A sermon preach'd in St. Paul's Cathedral at the annual meeting of the Sons of the Clergy, Tuesday, December vii, 1697 by George Stanhope ... : to which is annexed a faithful account of the charities distributed by that corporation for fourteen years last past.
THE particular Occasion of this Epistle, and the Capacity of the Person to whom it is directed, are clearly contained in the Verse before my Text. For this cause (says St. Paul ) left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting,
THE particular Occasion of this Epistle, and the Capacity of the Person to whom it is directed, Are clearly contained in the Verse before my Text. For this cause (Says Saint Paul) left I thee in Crete, that thou Shouldst Set in order the things that Are wanting,
A Power (it seems) there was even then of giving necessary Directions, of reforming Things amiss, of constituting proper Officers to teach and preside in Spiritual Affairs:
A Power (it seems) there was even then of giving necessary Directions, of reforming Things amiss, of constituting proper Officers to teach and preside in Spiritual Affairs:
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and to whom, as their Superintendent, they were accountable for the Use of it. The Difficulty this Apostle was concern'd to provide against, relates not to the true Seat,
and to whom, as their Superintendent, they were accountable for the Use of it. The Difficulty this Apostle was concerned to provide against, relates not to the true Seat,
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Of how great consequence it is to Religion, that They who minister in Holy things should be Men of unblemish'd Character, The Reason of the Thing, the Power of Example,
Of how great consequence it is to Religion, that They who minister in Holy things should be Men of unblemished Character, The Reason of the Thing, the Power of Exampl,
Those Impious Enemies to God and Goodness, who have not yet arrived at the hardned Impudence of flying in the very Face of both, by levelling directly at the Doctrines themselves, have always thought their wicked Ends well served,
Those Impious Enemies to God and goodness, who have not yet arrived At the hardened Impudence of flying in the very Face of both, by levelling directly At the Doctrines themselves, have always Thought their wicked Ends well served,
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if they could wound them by that oblique Glance, of fastning any notorious Scandal upon that Order of Men who teach and press these Doctrines upon others.
if they could wound them by that oblique Glance, of fastening any notorious Scandal upon that Order of Men who teach and press these Doctrines upon Others.
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And so again, All zealous and prudent Assertors of Piety have found it highly necessary, that this should come recommended to the World by the Practice of Them who undertake to propagate and promote it.
And so again, All zealous and prudent Assertors of Piety have found it highly necessary, that this should come recommended to the World by the Practice of Them who undertake to propagate and promote it.
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Hence, I presume, St. Paul, designing to give Rules of Behaviour for Christians in general, begins with those, whose Actions are of greatest Influence;
Hence, I presume, Saint Paul, designing to give Rules of Behaviour for Christians in general, begins with those, whose Actions Are of greatest Influence;
The Care and Abilities of such a Person to instruct and oversee the House of God as a Spiritual Father, would best be measured by the Condition of his own Family at home.
The Care and Abilities of such a Person to instruct and oversee the House of God as a Spiritual Father, would best be measured by the Condition of his own Family At home.
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It cannot surely be expected, that I should spend any part of your Time, or my own, in proving the Pertinence of a Discourse from these Words to the Occasion of our present Meeting.
It cannot surely be expected, that I should spend any part of your Time, or my own, in proving the Pertinence of a Discourse from these Words to the Occasion of our present Meeting.
For, Who that thinks at all, can suffer himself to doubt, whether the same good Principles, which these Fathers were oblig'd to infuse, their Children were not equally oblig'd to cultivate and improve? And if a Dissolute and Disorderly Family were a Bar to the Master from obtaining Episcopal Jurisdiction, the Scandal reflected back upon Persons already advanced to that Dignity, by Posterity by no means such as this Descent requires they should be, must needs be granted, not a foul Imputation only,
For, Who that thinks At all, can suffer himself to doubt, whither the same good Principles, which these Father's were obliged to infuse, their Children were not equally obliged to cultivate and improve? And if a Dissolute and Disorderly Family were a Bar to the Master from obtaining Episcopal Jurisdiction, the Scandal reflected back upon Persons already advanced to that Dignity, by Posterity by no means such as this Descent requires they should be, must needs be granted, not a foul Imputation only,
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As little, in the mean while, need I labour to prove, that this whole Assembly of our Brethren are concern'd in the Text, notwithstanding all of us have not the Honour of deriving our Pedigree from the Fathers and Governours of the Christian Church.
