A sermon concerning discretion in giving alms preached at St. Sepulchres Church in London, instead of the Spittle, upon Wednesday in Easter-week, April vi, MDCLXXXI / by Tho. Tenison ...
The useful influence of discretion appeareth, plainly, in all the Affairs of a Christian man. But I shall only give an instance of it in the exercise of Charity;
The useful influence of discretion appears, plainly, in all the Affairs of a Christian man. But I shall only give an instance of it in the exercise of Charity;
Then, in the Administration of Alms, we are guilty of unprofitable (not to say, very injurious) prosuseness, whensoever Prudence is not the dispenser of them.
Then, in the Administration of Alms, we Are guilty of unprofitable (not to say, very injurious) prosuseness, whensoever Prudence is not the dispenser of them.
Alms are call'd, in Holy writ, by the venerable Name of Religious Offerings. But, whatsoever the Altar be at which they are presented without Discretion, they are so many Sacrifices without Salt. Wherefore, in the Text, Charity and Prudence meet together in this excellent character of a bountiful Person;
Alms Are called, in Holy writ, by the venerable Name of Religious Offerings. But, whatsoever the Altar be At which they Are presented without Discretion, they Are so many Sacrifices without Salt. Wherefore, in the Text, Charity and Prudence meet together in this excellent character of a bountiful Person;
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You perceive, by this Introduction, what is like to be my present Argument, that particular one of Discretion in giving Alms, and not that of Charity in general, in praise of which so much hath been, already, said by others, and so very accurately;
You perceive, by this Introduction, what is like to be my present Argument, that particular one of Discretion in giving Alms, and not that of Charity in general, in praise of which so much hath been, already, said by Others, and so very accurately;
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that it is difficult for such a one to prevent amazement when he hears it put in form of Query by the Schools, whether or no Charity be a virtue? I mean this of such a man as is not well acquainted with their usual way of tying knots upon the plainest things to shew their dexterity in the solution.
that it is difficult for such a one to prevent amazement when he hears it put in from of Query by the Schools, whither or no Charity be a virtue? I mean this of such a man as is not well acquainted with their usual Way of tying knots upon the Plainest things to show their dexterity in the solution.
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Fourthly, I shall earnestly move this Audience (if need there be of importunity in so good a cause and in a Christian Assembly) both to Charity it self,
Fourthly, I shall earnestly move this Audience (if need there be of importunity in so good a cause and in a Christian Assembly) both to Charity it self,
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Lastly, Under this Exhortation, I shall direct to such means as are proper to be used towards the attainment of this great perfection of discreet and rational bounty.
Lastly, Under this Exhortation, I shall Direct to such means as Are proper to be used towards the attainment of this great perfection of discreet and rational bounty.
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And all this, to the intent that they whom God hath prosper'd, may be perswaded both to communicate, and to do it in such prudent and profitable manner;
And all this, to the intent that they whom God hath prospered, may be persuaded both to communicate, and to do it in such prudent and profitable manner;
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And it is manifest by these following words [ he sheweth favour and lendeth ] that by such a one is meant, a man of gentle temper and generous disposition;
And it is manifest by these following words [ he shows favour and dares ] that by such a one is meant, a man of gentle temper and generous disposition;
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The Hebrew word which, in our Translation, is rendred [ a good man ] is, in that of the Seventy, interpreted by NONLATINALPHABET which signifies gentle and benign. And Phavorinus glosseth this Greek word by that other of NONLATINALPHABET, equitable, clement, void of rigour, humane, merciful.
The Hebrew word which, in our translation, is rendered [ a good man ] is, in that of the Seventy, interpreted by which signifies gentle and benign. And Phavorinus Glosseth this Greek word by that other of, equitable, clement, void of rigour, humane, merciful.
