The duty of a Christian towards his neighbour considered in a sermon peached upon occasion of the Huntingdonshire feast at St. Swithin's Church, London, the 24th of June, being the Feast of St. J. Baptist / by Charles Trimnell.
THE Duty of a Christian Towards his Neighbour Considered, &c. MATTHEW vii. 12. Whatsoever you would that men shou'd do unto you, do ye even so unto them:
THE Duty of a Christian Towards his Neighbour Considered, etc. MATTHEW vii. 12. Whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, do you even so unto them:
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AS we cannot but see in every part of the Christian Religion, the Concern of God for the good of Mankind, so it must needs be a very comprehensive assurance of his Fatherly Care, to find his Son justifying so much as he does, upon the observance of this General Rule, which is here delivered in the words of the Text:
AS we cannot but see in every part of the Christian Religion, the Concern of God for the good of Mankind, so it must needs be a very comprehensive assurance of his Fatherly Care, to find his Son justifying so much as he does, upon the observance of this General Rule, which is Here Delivered in the words of the Text:
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in order to which we are to consider these following things. 1. The meaning of the words as here given for a Rule. 2. The Equity of the Rule in them given. 3. The Use and Perfection of it,
in order to which we Are to Consider these following things. 1. The meaning of the words as Here given for a Rule. 2. The Equity of the Rule in them given. 3. The Use and Perfection of it,
and yet taken in gross, and in an unlimited Sense, they seem to want the clearness and force of a Law, whether we consider them Positively as they are here delivered,
and yet taken in gross, and in an unlimited Sense, they seem to want the clearness and force of a Law, whither we Consider them Positively as they Are Here Delivered,
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so that the Rule does not purely depend upon Men's particular Wishes and Hopes, but the constant Reason and Fitness of things; which Reason of things, is to determine the Sense of these words before we can safely guide our selves by them,
so that the Rule does not purely depend upon Men's particular Wishes and Hope's, but the constant Reason and Fitness of things; which Reason of things, is to determine the Sense of these words before we can safely guide our selves by them,
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as it must do also the meaning of those, wherein our Neighbours. are recommended to be loved as our selves, these plainly appearing to be of the same force and extent.
as it must do also the meaning of those, wherein our Neighbours. Are recommended to be loved as our selves, these plainly appearing to be of the same force and extent.
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and a different one for their treating of us, which can never be right, when we stand in need of one anothers mutal support, and are all under common subjection, which must needs lay the same Rule upon us, or no Rule at all;
and a different one for their treating of us, which can never be right, when we stand in need of one another's mutal support, and Are all under Common subjection, which must needs lay the same Rule upon us, or no Rule At all;
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and we can scarce avoid a plain contradiction, if at or near the same time, we fail of doing that on one hand, which we expect, as our due on another;
and we can scarce avoid a plain contradiction, if At or near the same time, we fail of doing that on one hand, which we expect, as our endue on Another;
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If others took the same freedom as we, cou'd we say they did ill, or at least that they acted worse than our selves? For their Natural Right is as large,
If Others took the same freedom as we, could we say they did ill, or At least that they acted Worse than our selves? For their Natural Right is as large,
Perhaps our Expectations from others in matters of latitude may be too great, but then we are to consider, that the allowance we shall of our selves be disposed to make others, will be altogether as straight, which offers a fair proportion between them,
Perhaps our Expectations from Others in matters of latitude may be too great, but then we Are to Consider, that the allowance we shall of our selves be disposed to make Others, will be altogether as straight, which offers a fair proportion between them,
for be it a matter of receding from what is our Right, or of shewing compassion, it will not be so easie to see how far we shou'd go, by abstractedly stating the case,
for be it a matter of receding from what is our Right, or of showing compassion, it will not be so easy to see how Far we should go, by abstractedly stating the case,
This will carry us over many exceptions we shou'd otherwise raise, and set all the motives of Pity and Peace in their fulness of strength, our Hearts will tenderly open to let in the whole force of the case,
This will carry us over many exceptions we should otherwise raise, and Set all the motives of Pity and Peace in their fullness of strength, our Hearts will tenderly open to let in the Whole force of the case,
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ill than of what we can only hope to receive from Mens larger measures of acting, it is easier much to distinguish between Right and Wrong, than it is to say when Men do as they ought, where we cannot say that these are directly concern'd;
ill than of what we can only hope to receive from Men's larger measures of acting, it is Easier much to distinguish between Right and Wrong, than it is to say when Men do as they ought, where we cannot say that these Are directly concerned;
that bare turning the Glass, just at that time, to see what they wou'd look for themselves, shou'd enlarge them too far, where 'tis well if they do not suppress their own Expectations as soon as they see them, turning against them, to be sure, it will not do more than set things in an indifferent view,
that bore turning the Glass, just At that time, to see what they would look for themselves, should enlarge them too Far, where it's well if they do not suppress their own Expectations as soon as they see them, turning against them, to be sure, it will not do more than Set things in an indifferent view,
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as the Prophet vvisely proposes the Case, vvhereas had he directly put him to think of the ill he had done, he vvou'd hardly have got so clear a Confession, some excusing or other might perhaps have crept in,
as the Prophet wisely proposes the Case, whereas had he directly put him to think of the ill he had done, he vvoued hardly have god so clear a Confessi, Some excusing or other might perhaps have crept in,
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Of such use is this Rule to Convince as vvell as Direct, and we cannot indeed discover Errours, by any thing so well as that, which is in all our goings, the best light to our paths.
