A sermon preached before the Right Honourable Sir Henry Tulse, Lord Mayor of the city of London and the court of aldermen, together with the governors of the hospitals at the parish-church of St. Bridget, on Easter Monday, March 31, 1684 by the Right Reverend Father in God Francis Lord Bishop of Rochester ...
A SERMON PREACHED On St. Luke xiv. 13, 14. But when thou makest a Feast, call the Poor, the Maimed, the Lame, the Blind: And thou shalt be Blessed; for they cannot recompense thee:
A SERMON PREACHED On Saint Lycia xiv. 13, 14. But when thou Makest a Feast, call the Poor, the Maimed, the Lame, the Blind: And thou shalt be Blessed; for they cannot recompense thee:
WELL and Wisely has the Piety of those that went before us, (a Piety worthily follow'd by the present Noble Senators of this Great City) Ordain'd and Appointed, that these Holy Festival-Days, which wait upon Easter-Day, should be Honour'd with these solemn Assemblies,
WELL and Wisely has the Piety of those that went before us, (a Piety worthily followed by the present Noble Senators of this Great city) Ordained and Appointed, that these Holy Festival-days, which wait upon Easter-Day, should be Honoured with these solemn Assemblies,
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but also a terrible warning that the particular Test and Tryal of all men at the General Resurrection shall be, their having perform'd or neglected these Offices of Charity to the Poor, the Hungry, the Naked, or any way distressed Christians.
but also a terrible warning that the particular Test and Trial of all men At the General Resurrection shall be, their having performed or neglected these Offices of Charity to the Poor, the Hungry, the Naked, or any Way distressed Christians.
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To find out and shew you the full extent and design of our Saviour's words in the Text, 'tis necessary to look back and lay before you the Occasion upon which they were spoken;
To find out and show you the full extent and Design of our Saviour's words in the Text, it's necessary to look back and lay before you the Occasion upon which they were spoken;
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and having been reflected upon by the Pharisees for Eating with Publicans, now to prevent their Murmuring he suffers himself to be over-entreated and invited by one of the Chief of the Pharisees to Eat Bread in his House;
and having been reflected upon by the Pharisees for Eating with Publicans, now to prevent their Murmuring he suffers himself to be over-entreated and invited by one of the Chief of the Pharisees to Eat Bred in his House;
as had those whom they contemptuously stiled Sinners; for presently 'tis sed, that against all the Laws of Hospitality, they watcht Him, that was, to steal His Words,
as had those whom they contemptuously styled Sinners; for presently it's said, that against all the Laws of Hospitality, they watched Him, that was, to steal His Words,
But it was their Saboath-Day, and when he puts them the Case of Conscience, Whether it were Lawful to heal him then or no, they held their Peace, but with intent to make noise enough of it afterward, in case he proceeded to work the Miracle of Mercy, which nevertheless he did with a generous undaunted freedom,
But it was their Saboath-Day, and when he puts them the Case of Conscience, Whither it were Lawful to heal him then or no, they held their Peace, but with intent to make noise enough of it afterwards, in case he proceeded to work the Miracle of Mercy, which nevertheless he did with a generous undaunted freedom,
and then what he had done he maintain'd with that strength of Argument, as he reduced them to an absolute Incapacity of Answering him again to these things.
and then what he had done he maintained with that strength of Argument, as he reduced them to an absolute Incapacity of Answering him again to these things.
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Now though they had utterly spoyl'd the Grace of the Treat they had given him, by making his Table a Snare to him, yet he whose Meat it was to do the Will of him that sent him, and to finish his Work;
Now though they had utterly spoiled the Grace of the Treat they had given him, by making his Table a Snare to him, yet he whose Meat it was to do the Will of him that sent him, and to finish his Work;
he directs them how they may turn such Commerces and Correspondences as are necessary to support the Dignity and Comfort of Human Society, into the Exercises of Virtue, of that fundamental Virtue profound Humility,
he directs them how they may turn such Commerces and Correspondences as Are necessary to support the Dignity and Comfort of Human Society, into the Exercises of Virtue, of that fundamental Virtue profound Humility,
And having Preach'd to them Humility at their Publick Feasts, then he goes on to Teach and shew them a more Excellent way, as the Apostle calls it, that is Charity; Addressing himself to him that bade him to Dinner,
And having Preached to them Humility At their Public Feasts, then he Goes on to Teach and show them a more Excellent Way, as the Apostle calls it, that is Charity; Addressing himself to him that bade him to Dinner,
and with him probably many other Guests, Friends, Brethren, or Kinsmen, or rich Neighbours, with an eye to some mean Advantage or pitiful Interest, that they should make him a suitable Return either in the same kind, or in equal value;
and with him probably many other Guests, Friends, Brothers, or Kinsmen, or rich Neighbours, with an eye to Some mean Advantage or pitiful Interest, that they should make him a suitable Return either in the same kind, or in equal valve;
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But if in sted of the Rich he would Call the Poor, in sted of his Kindred the Stranger that is in Want, in sted of his Friends and Neighbours that do not need a Meals-meat from him,
But if in stead of the Rich he would Call the Poor, in stead of his Kindred the Stranger that is in Want, in stead of his Friends and Neighbours that do not need a Meat from him,
and can afford him as good Cheer again, he would make much of those that can do nothing to help themselves, The Maimed, the Lame, the Blind, such as cannot Retribute any thing to him their Entertainer and Benefactor:
and can afford him as good Cheer again, he would make much of those that can do nothing to help themselves, The Maimed, the Lame, the Blind, such as cannot Retribute any thing to him their Entertainer and Benefactor:
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Secondly, Here is matter of Precept mixt and joyn'd with matter of Counsel and Advice, concerning the Manner, the Measures, the Rules of Proportion and Decency to be observ'd in doing our Alms-Deeds:
Secondly, Here is matter of Precept mixed and joined with matter of Counsel and advice, Concerning the Manner, the Measures, the Rules of Proportion and Decency to be observed in doing our Alms-Deeds:
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Here are excellent Directions given us to do them presently, and with our own Hands rather than leave them to be done by others after our Deaths, to do them Diligently, Chearfully, Plentifully,
Here Are excellent Directions given us to do them presently, and with our own Hands rather than leave them to be done by Others After our Death's, to do them Diligently, Cheerfully, Plentifully,
to do them with all the Condescending Kindness of Entertainers, for such good natur'd qualifications as these are implied in these words, When thou makest a Feast, Call the Poor.