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In this sence the Law is said to be, not only holy [ or a Rule separate from the immoral measures which the World lives by ] and just [ that is, a Rule of right reason ] but Good also;
In this sense the Law is said to be, not only holy [ or a Rule separate from the immoral measures which the World lives by ] and just [ that is, a Rule of right reason ] but Good also;
This is He for whom some other man of an upright intention, but of much meaner capacitie to serve his Age, would (as S. Paul observeth) even dare to die. And certainly he who,
This is He for whom Some other man of an upright intention, but of much meaner capacity to serve his Age, would (as S. Paul observeth) even Dare to die. And Certainly he who,
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when there is apparent hazard, sacrificeth his own less profitable life, to preserve the more useful one of some light of Israel, some man who is a common and publick good, some Hero in generous virtue;
when there is apparent hazard, Sacrificeth his own less profitable life, to preserve the more useful one of Some Light of Israel, Some man who is a Common and public good, Some Hero in generous virtue;
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Hence a man otherwise of no ordinary Figure in the English Chronicle is said to have resolved to increase his sorty seven Monasteries to the number of fifty,
Hence a man otherwise of no ordinary Figure in the English Chronicle is said to have resolved to increase his sorty seven Monasteries to the number of fifty,
because that was the number of the year of Jubilee. A reason derived from no deeper Cause than the pleasure which the chime of those agreeing numbers made in his weak imagination.
Because that was the number of the year of Jubilee. A reason derived from no Deeper Cause than the pleasure which the chime of those agreeing numbers made in his weak imagination.
Now how dwelleth the love of God and goodness in that man, who, when he may do a greater good, do's irrationally chuse to do a less, by a careless and indiscriminating liberality? There is a certain proportion of needs and provisions, in the world.
Now how dwells the love of God and Goodness in that man, who, when he may do a greater good, do's irrationally choose to do a less, by a careless and indiscriminating liberality? There is a certain proportion of needs and provisions, in the world.
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On the other hand, it cannot escape our most negligent observation, that there are some single Persons [ some did I say? Would God they were to be easily numbred ] who have had greater abundance in this world than many Families, and publick Foundations.
On the other hand, it cannot escape our most negligent observation, that there Are Some single Persons [ Some did I say? Would God they were to be Easily numbered ] who have had greater abundance in this world than many Families, and public Foundations.
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we shall be tempted, by giving ear to the clamorous importunities of the idle, the vicious, the hypocritical, to nourish the Plagues and feed the diseases of it.
we shall be tempted, by giving ear to the clamorous importunities of the idle, the vicious, the hypocritical, to nourish the Plagues and feed the diseases of it.
God forgive me the indiscretion of my Charity. The necessity of Prudence in conjunction with Charity being thus, in more general manner, evinced; I proceed,
God forgive me the indiscretion of my Charity. The necessity of Prudence in conjunction with Charity being thus, in more general manner, evinced; I proceed,
In the third place, To the more particular rules and measures of Religious discretion in relation to Alms. These (I think) may be comprehended under the two following heads.
In the third place, To the more particular rules and measures of Religious discretion in Relation to Alms. These (I think) may be comprehended under the two following Heads.
To use the conversation of a few familiar Friends; and of such as may not rob us of our time, our substance, our innocence. To Account accurately, and often.
To use the Conversation of a few familiar Friends; and of such as may not rob us of our time, our substance, our innocence. To Account accurately, and often.
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To cut off all vain and unnecessary, and much more all dissolute, expence. Not to engage in equal charge with persons of superior condition and fortune.
To Cut off all vain and unnecessary, and much more all dissolute, expense. Not to engage in equal charge with Persons of superior condition and fortune.
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so in our Closet) a private bank of Charity, by laying aside a convenient share of our worldly Incomes for so worthy a purpose. It will grow insensibly:
so in our Closet) a private bank of Charity, by laying aside a convenient share of our worldly Incomes for so worthy a purpose. It will grow insensibly:
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Now discretion, in distributing of Alms, hath due regard to The Scope, the Objects, the Place, the Season, the Quality, the measure and proportion of this material Charity;
Now discretion, in distributing of Alms, hath due regard to The Scope, the Objects, the Place, the Season, the Quality, the measure and proportion of this material Charity;
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And when we give for no worthier end than the serving our humour, Pride, and Vanity, it is not at all probable that we shall place our Alms upon the most deserving.
