The foolish abuse and wise use of riches a sermon preached in the parish-church of Bromsgrove in Worchester-shire, May 1, 1695, upon occasion of a charity given to that place by Sir Thomas Cookes of Bentley, Kt. Bar. / by W. Talbot ...
one of them had detained more than his share, at least the other thought so, who therefore applies himself to Christ, desiring Him that He would order his Brother to come to a fair Account with him,
one of them had detained more than his share, At least the other Thought so, who Therefore Applies himself to christ, desiring Him that He would order his Brother to come to a fair Account with him,
all that I have therefore to say to you (and what I say to you, I say to the rest of my Hearers) is by way of Advice to caution you against Covetousness, ver. 15. which as it has plainly been the occasion of this present Dispute,
all that I have Therefore to say to you (and what I say to you, I say to the rest of my Hearers) is by Way of advice to caution you against Covetousness, ver. 15. which as it has plainly been the occasion of this present Dispute,
16. either by reason of the Fertility of the Soil, or his good husbanding and manuring of it, together with the concurrence of God's common Providence, brought forth plentifully, in so much that his Barns were not able to receive them;
16. either by reason of the Fertility of the Soil, or his good husbanding and manuring of it, together with the concurrence of God's Common Providence, brought forth plentifully, in so much that his Barns were not able to receive them;
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and therefore he plotted and contrived with himself where he should bestow all his Plenty, ver. 17. was then as careful and as much at a loss where to dispose of it,
and Therefore he plotted and contrived with himself where he should bestow all his Plenty, ver. 17. was then as careful and as much At a loss where to dispose of it,
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and as he accounted himself an happy Man, so they thought him to be a wise and prudent Man. But to shew us that the wisdom of this World is foolishness with God, our Saviour tells us, That whatever he was in his own,
and as he accounted himself an happy Man, so they Thought him to be a wise and prudent Man. But to show us that the Wisdom of this World is foolishness with God, our Saviour tells us, That whatever he was in his own,
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for safely laying up that Increase wherewith God had blessed him, for providently taking care for the Years to come? What is there unreasonable in all this? We do not find that he got his Wealth by any indirect Methods;
for safely laying up that Increase wherewith God had blessed him, for providently taking care for the years to come? What is there unreasonable in all this? We do not find that he god his Wealth by any indirect Methods;
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19. sufficient Provisions for many Years luxurious Living, and he resolved to make the remainder of his Life comfortable by the free use of that Plenty which he had got together in the former part of it, eat, drink, and be merry.
19. sufficient Provisions for many years luxurious Living, and he resolved to make the remainder of his Life comfortable by the free use of that Plenty which he had god together in the former part of it, eat, drink, and be merry.
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For among the Jews, where a Man left more Sons than one, all might claim an equal dividend of the Estate, excepting that the first-born was to have a double Portion of all that the Father dyed possest of;
For among the jews, where a Man left more Sons than one, all might claim an equal dividend of the Estate, excepting that the firstborn was to have a double Portion of all that the Father died possessed of;
and for the Method he took, 'twas not only a lawful but commendable one, to have a difference between so near Relations shortly accomodated by the amicable way of Arbitration, rather than decided by the tedious methods of Law, which might probably also lengthen and increase their Enmity and Animosities:
and for the Method he took, 'twas not only a lawful but commendable one, to have a difference between so near Relations shortly accommodated by the amicable Way of Arbitration, rather than decided by the tedious methods of Law, which might probably also lengthen and increase their Enmity and Animosities:
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yet his mistake was no very culpable one, but what he might be very easily and innocently led into, either by the Fame or Knowledge of his great Justice and Integrity;
yet his mistake was no very culpable one, but what he might be very Easily and innocently led into, either by the Fame or Knowledge of his great justice and Integrity;
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Verse of the 72 Psal. (which Psalm, Jews as well as Christians have look'd upon as a Prophecy relating to the Messiah ) where he is set forth as a Judge of the People,
Verse of the 72 Psalm (which Psalm, jews as well as Christians have looked upon as a Prophecy relating to the Messiah) where he is Set forth as a Judge of the People,
'twas a mighty over-sight in him to imploy those Minutes about it, which he had then opportunity of improving to the more concerning Interests of his Soul;
'twas a mighty oversight in him to employ those Minutes about it, which he had then opportunity of improving to the more Concerning Interests of his Soul;
and to importune Christ to help him to recover a temporary Inheritance, to whom he might, with success, have applied himself to have directed and assisted him in the obtaining of an Incorruptible and Eternal one:
and to importune christ to help him to recover a temporary Inheritance, to whom he might, with success, have applied himself to have directed and assisted him in the obtaining of an Incorruptible and Eternal one:
and over eager pursuit, tho by lawful means, of the unnecessary things of this present Life, to the neglect of the more weighty concerns of that which is to come.