to do them with all the Condescending Kindness of Entertainers, for such good natured qualifications as these Are implied in these words, When thou Makest a Feast, Call the Poor.
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for such they are not, nor are they properly so call'd that are in condition to help themselves, they must be really helpless Creatures, the Maimed, the Lame, the Blind.
for such they Are not, nor Are they properly so called that Are in condition to help themselves, they must be really helpless Creatures, the Maimed, the Lame, the Blind.
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and to those especially that bear Rule, Men Renowned for their Power, Leaders of the People by their Counsel, Rich Men furnisht with Ability, living peaceably in their Habitations;
and to those especially that bear Rule, Men Renowned for their Power, Leaders of the People by their Counsel, Rich Men furnished with Ability, living peaceably in their Habitations;
These are the Titles of Honour which the Book of Wisdome bestows upon you, and to such as you is this word of Command given by the Lord of Life, that ye consider the Poor;
These Are the Titles of Honour which the Book of Wisdom bestows upon you, and to such as you is this word of Command given by the Lord of Life, that you Consider the Poor;
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for to this the Providence of God in the Beautiful Ordering of the World, and Ranging Mankind into several Degrees and Ranks, has giv'n you a special Call, to look down from your High but Slippery Places, with an Eye of Pity upon those that lye at your Feet and can fall no lower;
for to this the Providence of God in the Beautiful Ordering of the World, and Ranging Mankind into several Degrees and Ranks, has given you a special Call, to look down from your High but Slippery Places, with an Eye of Pity upon those that lie At your Feet and can fallen no lower;
such is the wonderful and useful variety of Gods Dispensations to Men, that some even hired Servants in our Father's house have enough and to spare, while many a Son (and he not always a Prodigal) is ready to perish with Hunger;
such is the wondered and useful variety of God's Dispensations to Men, that Some even hired Servants in our Father's house have enough and to spare, while many a Son (and he not always a Prodigal) is ready to perish with Hunger;
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and yet saw I never the Righteous forsaken, nor his Seed begging their Bread, that is, not Abandoned to a state of Beggery or craving of Alms without finding Relief, such a heavy Curse as that was denounced by David only against the Children of the Traytor Judas, to be Vagabonds and begg their Bread, to seek it also out of Desolate Places;
and yet saw I never the Righteous forsaken, nor his Seed begging their Bred, that is, not Abandoned to a state of Beggary or craving of Alms without finding Relief, such a heavy Curse as that was denounced by David only against the Children of the Traitor Judas, to be Vagabonds and beg their Bred, to seek it also out of Desolate Places;
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and who shou'd then supply the Necessities of the Rich? I am apt to think that the greatest Alteration that ever happen'd in these Western Parts of the World,
and who should then supply the Necessities of the Rich? I am apt to think that the greatest Alteration that ever happened in these Western Parts of the World,
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except when Christianity came in, was, when That by degrees turn'd out Slavery, the Roman Absolute Slavery, under which an incredible number of Men were subject to their Masters as to so many Monarchs that had Power of Life and Death ▪ over them;
except when Christianity Come in, was, when That by Degrees turned out Slavery, the Roman Absolute Slavery, under which an incredible number of Men were Subject to their Masters as to so many Monarchs that had Power of Life and Death ▪ over them;
Consider it then as a Bounty of God to the Rich, that the Poor shall never cease out of the Land, 'tis a Promise, a Gracious Promise, Deut. xv. 11. And Bless Almighty God for providing you these, not only as hewers of wood, and drawers of water, not only as helpers and supporters of your Temporal State,
Consider it then as a Bounty of God to the Rich, that the Poor shall never cease out of the Land, it's a Promise, a Gracious Promise, Deuteronomy xv. 11. And Bless Almighty God for providing you these, not only as hewers of wood, and drawers of water, not only as helpers and supporters of your Temporal State,
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for the daily pressing necessities of Human Life, but as improvers of all your Spiritual Graces, Objects of your Comiseration, such as may call incessantly upon every tender Passion within you, such as may stir up Resentments of Gratitude to that Good and Gracious Master, who might with perfect Justice have laid you as low as others whom you see in the Dust;
for the daily pressing necessities of Human Life, but as improvers of all your Spiritual Graces, Objects of your Commiseration, such as may call incessantly upon every tender Passion within you, such as may stir up Resentments of Gratitude to that Good and Gracious Master, who might with perfect justice have laid you as low as Others whom you see in the Dust;
for alass desperate wickedness, and cruel want, are often found to joyn their hands, how useful is even such an Object of Sin and Misery together, in those whom the Psalmist describes, that will run here and there for Meat,
for alas desperate wickedness, and cruel want, Are often found to join their hands, how useful is even such an Object of since and Misery together, in those whom the Psalmist describes, that will run Here and there for Meat,
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how instructive are such miserable sights to make us pray heartily with the Son of Syrach, Give me neither Poverty nor Riches, feed me with food convenient for me;
how instructive Are such miserable sights to make us pray heartily with the Son of Sirach, Give me neither Poverty nor Riches, feed me with food convenient for me;
or else 'tis meant of habitual common Swearing, which heretofore few would be guilty of (so Abject a Vice it was thought) but the meanest People of as little Honour as Conscience.
