Your Examples will meet it at every turn; and put it out of countenance in every place:
and wickedness appear? Your Examples will meet it At every turn; and put it out of countenance in every place:
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even in private corners 'twill soon lose that confidence, which now it too much assumes in public.
even in private corners it'll soon loose that confidence, which now it too much assumes in public.
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Secondly, This consideration, that we are all united in one Houshold, are all of the more inward part of the same Houshold, may suggest to us all, that we especially of all Men, of all Christians, ought most to promote Unity amongst our selves, and others.
Secondly, This consideration, that we Are all united in one Household, Are all of the more inward part of the same Household, may suggest to us all, that we especially of all Men, of all Christians, ought most to promote Unity among our selves, and Others.
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I beseech you mistake me not. I do not only mean our Unity in matters of Religion. That amongst us, I suppose.
I beseech you mistake me not. I do not only mean our Unity in matters of Religion. That among us, I suppose.
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I cannot reasonnably suspect, that any of us should be dissatisfied with, or disobedient to the Church of England. I cannot fancy that those little scruples,
I cannot reasonnably suspect, that any of us should be dissatisfied with, or disobedient to the Church of England. I cannot fancy that those little scruples,
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and groundless prejudices, and weaknesses of Conscience instead of tenderness, which mislead too many others, too many, otherwise good men;
and groundless prejudices, and Weaknesses of Conscience instead of tenderness, which mislead too many Others, too many, otherwise good men;
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should find place in any of our minds, against so Pure, so Pious, so Regular, so Moderate a Church:
should find place in any of our minds, against so Pure, so Pious, so Regular, so Moderate a Church:
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at whose Breasts we were more than ordinarily nourish'd:
At whose Breasts we were more than ordinarily nourished:
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a Church, which deserves to be to all a common Mother, and is to us so much more than a common Mother.
a Church, which deserves to be to all a Common Mother, and is to us so much more than a Common Mother.
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Wherefore I will not, I need not undertake to exhort you to an Ecclesiastical Union within your selves.
Wherefore I will not, I need not undertake to exhort you to an Ecclesiastical union within your selves.
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I am rather ready to congratulate that to you.
I am rather ready to congratulate that to you.
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But there is another Unity, which, next that in Spiritual things, would be of all others most delightful to God himself, most advantageous to our Country:
But there is Another Unity, which, next that in Spiritual things, would be of all Others most delightful to God himself, most advantageous to our Country:
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and that is your endeavour after a Civil, a Political Union in the whole Nation; a fair, and candid Correspondence between all ways of life;
and that is your endeavour After a Civil, a Political union in the Whole nation; a fair, and candid Correspondence between all ways of life;
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a strict, and friendly Communion of good, and kind Offices, between Men of all Ranks, and Professions among us.
a strict, and friendly Communion of good, and kind Offices, between Men of all Ranks, and Professions among us.
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This is that, to which I would most earnestly, and I believe I should most seasonably advise you all.
This is that, to which I would most earnestly, and I believe I should most seasonably Advice you all.
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You know who has said, That every Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation :
You know who has said, That every Kingdom divided against it self is brought to desolation:
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and every City or, House divided against it self, shall not stand. and every city or, House divided against it self, shall not stand.
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And most certainly nothing more shakes the Superstructure, nothing more strikes at the Foundation of any Society of Men;
And most Certainly nothing more shakes the Superstructure, nothing more strikes At the Foundation of any Society of Men;
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nothing more disables a House, a City, a Kingdom, from doing good and great things, than mean divisions between the several Orders, and Conditions of its Members:
nothing more disables a House, a city, a Kingdom, from doing good and great things, than mean divisions between the several Order, and Conditions of its Members:
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their narrow-hearted repining at each others gain; their ill construction of each others advantages; their envying the fruits of each others labours:
their narrowhearted repining At each Others gain; their ill construction of each Others advantages; their envying the fruits of each Others labours:
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when one Trade, or Art, even those, that should be the most Liberal, shall make it their business to Disdain, and Calumniate another;
when one Trade, or Art, even those, that should be the most Liberal, shall make it their business to Disdain, and Calumniate Another;
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shall impute the faults of any particular men, to the discredit of any whole Calling: when any distinct way of life shall think, that all others injoy too much Profit, or Power, or Honour; they alone too little.
shall impute the Faults of any particular men, to the discredit of any Whole Calling: when any distinct Way of life shall think, that all Others enjoy too much Profit, or Power, or Honour; they alone too little.