and over eager pursuit, though by lawful means, of the unnecessary things of this present Life, to the neglect of the more weighty concerns of that which is to come.
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and places his chief happiness in the goods he had laid up, and hugs and caresses himself with the pleasing prospect of a long voluptuous enjoyment of them;
and places his chief happiness in the goods he had laid up, and hugs and Caresses himself with the pleasing prospect of a long voluptuous enjoyment of them;
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as for the other World, he had not a thought for it, that was so little regarded by him, that he did not judg Heaven worth the Purchasing at the expence only of his superfluities:
as for the other World, he had not a Thought for it, that was so little regarded by him, that he did not judge Heaven worth the Purchasing At the expense only of his superfluities:
What opportunity had he of being Rich here and hereafter to? Of laying up sufficient for the necessities and conveniencies of this Life, and 1 Tim. 6.19. of laying up in store also a good foundation against the time to come, that he might lay hold upon eternal Life? But alas, this Treasure was put into the hand of a Fool that had not an Heart to make use of it;
What opportunity had he of being Rich Here and hereafter to? Of laying up sufficient for the necessities and Conveniences of this Life, and 1 Tim. 6.19. of laying up in store also a good Foundation against the time to come, that he might lay hold upon Eternal Life? But alas, this Treasure was put into the hand of a Fool that had not an Heart to make use of it;
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for while he was entertaining himself with a vain Dream of many Years Happiness, in an unrestrain'd Enjoyment of his Fruits and Goods, he was surprised with the unwelcome tidings, v. 20. that that Night his Soul would be required of him.
for while he was entertaining himself with a vain Dream of many years Happiness, in an unrestrained Enjoyment of his Fruits and Goods, he was surprised with the unwelcome tidings, v. 20. that that Night his Soul would be required of him.
or lay up any Provisions, he cannot expect to be received into everlasting Habitations, unless those prepared for the Devil and his Angels, or to enjoy any portion,
or lay up any Provisions, he cannot expect to be received into everlasting Habitations, unless those prepared for the devil and his Angels, or to enjoy any portion,
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but a comfortable Life, and for enabling him to maintain the Character, and discharge the Duties belonging to those Relations which he bears in the World;
but a comfortable Life, and for enabling him to maintain the Character, and discharge the Duties belonging to those Relations which he bears in the World;
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and for the time to come, having used means allowed by God, can contentedly and faithfully rely upon him for the event, resolving fully to acquiesce in whatsoever portion his Wisdom shall think meet for him;
and for the time to come, having used means allowed by God, can contentedly and faithfully rely upon him for the event, resolving Fully to acquiesce in whatsoever portion his Wisdom shall think meet for him;
so moderated and bounded, is not, that I know of, condemned in Scripture; nay, we are there told, 1 Tim. 4.8. That Godliness has the Promise of the Life that now is;
so moderated and bounded, is not, that I know of, condemned in Scripture; nay, we Are there told, 1 Tim. 4.8. That Godliness has the Promise of the Life that now is;
the placing a man's chief Happiness in Riches; the making them his Treasure, v. 34. and consequently, Psal. 62.10. setting his Heart upon them, and directing all his Studies and Labours to the obtaining or keeping of them;
the placing a Man's chief Happiness in Riches; the making them his Treasure, v. 34. and consequently, Psalm 62.10. setting his Heart upon them, and directing all his Studies and Labours to the obtaining or keeping of them;
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or doest thou lay up that thou may'st extravagantly squander them away in Luxury and Vain-glory? Which ever thou intendest, thou art as unfaithful a Steward to thy self,
or dost thou lay up that thou Mayest extravagantly squander them away in Luxury and Vainglory? Which ever thou intendest, thou art as unfaithful a Steward to thy self,
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For let us consider the Man that lays up, not to use, but to keep and possess his Wealth, he may be a very wise and good manager for his Bags and Chests, for his Heirs and Executors;
For let us Consider the Man that lays up, not to use, but to keep and possess his Wealth, he may be a very wise and good manager for his Bags and Chests, for his Heirs and Executors;
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So that no change of his Circumstances, no Ebb, or Flow of his Fortune, are ever like to make him change his Practice, Psal. 39.6. Of heaping up Riches, which he can't tell who shall gather.