or Else it's meant of habitual Common Swearing, which heretofore few would be guilty of (so Abject a Vice it was Thought) but the Meanest People of as little Honour as Conscience.
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But besides such Reflections as these, which the sight of the miserable will suggest to raise and keep up Piety, 'tis our Advantage on another and greater Account, that the Poor we have always with us.
But beside such Reflections as these, which the sighed of the miserable will suggest to raise and keep up Piety, it's our Advantage on Another and greater Account, that the Poor we have always with us.
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for were it not in Charity to us as well as to them, that we may do our selves good, has God any need of our Aid to provide for those whose Condition seems so necessitous? Thou Lord of thy Goodness hast prepared for the Poor, says the Royal Prophet, 'tis his Goodness to those that give and not only to them that receive, that he will convey his Largesses through our hands to theirs, for all the Beasts of the Forrest are his, and so are the Cattel upon a thousand Hills:
for were it not in Charity to us as well as to them, that we may do our selves good, has God any need of our Aid to provide for those whose Condition seems so necessitous? Thou Lord of thy goodness hast prepared for the Poor, Says the Royal Prophet, it's his goodness to those that give and not only to them that receive, that he will convey his Largesses through our hands to theirs, for all the Beasts of the Forest Are his, and so Are the Cattle upon a thousand Hills:
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but the Divine Wisdome is not wont to be lavish of Miracles, and 'tis perfect Goodness to make us Men, God's Instruments, good Angels as it were to Guard and Assist our fellows in their Extremity;
but the Divine Wisdom is not wont to be lavish of Miracles, and it's perfect goodness to make us Men, God's Instruments, good Angels as it were to Guard and Assist our Fellows in their Extremity;
I call'd it a Precept or a Command to the Rich, and it was the very form of Asking an Alms by the Poor among the Jews, Give me as God has appointed or bidden you to do.
I called it a Precept or a Command to the Rich, and it was the very from of Asking an Alms by the Poor among the jews, Give me as God has appointed or bidden you to do.
'Tis an affirmative Precept, Call the Poor, and being such does not oblige ad Semper, as the Schools use to speak, that is, it does not bind us to do it at all times or without any Intermission,
It's an affirmative Precept, Call the Poor, and being such does not oblige ad Semper, as the Schools use to speak, that is, it does not bind us to do it At all times or without any Intermission,
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but he did not lay his uncharitable Omissions to Heart, for he that lov'd his Mony better than Christ, must needs have been guilty of shutting up his Bowels of Compassion many a time, when he saw his Brother have need, tho' his own memory could not perhaps reproach him with any one Odious Instance of having deny'd an Alms,
but he did not lay his uncharitable Omissions to Heart, for he that loved his Money better than christ, must needs have been guilty of shutting up his Bowels of Compassion many a time, when he saw his Brother have need, though his own memory could not perhaps reproach him with any one Odious Instance of having denied an Alms,
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and to think that one or a few inconsiderable Acts in the course of a Man's Life, will suffice to acquire and confirm this excellent Grace of Charity, 'tis as wild Divinity as that in the Jesuits Morals, where they have the hardiness to maintain, That one such Act of Love to God,
and to think that one or a few inconsiderable Acts in the course of a Man's Life, will suffice to acquire and confirm this excellent Grace of Charity, it's as wild Divinity as that in the Jesuits Morals, where they have the hardiness to maintain, That one such Act of Love to God,
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yet was less a Heathen is then many of those Romish Casuists. A Habit is then atrain'd when we have gain'd the Point upon our selves, to work as we ought, with li•tle or no difficulty;
yet was less a Heathen is then many of those Romish Casuists. A Habit is then atrained when we have gained the Point upon our selves, to work as we ought, with li•tle or no difficulty;
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I must needs say in the second place, That some extraordinary Object of Compassion may be so pressing and lye so hard on the Conscience of any Christian,
I must needs say in the second place, That Some extraordinary Object of Compassion may be so pressing and lie so hard on the Conscience of any Christian,
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an Affectionate, or for want of an English word to hit my Conceptions fully, give me leave to call it an Affectuous setting the Heart upon Wealth and worldy Goods, more than upon Heaven and the way to Heaven by Charity, is a state of Sin and of Death:
an Affectionate, or for want of an English word to hit my Conceptions Fully, give me leave to call it an Affectuous setting the Heart upon Wealth and worldy Goods, more than upon Heaven and the Way to Heaven by Charity, is a state of since and of Death:
then What is enough for the Rich to bestow upon Charity? shall I say, whatever they can spare from their own Occasions? that will not advance one foot toward stating the Question;
then What is enough for the Rich to bestow upon Charity? shall I say, whatever they can spare from their own Occasions? that will not advance one foot towards stating the Question;
But what is superabundance to some, is scarce a Competency to others in different Circumstances; Upon the whole matter, no precise bounds and limits can be set for all Men,
But what is superabundance to Some, is scarce a Competency to Others in different circumstances; Upon the Whole matter, no precise bounds and Limits can be Set for all Men,
It must be when all is done, in taking the measures of this or any other Christian Graces, prout vir prudens definiverit, as Old Philosophy could never otherwise assign the constant Exercise of moral Virtues its just Ampliations and Restrictions,
It must be when all is done, in taking the measures of this or any other Christian Graces, prout vir Prudens definiverit, as Old Philosophy could never otherwise assign the constant Exercise of moral Virtues its just Ampliations and Restrictions,
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than the Masters of our morals had gone before him, in describing the Lines and Limits of what they called Mercy; only St. Paul seems to enjoyn one thing necessary to Enter and Engage good Christians in a Course of Charity, that they all should have set times as they are the Stewards of God, to make up their Accounts for Pious Ʋses, that these set times should be so near one another,
than the Masters of our morals had gone before him, in describing the Lines and Limits of what they called Mercy; only Saint Paul seems to enjoin one thing necessary to Enter and Engage good Christians in a Course of Charity, that they all should have Set times as they Are the Stewards of God, to make up their Accounts for Pious Ʋses, that these Set times should be so near one Another,
But when it comes to naming the Sum that every one must allow, St. Paul himself could not offer any common measure, he does not decimate or call upon them for a Temh, nor yet for a Twentieth Part, or Exact upon them at any determinate Rate, But let every one lay by him in store as God hath prospered him.
But when it comes to naming the Sum that every one must allow, Saint Paul himself could not offer any Common measure, he does not decimate or call upon them for a Temh, nor yet for a Twentieth Part, or Exact upon them At any determinate Rate, But let every one lay by him in store as God hath prospered him.
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If it be Reply'd that this is to leave our Duty at such Uncertainty, as makes it hard to know when our Righteousness, that is, our Charity exceeds theirs who shall by no means enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
If it be Replied that this is to leave our Duty At such Uncertainty, as makes it hard to know when our Righteousness, that is, our Charity exceeds theirs who shall by no means enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
my Answer is, All such Scruples are easily removed, if insted of disputing how much 'tis our Obligation to give, we fall to practising and abounding in the Work of the Lord, this is to take the safe and the high-way to Heaven.
my Answer is, All such Scruples Are Easily removed, if instead of disputing how much it's our Obligation to give, we fallen to practising and abounding in the Work of the Lord, this is to take the safe and the highway to Heaven.
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Here is a matter of Precept mixt and joyn'd with matter of Counsel and Advice concerning the Manner, the Measures, the Rules of Proportion and Decency to be observed in doing our Alms-Deeds, Here are excellent Directions given us to do them presently,
Here is a matter of Precept mixed and joined with matter of Counsel and advice Concerning the Manner, the Measures, the Rules of Proportion and Decency to be observed in doing our Alms-Deeds, Here Are excellent Directions given us to do them presently,
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to do them Diligently, Chearfully, Plentifully, nay Openly sometimes as well as Secretly at other times, to do them with all the Condescending Kindness of Entertainers,
to do them Diligently, Cheerfully, Plentifully, nay Openly sometime as well as Secretly At other times, to do them with all the Condescending Kindness of Entertainers,
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Sell what you have and give to the Poor, so says our Blessed Saviour, St. Luke xii. but it is a plain Case, That was only propos'd and advis'd to some, never impos'd by Christ upon any but one, that Rich Young Man we spoke of; His Case was singular;
Fell what you have and give to the Poor, so Says our Blessed Saviour, Saint Lycia xii. but it is a plain Case, That was only proposed and advised to Some, never imposed by christ upon any but one, that Rich Young Man we spoke of; His Case was singular;
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and Distribution was made unto every man according as he had need, these have that Character immediately given them, that Great Grace was upon them all.
and Distribution was made unto every man according as he had need, these have that Character immediately given them, that Great Grace was upon them all.