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What can be more destructive to public Quiet, and Concord? What to a private, easy,
What can be more destructive to public Quiet, and Concord? What to a private, easy,
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and honestly-pleasant life, than in full peace to have, as it were, an open War between all professions? for any of the Clergy to murmur against the Priveleges of the Laity? for any of the Laity invidiously to aggravate the Rights,
and honestly-pleasant life, than in full peace to have, as it were, an open War between all professions? for any of the Clergy to murmur against the Privileges of the Laity? for any of the Laity invidiously to aggravate the Rights,
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and Immunities of the Clergy? For Church-men to look with a greedy, or malicious eye, on the Incomes,
and Immunities of the Clergy? For Churchmen to look with a greedy, or malicious eye, on the Incomes,
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or Preferments of Lawyers, or Physicians, or Merchants, or the Gentry, without weighing their hazards,
or Preferments of Lawyers, or Physicians, or Merchant's, or the Gentry, without weighing their hazards,
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and expenses? For any of these, without regarding the pains, and burdens of Church-men, to grudge,
and expenses? For any of these, without regarding the pains, and burdens of Churchmen, to grudge,
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or upbraid to them those small remains of Ancient Piety, which the Rapacity of some Ages has left, scarce left to the Church?
or upbraid to them those small remains of Ancient Piety, which the Rapacity of Some Ages has left, scarce left to the Church?
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Whether this be not, on all sides, a most ill-natured, most pernicious temper;
Whither this be not, on all sides, a most ill-natured, most pernicious temper;
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whether it has not too much sower'd, and infected the humor of too many of our Countrymen;
whither it has not too much sowered, and infected the humour of too many of our Countrymen;
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I leave to you to judge: yet not only to judge:
I leave to you to judge: yet not only to judge:
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but to you, of all men living, the cure of this Distemper is to be recommended.
but to you, of all men living, the cure of this Distemper is to be recommended.
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You are not only the most proper, but, I believe, the only instruments capable of effecting this happy work.
You Are not only the most proper, but, I believe, the only Instruments capable of effecting this happy work.
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Unspeakable is the opportunity to this end, which is in your power, that no other generation of men can equally pretend to.
Unspeakable is the opportunity to this end, which is in your power, that no other generation of men can equally pretend to.
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'Tis an evident observation, than no other one Race, not the Sons of any one other Profession, not perhaps all together, are so much scatter'd amongst all Professions, all ways of life,
It's an evident observation, than no other one Raze, not the Sons of any one other Profession, not perhaps all together, Are so much scattered among all Professions, all ways of life,
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as the Sons of Clergy-men alone. Of most others the Children are commonly bred up in their Fathers way;
as the Sons of Clergymen alone. Of most Others the Children Are commonly bred up in their Father's Way;
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or so plentifully provided for, that they are left at large; some few permitted to venture on the Church.
or so plentifully provided for, that they Are left At large; Some few permitted to venture on the Church.
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But with Churchmen 'tis far otherwise.
But with Churchmen it's Far otherwise.
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Their Children, we see, flow abroad, are confin'd to none, overspread all our ways of breeding; and life:
Their Children, we see, flow abroad, Are confined to none, overspread all our ways of breeding; and life:
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our Shops, our Schools, our Universities, our Inns of Court, our College of Physicians, our Towns, our Country, our Court, our Cities; this Court, this City especially.
our Shops, our Schools, our Universities, our Inns of Court, our College of Physicians, our Towns, our Country, our Court, our Cities; this Court, this city especially.
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And if the dispersion of the Church from Ierusalem by the reason of persecution, first into all Iudea, then into all the World, became, by Gods wonderful providence, the chief cause of enlarging the Gospel:
And if the dispersion of the Church from Ierusalem by the reason of persecution, First into all Iudea, then into all the World, became, by God's wondered providence, the chief cause of enlarging the Gospel:
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why may not we hope, that the Sons of the Church being so much dispers'd,
why may not we hope, that the Sons of the Church being so much dispersed,
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though, God be thanked, without being driven, into all quarters of the Land, there was some extraordinary design of Divine Wisdom in it? Certainly yes, certainly 'twas intended, that we should carry along with us into all other places,
though, God be thanked, without being driven, into all quarters of the Land, there was Some extraordinary Design of Divine Wisdom in it? Certainly yes, Certainly 'twas intended, that we should carry along with us into all other places,
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and Professions, wherever our stations are allotted, some of those good, and virtuous qualities, which we were strangely careless,
and Professions, wherever our stations Are allotted, Some of those good, and virtuous qualities, which we were strangely careless,
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if we did not bring from home with us: something of that meek, condescending, calm, affable, reconciling, composed, composing Spirit;
if we did not bring from home with us: something of that meek, condescending, Cam, affable, reconciling, composed, composing Spirit;
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which if Churchmen, and their Progeny have not, they cannot pretend to any other Virtues.
which if Churchmen, and their Progeny have not, they cannot pretend to any other Virtues.