As little, in the mean while, need I labour to prove, that this Whole Assembly of our Brothers Are concerned in the Text, notwithstanding all of us have not the Honour of deriving our Pedigree from the Father's and Governors of the Christian Church.
St. Paul himself hath remov'd this Objection, by prescribing the very same Conditions to Deacons, (I. Tim. III. 12.) Let the Deacons (says he there) be the Husbands of one Wife, ruling their Children and their own Houses well.
Saint Paul himself hath removed this Objection, by prescribing the very same Conditions to Deacons, (I Tim. III. 12.) Let the Deacons (Says he there) be the Husbands of one Wife, ruling their Children and their own Houses well.
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Now if the same Qualifications be requisite for an Inferior Degree, it must needs follow, that that middle Order, which the Necessities of the Church introduc'd afterwards, must be under the like Engagements, in proportion as the Quality of their Station,
Now if the same Qualifications be requisite for an Inferior Degree, it must needs follow, that that middle Order, which the Necessities of the Church introduced afterwards, must be under the like Engagements, in proportion as the Quality of their Station,
This is so plain, so acknowledg'd a Truth, so well consider'd, no question, by all in that Capacity, that I will not, I ought not to suppose Care or Exhortation wanting in any of that Reverend Part of this Audience, to whom the Words of my Text are more immediately directed:
This is so plain, so acknowledged a Truth, so well considered, no question, by all in that Capacity, that I will not, I ought not to suppose Care or Exhortation wanting in any of that Reverend partly of this Audience, to whom the Words of my Text Are more immediately directed:
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Permit me, Fathers and Brethren of our most holy Profession, so to order my Discourse upon this Subject, that the Part we all have in the Text, by vertue of that Relation in particular, may be distinctly understood.
Permit me, Father's and Brothers of our most holy Profession, so to order my Discourse upon this Subject, that the Part we all have in the Text, by virtue of that Relation in particular, may be distinctly understood.
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So shall They (if any such there be among us) who do not attend to this Obligation to Holiness, be instructed or awakened, by the Arguments I have to offer,
So shall They (if any such there be among us) who do not attend to this Obligation to Holiness, be instructed or awakened, by the Arguments I have to offer,
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Now in order hereunto I shall, First of all, fully and clearly explain the several Qualifications prescribed in my Text for Children of the Clergy. II. Secondly, I shall endeavour to enforce These by Motives proper for this Audience especially to be persuaded by. III.
Now in order hereunto I shall, First of all, Fully and clearly explain the several Qualifications prescribed in my Text for Children of the Clergy. II Secondly, I shall endeavour to enforce These by Motives proper for this Audience especially to be persuaded by. III.
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And then I shall in the Third and Last place, conclude with some short Address to some particular sorts of Persons, more immediately relating to the Business of this Day.
And then I shall in the Third and Last place, conclude with Some short Address to Some particular sorts of Persons, more immediately relating to the Business of this Day.
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I. First, It is required that they be Faithful. By which is not meant in this place that Moral Virtue commonly distinguish'd by the Name of Fidelity or Common Honesty, but the Knowledge and Sense of those Principles, which above all others tend most to make Men just and true;
I. First, It is required that they be Faithful. By which is not meant in this place that Moral Virtue commonly distinguished by the Name of Fidis or Common Honesty, but the Knowledge and Sense of those Principles, which above all Others tend most to make Men just and true;
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For in the early Days of this Epistle, when the Gospel was but just setting out into the World, frequent Instances were to be found, of nearest Relations differing in their Persuasions.