So that no change of his circumstances, no Ebb, or Flow of his Fortune, Are ever like to make him change his Practice, Psalm 39.6. Of heaping up Riches, which he can't tell who shall gather.
No, no, for if he only resolves to spend what he has got, and lives not to Execure his purpose, Eccles. 11.18, 19. If after he is waxed Rich with his wariness and pinching, as the Son of Syrack speaks, he should say, I have found rest,
No, no, for if he only resolves to spend what he has god, and lives not to Execure his purpose, Eccles. 11.18, 19. If After he is waxed Rich with his wariness and pinching, as the Son of Syriac speaks, he should say, I have found rest,
and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding them with their Eye? Alas, did the Man consider himself only, meaner Furniture, a cheaper Habit, a slenderer Table,
and what good is there to the owners thereof, Saving the beholding them with their Eye? Alas, did the Man Consider himself only, meaner Furniture, a cheaper Habit, a slenderer Table,
and therefore whatever extraordinary provisions he now makes, they are for others, and consequently the Riches wherewith he supports this Extravagance, he did not lay up for himself;
and Therefore whatever extraordinary provisions he now makes, they Are for Others, and consequently the Riches wherewith he supports this Extravagance, he did not lay up for himself;
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But how can that man expect God's Blessing and Protection who daily forfeits them by distrusting him? by acting as if he believed his Providence extended not to him;
But how can that man expect God's Blessing and Protection who daily forfeits them by distrusting him? by acting as if he believed his Providence extended not to him;
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as if he thought him ignorant of his concerns, or unable or unwilling to take care of him? And what an aggravated provocation is it for a man to question whether God's Care extends to him,
as if he Thought him ignorant of his concerns, or unable or unwilling to take care of him? And what an aggravated provocation is it for a man to question whither God's Care extends to him,
when he daily sees it reaches to the very Birds of the Air and Flowers of the Field? v. 24, 27. When he sees that God gives Food so plentifully to those inferiour Creatures,
when he daily sees it reaches to the very Birds of the Air and Flowers of the Field? v. 24, 27. When he sees that God gives Food so plentifully to those inferior Creatures,
and how well that man consults the safety of what he already has, or what further success he can reasonably hope for of Labours, that places them out of the care of God's Providence, every one may easily Judg. But,
and how well that man consults the safety of what he already has, or what further success he can reasonably hope for of Labours, that places them out of the care of God's Providence, every one may Easily Judges But,
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For suppose him possest of as great abundance as his present wishes reach to, is he sure he would be then content? Would not his wishes probably be enlarged with his Estate,
For suppose him possessed of as great abundance as his present wishes reach to, is he sure he would be then content? Would not his wishes probably be enlarged with his Estate,
and carry him on as much further yet? Thou wilt pull down thy Barns, says St. Basil, (of the Rich Man in this Parable,) and build greater; and when thou hast done that, what resolutions wilt thou take afterwards? Wilt not thou again pull down,
and carry him on as much further yet? Thou wilt pull down thy Barns, Says Saint Basil, (of the Rich Man in this Parable,) and built greater; and when thou hast done that, what resolutions wilt thou take afterwards? Wilt not thou again pull down,
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For Solomon, who was great, as he himself says, Eccles. 2. v. 9, 10. and increased above all that went before him in Jerusalem, who kept not, as he adds, from his eyes, whatsoever they desir'd,
For Solomon, who was great, as he himself Says, Eccles. 2. v. 9, 10. and increased above all that went before him in Jerusalem, who kept not, as he adds, from his eyes, whatsoever they desired,
nor with-held his heart from any joy, and who was also, as the Scripture witnesses, wiser than all men, he, upon a strict review of all the Greatness and mighty Treasure he was possest of,
nor withheld his heart from any joy, and who was also, as the Scripture Witnesses, Wiser than all men, he, upon a strict review of all the Greatness and mighty Treasure he was possessed of,
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and that circle of diversified Delights which they enabled him to entertain himself with, a large catalogue whereof he sets down in the 2d. of Eccles. gives this account of them all in the 11. ver. That all was vanity and vexation of Spirit:
and that circle of diversified Delights which they enabled him to entertain himself with, a large catalogue whereof he sets down in the 2d. of Eccles. gives this account of them all in the 11. ver. That all was vanity and vexation of Spirit:
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And a greater than Solomon has assured us, That a man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things which he possesses, Luke 12.15. They are no more necessary or useful to his well-being, than able to prolong his being;
And a greater than Solomon has assured us, That a Man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things which he Possesses, Lycia 12.15. They Are no more necessary or useful to his well-being, than able to prolong his being;
and has not any Mansions prepared for it above? When it must go naked and destitute of all the imaginary Advantages it injoyed in the Body, into a place of Torment, to be kept in Chains of Darkness to the Judgment of the Great Day, 'till they shall both meet again to be made compleatly miserable.