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We were all born, and grew up in the very native soil of Modesty, Humility, Peace, and Unity.
We were all born, and grew up in the very native soil of Modesty, Humility, Peace, and Unity.
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And if we shall neglect to propagate these blessed dispositions, in all the other soils, where so many of us are transplanted:
And if we shall neglect to propagate these blessed dispositions, in all the other soils, where so many of us Are transplanted:
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what others can we expect shall do it? What others can undertake it, without some blemish to us? some reflexion on our negligence? But if we shall endeavour it with Diligence and Constancy, we need not doubt but, by the ordinary blessing of God, our labors in this kind will prove the fortunate means, to make these Virtues thrive elsewhere, spread every where.
what Others can we expect shall do it? What Others can undertake it, without Some blemish to us? Some reflection on our negligence? But if we shall endeavour it with Diligence and Constancy, we need not doubt but, by the ordinary blessing of God, our labors in this kind will prove the fortunate means, to make these Virtues thrive elsewhere, spread every where.
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For proof of all I have said, concerning the probability, the certainty of reforming, and uniting the whole Nation by our Example;
For proof of all I have said, Concerning the probability, the certainty of reforming, and uniting the Whole nation by our Exampl;
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I crave leave only to set before you an image, of what would surely be done to this purpose, in this one City:
I crave leave only to Set before you an image, of what would surely be done to this purpose, in this one city:
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which may well be reckon'd not only the seat of Trade, and Commerce, not only the Fountain of Habits,
which may well be reckoned not only the seat of Trade, and Commerce, not only the Fountain of Habits,
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and Fashions, and good Breeding, but of morally-good, or bad manners to all England.
and Fashions, and good Breeding, but of morally-good, or bad manners to all England.
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Throughout the whole extent of this vast City, I know, there is no one Ward, no Parish;
Throughout the Whole extent of this vast city, I know, there is no one Ward, no Parish;
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I believe, no Street, not many Lanes, where there does not live one or more, that have our Relation to the Church:
I believe, no Street, not many Lanes, where there does not live one or more, that have our Relation to the Church:
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and live generally in so good a rank, as will rather invite, than discourage others, to follow what they shall practise.
and live generally in so good a rank, as will rather invite, than discourage Others, to follow what they shall practise.
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Now then, if amongst you of our number, who are Citizens, there were at once begun, by common consent,
Now then, if among you of our number, who Are Citizens, there were At once begun, by Common consent,
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an universal amendment of Life, and other Conversation:
an universal amendment of Life, and other Conversation:
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If we shall make it our unanimous business, to oppose the particular Vices of the time, by their contrary Virtues; Schism by Unity; Hypocrisie by sober Piety; Debauchery by Temperance;
If we shall make it our unanimous business, to oppose the particular Vices of the time, by their contrary Virtues; Schism by Unity; Hypocrisy by Sobrium Piety; Debauchery by Temperance;
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mistaken Zeal by true Zeal, and the like: if so, then the change will soon appear remarkable; the Example will be spreading;
mistaken Zeal by true Zeal, and the like: if so, then the change will soon appear remarkable; the Exampl will be spreading;
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Favor, Authority, Credit, Custome, and at last Number too will be on the side of Grace, and Goodness.
Favour, authority, Credit, Custom, and At last Number too will be on the side of Grace, and goodness.