For in the early Days of this Epistle, when the Gospel was but just setting out into the World, frequent Instances were to be found, of nearest Relations differing in their Persuasions.
Accordingly many Rules are given in Scripture for the mutual Deportment of Persons under such divided Circumstances, that Diversity of Opinions might not draw on that worse and more pernicious Consequence, of Uncharitableness,
Accordingly many Rules Are given in Scripture for the mutual Deportment of Persons under such divided circumstances, that Diversity of Opinions might not draw on that Worse and more pernicious Consequence, of Uncharitableness,
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because he had not brought over the rest of his Family, yet none was thought fit to be trusted with a publick Charge in the Church, who had not given this Proof of his Ability and Zeal in the Service of the Truth.
Because he had not brought over the rest of his Family, yet none was Thought fit to be trusted with a public Charge in the Church, who had not given this Proof of his Ability and Zeal in the Service of the Truth.
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or Educated in the Christian Religion, Entred into Covenant with God by Baptism, and so of that Number and mystical Body which are often styled in Scripture-Phrase , The Faithful.
or Educated in the Christian Religion, Entered into Covenant with God by Baptism, and so of that Number and mystical Body which Are often styled in Scripture phrase, The Faithful.
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We live not now, 'tis true, in an Age of violent Persecution, and the same profest Opposition against the Gospel, by Jewish or by Pagan Superstition:
We live not now, it's true, in an Age of violent Persecution, and the same professed Opposition against the Gospel, by Jewish or by Pagan Superstition:
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and shameless Heresie, and Vice triumphant: Among Men who deny and disgrace their Profession; Either deforming the Truth by Additions of Man's inventing:
and shameless Heresy, and Vice triumphant: Among Men who deny and disgrace their Profession; Either deforming the Truth by Additions of Man's inventing:
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But if we take it, as we may and ought, for that active Principle, by which all we do well is inspir'd, invigorated, conducted, a great deal more must be understood requisite under this first Particular:
But if we take it, as we may and ought, for that active Principle, by which all we do well is inspired, invigorated, conducted, a great deal more must be understood requisite under this First Particular:
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and readily acknowledge Doctrines, without attending as they ought to their just Force and natural Consequences? To cry out with those Jews of old, The Temple of the Lord are These, and value themselves for Orthodox,
and readily acknowledge Doctrines, without attending as they ought to their just Force and natural Consequences? To cry out with those jews of old, The Temple of the Lord Are These, and valve themselves for Orthodox,
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if they had suffer'd their Believing Children to lead the Lives of Ʋnbelievers. And therefore the Apostle adds Two Qualifications more, no less essential to his purpose than the former;
if they had suffered their Believing Children to led the Lives of Ʋnbelievers. And Therefore the Apostle adds Two Qualifications more, no less essential to his purpose than the former;
2. That they be not accused of Riot. The Word is of a large Extent, and signifies all that Profuseness and Debauchery, which profligate and sensual Wretches abandon themselves to.
2. That they be not accused of Riot. The Word is of a large Extent, and signifies all that Profuseness and Debauchery, which profligate and sensual Wretches abandon themselves to.
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Consequently, They of all others must offer the greatest Violence to Christianity, which proposes to refine upon Reason, to establish the Sovereignty of the Mind more firm,
Consequently, They of all Others must offer the greatest Violence to Christianity, which proposes to refine upon Reason, to establish the Sovereignty of the Mind more firm,
and carry Humane Nature higher, by teaching it to aspire after Joys Future and Eternal, to abstract as much as conveniently may be from Flesh and Sense,
and carry Humane Nature higher, by teaching it to aspire After Joys Future and Eternal, to abstract as much as conveniently may be from Flesh and Sense,
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And if these Crimes, so just, so foul a Reproach to Christians and Men in general, can be render'd in any Case yet more monstrous and abominable, it will be done by that aggravating Circumstance,
And if these Crimes, so just, so foul a Reproach to Christians and Men in general, can be rendered in any Case yet more monstrous and abominable, it will be done by that aggravating Circumstance,
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than when Extravagance and Drunkenness, Sensuality and Lewdness, and any manner of Impurity or Excess, become the Pollutions of that Degenerate Seed of Aaron, who ought to be Holy to the Lord, every one of them.