And when we give for no Worthier end than the serving our humour, Pride, and Vanity, it is not At all probable that we shall place our Alms upon the most deserving.
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For, The bold, the talkative, the clamorous, the frequenters of publick places, will then be judged the fittest Instruments to blazon our praise, and to flatter our hypocrisie.
For, The bold, the talkative, the clamorous, the frequenters of public places, will then be judged the Fittest Instruments to blazon our praise, and to flatter our hypocrisy.
Security from the external force of evil Spirits by the charms and spells of Monkish Conjuration, (A sort of Ecclesiastical Magick which those very Spirits invent and incourage);
Security from the external force of evil Spirits by the charms and spells of Monkish Conjuration, (A sort of Ecclesiastical Magic which those very Spirits invent and encourage);
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Canonization, as scandalous as it is chargeable, and performed in such manner, that, according to the note of Cardinal Bessarion, the making of their new Saints, doth move some sceptical men to question the old ones. Nay, sometimes, the scope is that very wicked one of compounding with heaven, by their liberal Alms, for their unforsaken sins:
Canonization, as scandalous as it is chargeable, and performed in such manner, that, according to the note of Cardinal Bessarion, the making of their new Saints, does move Some sceptical men to question the old ones. Nay, sometime, the scope is that very wicked one of compounding with heaven, by their liberal Alms, for their unforsaken Sins:
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and here in this Nation (whilst the Island was enchanted with Popery) there were granted Indulgences even for what they call deadly sins for many thousands of years to come.
and Here in this nation (while the Island was enchanted with Popery) there were granted Indulgences even for what they call deadly Sins for many thousands of Years to come.
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Blessed God! what a miserable and irrational waste is this? what great good might have been done by the wealth laid out upon such unprofitable and such dangerous Toys, with the prophane Merchandizers in the Romish Temple? how many real necessities might have been supplyed by the many hundreds of pounds yearly offer'd at that one Shrine of the pretended Martyr of Canterbury? how many hungry persons might have been fed;
Blessed God! what a miserable and irrational waste is this? what great good might have been done by the wealth laid out upon such unprofitable and such dangerous Toys, with the profane Merchandizers in the Romish Temple? how many real necessities might have been supplied by the many hundreds of pounds yearly offered At that one Shrine of the pretended Martyr of Canterbury? how many hungry Persons might have been fed;
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and to consider this plain truth, that the indiscretion of the Monasticks (by feeding the slothful, the superstitious, the Enthusiastick, the Fryars Mendicants, the Pilgrims or loytering wanderers of that Church) provided objects of burthen and expence, for those of the Reformation.
and to Consider this plain truth, that the indiscretion of the Monastics (by feeding the slothful, the superstitious, the Enthusiastic, the Friars Mendicants, the Pilgrim's or loitering wanderers of that Church) provided objects of burden and expense, for those of the Reformation.
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Lastly (not to spare our selves where there is a failure) true Charity do's not countenance such places of exemption, as, by their private priviledge, do not support the Government by supporting the necessary Officers of State and Justice, in honour and without disturbance:
Lastly (not to spare our selves where there is a failure) true Charity do's not countenance such places of exemption, as, by their private privilege, do not support the Government by supporting the necessary Officers of State and justice, in honour and without disturbance:
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To wit, that God may have a publick, reasonable service offered to him. That Children may be educated for offices Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military Mechanick.
To wit, that God may have a public, reasonable service offered to him. That Children may be educated for Offices Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military Mechanic.
I will give you her own words with respect to her first Foundation of the Monastery of Avila. One day (saith Teresa) after I had communicated, our Lord strictly charg'd me to set about this Foundation with all my might, making me great promises, that the Monastery should not fail to be erected;
I will give you her own words with respect to her First Foundation of the Monastery of Avila. One day (Says Teresa) After I had communicated, our Lord strictly charged me to Set about this Foundation with all my might, making me great promises, that the Monastery should not fail to be erected;
and therefore, ifthe superstructure be solid, and it be advanced and perfected by that great moral Architect, Prudence, it is a miracle scarce inferiour to any which their Legends have fitted to the wide swallow of their people.
and Therefore, If the superstructure be solid, and it be advanced and perfected by that great moral Architect, Prudence, it is a miracle scarce inferior to any which their Legends have fitted to the wide swallow of their people.
