WHen Iulian the Apostate designed (if possible) to retrieve the honour of the Heathen Religion, he easily discern'd that it was not enough for him to restore the Priesthood, to open the Temples, to appoint the Sacrifices to be offer'd upon the Altars;
WHen Iulian the Apostate designed (if possible) to retrieve the honour of the Heathen Religion, he Easily discerned that it was not enough for him to restore the Priesthood, to open the Temples, to appoint the Sacrifices to be offered upon the Altars;
but he found it necessary for them to imitate the Christians in the strictness of their Lives, in the solemnity of their Devotions, in the exactness of their Discipline,
but he found it necessary for them to imitate the Christians in the strictness of their Lives, in the solemnity of their Devotions, in the exactness of their Discipline,
how a Religion so contrary to the Interests and Designs of this World, should be able to prevail against all the arts and power of its many and potent Enemies;
how a Religion so contrary to the Interests and Designs of this World, should be able to prevail against all the arts and power of its many and potent Enemies;
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and upon the deepest search which could be made by himself, or the greatest Wits of the Heathens then about him, they concluded the flourishing and propagation of it to be chiefly owing to those things which he so much commended to the Heathens imitation.
and upon the Deepest search which could be made by himself, or the greatest Wits of the heathens then about him, they concluded the flourishing and propagation of it to be chiefly owing to those things which he so much commended to the heathens imitation.
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And from hence they inferred, that if the same things could be brought into Practice among the Gentiles, they should be able to supplant Christianity by its own methods,
And from hence they inferred, that if the same things could be brought into Practice among the Gentiles, they should be able to supplant Christianity by its own methods,
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This was thought so subtle and artificial a device by him whose great design was to extirpate our Religion in a soft and gentle manner, without the blood and cruelty of former times, that he writes an Epistle on purpose to Arsacius the chief Priest of Galatia, requiring punctual observance of these Commands;
This was Thought so subtle and artificial a device by him whose great Design was to extirpate our Religion in a soft and gentle manner, without the blood and cruelty of former times, that he writes an Epistle on purpose to Arsacius the chief Priest of Galatia, requiring punctual observance of these Commands;
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It is true, that these Churches, soon after their planting, were in great danger of being overrun by the pernicious Errours of some Seducers of that time; (the apprehension whereof put Saint Paul into that astonishment which he expresseth in the beginning of this Epistle, I marvel that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the Grace of Christ unto another Gospel, &c.) yet by the early notice and care which he took to prevent the spreading of these corruptions among them, the Galatian Churches recover'd the soundness of their Faith,
It is true, that these Churches, soon After their planting, were in great danger of being overrun by the pernicious Errors of Some Seducers of that time; (the apprehension whereof put Saint Paul into that astonishment which he Expresses in the beginning of this Epistle, I marvel that you Are so soon removed from him that called you into the Grace of christ unto Another Gospel, etc.) yet by the early notice and care which he took to prevent the spreading of these corruptions among them, the Galatian Churches recovered the soundness of their Faith,
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Some take notice, that this is one of the sharpest Epistles written by Saint Paul. He appears indeed, by the beginning of it, to have been much surprised and moved at the news of a great and sudden alteration among them;
some take notice, that this is one of the Sharpest Epistles written by Saint Paul. He appears indeed, by the beginning of it, to have been much surprised and moved At the news of a great and sudden alteration among them;
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but withall he tells them this did best become a Servant of Christ, who, like a good Physician, hath more regard to the Disease than to the Palate of his Patient;
but withal he tells them this did best become a Servant of christ, who, like a good physician, hath more regard to the Disease than to the Palate of his Patient;
he betakes himself to the inforcing the practice of the general and necessary Duties of Christianity upon these Galatians. If they had such a mind to keep the Law, All the Law, saith he, is fulfilled in one word,
he betakes himself to the enforcing the practice of the general and necessary Duties of Christianity upon these Galatians. If they had such a mind to keep the Law, All the Law, Says he, is fulfilled in one word,
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It was a vain and foolish thing for them to contend about keeping the Law, who did overthrow the main design of it, by their heats and animosities against each other;
It was a vain and foolish thing for them to contend about keeping the Law, who did overthrow the main Design of it, by their heats and animosities against each other;
From hence he shews, that hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, are as much the lusts of the flesh as adultery, fornication, murther, drunkenness, revellings and such like;
From hence he shows, that hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Are as much the Lustiest of the Flesh as adultery, fornication, murder, Drunkenness, revellings and such like;
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such as vain-glory, love of contention, envying the reputation of others. Let us not be desirous of vain-glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
such as vainglory, love of contention, envying the reputation of Others. Let us not be desirous of vainglory, provoking one Another, envying one Another.