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And (if you remember, how your City first rose out of its Ashes, after the dreadful fire, which, no doubt, you can never forget) as that was rebuilt, not presently by raising continued Streets, in any one part;
And (if you Remember, how your city First rose out of its Ashes, After the dreadful fire, which, no doubt, you can never forget) as that was Rebuilt, not presently by raising continued Streets, in any one part;
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but at first here a House, and there a House; to which others by degrees were joyn'd;
but At First Here a House, and there a House; to which Others by Degrees were joined;
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till at last single Houses were united into whole Streets, whole Streets into one beautiful City:
till At last single Houses were united into Whole Streets, Whole Streets into one beautiful city:
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So every one of your Houses being first rais'd, and appearing eminent above others in Piety;
So every one of your Houses being First raised, and appearing eminent above Others in Piety;
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others will soon take Patern and Incouragement from your building:
Others will soon take Pattern and Encouragement from your building:
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and so House by House, Street by Street, there will at last be finish'd, not only,
and so House by House, Street by Street, there will At last be finished, not only,
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as before, a great, and a magnificent City; but, what is far better, a City, that is at unity in it self ;
as before, a great, and a magnificent city; but, what is Far better, a city, that is At unity in it self;
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a Modest, a Grave, a Religious City: a Modest, a Grave, a Religious city:
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And London will in short time as much excel it self in all manner of Virtue,
And London will in short time as much excel it self in all manner of Virtue,
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as even now, I dare affirm, it excels any other City in the whole World, that comes any thing near it, either in largeness, or number of inhabitants.
as even now, I Dare affirm, it excels any other city in the Whole World, that comes any thing near it, either in largeness, or number of inhabitants.
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But lastly, since we are all of one Spiritual Houshold ; and that not only in a Spiritual, but a Temporal Sense:
But lastly, since we Are all of one Spiritual Household; and that not only in a Spiritual, but a Temporal Sense:
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what remains to be said, but that there ought to be maintain'd between all the members of this our Houshold, a free,
what remains to be said, but that there ought to be maintained between all the members of this our Household, a free,
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and uninterrupted Communication of our Spiritual, and our Temporal good things to each other? From the wealthy,
and uninterrupted Communication of our Spiritual, and our Temporal good things to each other? From the wealthy,
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and able part, their Temporal good things of Bounty, and Munificence to the Poor, and unable amongst us;
and able part, their Temporal good things of Bounty, and Munificence to the Poor, and unable among us;
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from the poor and unable the return of their Spiritual good things, their Blessings, and Thanks, and Prayers;
from the poor and unable the return of their Spiritual good things, their Blessings, and Thanks, and Prayers;
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which cannot be a less good than they receive;
which cannot be a less good than they receive;
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nay they will be a far greater benefit to the wealthy, and able, than these can bestow on them.
nay they will be a Far greater benefit to the wealthy, and able, than these can bestow on them.
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I bless God, many of you here present are of the wealthy part; I see most of you are of the able;
I bless God, many of you Here present Are of the wealthy part; I see most of you Are of the able;
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none, I hope, of the unable part.
none, I hope, of the unable part.
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And it was my intention, to have tryed by an ample exhortation to excite your greatest ardour,
And it was my intention, to have tried by an ample exhortation to excite your greatest ardour,
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and most fervent Zeal in this work. But I find, I have employed so much time, by the way, in other matters:
and most fervent Zeal in this work. But I find, I have employed so much time, by the Way, in other matters:
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that I cannot presume on your Patience much longer.
that I cannot presume on your Patience much longer.
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Yet my comfort is, that such an Exhortation which the hour already spent would now make tedious;
Yet my Comfort is, that such an Exhortation which the hour already spent would now make tedious;
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the free, and tender Nature of my Hearers has made unnecessary. A much longer Discourse my Argument requires:
the free, and tender Nature of my Hearers has made unnecessary. A much longer Discourse my Argument requires:
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your merciful dispositions a much shorter.
your merciful dispositions a much shorter.