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But if Discretion does not succeed Enthusiasm, and correct it, what aids can be given, by so irregular and extravagant a principle, to the common good?
But if Discretion does not succeed Enthusiasm, and correct it, what aids can be given, by so irregular and extravagant a principle, to the Common good?
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Thirdly, It may at least be offered to consideration, whether Prudence would not judge it conducive to the publick interest, both of Religion and Civil order,
Thirdly, It may At least be offered to consideration, whither Prudence would not judge it conducive to the public Interest, both of Religion and Civil order,
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These (one would imagine) might be fit retreats for the pensive, the melancholy, the male-content, the inordinately scrupulous, the fearful, the reserved, the musing, the indiscreetly zealous, the fierce disputers of this world;
These (one would imagine) might be fit retreats for the pensive, the melancholy, the malcontent, the inordinately scrupulous, the fearful, the reserved, the musing, the indiscreetly zealous, the fierce disputers of this world;
And thus far, ever since there was a prize put into publick hands at the dissolution of superstitious Houses, there has been part of a debt due from the State unto the Church; which God grant it may have ability and opportunity, and religious inclination to discharge.
And thus Far, ever since there was a prize put into public hands At the dissolution of superstitious Houses, there has been part of a debt due from the State unto the Church; which God grant it may have ability and opportunity, and religious inclination to discharge.
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Lastly, I cannot but take notice, upon this solemn memoria lof your publick Charities, of that singular Prudence which do's appear both in the founding,
Lastly, I cannot but take notice, upon this solemn memoria lof your public Charities, of that singular Prudence which do's appear both in the founding,
and in Offices Sacred and Civil, and arriv'd at great things from very low beginnings. Ten of the formention'd Children have been, this year, placed out to Masters of Ships, having first been educated in the Arts of Aritbmetick and Navigation by the Royal bounty of his most Excellent Majesty, whose great and wise example ought highly to be honoured,
and in Offices Sacred and Civil, and arrived At great things from very low beginnings. Ten of the forementioned Children have been, this year, placed out to Masters of Ships, having First been educated in the Arts of Aritbmetick and Navigation by the Royal bounty of his most Excellent Majesty, whose great and wise Exampl ought highly to be honoured,
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And it hath brought up, in divers Arts and Trades, no less than One Hundred twenty eight. And all this has been done, notwithstanding these Foundations have,
And it hath brought up, in diverse Arts and Trades, no less than One Hundred twenty eight. And all this has been done, notwithstanding these Foundations have,
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It hath Cured of Lunacy, and discharged Forty one; and it maintaineth under Cure a Hundred and ten; notwithstanding that great burthen of debt there is upon it, by reason of that noble and commodious structure lately erected.
It hath Cured of Lunacy, and discharged Forty one; and it maintaineth under Cure a Hundred and ten; notwithstanding that great burden of debt there is upon it, by reason of that noble and commodious structure lately erected.
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But I forbear to discourse more at large, concerning such publick Charities, in this place, where it appeareth, by the fruits of the management, that they are so well understood, and so prudently governed. I pass to the
But I forbear to discourse more At large, Concerning such public Charities, in this place, where it appears, by the fruits of the management, that they Are so well understood, and so prudently governed. I pass to the
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The needs of a small Precinct in the world will soon exhaust even the Rich Man of Crassus, who would not reckon any one in that number, who was not able to maintain an Army.
The needs of a small Precinct in the world will soon exhaust even the Rich Man of Crassus, who would not reckon any one in that number, who was not able to maintain an Army.
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Seeing, then, we cannot benefit all the world by our Alms, (though we may do it by our charitable Prayers for them;) it is fit that the little portion, which we are masters of, be placed upon those, whose circumstances are best suited to our own.