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therefore he proceeds to tell them what exercise of tenderness, compassion and readiness to doe good to others were expected from them by the Law of Christ.
Therefore he proceeds to tell them what exercise of tenderness, compassion and readiness to do good to Others were expected from them by the Law of christ.
(1.) If a man, through the frailty of humane Nature, or the sudden surprise of a Temptation, be overtaken in a fault, do not, saith he, trample upon him, nor insult over him;
(1.) If a man, through the frailty of humane Nature, or the sudden surprise of a Temptation, be overtaken in a fault, do not, Says he, trample upon him, nor insult over him;
(3.) If it be impossible for men to attend the service of your Souls and the affairs of this World together, never grudge nor repine at the exercise of your kindness and liberality towards your spiritual Teachers, v. 6. Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that teacheth in all good things.
(3.) If it be impossible for men to attend the service of your Souls and the affairs of this World together, never grudge nor repine At the exercise of your kindness and liberality towards your spiritual Teachers, v. 6. Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that Teaches in all good things.
He that looks onely after his present advantage in this world and dares not venture to doe any thing out of hopes of recompence for it in another life, he is said to sow to his flesh;
He that looks only After his present advantage in this world and dares not venture to do any thing out of hope's of recompense for it in Another life, he is said to sow to his Flesh;
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but he that is good and charitable and kind to others without hopes of any other advantage than what God will give him for it, is said to sow to the spirit;
but he that is good and charitable and kind to Others without hope's of any other advantage than what God will give him for it, is said to sow to the Spirit;
the great thing to which all things tend in this world being something carnal or that relates to the Flesh; and the great principle of another world being wholly spiritual.
the great thing to which all things tend in this world being something carnal or that relates to the Flesh; and the great principle of Another world being wholly spiritual.
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the other hath less force in it self but is much nearer to us, by which means it draws more powerfully the hearts that are already touched with a strong inclination to it.
the other hath less force in it self but is much nearer to us, by which means it draws more powerfully the hearts that Are already touched with a strong inclination to it.
that minds onely his present interest in this world, his harvest shall be proportionable to his seed, he may reap advantages to himself in this world sutable to his pains and industry;
that minds only his present Interest in this world, his harvest shall be proportionable to his seed, he may reap advantages to himself in this world suitable to his pains and industry;
but the utmost this world can yield is but of a short continuance, being of a temporary, transient, corruptible nature, he that soweth to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption:
but the utmost this world can yield is but of a short Continuance, being of a temporary, Transient, corruptible nature, he that Soweth to the Flesh shall of the Flesh reap corruption:
hath so great a regard to the rewards of another life, that he is willing to let go a present enjoyment and bury it under ground, casting it in as seed into the earth in hopes of a future resurrection, however he may be condemned as a weak and improvident man by the men of this world,
hath so great a regard to the rewards of Another life, that he is willing to let go a present enjoyment and bury it under ground, casting it in as seed into the earth in hope's of a future resurrection, however he may be condemned as a weak and improvident man by the men of this world,
yet as certain as there is a life everlasting to come, so certainly shall all his good deeds yield an abundant increase and meet with a glorious recompence then,
yet as certain as there is a life everlasting to come, so Certainly shall all his good Deeds yield an abundant increase and meet with a glorious recompense then,
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if there be no corrupt mixture in the sowing which may spoil the virtue of the seed, for he that soweth to the spirit shall of the spirit reap life everlasting.