and has not any Mansions prepared for it above? When it must go naked and destitute of all the imaginary Advantages it enjoyed in the Body, into a place of Torment, to be kept in Chains of Darkness to the Judgement of the Great Day, till they shall both meet again to be made completely miserable.
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Go to now ye rich Men, weep and howl, for the miseries that are coming upon you, James 5.1. Ye that heaped up Treasures, have only heap'd up fire for the last day to consume you, ver.
Go to now you rich Men, weep and howl, for the misery's that Are coming upon you, James 5.1. You that heaped up Treasures, have only heaped up fire for the last day to consume you, ver.
and been wanton, have only nourisht your hearts as against the day of slaughter, ver. 5. Behold your Judge stands before the door, v. 9. expecting an account of those Talents wherewith he intrusted you;
and been wanton, have only nourished your hearts as against the day of slaughter, ver. 5. Behold your Judge Stands before the door, v. 9. expecting an account of those Talents wherewith he Entrusted you;
But are Riches always kept to the hurt of the owners thereof? Must a plentiful Estate lawfully descending from the Father disinherit the Son of the Kingdom of Heaven? or the blessings of God's left Hand upon his own honest Labours necessarily intitle him to be placed upon the left Hand hereafter? God forbid any should say thus.
But Are Riches always kept to the hurt of the owners thereof? Must a plentiful Estate lawfully descending from the Father disinherit the Son of the Kingdom of Heaven? or the blessings of God's left Hand upon his own honest Labours necessarily entitle him to be placed upon the left Hand hereafter? God forbid any should say thus.
And if Poverty put a Man upon the exercise of Patience, Contentedness, and Faith, Riches may give him opportunities of exercising a Grace which the Apostle prefers before all these, that of Charity,
And if Poverty put a Man upon the exercise of Patience, Contentedness, and Faith, Riches may give him opportunities of exercising a Grace which the Apostle prefers before all these, that of Charity,
The Vertues which Riches may enable a Man to perform have that advantage over those which are owing meerly to Poverty, which St. Paul gives Prophecy over Speaking in an unknown Tongue, he that speaketh in an unknown Tongue edifieth himself,
The Virtues which Riches may enable a Man to perform have that advantage over those which Are owing merely to Poverty, which Saint Paul gives Prophecy over Speaking in an unknown Tongue, he that speaks in an unknown Tongue Edifieth himself,
as he is such, center in himself only, but the rich Man may cast his benign Influence on all about him, may be Eyes to the Blind, Feet to the Lame, a Father to the Poor and Fatherless,
as he is such, centre in himself only, but the rich Man may cast his benign Influence on all about him, may be Eyes to the Blind, Feet to the Lame, a Father to the Poor and Fatherless,
and is included in the Phrase rich towards God, and to be so, is, as our Saviour expounds it at 33 ver. to give Alms, or in St. Paul 's Expression, to be rich in good Works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate, 1 Tim. 6.18. To make the needy share with me in my Plenty, and minister out of my Abundance to the necessities of those who have no Portions provided for them:
and is included in the Phrase rich towards God, and to be so, is, as our Saviour expounds it At 33 ver. to give Alms, or in Saint Paul is Expression, to be rich in good Works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate, 1 Tim. 6.18. To make the needy share with me in my Plenty, and minister out of my Abundance to the necessities of those who have no Portions provided for them:
And in as much as ye did it to one of these my Brethren, ye did it to me, Matth, 25. So that in this sense he that abounds in works of Charity, may be said to be NONLATINALPHABET, rich towards God:
And in as much as you did it to one of these my Brothers, you did it to me, Matthew, 25. So that in this sense he that abounds in works of Charity, may be said to be, rich towards God:
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or there may be another sense of the Phrase, which the Learned Grotius contends for (Grot. in Loc.) who will have NONLATINALPHABET, which we render rich, to be all one with NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies laying up Treasure;
or there may be Another sense of the Phrase, which the Learned Grotius contends for (Grot. in Loc.) who will have, which we render rich, to be all one with, which signifies laying up Treasure;