Seeing, then, we cannot benefit all the world by our Alms, (though we may do it by our charitable Prayers for them;) it is fit that the little portion, which we Are Masters of, be placed upon those, whose Circumstances Are best suited to our own.
Amongst these objects fitted to our personal circumstance, discretion encourageth those onely who are likewise fitted for our Charity by their own just qualifications.
among these objects fitted to our personal circumstance, discretion Encourageth those only who Are likewise fitted for our Charity by their own just qualifications.
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And certainly none have fallen into more, and into more perilous snares, than they who, from the beginning, have trodden the ways of unmanly laziness and unjust begging.
And Certainly none have fallen into more, and into more perilous snares, than they who, from the beginning, have trodden the ways of unmanly laziness and unjust begging.
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Again, Prudence giveth no countenance to the over confident, who stand in need of such discipline as may humble them into a deeper and more becoming sense of their miserable and low condition;
Again, Prudence gives no countenance to the over confident, who stand in need of such discipline as may humble them into a Deeper and more becoming sense of their miserable and low condition;
whose impudence, adding menaces to their intreaties, giveth us cause to suspect concerning them, that they would extort those Alms by force (were it in their power) which now they endeavour to wrest by their boldness from timerous men,
whose impudence, adding menaces to their entreaties, gives us cause to suspect Concerning them, that they would extort those Alms by force (were it in their power) which now they endeavour to wrest by their boldness from timorous men,
and from the easie-natured by their importunity. Likewise, discretion repulseth the craving and unsatisfy'd, who must have benefits cover'd daily with benefits,
and from the easy-natured by their importunity. Likewise, discretion repulseth the craving and unsatisfied, who must have benefits covered daily with benefits,
Furthermore, both Religious and Civil prudence refuseth to favour wanderours, who are, oftentimes, pernicious spies and conveighers of unlawful Intelligence;
Furthermore, both Religious and Civil prudence Refuseth to favour wanderours, who Are, oftentimes, pernicious spies and conveighers of unlawful Intelligence;
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Finally, Discretion weigheth well the case of pretended Converts, lest, after the modern Policy of France , it setteth up a Market for Conversions, and exposeth Religion to sale in a mercenary world, where divers will turn their Conscience to that point from whence prosperity bloweth.
Finally, Discretion weigheth well the case of pretended Converts, lest, After the modern Policy of France, it sets up a Market for Conversions, and exposeth Religion to sale in a mercenary world, where diverse will turn their Conscience to that point from whence Prosperity blows.
to forsake the beloved Land of his Nativity, his dear Relations, his profitable employs, and to follow Jesus whithersoever he goes, be it to Pilates Tribunal,
to forsake the Beloved Land of his Nativity, his dear Relations, his profitable employs, and to follow jesus whithersoever he Goes, be it to Pilate's Tribunal,
Thirdly, Discretion hath regard to the place in which Charity is fitly dispensed. It giveth, sometimes, very publickly, for Example sake, and sometimes very privately for Love sake,
Thirdly, Discretion hath regard to the place in which Charity is fitly dispensed. It gives, sometime, very publicly, for Exampl sake, and sometime very privately for Love sake,
but chuseth rather to conveigh its Alms to the houses of the needy, than to tempt them abroad daily, to the expence of their time, and modesty, and innocence;
but chooseth rather to convey its Alms to the houses of the needy, than to tempt them abroad daily, to the expense of their time, and modesty, and innocence;
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Again, where Discretion findeth the needy actually in their miseries, or in their labour and industry, there it conceiveth it hath a fit place. offer'd to it for the depositing of its Alms.
Again, where Discretion finds the needy actually in their misery's, or in their labour and industry, there it conceiveth it hath a fit place. offered to it for the depositing of its Alms.
For the publick Streets and Avenues to Churches, the prudent are very sparing towards those confederate and immodest Petitioners, who perpetually haunt them.
For the public Streets and Avenues to Churches, the prudent Are very sparing towards those confederate and immodest Petitioners, who perpetually haunt them.