than when Extravagance and drunkenness, Sensuality and lewdness, and any manner of Impurity or Excess, become the Pollutions of that Degenerate Seed of Aaron, who ought to be Holy to the Lord, every one of them.
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how the Debauch'd and Dissolute expose our very Character, and let fly their Insolence and Scorn, their Ribaldry and wicked Wit at us, without regard to God, or Truth, or Good Manners.
how the Debauched and Dissolute expose our very Character, and let fly their Insolence and Scorn, their Ribaldry and wicked Wit At us, without regard to God, or Truth, or Good Manners.
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and a Zeal for Religion, do yet upon difference of Judgment, Personal Prejudice, or something yet less unaccountable, set themselves with all the Artifice of a sly sanctified Malice, to observe our Behaviour, exercise a busie and envious Curiosity, asperse our Good, aggravate our Evil, (for we are Men too,
and a Zeal for Religion, do yet upon difference of Judgement, Personal Prejudice, or something yet less unaccountable, Set themselves with all the Artifice of a sly sanctified Malice, to observe our Behaviour, exercise a busy and envious Curiosity, asperse our Good, aggravate our Evil, (for we Are Men too,
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to cut off all occasion from them that desire occasion, and by some decent and modest Reserves in our Conduct, to minister no Matter for such nice and delicate Judges of our Consciences to proceed upon.
to Cut off all occasion from them that desire occasion, and by Some decent and modest Reserves in our Conduct, to minister no Matter for such Nicaenae and delicate Judges of our Consciences to proceed upon.
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The Honour of Religion is greatly concern'd in Matters in their own nature Indifferent; and Innocence it self cannot preserve the Reputation of the Careless and Indiscreet.
The Honour of Religion is greatly concerned in Matters in their own nature Indifferent; and Innocence it self cannot preserve the Reputation of the Careless and Indiscreet.
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When therefore St. Paul hath left us both Rule and Example, for that material distinction of Things Lawful, and Things Expedient, it will become us to transcribe it carefully in our Practice, by guarding our Conversation so as to give no Offence, to create no Jealousies,
When Therefore Saint Paul hath left us both Rule and Exampl, for that material distinction of Things Lawful, and Things Expedient, it will become us to transcribe it carefully in our Practice, by guarding our Conversation so as to give no Offence, to create no Jealousies,
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but abstain, if possible, from every approach to, and appearance of evil. And This I take to be the utmost Importance of the Apostle's Expression here;
but abstain, if possible, from every approach to, and appearance of evil. And This I take to be the utmost Importance of the Apostle's Expression Here;
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that by providing things honest in the sight of all Men, and doing nothing that misbecomes our Character, sober and impartial Men may not so much as accuse us at all;
that by providing things honest in the sighed of all Men, and doing nothing that misbecomes our Character, Sobrium and impartial Men may not so much as accuse us At all;
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and for the Rest, if They will still be malicious and unreasonable, that They who speak evil of Ʋs as of Evil-doers, may find the Shame and Confusion recoil upon themselves, while they falsly accuse our good Conversation in Christ.
and for the Rest, if They will still be malicious and unreasonable, that They who speak evil of Ʋs as of Evildoers, may find the Shame and Confusion recoil upon themselves, while they falsely accuse our good Conversation in christ.
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3. The other Qualification yet behind is, Thirdly, That the Children of the Clergy should not be unruly: NONLATINALPHABET, not of stubborn and ungovernable Disposition, such as no Rule can hold, no Discipline can bend.