if there be no corrupt mixture in the sowing which may spoil the virtue of the seed, for he that Soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
and men may sometimes deceive themselves, yet God cannot be mocked; he knows the hearts, and intentions, and secret designs of men, and according to them their reward shall be;
and men may sometime deceive themselves, yet God cannot be mocked; he knows the hearts, and intentions, and secret designs of men, and according to them their reward shall be;
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In the Epistle to Titus, Saint Paul gives him a strict charge, that he deliver it with great assurance (NONLATINALPHABET) that they which believe in God might be carefull to maintain good Works;
In the Epistle to Titus, Saint Paul gives him a strict charge, that he deliver it with great assurance () that they which believe in God might be careful to maintain good Works;
Where the same word is used in the Greek, that is in the words of the Text. And to the same purpose other words of a like signification are used, as NONLATINALPHABET, To doe good and to communicate forget not;
Where the same word is used in the Greek, that is in the words of the Text. And to the same purpose other words of a like signification Are used, as, To do good and to communicate forget not;
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' NONLATINALPHABET, Charge them that are rich in this world — that they doe good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
', Charge them that Are rich in this world — that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
and especially from the coherence of these words with the foregoing and following verses, it appears that the well doing here spoken of, is to be understood of Works of Charity. Which the Apostle, as they were Christians, did suppose them to practise,
and especially from the coherence of these words with the foregoing and following Verses, it appears that the well doing Here spoken of, is to be understood of Works of Charity. Which the Apostle, as they were Christians, did suppose them to practise,
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but being apprehensive lest the discouragements they met with in the world, should make them grow cold and remiss in this great duty, he therefore exhorts them not to faint or grow weary of doing it;
but being apprehensive lest the discouragements they met with in the world, should make them grow cold and remiss in this great duty, he Therefore exhorts them not to faint or grow weary of doing it;
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and those Precepts inforced by so just, and reasonable, and pious considerations, with respect to God, to the World, to fellow Christians, to the honour of our Religion,
and those Precepts enforced by so just, and reasonable, and pious considerations, with respect to God, to the World, to fellow Christians, to the honour of our Religion,
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But notwithstanding all this, and much more which might be said to this purpose, there are too many still who are ready to find out some plausible pretences to excuse them from well doing; which being the greatest discouragements to men from continuing in it;
But notwithstanding all this, and much more which might be said to this purpose, there Are too many still who Are ready to find out Some plausible pretences to excuse them from well doing; which being the greatest discouragements to men from Continuing in it;
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I shall make it my present business to examin them, and to shew how little weight there is in them, especially being compared with the Authority of him who hath made this our duty,
I shall make it my present business to examine them, and to show how little weight there is in them, especially being compared with the authority of him who hath made this our duty,
For a larger measure and degree of Charity is justly required in a time of Persecution, in as much as those are the truest Objects of Charity who prefer the keeping Faith and a good Conscience before the good things of this Life.
For a larger measure and degree of Charity is justly required in a time of Persecution, in as much as those Are the Truest Objects of Charity who prefer the keeping Faith and a good Conscience before the good things of this Life.
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And we ought to look upon it as an unvaluable blessing, that we have the Christian, yea the Reformed Christian Religion settled by our Laws. And God grant it may ever so continue!
And we ought to look upon it as an unvaluable blessing, that we have the Christian, yea the Reformed Christian Religion settled by our Laws. And God grant it may ever so continue!
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And it is a very just and reasonable distinction which our Laws make between the involuntary Poor, who are made so by the hand of Heaven, either by Sickness,
And it is a very just and reasonable distinction which our Laws make between the involuntary Poor, who Are made so by the hand of Heaven, either by Sickness,
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or Lameness, or Age, or Children, or Fire, &c. and the voluntary Poor, who may help themselves but will not, being idle, dissolute and slothfull persons.
or Lameness, or Age, or Children, or Fire, etc. and the voluntary Poor, who may help themselves but will not, being idle, dissolute and slothful Persons.
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For Saint Paul himself is so far from thinking this to be true Charity, that he hardly thinks it so to keep such from starving if we take that Proverbial saying in its strict and literal sense, If any would not work, neither should he eat.
For Saint Paul himself is so Far from thinking this to be true Charity, that he hardly thinks it so to keep such from starving if we take that Proverbial saying in its strict and literal sense, If any would not work, neither should he eat.
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but that immediate care should be taken, upon any man's falling into decay, that his Stock should be supplied out of the superfluities of the Rich? If this Law were not executed, men would be altogether as miserable in their Poverty,
but that immediate care should be taken, upon any Man's falling into decay, that his Stock should be supplied out of the superfluities of the Rich? If this Law were not executed, men would be altogether as miserable in their Poverty,
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For the making of a Law for their supply without putting it in execution, is but like the Person in Saint Iames, who said to those who were naked and destitute of daily food, be ye warmed and filled;
For the making of a Law for their supply without putting it in execution, is but like the Person in Saint James, who said to those who were naked and destitute of daily food, be you warmed and filled;
what doth this profit? What advantage or satisfaction is it to a Man to starve with the Law on his side? Or can men be better fed or cloathed with the Words of a Law than of any particular Person? If not,
what does this profit? What advantage or satisfaction is it to a Man to starve with the Law on his side? Or can men be better fed or clothed with the Words of a Law than of any particular Person? If not,
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then if care be not taken for the relief and maintenance of the Poor according to the Laws, there is as great need of Charity as if there were none at all.
then if care be not taken for the relief and maintenance of the Poor according to the Laws, there is as great need of Charity as if there were none At all.
who had rather sink silently into the gulf of Misery, than have their wants made known to their insulting neighbours, among whom they have lived in as good fashion as themselves? How many have been tempted rather to put an end to a miserable Life than to be despised and contemned for their Poverty in their old Age!
who had rather sink silently into the gulf of Misery, than have their Wants made known to their insulting neighbours, among whom they have lived in as good fashion as themselves? How many have been tempted rather to put an end to a miserable Life than to be despised and contemned for their Poverty in their old Age!
and some have been known to have brought themselves so low, that when their sad condition hath been discovered, they have been past all possibility of recovery.
and Some have been known to have brought themselves so low, that when their sad condition hath been discovered, they have been passed all possibility of recovery.