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They will not be imposed upon, or forc'd, by those bold people who are, on purpose, importunate in such publick places, where they think men will be sham'd, at least, into bounty towards them.
They will not be imposed upon, or forced, by those bold people who Are, on purpose, importunate in such public places, where they think men will be shamed, At least, into bounty towards them.
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Fourthly, Discretion considereth the time of giving Alms. It hath respect to the seasons of great Sickness, of great losses, of scarceness of Work, and of dearness of Provisions.
Fourthly, Discretion Considereth the time of giving Alms. It hath respect to the seasons of great Sickness, of great losses, of scarceness of Work, and of dearness of Provisions.
it secures their innocence, by preventing the very beginnings of begging which are dangerous. For there seemeth to be a kind of inchantment in that evil Trade;
it secures their innocence, by preventing the very beginnings of begging which Are dangerous. For there seems to be a kind of enchantment in that evil Trade;
Likewise, Discreet charity is liberal at those solemn times when the Church celebrateth the memorials of the Birth, the Passion, the Resurrection, the Ascension of the Saviour of the world;
Likewise, Discreet charity is liberal At those solemn times when the Church celebrateth the memorials of the Birth, the Passion, the Resurrection, the Ascension of the Saviour of the world;
And for some materials of Charity, discretion does purchase them from Work-houses for the poor; at the same time doubling the good, by encourageing diligence and administring supply.
And for Some materials of Charity, discretion does purchase them from Workhouses for the poor; At the same time doubling the good, by encouraging diligence and administering supply.
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Sixthly, Discretion considereth the due measure and proportion of Alms, that it be fitted to the needs of the receiver, and to the ability of the giver.
Sixthly, Discretion Considereth the due measure and proportion of Alms, that it be fitted to the needs of the receiver, and to the ability of the giver.
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Touching the ability of the giver, discretion considereth what we justly possess, and what quantity of it is required for the supporting of us in the condition of our birth, our place, our office, our family,
Touching the ability of the giver, discretion Considereth what we justly possess, and what quantity of it is required for the supporting of us in the condition of our birth, our place, our office, our family,
But for raising of a new Family to worldly grandeur (especially where the heirs of it are not encouragers of our hope, either by the quickness of their parts,
But for raising of a new Family to worldly grandeur (especially where the Heirs of it Are not encouragers of our hope, either by the quickness of their parts,
who bringeth them supply without and beyond their expectation. Wherefore when prudence giveth, it doth it without malicious upbraiding or proud insulting.
who brings them supply without and beyond their expectation. Wherefore when prudence gives, it does it without malicious upbraiding or proud insulting.
Having said all this touching the necessity, and the nature, of discretion in giving Alms, (and all, with reference to the further judgment and definition of a prudent man,
Having said all this touching the necessity, and the nature, of discretion in giving Alms, (and all, with Referente to the further judgement and definition of a prudent man,
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Remove, as far as in you lies, the reproach of a late sharp Writer , who says, in effect, of the people of England, that they generally use a kind of mother-wit; and have the generosity to do great things, but not the discretion to do them wisely.
Remove, as Far as in you lies, the reproach of a late sharp Writer, who Says, in Effect, of the people of England, that they generally use a kind of motherwit; and have the generosity to do great things, but not the discretion to do them wisely.
and not be abused by fictitious needs, and deceive himself into a dangerous conceit that he lends to the Lord, when he gives to those who, sometimes, put out their very Alms to Interest.
and not be abused by fictitious needs, and deceive himself into a dangerous conceit that he lends to the Lord, when he gives to those who, sometime, put out their very Alms to Interest.
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The second place, We avoid slothful and easie credulity. Covetousness will require, as an excuse, and as a way of saving its beloved Money, very rigid demonstration, e're it giveth.
The second place, We avoid slothful and easy credulity. Covetousness will require, as an excuse, and as a Way of Saving its Beloved Money, very rigid demonstration, ever it gives.