3. The other Qualification yet behind is, Thirdly, That the Children of the Clergy should not be unruly:, not of stubborn and ungovernable Disposition, such as no Rule can hold, no Discipline can bend.
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but the keeping it under will require our continual Care, when Ripeness of Years and Judgment hath set us above the Reproofs and the Rod of them who educated us.
but the keeping it under will require our continual Care, when Ripeness of years and Judgement hath Set us above the Reproofs and the Rod of them who educated us.
And if Religion be consider'd, as in truth it is, the best and strongest Band of Union and Good Government, it must be allow'd, that nothing better agrees with our Character, whose very Infancy was season'd with it,
And if Religion be considered, as in truth it is, the best and Strongest Band of union and Good Government, it must be allowed, that nothing better agrees with our Character, whose very Infancy was seasoned with it,
and Deference to Governors, and Superiors of all sorts. This makes them humble and modest, respectful and inoffensive, contains them within their own Sphere,
and Deference to Governors, and Superiors of all sorts. This makes them humble and modest, respectful and inoffensive, contains them within their own Sphere,
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Let Heresies and Errours in Religion; Let Luxury and Dissoluteness of Life; Let Schism and Sedition, Refrectoriness and Disorder be banished from the Tribe of Levi however;
Let Heresies and Errors in Religion; Let Luxury and Dissoluteness of Life; Let Schism and Sedition, Refrectoriness and Disorder be banished from the Tribe of Levi however;
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as all sincere Professors are, so the Sons of the Clergy, who are so much nearer related to it, should in an especial manner be, exceeding jealous and tender.
as all sincere Professors Are, so the Sons of the Clergy, who Are so much nearer related to it, should in an especial manner be, exceeding jealous and tender.
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when they are so extremely industrious to argue themselves out of their Duty, and affect to distinguish their Abilities by framing Cavils against the Christian Faith;
when they Are so extremely Industria to argue themselves out of their Duty, and affect to distinguish their Abilities by framing Cavils against the Christian Faith;
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What Zeal shou'd this excite in Us to oppose that Torrent of Irreligion? what Care to convince the World, that what we profess is no formal Pretence, no Stratagem to enslave Mankind, contriv'd or carry'd on by our designing Forefathers;
What Zeal should this excite in Us to oppose that Torrent of Irreligion? what Care to convince the World, that what we profess is no formal Pretence, no Stratagem to enslave Mankind, contrived or carried on by our designing Forefathers;
Let our Adversaries of Rome answer, if they can, the Tyranny they usurp over Consciences, in forbidding that to Some Orders of Men, which Christ hath left free to All. The Consequences of that imposed Celibacy have been too filthy to be mention'd,
Let our Adversaries of Room answer, if they can, the Tyranny they usurp over Consciences, in forbidding that to some Order of Men, which christ hath left free to All. The Consequences of that imposed Celibacy have been too filthy to be mentioned,
But let not Us furnish them with a more popular Argument than any they have yet produc'd in this Point, by ministring just ground of Reproach upon our marry'd Clergy, from the scandalous Lives of their Posterity.
But let not Us furnish them with a more popular Argument than any they have yet produced in this Point, by ministering just ground of Reproach upon our married Clergy, from the scandalous Lives of their Posterity.