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Wherefore seeing it will be far better, for you your selves to reason with your selves on this subject,
Wherefore seeing it will be Far better, for you your selves to reason with your selves on this Subject,
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than for me, or any man else, to load you with persuasions: I shall forbear enlarging, and only offer to your thoughts some few heads of consideration. You are now; Fathers, and Brethren;
than for me, or any man Else, to load you with persuasions: I shall forbear enlarging, and only offer to your thoughts Some few Heads of consideration. You Are now; Father's, and Brothers;
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Sons of the Prophets; and of the Covenant God made with your Fathers, you are now, with happy,Sons of the prophets; and of the Covenant God made with your Father's, you Are now, with happy,
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and auspicious beginnings, forming a Model of Charity: of a most Christian, truly-Protestant Charity:
and auspicious beginnings, forming a Model of Charity: of a most Christian, truly-Protestant Charity:
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than which nothing can more fix the Root, nothing more spread the Branches, more cherish the tenderest,
than which nothing can more fix the Root, nothing more spread the Branches, more cherish the Tenderest,
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and weakest branches of the Reformation:
and Weakest branches of the Reformation:
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nothing more stop the mouths of those, who by forbidding Marriage to the Clergy, would introduce into the Catholic Church, what St. Paul calls the Doctrine of Devils. To confute these men there were Arguments enough before, drawn from Religion, Scripture,
nothing more stop the mouths of those, who by forbidding Marriage to the Clergy, would introduce into the Catholic Church, what Saint Paul calls the Doctrine of Devils. To confute these men there were Arguments enough before, drawn from Religion, Scripture,
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and Antiquity. One Political Argument they seem'd to have, and boasted of it, as unconfutable;
and Antiquity. One Political Argument they seemed to have, and boasted of it, as unconfutable;
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That from such Marriages would inevitably ensue Poverty in many of the Children, and thence a Disgrace,
That from such Marriages would inevitably ensue Poverty in many of the Children, and thence a Disgrace,
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and Burden to the whole Church. But, by this design, you have opposed their false Policy, with true, and great Wisdom:
and Burden to the Whole Church. But, by this Design, you have opposed their false Policy, with true, and great Wisdom:
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what they boaded would be a mischief to us; you are providing shall be one of our principal strengths:
what they boaded would be a mischief to us; you Are providing shall be one of our principal strengths:
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you have consulted not only the strength, but the fame of the best Reformed Church:
you have consulted not only the strength, but the fame of the best Reformed Church:
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and are freeing it, not only from the scandal of its Enemies, but even from its own greatest defect, and inconvenience.
and Are freeing it, not only from the scandal of its Enemies, but even from its own greatest defect, and inconvenience.
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The opportunity, that is now put into your hands for this purpose, is peculiar, and extraordinary:
The opportunity, that is now put into your hands for this purpose, is peculiar, and extraordinary:
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not only of this one day, or of other such days, which, I trust, will always succeed this once a year;
not only of this one day, or of other such days, which, I trust, will always succeed this once a year;
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but the sure, and solid Foundation of a perpetual Corporation:
but the sure, and solid Foundation of a perpetual Corporation:
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by which, under a Reign of the greatest Mercy, and Clemency that ever the Sun beheld, you are Authorized to make this good work of Mercy a great one;
by which, under a Reign of the greatest Mercy, and Clemency that ever the Sun beheld, you Are Authorized to make this good work of Mercy a great one;
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call'd upon, many of you by name, to do it, by Royal Authority;
called upon, many of you by name, to do it, by Royal authority;
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to which a constant obedience, and most dutiful observance has been ever the proper, unsullied Honour of your Church, and of your Extraction.
to which a constant Obedience, and most dutiful observance has been ever the proper, unsullied Honour of your Church, and of your Extraction.
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The Persons to be reliev'd by you, so nearly approach you all, in the strictest degrees,
The Persons to be relieved by you, so nearly approach you all, in the Strictest Degrees,
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though not often perhaps of Kindred, nor always of private Friendship; yet always of Birth, and interest:
though not often perhaps of Kindred, nor always of private Friendship; yet always of Birth, and Interest:
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that their support may not only be call'd bounty in you, but the most Fatherly, or Brotherly tenderness,
that their support may not only be called bounty in you, but the most Fatherly, or Brotherly tenderness,
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and even some kind of self-love.
and even Some kind of Self-love.
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From you their sad estate may well expect effectual comfort, since there are none, though never so much strangers to them, from whom it may not deserve commiseration.
From you their sad estate may well expect effectual Comfort, since there Are none, though never so much Strangers to them, from whom it may not deserve commiseration.
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They were left destitute, some of Education, all of a subsistance suitable to their former life;
They were left destitute, Some of Education, all of a subsistence suitable to their former life;
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without any the least fault of their own; without any possibility of their preventing it; either by the narrow Provision their Husbands, or Parents enjoy'd, in their best condition:
without any the least fault of their own; without any possibility of their preventing it; either by the narrow Provision their Husbands, or Parents enjoyed, in their best condition:
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or by the unavoidable fate of their untimely deaths:
or by the unavoidable fate of their untimely death's:
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or no doubt some of them, by their frank hearts, and their open hands, and their Charity towards others, whilst they lived:
or no doubt Some of them, by their frank hearts, and their open hands, and their Charity towards Others, while they lived:
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or, which ought to be mention'd for their greater honour, by their Fidelity to the Crown, and sufferings for the Church.
or, which ought to be mentioned for their greater honour, by their Fidis to the Crown, and sufferings for the Church.