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what a shame and dishonour is it, in the midst of so much plenty and luxury, to suffer such a reproach to Christianity to be among us? But if their case were not known in time;
what a shame and dishonour is it, in the midst of so much plenty and luxury, to suffer such a reproach to Christianity to be among us? But if their case were not known in time;
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For how small a matter within this City doth answer the letter of the Law, where Persons enjoy very great and plentifull Estates? And is that all which their thankfulness to God, their love to their Brethren,
For how small a matter within this city does answer the Letter of the Law, where Persons enjoy very great and plentiful Estates? And is that all which their thankfulness to God, their love to their Brothers,
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and the regard to our Saviour's Commands will draw from them? Is this being mercifull as our heavenly Father is mercifull? Is this giving our Alms in secret, that thy Father which seeth in secret may reward thee openly? Is this making to our selves friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness? Is this being rich towards God; being rich in good works, being ready to distribute, willing to communicate? Is this doing good to all men as we have opportunity? Is this feeding the hungry, cloathing the naked, visiting the sick and imprison'd? Can we imagine that will be a good answer at the great day, that we have paid our Rates to the Poor? If the Christian Charity had extended no farther, Iulian needed not have been so solicitous to have the Heathens equal them?
and the regard to our Saviour's Commands will draw from them? Is this being merciful as our heavenly Father is merciful? Is this giving our Alms in secret, that thy Father which sees in secret may reward thee openly? Is this making to our selves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness? Is this being rich towards God; being rich in good works, being ready to distribute, willing to communicate? Is this doing good to all men as we have opportunity? Is this feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned? Can we imagine that will be a good answer At the great day, that we have paid our Rates to the Poor? If the Christian Charity had extended no farther, Iulian needed not have been so solicitous to have the heathens equal them?
True Christian Charity hath arms so large to comprehend the whole World within them; but it is the Life and Spirit of that Body whereof Christ is the Head;
True Christian Charity hath arms so large to comprehend the Whole World within them; but it is the Life and Spirit of that Body whereof christ is the Head;
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and they may exceed the due proportion of Persons fit for them, (Although we yet see no great danger of that.) Yet what design can the wit of Man pitch upon in a captious and suspicious Age, that will not meet with Objections from those that have a mind to cavil? The best Religion in the World, the best Church, the best Government, the best Laws, the best Men cannot escape the censures of ill-minded Men;
and they may exceed the due proportion of Persons fit for them, (Although we yet see no great danger of that.) Yet what Design can the wit of Man pitch upon in a captious and suspicious Age, that will not meet with Objections from those that have a mind to cavil? The best Religion in the World, the best Church, the best Government, the best Laws, the best Men cannot escape the censures of ill-minded Men;
and why should we think the best designs of Charity should? But some men whose minds are set upon one particular way of Charity, are apt to disparage all other ways to advance their own:
and why should we think the best designs of Charity should? But Some men whose minds Are Set upon one particular Way of Charity, Are apt to disparage all other ways to advance their own:
when our Blessed Saviour in the midst of all his Poverty took care of the Poor, for when he spake to Iudas at the Table, the Disciples supposed it was that he should give something to the Poor.
when our Blessed Saviour in the midst of all his Poverty took care of the Poor, for when he spoke to Iudas At the Table, the Disciples supposed it was that he should give something to the Poor.
and backs are clothed, and hearts are eased, by the kindness of others to them; but these are soon gone, and mens Charity cannot follow them beyond the Grave.
and backs Are clothed, and hearts Are eased, by the kindness of Others to them; but these Are soon gone, and men's Charity cannot follow them beyond the Grave.
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When a man sees a great object of Charity, as the Widow and Fatherless under extreme necessities, the Mother weeping and bemoaning her Children not having bread to put into their Mouths,
When a man sees a great Object of Charity, as the Widow and Fatherless under extreme necessities, the Mother weeping and bemoaning her Children not having bred to put into their Mouths,
and the poor Children looking ghastly and frightfully crying for want of bread, but not knowing where to get it, the very uneasiness of a man's own mind at the sense of so much misery in others, will extort some present relief to still their cries,
and the poor Children looking ghastly and frightfully crying for want of bred, but not knowing where to get it, the very uneasiness of a Man's own mind At the sense of so much misery in Others, will extort Some present relief to still their cries,
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if that doth not, yet custom, reputation, natural humanity, recommendation of Friends may prevail on men to be sometimes liberal to persons whom they see under present Wants.
if that does not, yet custom, reputation, natural humanity, recommendation of Friends may prevail on men to be sometime liberal to Persons whom they see under present Wants.