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But what our Saviour says, in a Case not very different, is certainly most applicable to This, He that can, and is disposed, to receive it, let him receive it:
But what our Saviour Says, in a Case not very different, is Certainly most applicable to This, He that can, and is disposed, to receive it, let him receive it:
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For sure All who consider Religion, and wherein the Promotion of it truly consists, cannot but allow, that it is better serv'd by educating a Race of Men pious and devout, sober and temperate,
For sure All who Consider Religion, and wherein the Promotion of it truly consists, cannot but allow, that it is better served by educating a Raze of Men pious and devout, Sobrium and temperate,
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and exemplary in their Lives, honest and industrious in their Callings, conscientious and useful in their several Relations and Capacities, (All which, humanely speaking, is a more probable Effect of a marry'd Clergy,
and exemplary in their Lives, honest and Industria in their Callings, conscientious and useful in their several Relations and Capacities, (All which, humanely speaking, is a more probable Effect of a married Clergy,
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than by any Addition of Gifts and Revenues, with which the Clergy having no Families of their own to provide for, can ever pretend to enrich the Church.
than by any Addition of Gifts and Revenues, with which the Clergy having no Families of their own to provide for, can ever pretend to enrich the Church.
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and the Apostle, by ordering that Children's Faults shou'd obstruct the Father's Advancement in the Church, plainly implies, that a great part of this Scandal must in reason devolve upon Him.
and the Apostle, by ordering that Children's Faults should obstruct the Father's Advancement in the Church, plainly Implies, that a great part of this Scandal must in reason devolve upon Him.
If They shall be disobedient to Laws, disloyal to their Prince, or schismatical in the Church, the natural Interpretation of such Enormities will be, that due Care was not taken in seasoning them with good Principles betimes;
If They shall be disobedient to Laws, disloyal to their Prince, or Schismatical in the Church, the natural Interpretation of such Enormities will be, that due Care was not taken in seasoning them with good Principles betimes;
that their Parents either wanted Ability to settle them in the Truth, or Affection and Authority to engage them in the early Practice and Love of Goodness,
that their Parents either wanted Ability to settle them in the Truth, or Affection and authority to engage them in the early Practice and Love of goodness,
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For there are many Instances of this Injustice, many Exceptions to the general Rule, many Dispositions so intractable, that the most exquisite Pains are lost upon them, many so careless or so easily seduc'd,
For there Are many Instances of this Injustice, many Exceptions to the general Rule, many Dispositions so intractable, that the most exquisite Pains Are lost upon them, many so careless or so Easily seduced,
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or the Families whence they sprung, I must try if one other Consideration still in reserve, which comes up closer to them than the former, will quicken them up to their Duty, and that is,
or the Families whence they sprung, I must try if one other Consideration still in reserve, which comes up closer to them than the former, will quicken them up to their Duty, and that is,
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and the mighty, the fatal Byass of Humane Nature towards Flesh and Sense, it cannot seem strange, that they who enter the Lists naked and unarm'd, shou'd become a cheap and easie Prey to their Spiritual Enemies.
and the mighty, the fatal Bias of Humane Nature towards Flesh and Sense, it cannot seem strange, that they who enter the Lists naked and unarmed, should become a cheap and easy Prey to their Spiritual Enemies.
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and nothing but a Miracle can preserve them from being carry'd about with every Wind of Doctrine, born down by the impetuous Tides of Lust and Passion,
and nothing but a Miracle can preserve them from being carried about with every Wind of Doctrine, born down by the impetuous Tides of Lust and Passion,
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and the Easiness of continuing what from our Infancy and the very first Use of our Faculties we have been all along accustom'd to, are Preservatives of infinite Efficacy and Consequence.
and the Easiness of Continuing what from our Infancy and the very First Use of our Faculties we have been all along accustomed to, Are Preservatives of infinite Efficacy and Consequence.
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For God will judge the World, not only according to Mens Actions, but according to the Advantages and Opportunities each Man had or wanted, of doing well or otherwise.
For God will judge the World, not only according to Men's Actions, but according to the Advantages and Opportunities each Man had or wanted, of doing well or otherwise.