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On these accounts, all innocent, some praise-worthy, some honourable, they were expos'd to hardship, and penury;
On these accounts, all innocent, Some praiseworthy, Some honourable, they were exposed to hardship, and penury;
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to which they had never been used, and which, without you, they could never have escaped. Nor was their Poverty all.
to which they had never been used, and which, without you, they could never have escaped. Nor was their Poverty all.
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That their Religion would have taught them to endure.
That their Religion would have taught them to endure.
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But what was far more grievous, and deplorable, their Poverty had expos'd them to be a cause of scorn and derision,
But what was Far more grievous, and deplorable, their Poverty had exposed them to be a cause of scorn and derision,
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an objection against Religion it self. An objection, which now we shall happily see removed.
an objection against Religion it self. an objection, which now we shall happily see removed.
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For you, who have undertaken their relief, some of you by Gods blessing on your labours, some on your Studies, some by Gods,
For you, who have undertaken their relief, Some of you by God's blessing on your labours, Some on your Studies, Some by God's,
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and the Churches blessing on your Estates, all of you by some blessing, or other, are abundantly furnish'd with power;
and the Churches blessing on your Estates, all of you by Some blessing, or other, Are abundantly furnished with power;
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and I know, with affections to; contribute your share to this work.
and I know, with affections to; contribute your share to this work.
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So that though it should be true, as I fear it is, that never any time since the Reformation can shew so many poor amongst the Widows,
So that though it should be true, as I Fear it is, that never any time since the Reformation can show so many poor among the Widows,
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and Orphans of Churchmen, as this particular time:
and Orphans of Churchmen, as this particular time:
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yet I believe it to be as true, and we all ought to rejoice at it, that God, in his Mercy, has now more than ever, provided,
yet I believe it to be as true, and we all ought to rejoice At it, that God, in his Mercy, has now more than ever, provided,
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and pointed out a proportionable supply for them, within our selves.
and pointed out a proportionable supply for them, within our selves.
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As more Clergy-men were impoverish'd by the calamities of the late War, and Oppression of the Church and State,
As more Clergymen were impoverished by the calamities of the late War, and Oppression of the Church and State,
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than ever in the like space before:
than ever in the like Molle before:
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so, I think, it may be said without Envy, I am sure, if this work proceeds, it may, that more Clergy-men,
so, I think, it may be said without Envy, I am sure, if this work proceeds, it may, that more Clergymen,
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or their Heirs, than ever in one time before, since they were allowed Marriage, have been brought to a plentiful,
or their Heirs, than ever in one time before, since they were allowed Marriage, have been brought to a plentiful,
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and prosperous condition by his Majesties, and with him the Churches, most happy Restoration.
and prosperous condition by his Majesties, and with him the Churches, most happy Restoration.
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What any of you, or your Fathers then received, was never a just objection against you,
What any of you, or your Father's then received, was never a just objection against you,
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because you only received what was just, and your own:
Because you only received what was just, and your own:
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nay it has been, and will be for ever, not only no objection, but for your praise, and honour;
nay it has been, and will be for ever, not only no objection, but for your praise, and honour;
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that of what you then gather'd, as most lawfully your own, you have since already dispos'd so very much, in works of public Piety and Charity;
that of what you then gathered, as most lawfully your own, you have since already disposed so very much, in works of public Piety and Charity;
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and are still ready to scatter much more on this occasion, for the good of others.
and Are still ready to scatter much more on this occasion, for the good of Others.
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Scatter much, do I say? There is no absolute need of that.
Scatter much, do I say? There is no absolute need of that.
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For towards your effectual carrying on of this design, nothing but what may easily consist with your Plenty, your Prosperity;
For towards your effectual carrying on of this Design, nothing but what may Easily consist with your Plenty, your Prosperity;
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nothing that shall be any way burdensome is requested of you: only what you can readily spare;
nothing that shall be any Way burdensome is requested of you: only what you can readily spare;
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from your necessities, your occasions? No, but even from your pleasures, your superfluities;
from your necessities, your occasions? No, but even from your pleasures, your superfluities;
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only that which to give away will be a kindness to your selves, as well as to others.
only that which to give away will be a kindness to your selves, as well as to Others.
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'Tis not the weight of Bounty, and good Works from a few, so much as the number from so many, that is expected to make up and continue this heap.
It's not the weight of Bounty, and good Works from a few, so much as the number from so many, that is expected to make up and continue this heap.