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But how much doth all this fall short of a fixed, certain, perpetual provision for the necessities of those, whom none of those Arguments could excite men to shew kindness to? The other is a more sensible, natural, private Charity;
But how much does all this fallen short of a fixed, certain, perpetual provision for the necessities of those, whom none of those Arguments could excite men to show kindness to? The other is a more sensible, natural, private Charity;
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being built upon more free, and noble, and lasting considerations, most agreeable to the design and honour of the Christian Religion, which puts men upon doing the best things and which tend to the greatest benefit and advantage of mankind.
being built upon more free, and noble, and lasting considerations, most agreeable to the Design and honour of the Christian Religion, which puts men upon doing the best things and which tend to the greatest benefit and advantage of mankind.
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to visit the sick, to feed the hungry, to satisfie the thirsty, to cloath the naked, to redeem the captive, to entertain the stranger, to bury the dead; are the former:
to visit the sick, to feed the hungry, to satisfy the thirsty, to cloth the naked, to Redeem the captive, to entertain the stranger, to bury the dead; Are the former:
to teach the ignorant, to advise the doubtfull, to comfort the sorrowfull, to correct the wicked, to forgive the injurious, to bear the troublesome, to pray for all;
to teach the ignorant, to Advice the doubtful, to Comfort the sorrowful, to correct the wicked, to forgive the injurious, to bear the troublesome, to pray for all;
i. e. when those necessities are urgent and pressing, and by a present supply they may have longer time and be in better disposition to receive spiritual Advice.
i. e. when those necessities Are urgent and pressing, and by a present supply they may have longer time and be in better disposition to receive spiritual advice.
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Some dispute if a bad man be in greater want and a good man in less want, which of these two is to be preferred? And the Casuists say, The Work of Mercy is greater in the former Case;
some dispute if a bad man be in greater want and a good man in less want, which of these two is to be preferred? And the Casuists say, The Work of Mercy is greater in the former Case;
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I will not dispute, whether the breeding up of youth to Learning, or Labour, be among us the greater Charity? I know no reason why two such excellent ways of Charity should be set at variance with each other.
I will not dispute, whither the breeding up of youth to Learning, or Labour, be among us the greater Charity? I know no reason why two such excellent ways of Charity should be Set At variance with each other.
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Is it not possible that by the charitable education of Children in the ways of Learning and Knowledge some may arrive at a greater capacity of serving God and their Country,
Is it not possible that by the charitable education of Children in the ways of Learning and Knowledge Some may arrive At a greater capacity of serving God and their Country,
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some for Labour, others for Trade, others to be usefull to the rest of mankind with a respect either to their Country or to their Estates, their Bodies or their Souls:
Some for Labour, Others for Trade, Others to be useful to the rest of mankind with a respect either to their Country or to their Estates, their Bodies or their Souls:
But how can men see those Acts of Charity which are done in secret, and are industriously concealed from the knowledge of men? And if that were to be taken as a strict command in all cases,
But how can men see those Acts of Charity which Are done in secret, and Are industriously concealed from the knowledge of men? And if that were to be taken as a strict command in all cases,
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But where men do excellent and praise worthy things for great and good ends, without Pharisaical Hypocrisie, it is the general concernment of Religion and the glory of God not to have such things kept from the knowledge of the World.
But where men do excellent and praise worthy things for great and good ends, without Pharisaical Hypocrisy, it is the general concernment of Religion and the glory of God not to have such things kept from the knowledge of the World.
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Is it not a shame for us not to relieve our own poor, when the Christians not onely take care of their own but of ours too? And by the case of Lucian 's Peregrinus, it appears, that some pretended to be Christians on purpose that they might be partakers of the great bounty and kindness which the Christians shewed to their Brethren.
Is it not a shame for us not to relieve our own poor, when the Christians not only take care of their own but of ours too? And by the case of Lucian is Peregrinus, it appears, that Some pretended to be Christians on purpose that they might be partakers of the great bounty and kindness which the Christians showed to their Brothers.
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But such Instances as these did not make them weary in well-doing; but still as the Church increased in Riches by the free and large oblations of the People;
But such Instances as these did not make them weary in welldoing; but still as the Church increased in Riches by the free and large Oblations of the People;
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Thus the matters of Charity stood in the Christian Church, till men came to be perswaded that by the Priest's saying so many Prayers for the dead, their Souls might be removed out of Purgatory and translated to Heaven.
Thus the matters of Charity stood in the Christian Church, till men Come to be persuaded that by the Priest's saying so many Prayers for the dead, their Souls might be removed out of Purgatory and translated to Heaven.