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And how happy a Difference hath his Providence put in this respect, between Us and many Others? They, many times, are utter Strangers to God and the Truth,
And how happy a Difference hath his Providence put in this respect, between Us and many Others? They, many times, Are utter Strangers to God and the Truth,
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Beware therefore, my Brethren, lest that Reproach of our Saviour, in a Circumstance so like This that it needs no Application, be one day the Language of God and your own Consciences, against any of You, Wo unto thee Chorazin, Wo unto thee Bethsaida;
Beware Therefore, my Brothers, lest that Reproach of our Saviour, in a Circumstance so like This that it needs no Application, be one day the Language of God and your own Consciences, against any of You, Woe unto thee Chorazin, Woe unto thee Bethsaida;
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So the Misemployment of our Possessions, our Parts, our Attainments, to the Dishonour of Religion, is not a simple Abuse, but the most perfidious Sacrilege.
So the Misemployment of our Possessions, our Parts, our Attainments, to the Dishonour of Religion, is not a simple Abuse, but the most perfidious Sacrilege.
The Scarcity of these Instances is but too visible, and We are met this Day to supply in some measure, the sad and pressing Necessities of many who feel and smart under the Calamity of a destitute Widowhood, and friendless Orphanage.
The Scarcity of these Instances is but too visible, and We Are met this Day to supply in Some measure, the sad and pressing Necessities of many who feel and smart under the Calamity of a destitute Widowhood, and friendless Orphanage.
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But still my Argument is good for all those Advantages of Education, and the Opportunities of raising our own Fortunes, which Our Parents usually strain harder to give Us,
But still my Argument is good for all those Advantages of Education, and the Opportunities of raising our own Fortune's, which Our Parents usually strain harder to give Us,
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the Hospitality and Charity expected and exercised in Preferments of better Condition; and the too penurious Provision in most, will not leave much even for these purposes.
the Hospitality and Charity expected and exercised in Preferments of better Condition; and the too penurious Provision in most, will not leave much even for these Purposes.
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And this ought to render Our Virtue as much above the ordinary Standard, as that Divine Favour and Bounty is, which so amply makes Good to the Christian, what was spoke heretofore of the Jewish Levi, that the Lord would be his Portion.
And this ought to render Our Virtue as much above the ordinary Standard, as that Divine Favour and Bounty is, which so amply makes Good to the Christian, what was spoke heretofore of the Jewish Levi, that the Lord would be his Portion.
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and the Pious Donations and Endowments design'd for the temporal Advantage of our Families, will then become an Article against them to increase their Eternal Misery.
and the Pious Donations and Endowments designed for the temporal Advantage of our Families, will then become an Article against them to increase their Eternal Misery.
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1. And, First, To You the Worthy Stewards, and All who shall at any time assist in the Charitable Office of disposing our Orphans and poor Children to particular Callings in the World.
1. And, First, To You the Worthy Stewards, and All who shall At any time assist in the Charitable Office of disposing our Orphans and poor Children to particular Callings in the World.
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In order hereunto, the Choice of Masters is of mighty consequence, Men who make a Conscience of ordering and instructing their Families, as becomes Christians.
In order hereunto, the Choice of Masters is of mighty consequence, Men who make a Conscience of ordering and instructing their Families, as becomes Christians.
For if you commit these tender Plants to Men of Heretical or Erroneous Opinions, of careless or lewd Lives, of a Factious, Schismatical, and ungovernable Spirit;
For if you commit these tender Plants to Men of Heretical or Erroneous Opinions, of careless or lewd Lives, of a Factious, Schismatical, and ungovernable Spirit;
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As to the Callings themselves, I take the freedom to put you in mind, of the Indecency, the Absurdity, the Danger of obliging such Children to the Practice of those, whose Gains and Business lie in the Vanities or the Vices of Mankind.
As to the Callings themselves, I take the freedom to put you in mind, of the Indecency, the Absurdity, the Danger of obliging such Children to the Practice of those, whose Gains and Business lie in the Vanities or the Vices of Mankind.