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But implies sufficiently that it was Lawful for him to keep up some port, and to abide in a Condition of sometimes making a Feast; Nor can I think it unlawful for you that are Managers of useful Bounties, to keep up the Honour of this Renowned City,
But Implies sufficiently that it was Lawful for him to keep up Some port, and to abide in a Condition of sometime making a Feast; Nor can I think it unlawful for you that Are Managers of useful Bounties, to keep up the Honour of this Renowned city,
as well as you are Stewards and Governours of Publick Charitys, that you maintain these your Hospitable Feasts, to encourage more such Charitable Benefactions, by the memorial of those whose Names are as precious Oyntment;
as well as you Are Stewards and Governors of Public Charities, that you maintain these your Hospitable Feasts, to encourage more such Charitable Benefactions, by the memorial of those whose Names Are as precious Ointment;
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nor will I go about to stint the Allowance of your domestick friendly Meetings by the Fannian Law, which permitted the Citizens of Rome in the height and flourishing of their Empire, to spend no more at a Feast,
nor will I go about to stint the Allowance of your domestic friendly Meetings by the Fannian Law, which permitted the Citizens of Room in the height and flourishing of their Empire, to spend no more At a Feast,
I will not presume to contract your Entertainments by so strict Laws as those, any more than I would confine your Estates by that Agrarian Law which the Common-wealths-men (that wou'd gladly have a share in your Lands) would fain introduce upon you;
I will not presume to contract your Entertainments by so strict Laws as those, any more than I would confine your Estates by that Agrarian Law which the Commonwealths men (that would gladly have a share in your Lands) would fain introduce upon you;
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yet I must needs Add, there is danger enough when the Rich do but Feast one another, else it wou'd never have been given in Caution, When thou shalt have Eaten,
yet I must needs Add, there is danger enough when the Rich do but Feast one Another, Else it would never have been given in Caution, When thou shalt have Eaten,
A better Man than he that made it, or a juster Occasion of Feasting could scarce have been found, Abraham the Father of Isaack and of all the Faithful, kept it in Token of Gratitude to God for the Son of his Old Age,
A better Man than he that made it, or a juster Occasion of Feasting could scarce have been found, Abraham the Father of Isaac and of all the Faithful, kept it in Token of Gratitude to God for the Son of his Old Age,
But if to keep far enough from that uncharitable wasting Sin (as Divines call it) we aim at Charity in an Heroick Degree, Christ here chalks out the way to it, When thou makest a Feast, Call the Poor, that is make it sometimes on purpose to Solace and Relieve them; wherein there is
But if to keep Far enough from that uncharitable wasting since (as Divines call it) we aim At Charity in an Heroic Degree, christ Here chalks out the Way to it, When thou Makest a Feast, Call the Poor, that is make it sometime on purpose to Solace and Relieve them; wherein there is
but he that Counsels us here to Feast the Poor, intends we should do it before there is nothing lest us but to feast the Worms; I confess if men have a fixt and sincere Intention of giving all in a lump to some very great and good Work for which they gather, God may be honour'd by such a whole freewill Offering from them Living or Dying;
but he that Counsels us Here to Feast the Poor, intends we should do it before there is nothing lest us but to feast the Worms; I confess if men have a fixed and sincere Intention of giving all in a lump to Some very great and good Work for which they gather, God may be honoured by such a Whole freewill Offering from them Living or Dying;
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when the Head, the Hand, the Heart, is constantly exercised and yet never weary of well-doing; This is to keep up a Trade of Charity, where it may be truly said, that the light Gains make the heavy Purse, continual Acts of Mercy and spreading our Alms thin on many lesser Objects of our Compassion:
when the Head, the Hand, the Heart, is constantly exercised and yet never weary of welldoing; This is to keep up a Trade of Charity, where it may be truly said, that the Light Gains make the heavy Purse, continual Acts of Mercy and spreading our Alms thin on many lesser Objects of our Compassion:
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This is most properly Sowing, and sowing plenteously, 'tis laying up a growing Treasure in Heaven, 'tis gathering to ones self a good Reward against the Day of Necessity, and think what a folly it is to leave the Torch behind one, being to go through a dark and dismal Passage, what madness to leave what thou lovest so well in the place from whence thou art going, instead of sending it before to that abiding City.
This is most properly Sowing, and sowing plenteously, it's laying up a growing Treasure in Heaven, it's gathering to ones self a good Reward against the Day of Necessity, and think what a folly it is to leave the Torch behind one, being to go through a dark and dismal Passage, what madness to leave what thou Lovest so well in the place from whence thou art going, instead of sending it before to that abiding city.
This is so extremely far from turning away thy face front any Poor Man, as rather to travel in quest of such pitiful Objects, this is what David calls, Considering the Poor and Needy, Laying out our Thoughts for them,
This is so extremely Far from turning away thy face front any Poor Man, as rather to travel in quest of such pitiful Objects, this is what David calls, Considering the Poor and Needy, Laying out our Thoughts for them,
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When I saw abundance of Meat, said Tobit, I said to my Son, go and bring what Poor Man soever thou shalt find out of our Brethren, who is mindful of the Lord.
When I saw abundance of Meat, said Tobit, I said to my Son, go and bring what Poor Man soever thou shalt find out of our Brothers, who is mindful of the Lord.
yet let it be a Feast, a frugal one but still a Feast to them, enough to satisfie the Soul of the Hungry should be sometimes prepar'd on purpose for them,
yet let it be a Feast, a frugal one but still a Feast to them, enough to satisfy the Soul of the Hungry should be sometime prepared on purpose for them,
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as this is a common Fault, now Piety is driven into Corners, and Charity it self is become a pusillanimous, a blushing thing before the Men of a Giant-like mind, who make a mock of Sin and of Virtue too;
as this is a Common Fault, now Piety is driven into Corners, and Charity it self is become a pusillanimous, a blushing thing before the Men of a Giantlike mind, who make a mock of since and of Virtue too;
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The Greatest Kings and Queens have not thought it too little for them to wash and kiss their Feet, in Imitation of him that introduc'd the same significant Ceremony, proposing it for a Pattern to his Followers;
The Greatest Kings and Queen's have not Thought it too little for them to wash and kiss their Feet, in Imitation of him that introduced the same significant Ceremony, proposing it for a Pattern to his Followers;
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and where can even Royal Dust and Ashes lay themselves low enough in an Office of Devotion to him in the Proxies or in the Persons of those that are his, when he the Son of God, he who thought it no Robery to be Equal with God,
and where can even Royal Dust and Ashes lay themselves low enough in an Office of Devotion to him in the Proxies or in the Persons of those that Are his, when he the Son of God, he who Thought it no Robbery to be Equal with God,
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yet there is one Complement essential to make it a Feast, in all thy Gifts shew a Chearful Countenance, says the Wise Man, for God loves a Chearful Giver, says the Apostle;
yet there is one Compliment essential to make it a Feast, in all thy Gifts show a Cheerful Countenance, Says the Wise Man, for God loves a Cheerful Giver, Says the Apostle;
for such they are not, nor are they properly so called that are in condition to help themselves, they must be really helpless Creatures, the Maimed, the Lame, the Blind.
for such they Are not, nor Are they properly so called that Are in condition to help themselves, they must be really helpless Creatures, the Maimed, the Lame, the Blind.