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When the laying open these Cheats to the World, gave the first occasion to the Reformation, a mighty out-cry was every where made, that the Foundation of all good Works was destroyed,
When the laying open these Cheats to the World, gave the First occasion to the Reformation, a mighty outcry was every where made, that the Foundation of all good Works was destroyed,
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and to take away the latter, they put that admirable Prince Edward the Sixth upon the new founding the famous Hospitals of this City, (for although there were some Hospitals before, such as Saint Mary Bethlehem, Elsying Spittal, Saint Bartholomew 's,
and to take away the latter, they put that admirable Prince Edward the Sixth upon the new founding the famous Hospitals of this city, (for although there were Some Hospitals before, such as Saint Marry Bethlehem, Elsying Spittal, Saint Bartholomew is,
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yet they were inconsiderable in comparison of what they have been since) For by the care and Charity of the Governours and other Members of the City, they have yielded a wonderfull support to a mighty number of poor Children,
yet they were inconsiderable in comparison of what they have been since) For by the care and Charity of the Governors and other Members of the city, they have yielded a wonderful support to a mighty number of poor Children,
which being joyned with another Foundation of one single Person, this City may justly vye with any other in the Christian World as to so many and so great Foundations,
which being joined with Another Foundation of one single Person, this city may justly vie with any other in the Christian World as to so many and so great Foundations,
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and although the greatest Benefactours rejoyce in the highest Acts of Kindness, yet when any thing is challenged in a way of Iustice, men do not love to be imposed upon or over-reached in a Bargain.
and although the greatest Benefactors rejoice in the highest Acts of Kindness, yet when any thing is challenged in a Way of justice, men do not love to be imposed upon or overreached in a Bargain.
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What madness then is it, for any sinfull Creatures to hope that any Acts of theirs, being weighed by Divine Justice, can bear any proportion in a way of Merit, with no less than the Kingdom of Heaven? This we utterly disclaim,
What madness then is it, for any sinful Creatures to hope that any Acts of theirs, being weighed by Divine justice, can bear any proportion in a Way of Merit, with no less than the Kingdom of Heaven? This we utterly disclaim,
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And I do not see, but where men have a due regard to God and Religion, such considerations as these do more effectually stir men up to true Acts of Charity,
And I do not see, but where men have a due regard to God and Religion, such considerations as these do more effectually stir men up to true Acts of Charity,
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And upon a carefull examination, it hath been found, that our Protestant Doctrine was so far from stopping up the Channel that ran so freely before, that within sixty years after the Reformation more great and noble Works of Charity were done in founding of Schools and Hospitals, than for some hundreds of years before;
And upon a careful examination, it hath been found, that our Protestant Doctrine was so Far from stopping up the Channel that ran so freely before, that within sixty Years After the Reformation more great and noble Works of Charity were done in founding of Schools and Hospitals, than for Some hundreds of Years before;
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and because they do suppose the greatest Works of Charity to depend upon the largeness and freeness of those mens minds to whom God gives a heart to doe great and worthy things with the Estates he hath given to them.
and Because they do suppose the greatest Works of Charity to depend upon the largeness and freeness of those men's minds to whom God gives a heart to do great and worthy things with the Estates he hath given to them.
and therefore this is a very unseasonable Time to perswade them to Charity, when they ought rather to lay up and secure something against an evil day. To which I answer,
and Therefore this is a very unseasonable Time to persuade them to Charity, when they ought rather to lay up and secure something against an evil day. To which I answer,
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1. What times were those the Primitive Christians lived in, who so much abounded in Charity? Saint Paul tells us of himself and his Brethren, they were hungry and thirsty, naked and buffetted, having no certain dwelling-place;
1. What times were those the Primitive Christians lived in, who so much abounded in Charity? Saint Paul tells us of himself and his Brothers, they were hungry and thirsty, naked and buffeted, having no certain dwelling-place;
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For when he went up to Ierusalem, and there conferred with Iames, Cephas and Iohn, at his departure they had nothing to desire of him and Barnabas, but to remember the Poor, the same which I also was forward to doe; as Saint Paul relates it.
For when he went up to Ierusalem, and there conferred with James, Cephas and John, At his departure they had nothing to desire of him and Barnabas, but to Remember the Poor, the same which I also was forward to do; as Saint Paul relates it.
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And you may see how earnest he was in it, by his dealing with the Corinthians, when he perswades them to a liberal contribution to the poor Christians in Iudea, who then suffer'd much either through Famine or Persecution or both.
And you may see how earnest he was in it, by his dealing with the Corinthians, when he persuades them to a liberal contribution to the poor Christians in Iudea, who then suffered much either through Famine or Persecution or both.