For being rich towards God, what more prudent course can a Man take, than by making a grateful return of some of his Plenty to that bountiful hand from whom he received all, to engage his Blessing upon the rest? And by distributing out of what he hasalready given, to those whom he has appointed as his Substitutes to receive those expressions of our Love and Gratitude, which he is not capable of, to secure his further Favours for the future? Now that the merciful and charitable Man does this, the Scripture tells us in many places;
For being rich towards God, what more prudent course can a Man take, than by making a grateful return of Some of his Plenty to that bountiful hand from whom he received all, to engage his Blessing upon the rest? And by distributing out of what he hasalready given, to those whom he has appointed as his Substitutes to receive those expressions of our Love and Gratitude, which he is not capable of, to secure his further Favours for the future? Now that the merciful and charitable Man does this, the Scripture tells us in many places;
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I will name three or four, in Psal. 41. David describing the Blessedness of the Man that provides for the poor and needy, says, That the Lord will deliver him in the time of trouble, will preserve and keep him alive,
I will name three or four, in Psalm 41. David describing the Blessedness of the Man that provides for the poor and needy, Says, That the Lord will deliver him in the time of trouble, will preserve and keep him alive,
and he shall be blessed upon the Earth; and in the 37th. speaking of the righteous Man, and what he means by a righteous Man in that Psalm, is very plain from 21. and 26. verses of it:
and he shall be blessed upon the Earth; and in the 37th. speaking of the righteous Man, and what he means by a righteous Man in that Psalm, is very plain from 21. and 26. Verses of it:
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and in 9. hath dispersed and given to the poor, his righteousness endureth for ever, he shall be afraid of no evil tidings, v. 8. Wealth and Riches shall be in his House, v. 3. His Horn shall be exalted with honour, v. 9. his Seed shall be mighty upon the earth;
and in 9. hath dispersed and given to the poor, his righteousness Endureth for ever, he shall be afraid of no evil tidings, v. 8. Wealth and Riches shall be in his House, v. 3. His Horn shall be exalted with honour, v. 9. his Seed shall be mighty upon the earth;
the generation of the upright shall be blessed. And his Son Solomon assures us, in Prov. 25.9. That he that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his Bread to the poor. And Chap. 28.27. He that giveth to the Poor shall not lack.
the generation of the upright shall be blessed. And his Son Solomon assures us, in Curae 25.9. That he that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he gives of his Bred to the poor. And Chap. 28.27. He that gives to the Poor shall not lack.
and concerns not us Christians; for though there be something positive in the Proportion which God required to be laid aside for the Poor, viz. the Tithe of the increase of the third Year;
and concerns not us Christians; for though there be something positive in the Proportion which God required to be laid aside for the Poor, viz. the Tithe of the increase of the third Year;
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unless he can believe that no Temporal Blessings are promised under the Evangelical Dispensation, and he that does so must contradict St. Paul, who says not only, That Godliness in general has the promise of this Life,
unless he can believe that no Temporal Blessings Are promised under the Evangelical Dispensation, and he that does so must contradict Saint Paul, who Says not only, That Godliness in general has the promise of this Life,
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as well as that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4.8. 2 Cor. 9.9. but particularly applies to the Righteous, i. e. the Charitable Man the Promises I mention'd before in the 112 Psalm, and encourages the Corinthians to a liberal Contribution to the poor Christians in Judea, from this consideration, That God is able to make all Grace, i. e.
as well as that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4.8. 2 Cor. 9.9. but particularly Applies to the Righteous, i. e. the Charitable Man the Promises I mentioned before in the 112 Psalm, and encourages the Corinthians to a liberal Contribution to the poor Christians in Judea, from this consideration, That God is able to make all Grace, i. e.