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I must have leave in this place to lament the miserable Abuse of so vast a Fund for Charity, as perhaps no Kingdom under Heaven can boast the like, I mean that Yearly Treasure rais'd by virtue of that exceedingly well meant and ill manag'd Act for every Parish in the Nation to maintain their Poor, who thereupon make themselves such on purpose,
I must have leave in this place to lament the miserable Abuse of so vast a Fund for Charity, as perhaps no Kingdom under Heaven can boast the like, I mean that Yearly Treasure raised by virtue of that exceedingly well meant and ill managed Act for every Parish in the nation to maintain their Poor, who thereupon make themselves such on purpose,
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which is all for want of Executing with that wholsome Statute-Law, the same in substance with that Apostolical Canon, If any one would not Work neither should he Eat.
which is all for want of Executing with that wholesome Statutelaw, the same in substance with that Apostolical Canon, If any one would not Work neither should he Eat.
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so many worthy Active Undertakers to find'em work, that they may Eat the Labour of their Hands, whoever they are that Engage in this Labour of Love, to Gather the Dispersed from door to door,
so many worthy Active Undertakers to find'em work, that they may Eat the Labour of their Hands, whoever they Are that Engage in this Labour of Love, to Gather the Dispersed from door to door,
and may the good Conscience of their own deeds be to themselves a continual Feast! But the most goodly sight of all in this noble City are so many fair Hospitals, either to i•close those whom the Hand of God has toucht with Lunacy;
and may the good Conscience of their own Deeds be to themselves a continual Feast! But the most goodly sighed of all in this noble city Are so many fair Hospitals, either to i•close those whom the Hand of God has touched with Lunacy;
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Now I hope Strangers when they survey these M•numents of Antient and Modern Piety, will not say that the Church of England owns any such Solifidian Doctrine,
Now I hope Strangers when they survey these M•numents of Ancient and Modern Piety, will not say that the Church of England owns any such Solifidian Doctrine,
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as tends to the Disparagement of Good Works, none will imagine that our Reformation is not a Soil for Charity to prosper upon, where has it grown or flourisht more than it has among us both heretofore,
as tends to the Disparagement of Good Works, none will imagine that our Reformation is not a Soil for Charity to prosper upon, where has it grown or flourished more than it has among us both heretofore,
and of late? I have been Askt abroad by way of Reflexion, Who Built our Churches in London? I have Answered, The Old ones were most of them built before the Corruptions of Rome, and since the Fire of London we know who Rebuilt ' em.
and of late? I have been Asked abroad by Way of Reflection, Who Built our Churches in London? I have Answered, The Old ones were most of them built before the Corruptions of Room, and since the Fire of London we know who Rebuilt ' em.
But no where does the City-Charity look more hopefully, nor promises greater Advantages to the Publick as well as to the Poor, than it does in those several Royal and Ample Foundations lately Repair'd and Restor'd to receive those wretched Infants, expos'd to a Condition well nigh as deplorable as that whom the Prophet describes;
But no where does the City-Charity look more hopefully, nor promises greater Advantages to the Public as well as to the Poor, than it does in those several Royal and Ample Foundations lately Repaired and Restored to receive those wretched Infants, exposed to a Condition well High as deplorable as that whom the Prophet describes;
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may God Almighty add to the King's Life those Years which the King by his Bounty and Goodness has prevented from being cut off, from the Lives of these Little Ones; or from being so misemploy'd as would in all likelihood have brought 'em to shameful Deaths.
may God Almighty add to the King's Life those years which the King by his Bounty and goodness has prevented from being Cut off, from the Lives of these Little Ones; or from being so misemployed as would in all likelihood have brought they to shameful Death's.
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And may his Majesty live to perfect his other most Royal, most Christian Design in the Neighbourhood of this City, that stately Pile whose Walls are now happily rising for the reception of Lame and Maimed Souldiers; that after Brave Men have serv'd the King in his just Wars, they may not want a provision and place of Retirement in their Old broken Age, where they may end their Days in serving God,
And may his Majesty live to perfect his other most Royal, most Christian Design in the Neighbourhood of this city, that stately Pile whose Walls Are now happily rising for the reception of Lame and Maimed Soldiers; that After Brave Men have served the King in his just Wars, they may not want a provision and place of Retirement in their Old broken Age, where they may end their Days in serving God,
Such as these be they Young or Aged, as long as they are uncapable of subsisting by themselves, our Saviour in the words of my Text, effectually recommends them to be treated with all Humanity and Tender Mercy;
Such as these be they Young or Aged, as long as they Are uncapable of subsisting by themselves, our Saviour in the words of my Text, effectually recommends them to be treated with all Humanity and Tender Mercy;
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such Poor as these are the Wealth of a Christian Corporation, as that holy Deacon S. Laurence Answered that Cruel and Covetous President, who demanded of him the Gold and Silver rising from the great Oblations at the Altar where he Ministred, he muster'd up a vast number of Poor Saints, some without Eyes, some whose Arms were quite wither'd away, others decrepit with Age, who had lost the use of their Feet,
such Poor as these Are the Wealth of a Christian Corporation, as that holy Deacon S. Laurence Answered that Cruel and Covetous President, who demanded of him the Gold and Silver rising from the great Oblations At the Altar where he Ministered, he mustered up a vast number of Poor Saints, Some without Eyes, Some whose Arms were quite withered away, Others decrepit with Age, who had lost the use of their Feet,
and ranging all these miserable creeping things so as the Governour migh• have his full view of them, Behold (said he) these are the Churches hidden Treasure:
and ranging all these miserable creeping things so as the Governor migh• have his full view of them, Behold (said he) these Are the Churches hidden Treasure:
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Prov. iii. 3. as if Solomon himself for outward Glory had never been arrayed like one of those, who shine within and without by their noble Acts of mercy.