Of such use is this Rule to Convince as well as Direct, and we cannot indeed discover Errors, by any thing so well as that, which is in all our goings, the best Light to our paths.
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and on that account does highly deserve the Character of a Royal Law, as 'tis called by St. James, tho' it self comes under the general Rule of the reason of things, which must ever Regulate those Desires of ours which are here laid as the ground of this Law;
and on that account does highly deserve the Character of a Royal Law, as it's called by Saint James, though it self comes under the general Rule of the reason of things, which must ever Regulate those Desires of ours which Are Here laid as the ground of this Law;
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but also in those, which common Humanity, Kindness, Forbearance, or Charity recommend to our care, it likewise extends to the bearing of Just inconveniences from others,
but also in those, which Common Humanity, Kindness, Forbearance, or Charity recommend to our care, it likewise extends to the bearing of Just inconveniences from Others,
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and this includes the entire mutual commerce of Men, in every Instance of which there is a particular way of Acting, that, in the opinion of all when they are free to consider, does most tend to advance their common design, which every one hopes to meet with,
and this includes the entire mutual commerce of Men, in every Instance of which there is a particular Way of Acting, that, in the opinion of all when they Are free to Consider, does most tend to advance their Common Design, which every one hope's to meet with,
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how to proceed, we shall soon be able to answer all our own questions and doubts, by saying what we think another shou'd do, in the same state of enquiry;
how to proceed, we shall soon be able to answer all our own questions and doubts, by saying what we think Another should doe, in the same state of enquiry;
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and the more as we see the Effects of following or going against this excellent Rule, which may well stand for the Law and the Prophets, that is, all that they direct us to do, one toward another for our mutual Good.
and the more as we see the Effects of following or going against this excellent Rule, which may well stand for the Law and the prophets, that is, all that they Direct us to do, one towards Another for our mutual Good.
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and make in our minds, as kind allowances to whatever they did as their Actions would bear, preserving for them as great an Esteem as their Worth did require:
and make in our minds, as kind allowances to whatever they did as their Actions would bear, preserving for them as great an Esteem as their Worth did require:
as we often seem to do of the World, for did we do this, we cou'd never enjoy any peace in our minds which if we help to maintain, by considering such things,
as we often seem to do of the World, for did we do this, we could never enjoy any peace in our minds which if we help to maintain, by considering such things,
and speak as well of them, as their cases will bear, and our duty allow we should never say any thing to the great disadvantage of others for the pleasure of saying it,
and speak as well of them, as their cases will bear, and our duty allow we should never say any thing to the great disadvantage of Others for the pleasure of saying it,
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nor take delight in other mens shame, for this we are so far from being willing they should do with ours, that we hope they will cover our weakness wherever they can.
nor take delight in other men's shame, for this we Are so Far from being willing they should do with ours, that we hope they will cover our weakness wherever they can.