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We have visible Instances in this City, where great, and well-nigh incredible effects are yearly accomplish'd towards maintaining the poor of almost all Trades,
We have visible Instances in this city, where great, and well-nigh incredible effects Are yearly accomplished towards maintaining the poor of almost all Trades,
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and Callings, only by a constant multitude, and setled succession of small contributions wisely administred.
and Callings, only by a constant multitude, and settled succession of small contributions wisely administered.
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And I hope it will never be said, that the Laity, who by the Clergy are taught to be charitable, shall in their Corporations, exceed the Clergy it self,
And I hope it will never be said, that the Laity, who by the Clergy Are taught to be charitable, shall in their Corporations, exceed the Clergy it self,
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and their Sons, in freeness of giving.
and their Sons, in freeness of giving.
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But if any shall think, that in the practical prudence of managing such gifts, the Laity may have some advantage over the Clergy;
But if any shall think, that in the practical prudence of managing such Gifts, the Laity may have Some advantage over the Clergy;
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whose experience is, and ought to be less of this World than the others: That in your Corporation is most wisely supplied.
whose experience is, and ought to be less of this World than the Others: That in your Corporation is most wisely supplied.
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As there are Churchmen enough in this pious Foundation, most able to advise the good Works;
As there Are Churchmen enough in this pious Foundation, most able to Advice the good Works;
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so there are Laymen enough most able to direct their Uses.
so there Are Laymen enough most able to Direct their Uses.
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To our Laity, and Clergy both, my Dear Friends, this Institution will turn to inestimable advantage;
To our Laity, and Clergy both, my Dear Friends, this Institution will turn to inestimable advantage;
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without giving the least reason to suspect, that any other course of former Charity will be dryed up or, diverted;
without giving the least reason to suspect, that any other course of former Charity will be dried up or, diverted;
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but rather all of them will be much increas'd, and more filled by opening this new Fountain.
but rather all of them will be much increased, and more filled by opening this new Fountain.
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Such is the nature of all true Charity: the practice of it towards any always enlarges Mens desires to practise it towards more:
Such is the nature of all true Charity: the practice of it towards any always enlarges Mens Desires to practise it towards more:
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Indeed as a Fountain it flows; always flowing, when once begun:
Indeed as a Fountain it flows; always flowing, when once begun:
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the several parts of it not hindring, but either making way for, or pushing on each other.
the several parts of it not hindering, but either making Way for, or pushing on each other.
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Yet though it be certain, that no other way of public Charity has any just ground to be jealous of this;
Yet though it be certain, that no other Way of public Charity has any just ground to be jealous of this;
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I cannot but add, that as to public benefit, this will be inferiour to none, preferable to most others, if not to all:
I cannot but add, that as to public benefit, this will be inferior to none, preferable to most Others, if not to all:
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For by this means, not only many helpless persons will be provided for, whilst they live;
For by this means, not only many helpless Persons will be provided for, while they live;
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but a Generation of Men will be bred up, within our selves, not depending on any other Patrons, not perverted by any other hopes:
but a Generation of Men will be bred up, within our selves, not depending on any other Patrons, not perverted by any other hope's:
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and whose principle, whose judgement, whose interest it will be to obey, and support our own Church and State, which cherishes a Married Clergy;
and whose principle, whose judgement, whose Interest it will be to obey, and support our own Church and State, which Cherishes a Married Clergy;
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to oppose a Foreign Church, that condemns it;
to oppose a Foreign Church, that condemns it;
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but whose ill practices, for want of it, are one of the greatest justifications of such marriages.
but whose ill practices, for want of it, Are one of the greatest justifications of such marriages.
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In the Athenian State, which was the great Fountain of Learning, and Virtue to the Heathen World, one of noblest excitements to honourable actions was, that the Children of those, who had died serving their Country, were bred up at the Public charge, till they came to the age of manhood:
In the Athenian State, which was the great Fountain of Learning, and Virtue to the Heathen World, one of Noblest excitements to honourable actions was, that the Children of those, who had died serving their Country, were bred up At the Public charge, till they Come to the age of manhood:
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and were then brought forth to the people, clad all in Armour, one of their public Ministers proclaiming before them;
and were then brought forth to the people, clad all in Armour, one of their public Ministers proclaiming before them;
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That hitherto, in remembrance of their Fathers Merits, the Commonwealth had educated these young men,
That hitherto, in remembrance of their Father's Merits, the Commonwealth had educated these young men,
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and now dismiss'd them so arm'd, to go forth, and thank their Country, by imitating their Fathers Examples.
and now dismissed them so armed, to go forth, and thank their Country, by imitating their Father's Examples.