But whatever befals him here, 'tis enough to justifie the prudence of his Conduct, that he will be sure to enjoy hereafter the treasures he has laid up with God;
But whatever befalls him Here, it's enough to justify the prudence of his Conduct, that he will be sure to enjoy hereafter the treasures he has laid up with God;
but yet the Scripture makes this Grace of Charity to be of so great price in the sight of God, that as it more than once informs us, it can cover a multitude of sins, Jam. 5.20. 1 Pet. 4.8. cast a vail over several slips and imperfections in the Person eminent for it, which God would not over-look in the Man destitute of it.
but yet the Scripture makes this Grace of Charity to be of so great price in the sighed of God, that as it more than once informs us, it can cover a multitude of Sins, Jam. 5.20. 1 Pet. 4.8. cast a Vail over several slips and imperfections in the Person eminent for it, which God would not overlook in the Man destitute of it.
And so necessary a condition it is, that Christ, in his description of the last Judgment, Mat. 25. gives such an account of his procedure in that day,
And so necessary a condition it is, that christ, in his description of the last Judgement, Mathew 25. gives such an account of his procedure in that day,
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this being a Duty which our Lord has recommended to us, both by Precept and Example, it being what he was, a most eminent instance of himself, the New Commandment which he has given to his Disciples, and the distinguishing Badg and Character by which he would have them to be known from the rest of the World.
this being a Duty which our Lord has recommended to us, both by Precept and Exampl, it being what he was, a most eminent instance of himself, the New Commandment which he has given to his Disciples, and the distinguishing Badge and Character by which he would have them to be known from the rest of the World.
whereas one single defect in any one condition, will make an Action evil; (so much easier is it to do evil than good.) Thus to make an Action truly charitable, there is something more requisite than the bare bestowing my Money,
whereas one single defect in any one condition, will make an Actium evil; (so much Easier is it to do evil than good.) Thus to make an Actium truly charitable, there is something more requisite than the bore bestowing my Money,
and then whatever unwilling mistakes he may be guilty of in any of the less concerning circumstances of it, they will certainly be some of that multitude of sins which such a Charity will cover;
and then whatever unwilling mistakes he may be guilty of in any of the less Concerning Circumstances of it, they will Certainly be Some of that multitude of Sins which such a Charity will cover;
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for he that does any thing out of Love to God, and for the advancement of his Glory, will be ready out of the same Principle to do every thing that may promote that end.
for he that does any thing out of Love to God, and for the advancement of his Glory, will be ready out of the same Principle to do every thing that may promote that end.
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Whether for these, or whatever other reasons our Saviour and Judge was pleased in his description of the Process in the great and terrible Day, to give particular instances only in works of Charity and Mercy,
Whither for these, or whatever other Reasons our Saviour and Judge was pleased in his description of the Process in the great and terrible Day, to give particular instances only in works of Charity and Mercy,
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as Clothing, Feeding, Visiting, &c. the Naked, Hungry, Sick, and Imprisoned, &c. and to tell us that the irreversible Sentence of Glory or Misery shall be past upon us,
as Clothing, Feeding, Visiting, etc. the Naked, Hungry, Sick, and Imprisoned, etc. and to tell us that the irreversible Sentence of Glory or Misery shall be passed upon us,
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he does not expect that those that have but little should give much, no, if they do but their diligence to give of that little, they gather to themselves a good Reward against the day of Adversity, Mark 12.42.
he does not expect that those that have but little should give much, no, if they do but their diligence to give of that little, they gather to themselves a good Reward against the day of Adversity, Mark 12.42.
and her Charity highly commended by Christ, who has assured us, That even a Cup of cold Water given to a Disciple in the Name of a Disciple, shall not lose its reward.
and her Charity highly commended by christ, who has assured us, That even a Cup of cold Water given to a Disciple in the Name of a Disciple, shall not loose its reward.