A meaner or more Laborious Calling, which ministers to the Necessities of Living, and is of general use to Mankind, would much better employ their honest though less gainful Industry;
A meaner or more Laborious Calling, which Ministers to the Necessities of Living, and is of general use to Mankind, would much better employ their honest though less gainful Industry;
Why should not even the distant Posterity of Men who have ministred to, and were highly belov'd of the King of Kings, retain an Equal Esteem for the Memory,
Why should not even the distant Posterity of Men who have ministered to, and were highly Beloved of the King of Kings, retain an Equal Esteem for the Memory,
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an Equal Concern for the Imitation, of their Learned and Pious Progenitors? Think not then the Virtues I have been enforcing to Us of the first Descent, to be the Engagements of one single Age;
an Equal Concern for the Imitation, of their Learned and Pious Progenitors? Think not then the Virtues I have been enforcing to Us of the First Descent, to be the Engagements of one single Age;
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and let it be remembred always, that the Particular Honour of Our Race is Religion: This ought to be look'd upon as Our distinguishing, Our hereditary Character;
and let it be remembered always, that the Particular Honour of Our Raze is Religion: This ought to be looked upon as Our distinguishing, Our hereditary Character;
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from the Wisdom and Goodness of that Providence, which by putting such a Difference between the Fortunes of Men of like Descent, hath by the Adversity of some furnish'd more abundant Occasion for exercising the Virtue of others;
from the Wisdom and goodness of that Providence, which by putting such a Difference between the Fortune's of Men of like Descent, hath by the Adversity of Some furnished more abundant Occasion for exercising the Virtue of Others;
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from the Reasonableness of thanking God for his Blessings, by enlarging our Bowels, and opening Our Hands wider, where His hath dealt them more sparingly.
from the Reasonableness of thanking God for his Blessings, by enlarging our Bowels, and opening Our Hands wider, where His hath dealt them more sparingly.
so justly, so piously, so successfully represented upon this occasion heretofore, that I dare not so much as suppose it needful now to insist upon them.
so justly, so piously, so successfully represented upon this occasion heretofore, that I Dare not so much as suppose it needful now to insist upon them.
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The Blessing of Peace, in which the Safety of our Church and Religion is especially concern'd, makes it reasonable to express our Thanks, by the abundant measure of those Sacrifices with which God is well pleas'd.
The Blessing of Peace, in which the Safety of our Church and Religion is especially concerned, makes it reasonable to express our Thanks, by the abundant measure of those Sacrifices with which God is well pleased.
for whom I stand here an Advocate? Thus shall we incline God to continue, to multiply, to sanctifie his Mercies to our Religion and Nation, to our Persons and Posterity,
for whom I stand Here an Advocate? Thus shall we incline God to continue, to multiply, to sanctify his mercies to our Religion and nation, to our Persons and Posterity,
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that his Blessings may produce becoming Improvements in Holiness, and increase of Good Works, and those Improvements may ensure a perpetual Succession of more and greater Blessings.
that his Blessings may produce becoming Improvements in Holiness, and increase of Good Works, and those Improvements may ensure a perpetual Succession of more and greater Blessings.
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Particularly, May this pure Establish'd Church so often mark'd out for a Sacrifice, for ever stand and flourish, the Impregnable Bulwark of the Reformed Religion,
Particularly, May this pure Established Church so often marked out for a Sacrifice, for ever stand and flourish, the Impregnable Bulwark of the Reformed Religion,
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and may there ever flow from Them a Holy and Righteous Posterity, sound and stedfast in the Faith, unblamable in their Conversations, orderly and useful in their respective Capacities, zealous and rich in Good Works;
and may there ever flow from Them a Holy and Righteous Posterity, found and steadfast in the Faith, Unblamable in their Conversations, orderly and useful in their respective Capacities, zealous and rich in Good Works;
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In whose Actions their Fathers instructions and Examples may live and shine, and force even a crooked and perverse Generation to confess, that God is in them of a Truth.
In whose Actions their Father's instructions and Examples may live and shine, and force even a crooked and perverse Generation to confess, that God is in them of a Truth.
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