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Saint Paul had undertaken for the Churches of Achaia, (of which Corinth, being a populous and trading City, was the chief) but the Collection not being yet made among them, he sends some on purpose to Corinth to make all ready against his coming to them,
Saint Paul had undertaken for the Churches of Achaia, (of which Corinth, being a populous and trading city, was the chief) but the Collection not being yet made among them, he sends Some on purpose to Corinth to make all ready against his coming to them,
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for which end he makes use of the most powerfull and prevailing arguments and great arts of insinuation. (1.) He sets before them the Example of the Churches of Macedonia; which is truly a very extraordinary instance of Christian Charity.
for which end he makes use of the most powerful and prevailing Arguments and great arts of insinuation. (1.) He sets before them the Exampl of the Churches of Macedonia; which is truly a very extraordinary instance of Christian Charity.
They were under great trouble and deep poverty at that time themselves, yet understanding by Saint Paul this occasion of more than ordinary Charity, they not onely strained themselves even beyond their abilities,
They were under great trouble and deep poverty At that time themselves, yet understanding by Saint Paul this occasion of more than ordinary Charity, they not only strained themselves even beyond their abilities,
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And Saint Paul seems to speak of it with a kind of transport, Moreover, Brethren, we do you to wit of the Grace of God bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia;
And Saint Paul seems to speak of it with a kind of transport, Moreover, Brothers, we do you to wit of the Grace of God bestowed on the Churches of Macedonia;
Nothing can be added to the weight of these words and the Emphasis wherewith they are penned. (2.) He lets them know what a shame and reproach it would be to so famous a Church for other Divine Gifts to come behind others in Charity.
Nothing can be added to the weight of these words and the Emphasis wherewith they Are penned. (2.) He lets them know what a shame and reproach it would be to so famous a Church for other Divine Gifts to come behind Others in Charity.
For ye know the Grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor that ye through his poverty might be rich.
For you know the Grace of our Lord Iesus christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor that you through his poverty might be rich.
and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men.) And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding Grace of God in you.
and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men.) And by their prayer for you, which long After you for the exceeding Grace of God in you.
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yet the Apostles pressed them, and that with great success, to a free, cheerfull, liberal contribution to relieve those who labour under greater wants than others.
yet the Apostles pressed them, and that with great success, to a free, cheerful, liberal contribution to relieve those who labour under greater Wants than Others.
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This seems to the men of this World a strange way of reasoning, and it may be they suspect from hence that Solomon was not so wise a man as they took him to be.
This seems to the men of this World a strange Way of reasoning, and it may be they suspect from hence that Solomon was not so wise a man as they took him to be.
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And he thought that would be particularly concerned for the good of those, whom no sad prospect of Affairs could discourage from well-doing according to their Ability and Opportunity.
And he Thought that would be particularly concerned for the good of those, whom no sad prospect of Affairs could discourage from welldoing according to their Ability and Opportunity.
II. And so I come to the Incouragement here given to patient continuance in well-doing; for, in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Wherein are three things considerable.
II And so I come to the Encouragement Here given to patient Continuance in welldoing; for, in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Wherein Are three things considerable.
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If we faint not. Some understand it as relating to the reward, that we shall receive it without fainting; reaping and harvest being a time of labour and sickness;
If we faint not. some understand it as relating to the reward, that we shall receive it without fainting; reaping and harvest being a time of labour and sickness;
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1. The certainty of a future recompence for well-doing. God is not unrighteous, saith the Apostle, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed towards his name;
1. The certainty of a future recompense for welldoing. God is not unrighteous, Says the Apostle, to forget your work and labour of love, which you have showed towards his name;
David made it the observation of his own time, that in all his days though he was then grown old, he never saw the righteous, i. e. the charitable man, forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
David made it the observation of his own time, that in all his days though he was then grown old, he never saw the righteous, i. e. the charitable man, forsaken, nor his seed begging bred.
notwithstanding which he said, The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
notwithstanding which he said, The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.
That is onely to be expected at the great Day when the Lord the righteous Judge shall say, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
That is only to be expected At the great Day when the Lord the righteous Judge shall say, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
O the infinite Goodness and unexpressible Kindness of our Blessed Saviour, who in the day of Judgment will interpret all Acts of Charity so much to the advantage of those that doe them!
Oh the infinite goodness and unexpressible Kindness of our Blessed Saviour, who in the day of Judgement will interpret all Acts of Charity so much to the advantage of those that do them!