Curae iii. 3. as if Solomon himself for outward Glory had never been arrayed like one of those, who shine within and without by their noble Acts of mercy.
the Poor have a special Prerogative from God to Bless; and as Rich as Job was before his Adversity, he was highly pleas'd to receive their Benedictions;
the Poor have a special Prerogative from God to Bless; and as Rich as Job was before his Adversity, he was highly pleased to receive their Benedictions;
If Blessing him in his Person that considers the Poor and Needy, If delivering him in the time of trouble, If preserving him and keeping him Alive that he may be blessed upon Earth,
If Blessing him in his Person that considers the Poor and Needy, If delivering him in the time of trouble, If preserving him and keeping him Alive that he may be blessed upon Earth,
if Comforting him when he lyeth sick upon his Bed and making all his Bed in his sickness, if these are mighty Blessings, all these are put together in one place,
if Comforting him when he lies sick upon his Bed and making all his Bed in his sickness, if these Are mighty Blessings, all these Are put together in one place,
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It is not said thou shalt merit Heaven by thy Good-Works, the best, the noblest Act of Charity must needs be that, to lay down our Lives for our Brethren;
It is not said thou shalt merit Heaven by thy Good works, the best, the Noblest Act of Charity must needs be that, to lay down our Lives for our Brothers;
for I reckon (says St. Paul) that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be Compared with the Glory that shall be Revealed in us, yet, says the same Apostle in an other place, our light Affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory;
for I reckon (Says Saint Paul) that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be Compared with the Glory that shall be Revealed in us, yet, Says the same Apostle in an other place, our Light Affliction which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory;
so our Doing Good as well as our suffering Evil are a sure means to Obtain though not to Merit, and as the certain Recompense in the World to come is here made a most forcible Argument for Charity,
so our Doing Good as well as our suffering Evil Are a sure means to Obtain though not to Merit, and as the certain Recompense in the World to come is Here made a most forcible Argument for Charity,
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For now suppose a man with all this heap of pitiful Accidents upon him which our Saviour puts together in the Text, Poor, Maimed, Lame, and Blind, add to these the Torments of Cramps and Stone, to keep him perpetually on the wrack from his Child-hood to extream Old-Age;
For now suppose a man with all this heap of pitiful Accidents upon him which our Saviour puts together in the Text, Poor, Maimed, Lame, and Blind, add to these the Torments of Cramps and Stone, to keep him perpetually on the wrack from his Childhood to extreme Old age;
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than do all the Rich, parting with his two Mite• (as the Widdow did with all her Living) when he hears of one in more immediate danger of starving than himself;
than do all the Rich, parting with his two Mite• (as the Widow did with all her Living) when he hears of one in more immediate danger of starving than himself;
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tho his patient Continuance in well-doing may qualifie and enable him to cry out, Centuplum in hac Vita, that God has given him a hundred fold in this Life, of Joy in the Holy-Ghost, and Expectations of Bliss,
though his patient Continuance in welldoing may qualify and enable him to cry out, Centuplum in hac Vita, that God has given him a hundred fold in this Life, of Joy in the Holy ghost, and Expectations of Bliss,
yet it can never consist with the Goodness of God to suffer any perfectly good Man feeding himself with such Expectations, to be at length defrauded and disappointed;
yet it can never consist with the goodness of God to suffer any perfectly good Man feeding himself with such Expectations, to be At length defrauded and disappointed;
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and the Justice of God requires that he be one day recompenst, seeing it is a Righteous thing with God, says the Apostle, to recompense Tribulation to them that trouble his Saints,
and the justice of God requires that he be one day recompensed, seeing it is a Righteous thing with God, Says the Apostle, to recompense Tribulation to them that trouble his Saints,
And seeing it is a Stoical or rather a Chimical, an Empirical Divinity, that by making Virtue its own Reward, prepares a great Dissolvent to Annihilate Virtue it self,
And seeing it is a Stoical or rather a Chemical, an Empirical Divinity, that by making Virtue its own Reward, prepares a great Dissolvent to Annihilate Virtue it self,
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and bring it to nothing, then since that God is Just and most perfect Justice it self, there needs must be a Day of Recompense, a Time of Refreshing, a time when every Lazarus that received his Evil things shall be Comforted, and when every Rich Man that has already Received and Abus'd his Good things shall be Tormented;
and bring it to nothing, then since that God is Just and most perfect justice it self, there needs must be a Day of Recompense, a Time of Refreshing, a time when every Lazarus that received his Evil things shall be Comforted, and when every Rich Man that has already Received and Abused his Good things shall be Tormented;
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But if such a practice of Good Works in the midst of such almost insupportable Evils of this Life, be a Reason strong enough to prove there's a Life to come, so that a Man shall say verily there is a Reward for the Righteous;
But if such a practice of Good Works in the midst of such almost insupportable Evils of this Life, be a Reason strong enough to prove there's a Life to come, so that a Man shall say verily there is a Reward for the Righteous;