The course of Nature wou'd be very quiet if that was still, which uses to set it on fire, much more if it mov'd to the praise of all that fairly deserved it;
The course of Nature would be very quiet if that was still, which uses to Set it on fire, much more if it moved to the praise of all that fairly deserved it;
if our answers were soft and our language endearing, what Peace wou'd abound in the Earth, and what good will among Men? especially when we consider that that regard to this Rule which keeps the door of our lips will carry us yet further than this,
if our answers were soft and our language endearing, what Peace would abound in the Earth, and what good will among Men? especially when we Consider that that regard to this Rule which keeps the door of our lips will carry us yet further than this,
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We shall not do to others any of those things which we hate, but allow all the treatment we love, we shall not go beyond or defraud our Brother in any matter, not caring our selves to be over-reached;
We shall not do to Others any of those things which we hate, but allow all the treatment we love, we shall not go beyond or defraud our Brother in any matter, not caring our selves to be overreached;
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we shall wrong none in their Bodies, Estates, or Relations, but leave them as safe as we wou'd have our own, giving to all, what on any account is their due;
we shall wrong none in their Bodies, Estates, or Relations, but leave them as safe as we would have our own, giving to all, what on any account is their endue;
for God has made sufficient provision for mankind in general, who cannot therefore suffer much unless from themselves, which will be so far from hapning,
for God has made sufficient provision for mankind in general, who cannot Therefore suffer much unless from themselves, which will be so Far from happening,
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if all extend the pity which at some time they ask, that by every Man's putting his hand to the Plow every Man's Yoke will be easy, and every Man's Burden be light: there will be no leading into Captivity,
if all extend the pity which At Some time they ask, that by every Man's putting his hand to the Blow every Man's Yoke will be easy, and every Man's Burden be Light: there will be no leading into Captivity,
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as to incurr punishment for offending against any part of it, their design to regard it will soon convince them of their having done ill, upon trying their Actions by it,
as to incur punishment for offending against any part of it, their Design to regard it will soon convince them of their having done ill, upon trying their Actions by it,
and make them patiently bear, what their faults have deserved, without conceiving ill will against those, whose duty it was to take cognizance of them;
and make them patiently bear, what their Faults have deserved, without conceiving ill will against those, whose duty it was to take cognizance of them;
How ought we then to strive for this happy Estate? How should we labour to partake of this Rest, which is to be had on this side the Grave, thro' that effect this practice will have upon the Course of the World? And tho' it shou'd not prevail on so many,
How ought we then to strive for this happy Estate? How should we labour to partake of this Rest, which is to be had on this side the Grave, through that Effect this practice will have upon the Course of the World? And though it should not prevail on so many,
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as to give it self an Universal extent, yet they who maintain it are sure to avoid that self Condemnation, that cannot be parted from acting against it,
as to give it self an Universal extent, yet they who maintain it Are sure to avoid that self Condemnation, that cannot be parted from acting against it,
And well is it for us that such a Provision is made, without which our own observation wou'd hardly let us expect, those Blessed Fruits, which yet we cannot but see wou'd grow on this excellent ground, upon which let us therefore proceed in whatever we do,
And well is it for us that such a Provision is made, without which our own observation would hardly let us expect, those Blessed Fruits, which yet we cannot but see would grow on this excellent ground, upon which let us Therefore proceed in whatever we do,
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Let us of this Assembly especially (to whom the Place of our Birth does in somewhat a more peculiar manner seem to assign a common concern) give proof of our coming together for the Honour of God,
Let us of this Assembly especially (to whom the Place of our Birth does in somewhat a more peculiar manner seem to assign a Common concern) give proof of our coming together for the Honour of God,
and let it be our particular Guide in what relates to the present Solemnity, that there may be no spots in our feasts of Charity, but that others may be invited by our Friendly and Christian Conduct to use the same means of promoting Compassion and Peace,
and let it be our particular Guide in what relates to the present Solemnity, that there may be no spots in our feasts of Charity, but that Others may be invited by our Friendly and Christian Conduct to use the same means of promoting Compassion and Peace,
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but this Days satisfactions will make way for higher Contentments and carry us on with the more Pleasure to the fillling up of our Joy, Which God of his infinite mercy grant for the sake of his Son Christ Jesus, to whom with the Father in the Ʋnity of the Spirit, be all Glory and Honour now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
but this Days satisfactions will make Way for higher Contentment's and carry us on with the more Pleasure to the fillling up of our Joy, Which God of his infinite mercy grant for the sake of his Son christ jesus, to whom with the Father in the Ʋnity of the Spirit, be all Glory and Honour now and for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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