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and rewards them accordingly? What other apprehensions will covetous and hard-hearted Wretches then have of their sordid penuriousness in heaping up riches, without any tenderness or compassion to the necessities of their Brethren and Christ's Representatives? How will they wish ten thousand times,
and rewards them accordingly? What other apprehensions will covetous and hardhearted Wretches then have of their sordid penuriousness in heaping up riches, without any tenderness or compassion to the necessities of their Brothers and Christ's Representatives? How will they wish ten thousand times,
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when it will be to no purpose to wish, that they had rather laid out their money in doing good, than laid it up for those, who may go to Hell the faster for the great Temptations they leave behind them.
when it will be to no purpose to wish, that they had rather laid out their money in doing good, than laid it up for those, who may go to Hell the faster for the great Temptations they leave behind them.
and in the cure of and provision for the Maimed and Distracted, all which are very commendable ways of well-doing, and it is a great advantage to me this Day, that I am onely to perswade you not to be weary in this well-doing,
and in the cure of and provision for the Maimed and Distracted, all which Are very commendable ways of welldoing, and it is a great advantage to me this Day, that I am only to persuade you not to be weary in this welldoing,
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You have already broke through many discouragements, and since the sad calamities of Plague and Fire, which made such desolations among us, You have done even as to these charitable Foundations, what hath been to the Admiration and Astonishment of beholders.
You have already broke through many discouragements, and since the sad calamities of Plague and Fire, which made such desolations among us, You have done even as to these charitable Foundations, what hath been to the Admiration and Astonishment of beholders.
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Which of us all who saw the City in its Ruines, with so many Churches and Halls and Hospitals buried in its rubbish, could ever hope to have lived to see them rise again with a much greater Glory;
Which of us all who saw the city in its Ruins, with so many Churches and Halls and Hospitals buried in its rubbish, could ever hope to have lived to see them rise again with a much greater Glory;
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and our new-built Hospitals to appear with that Magnificence, that strangers may easily mistake them for Palaces? We have lived in an Age that hath beheld strange Revolutions, astonishing Judgments, and wonderfull Deliverances;
and our new-built Hospitals to appear with that Magnificence, that Strangers may Easily mistake them for Palaces? We have lived in an Age that hath beheld strange Revolutions, astonishing Judgments, and wonderful Deliverances;
This is so far above the pleasure of the Covetous and Voluptuous in pursuit of their ends, that it approaches nearest of any thing we can conceive, to the satisfaction of the Almighty, who delighteth in doing Good.
This is so Far above the pleasure of the Covetous and Voluptuous in pursuit of their ends, that it Approaches nearest of any thing we can conceive, to the satisfaction of the Almighty, who delights in doing Good.
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And now give me leave to plead with you the Cause of the Poor and Fatherless Children, the Cause of the Wounded and Maimed, who cannot help themselves, the Cause of those who deserve so much more pity because they cannot pity themselves, being deprived of the use of their Understandings.
And now give me leave to plead with you the Cause of the Poor and Fatherless Children, the Cause of the Wounded and Maimed, who cannot help themselves, the Cause of those who deserve so much more pity Because they cannot pity themselves, being deprived of the use of their Understandings.
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If God hath provided well for you and for your Children, wherein can you better express your thankfulness for such a mercy than by your kindness and charity to those who are destitute of the means to make them Men.
If God hath provided well for you and for your Children, wherein can you better express your thankfulness for such a mercy than by your kindness and charity to those who Are destitute of the means to make them Men.
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If God hath blessed you with Riches and a plentifull Estate in this City, and raised you beyond your hopes and expectations, what can you doe more becoming the Members of this City than to be kind to the Children of those who have been such and reduced to Poverty? Remember from what God hath raised you;
If God hath blessed you with Riches and a plentiful Estate in this city, and raised you beyond your hope's and Expectations, what can you do more becoming the Members of this city than to be kind to the Children of those who have been such and reduced to Poverty? remember from what God hath raised you;
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and let others measure your height now, as some have done that of the Pyramid's, by the length of your shadow, by the refreshments they find under you.
and let Others measure your height now, as Some have done that of the Pyramid's, by the length of your shadow, by the refreshments they find under you.
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that you might swim in abundance, while others are pinched with necessities? Was it not rather to make you his Conduit-Pipes to convey blessing and comforts to others through your means? When you are in health and at ease,
that you might swim in abundance, while Others Are pinched with necessities? Was it not rather to make you his Conduit-Pipes to convey blessing and comforts to Others through your means? When you Are in health and At ease,
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Lastly, when you think what a blessing it is that you do enjoy the use of your Reason and Vnderstanding, pity the poor Creatures whom God hath deprived of it.
Lastly, when you think what a blessing it is that you do enjoy the use of your Reason and Understanding, pity the poor Creatures whom God hath deprived of it.
How easily, how justly, how suddenly may God cast you into their Condition? Shew the esteem that you have of this Mercy of God to your selves, by the freeness of your Charity to those that want it.
How Easily, how justly, how suddenly may God cast you into their Condition? Show the esteem that you have of this Mercy of God to your selves, by the freeness of your Charity to those that want it.
Therefore, I conclude in the Words of the Text, Let us not be weary in any of these ways of well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. FINIS.
Therefore, I conclude in the Words of the Text, Let us not be weary in any of these ways of welldoing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. FINIS.
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