and though the former Promises are conditional, yet the performance of the duties have the advantage over all other Methods we can use to gain the good things of Life, in two respects,
and though the former Promises Are conditional, yet the performance of the duties have the advantage over all other Methods we can use to gain the good things of Life, in two respects,
But the latter are absolute and peremptory, and will one Day infallibly be made good, to all such as are truly rich towards God: Where then can we dispose of our Riches, better than to him, in what hands can we lodge them saser,
But the latter Are absolute and peremptory, and will one Day infallibly be made good, to all such as Are truly rich towards God: Where then can we dispose of our Riches, better than to him, in what hands can we lodge them saser,
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and from whom can we expect a more advantageous account of them? He will manage them to our greatest Interest, both here and hereafter, repay us with usury here, either in kind,
and from whom can we expect a more advantageous account of them? He will manage them to our greatest Interest, both Here and hereafter, repay us with Usury Here, either in kind,
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or in that which shall be better, and re-pay us hereafter with bags that wax not old, and durable treasures in Heaven, which nothing can corrupt or take from us.
or in that which shall be better, and repay us hereafter with bags that wax not old, and durable treasures in Heaven, which nothing can corrupt or take from us.
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if ye shall reap spiritual and eternal things? What if ye must tarry for one 'till hereafter? Does not the Husband wait with long patience for the precious Fruit of the Earth? Be ye also patient therefore until the coming of the Lord, which draweth nigh;
if you shall reap spiritual and Eternal things? What if you must tarry for one till hereafter? Does not the Husband wait with long patience for the precious Fruit of the Earth? Be you also patient Therefore until the coming of the Lord, which draws High;
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and who the Fool, the unprofitable and unfaithful Steward, of the unrighteous Mammon, that has either hid his Lord's Talent, and let it lye useless by him;
and who the Fool, the unprofitable and unfaithful Steward, of the unrighteous Mammon, that has either hid his Lord's Talon, and let it lie useless by him;
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Then shall he receive a beautiful Crown from the Lord's hand, who shall tell him, In as much as thou hast done it to these, thou hast done it to me, Come therefore thou blessed Child, inherit the Kingdom prepared for thee from the foundation of the World.
Then shall he receive a beautiful Crown from the Lord's hand, who shall tell him, In as much as thou hast done it to these, thou hast done it to me, Come Therefore thou blessed Child, inherit the Kingdom prepared for thee from the Foundation of the World.
and shew'd, 1. The Folly of those that lay up Treasure for themselves, and 2. The true way of making a wise improvement of Riches, by being rich towards God.
and showed, 1. The Folly of those that lay up Treasure for themselves, and 2. The true Way of making a wise improvement of Riches, by being rich towards God.
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yet we do not want some Instances to exemplifie the latter part of my Discourse; our Saviour's Prophecy, Mat. 24. v. 12. That the love of many shall wax cold;
yet we do not want Some Instances to exemplify the latter part of my Discourse; our Saviour's Prophecy, Mathew 24. v. 12. That the love of many shall wax cold;
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and St. Paul 's account of the last days, 2 Tim. 3. v. 12. wherein Men shall be lovers of themselves and covetous, without natural affection, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
and Saint Paul is account of the last days, 2 Tim. 3. v. 12. wherein Men shall be lovers of themselves and covetous, without natural affection, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
and from the more immediate influences of those bright Examples the first Embracers of it, who sold their possessions and laid them at the Apostles feet, whereof distribution was made to every Man as he had need.
and from the more immediate influences of those bright Examples the First Embracers of it, who sold their possessions and laid them At the Apostles feet, whereof distribution was made to every Man as he had need.
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We can produce instances of useful Charities that have been given since the Reformation, sufficient to convince the Romanists, That Protestants do as much acknowledge the Obligation,
We can produce instances of useful Charities that have been given since the Reformation, sufficient to convince the Romanists, That Protestants do as much acknowledge the Obligation,
Instances so many, and great, in proportion to the little time that the People of thy Holiness, O Lord, have possest thy Sanctuary, as may justly make them blush to charge us with denying the necessity of good Works:
Instances so many, and great, in proportion to the little time that the People of thy Holiness, Oh Lord, have possessed thy Sanctuary, as may justly make them blush to charge us with denying the necessity of good Works:
but let not the Church be charged, which always subscribes to that of St. James, Jam. 2.26. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
but let not the Church be charged, which always subscribes to that of Saint James, Jam. 2.26. As the body without the Spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
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and prudence and industry of the present Master, is, it may be, one of the most useful Charities that late Years have produced, at least in these Parts.
and prudence and industry of the present Master, is, it may be, one of the most useful Charities that late years have produced, At least in these Parts.