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Methinks I may promise, and even foretell, that in your future Processions on these days, we shall see such a Train of Youth, by you so bred up,
Methinks I may promise, and even foretell, that in your future Procession on these days, we shall see such a Train of Youth, by you so bred up,
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and prepar'd for the service of Church, and State; to whom it may be said: Thus far the memory of your Fathers deserts has maintain'd you:
and prepared for the service of Church, and State; to whom it may be said: Thus Far the memory of your Father's deserts has maintained you:
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Now go forth in a lucky hour:
Now go forth in a lucky hour:
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Try to follow their Paterns of Loyalty to the King, and Zeal for the Public Interest:
Try to follow their Patterns of Loyalty to the King, and Zeal for the Public Interest:
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Try to return to your Benefactors, that kind of Gratitude, which of all others, will be most acceptable to them:
Try to return to your Benefactors, that kind of Gratitude, which of all Others, will be most acceptable to them:
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by endeavouring to put your selves into a condition of doing the good to others, that has been done to you:
by endeavouring to put your selves into a condition of doing the good to Others, that has been done to you:
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by endeavouring the Peace, and Welfare of a Church, to which you owe, not only your spiritual, but your natural life.
by endeavouring the Peace, and Welfare of a Church, to which you owe, not only your spiritual, but your natural life.
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A Church, that excels all its Enemies, on both sides, as in many other things; so especially in the great Doctrine of Charity:
A Church, that excels all its Enemies, on both sides, as in many other things; so especially in the great Doctrine of Charity:
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In which the Papists, on the one side, pretend to be most triumphant:
In which the Papists, on the one side, pretend to be most triumphant:
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and I heartily wish, too many of the Sectaries, on the other side, were not apparently too deficient.
and I heartily wish, too many of the Sectaries, on the other side, were not apparently too deficient.
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But our Church has most wisely, most piously chosen, and the blessed Spirit of God has most graciously assisted it in the choice of, the midle path between both these extreams.
But our Church has most wisely, most piously chosen, and the blessed Spirit of God has most graciously assisted it in the choice of, the middle path between both these extremes.
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It gives as much due to Good Works, as is consistent with the Grace of the Gospel;
It gives as much due to Good Works, as is consistent with the Grace of the Gospel;
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It gives as much preference to Divine Grace, as is consistent with the Precepts of the Gospel;
It gives as much preference to Divine Grace, as is consistent with the Precepts of the Gospel;
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Commands us to return to God, and, as to him, to the Poor, his Gifts, out of meer duty and thankfulness;
Commands us to return to God, and, as to him, to the Poor, his Gifts, out of mere duty and thankfulness;
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not to deposite them with him, in hopes of meriting by them;
not to deposit them with him, in hope's of meriting by them;
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requires us to perform all deeds of Charity equally to any oothers, but not with equally presumptuous pretensions.
requires us to perform all Deeds of Charity equally to any Others, but not with equally presumptuous pretensions.
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I shall no longer detain this Great Assembly:
I shall no longer detain this Great Assembly:
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only I beseech Almighty God, to direct all your Counsels, and bless all your Proceedings in this weighty business.
only I beseech Almighty God, to Direct all your Counsels, and bless all your Proceedings in this weighty business.
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For my Brethren, and Companions sake, I wish you Prosperity: For my Brothers, and Sodales sake, I wish you Prosperity:
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Yea, because of the House of the Lord, our God, what good man will not seek to do you good? will not heartily pray, that for your Labour of Love to the distressed part of the Houshold of Faith here, you may receive an abundant Reward both here,Yea, Because of the House of the Lord, our God, what good man will not seek to do you good? will not heartily pray, that for your Labour of Love to the distressed part of the Household of Faith Here, you may receive an abundant Reward both Here,
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and hereafter? Here in your Estates, your Reputations, above all, in your Consciences, and increase of Grace: hereafter in immortal happiness:
and hereafter? Here in your Estates, your Reputations, above all, in your Consciences, and increase of Grace: hereafter in immortal happiness:
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when this Houshold of Faith shall be changed into a Glorious City, an Everlasting Kingdome ; of which I beseech Almighty God to make us all Partakers. Amen. FINIS.
when this Household of Faith shall be changed into a Glorious city, an Everlasting Kingdom; of which I beseech Almighty God to make us all Partakers. Amen. FINIS.
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