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and the most persuasive to the Practice of such Good-Works: only to mention this Argument of a Recompense at the Resurrection, were Charity never so cold, were sufficient to raise it up from the dead again;
and the most persuasive to the Practice of such Good works: only to mention this Argument of a Recompense At the Resurrection, were Charity never so cold, were sufficient to raise it up from the dead again;
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and have supplyed him with the means to warm him till his loyns blest you, many a Blind, Maimed or Lame, whom you have as it were led by the hand out of his present misery, shall one day become a Guide to you as you were to him formerly;
and have supplied him with the means to warm him till his loins blessed you, many a Blind, Maimed or Lame, whom you have as it were led by the hand out of his present misery, shall one day become a Guide to you as you were to him formerly;
that he shall have the Agility of a Spirit, and the discerning power of a Spirit of a Just Man made perfect, to behold you coming toward the place of Bliss,
that he shall have the Agility of a Spirit, and the discerning power of a Spirit of a Just Man made perfect, to behold you coming towards the place of Bliss,
and to call you as the good Angel did the Apostle, Come up hither; if this will not prevail with you to Call the Poor, and give them a little Comfort in this World, nothing will ever move you:
and to call you as the good Angel did the Apostle, Come up hither; if this will not prevail with you to Call the Poor, and give them a little Comfort in this World, nothing will ever move you:
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this is that Powerful Motive our Saviour uses, to make our Selves friends in Heaven, by giving Alms upon Earth, that when we fail they may receive us, that the Heirs of Salvation may be allowed and sent forth by God to meet us when we enter into the New World, that they may Conduct us into their Everlasting Habitations; for as St. Chrysostom Argues upon that place, If we go to a strange City we need a Guide, much more to another World,
this is that Powerful Motive our Saviour uses, to make our Selves Friends in Heaven, by giving Alms upon Earth, that when we fail they may receive us, that the Heirs of Salvation may be allowed and sent forth by God to meet us when we enter into the New World, that they may Conduct us into their Everlasting Habitations; for as Saint Chrysostom Argues upon that place, If we go to a strange city we need a Guide, much more to Another World,
And if you will forgive me the laying of one Quotation upon another, St. Cyprian speaks so pathetically to the same Purpose how they shall welcome us into the Other World, for whom we had Charity or Kindness in this, that with a Lively Description and Discourse of His,
And if you will forgive me the laying of one Quotation upon Another, Saint Cyprian speaks so pathetically to the same Purpose how they shall welcome us into the Other World, for whom we had Charity or Kindness in this, that with a Lively Description and Discourse of His,
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Who is there (say he) who being to sayl homeward to his Friends does not make wishes for a prosperous Gale, that he may quickly embrace those whom he loves so dearly? Let us account that Paradice is our Country, as we have look'd upon the Patriarchs to be our Parents;
Who is there (say he) who being to sail homeward to his Friends does not make wishes for a prosperous Gale, that he may quickly embrace those whom he loves so dearly? Let us account that Paradise is our Country, as we have looked upon the Patriarchs to be our Parents;
why do we not hasten and move forward apace to see that Country of ours, and salute those Parents? there are a vast number of Persons very dear unto us that expect us, our Forefathers, our Brethren, our Children, a numerous Company that long for our coming to them, being secure of their own,
why do we not hasten and move forward apace to see that Country of ours, and salute those Parents? there Are a vast number of Persons very dear unto us that expect us, our Forefathers, our Brothers, our Children, a numerous Company that long for our coming to them, being secure of their own,
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to see them again and grow into Embraces with them, How will it Affect and Transport both us and them? what kind of Bless is there in those Heavenly Kingdoms, which consists with no fear of Dying, with an Assurance of Living Eternally? there is the Apostles glorious Quire, there the Prophets honourable Senate, there the Legions of Crowned Martyrs that Dyed and Suffer'd Valiantly, there the Triumphant Virgins that have subdued and tamed by the mighty hand of Continence the Carnal Desires of the Body, there the merciful Men who have dealt their Doles and Largesses to the Poor and Needy;
to see them again and grow into Embraces with them, How will it Affect and Transport both us and them? what kind of Bless is there in those Heavenly Kingdoms, which consists with no Fear of Dying, with an Assurance of Living Eternally? there is the Apostles glorious Choir, there the prophets honourable Senate, there the Legions of Crowned Martyrs that Died and Suffered Valiantly, there the Triumphant Virgins that have subdued and tamed by the mighty hand of Continence the Carnal Desires of the Body, there the merciful Men who have dealt their Doles and Largesses to the Poor and Needy;
Let this be the Aim of all our wishes, Let God see such thoughts in us, Let Christ see the Travail of our Souls, the Intent of our Faith, who will assuredly give them larger Rewards, whose Souls are more enlarged toward Heaven and Eternity.
Let this be the Aim of all our wishes, Let God see such thoughts in us, Let christ see the Travail of our Souls, the Intent of our Faith, who will assuredly give them larger Rewards, whose Souls Are more enlarged towards Heaven and Eternity.
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