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Of this sort likewise is that which is the occasion of our present Meeting, and is more intirely given for the benefit of this Place and Neighbourhood,
Of this sort likewise is that which is the occasion of our present Meeting, and is more entirely given for the benefit of this Place and Neighbourhood,
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Here you have a beautiful and convenient Structure built, and a competent Provision made for a School-Master, to instruct such as shall be admitted into it, not only in the Rudiments of Grammar, but also in the Principles of the Christian Religion, as they are briefly comprised in that excellent Summary, our Church Catechism:
Here you have a beautiful and convenient Structure built, and a competent Provision made for a School-Master, to instruct such as shall be admitted into it, not only in the Rudiments of Grammar, but also in the Principles of the Christian Religion, as they Are briefly comprised in that excellent Summary, our Church Catechism:
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how tenacious they are of those Principles which they imbibe in their Child-hood, especially how closely those they then suck in relating to Religion stick to them afterward, (as we have sad experience in too many unhappy Persons, upon whom prejudice of Education has wrought more than force of Argument) must certainly own it to be a most pious and prudent Design of your Charitable Benefactor, to provide for the early Institution of such, whose mean Circumstances may either render them destitute of any Education, o•, which is not better, expose them to a bad one;
how tenacious they Are of those Principles which they imbibe in their Childhood, especially how closely those they then suck in relating to Religion stick to them afterwards, (as we have sad experience in too many unhappy Persons, upon whom prejudice of Education has wrought more than force of Argument) must Certainly own it to be a most pious and prudent Design of your Charitable Benefactor, to provide for the early Institution of such, whose mean circumstances may either render them destitute of any Education, o•, which is not better, expose them to a bad one;
and for the leading them into the Truth, and possessing them with right Notions, while the pliableness and tenderness of their Age, make them very Ductile, and capable of any impressions.
and for the leading them into the Truth, and possessing them with right Notions, while the pliableness and tenderness of their Age, make them very Ductile, and capable of any impressions.
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But I must not dwell upon this, nor may enlarge upon other Subjects, which are offer'd me by the further generous Designs of that worthy Person who has occasion'd our coming together at this time, who is settling the same Charity on a Neighbouring Parish that he has bestowed upon this,
But I must not dwell upon this, nor may enlarge upon other Subjects, which Are offered me by the further generous Designs of that worthy Person who has occasioned our coming together At this time, who is settling the same Charity on a Neighbouring Parish that he has bestowed upon this,
and making the same pious Provision for the poor Children of Fecknam, that he has done for those of Bromsgrove. Nor does his Charitable Intentions stop here,
and making the same pious Provision for the poor Children of Feckenham, that he has done for those of Bromsgrove. Nor does his Charitable Intentions stop Here,
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or leave the Children at the Schools he is building for them, but carry them on to the Ʋniversity, where he has laid large and noble designs indeed, which we may hope ere long to see executed.
or leave the Children At the Schools he is building for them, but carry them on to the Ʋniversity, where he has laid large and noble designs indeed, which we may hope ere long to see executed.
But I must forbear, and shall conclude with a hearty Address to the Father of Lights, from whom every good and perfect Gift comes, that for this Loan, which is already lent unto the Lord, he would return it double into the Bosom of the Lender, in the Blessings of this Life and the next.
But I must forbear, and shall conclude with a hearty Address to the Father of Lights, from whom every good and perfect Gift comes, that for this Loan, which is already lent unto the Lord, he would return it double into the Bosom of the Lender, in the Blessings of this Life and the next.
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That he would make him to abound more and more in this Grace, and to that end, That he would make all Grace abound towards him, that he always having All-sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work, being enrich'd in every thing, to all bountifulness, which causes through us Thanksgivings to God. Amen. FINIS.
That he would make him to abound more and more in this Grace, and to that end, That he would make all Grace abound towards him, that he always having All-sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work, being enriched in every thing, to all bountifulness, which Causes through us Thanksgivings to God. Amen. FINIS.
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