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On the other hand, credulity will be satisfy'd without tolerable proof, and take a lewd man's asseveration for an argument. It behaveth it self towards the tales of Beggars,
On the other hand, credulity will be satisfied without tolerable proof, and take a lewd Man's asseveration for an argument. It behaveth it self towards the tales of Beggars,
They will profess that they have suffered extremely by fire, though they be of that number of barbarous Thieves, who will set their Neighbours house on a flame, that they may the more securely share in his goods.
They will profess that they have suffered extremely by fire, though they be of that number of barbarous Thieves, who will Set their Neighbours house on a flame, that they may the more securely share in his goods.
Now, what a strength of nature is this which is not injur'd by those customary seeming hardships, which would destroy the lives of many who are in sound and perfect health;
Now, what a strength of nature is this which is not injured by those customary seeming hardships, which would destroy the lives of many who Are in found and perfect health;
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For multitudes use that name, to whom if we are liberal we offend our Saviour, who will say to them at the final judgment, Depart from me, I know you not [ or will not own you as my Disciples ] ye workers of iniquity.
For Multitudes use that name, to whom if we Are liberal we offend our Saviour, who will say to them At the final judgement, Depart from me, I know you not [ or will not own you as my Disciples ] you workers of iniquity.
In those, and in divers other parts of the world, it erecteth Convents for Will-worship; and fixeth Romish Emissaries in such posts, that they may give disturbance to reformed Christendom.
In those, and in diverse other parts of the world, it erecteth Convents for Will-worship; and fixeth Romish Emissaries in such posts, that they may give disturbance to reformed Christendom.
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It fears the calumny of penuriousness, which will not stick long upon any man, who is not sparing in any other case, where he may be justly liberal, and not prostitute his Riches.
It fears the calumny of penuriousness, which will not stick long upon any man, who is not sparing in any other case, where he may be justly liberal, and not prostitute his Riches.
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It would bribe the mercenary throats of vile people, into the flattering sounds of, good Man, brave House-keeper, and bountiful Master. Wretched ambition, which loveth the praise of licentious Mendicants, more than the suffrage of Conscience and the praise of God!
It would bribe the mercenary throats of vile people, into the flattering sounds of, good Man, brave Housekeeper, and bountiful Master. Wretched ambition, which loves the praise of licentious Mendicants, more than the suffrage of Conscience and the praise of God!
Sixthly, Let us arm our selves with Christian courage, that the menaces, and revengeful looks of the sturdy and desperate, may not affright us into a misplacing of our Alms. God will protect us in well-doing against all their causeless threats and imprecations.
Sixthly, Let us arm our selves with Christian courage, that the menaces, and revengeful looks of the sturdy and desperate, may not affright us into a misplacing of our Alms. God will Pact us in welldoing against all their causeless Treats and imprecations.
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But to ease this present pang in their bowels, they give at adventure, and thereby put a thorn into their Conscience. Some of the Primitive Christians , out of the abundance of their compassion, gave Alms unwarily to many crafty Heathens, who knew their weakness, and serv'd themselves upon it.
But to ease this present pang in their bowels, they give At adventure, and thereby put a thorn into their Conscience. some of the Primitive Christians, out of the abundance of their compassion, gave Alms unwarily to many crafty heathens, who knew their weakness, and served themselves upon it.
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And if they move your hearts, they have more influence upon them, than they have upon their own. It is said of two Beggars who had a design upon the Charity of Epiphanius Bishop of Salamine; that, to move his pity, one feign'd himself dead,
And if they move your hearts, they have more influence upon them, than they have upon their own. It is said of two Beggars who had a Design upon the Charity of Epiphanius Bishop of Salamine; that, to move his pity, one feigned himself dead,
They would not part with their Ulcers, their scarrs, their Crutches, left they part with their idleness and their Alms. By such ways they extort that from the tenderness of mens hearts, which the firmness of their reason would have preserved from abuse. But, alass!
They would not part with their Ulcers, their scars, their Crutches, left they part with their idleness and their Alms. By such ways they extort that from the tenderness of men's hearts, which the firmness of their reason would have preserved from abuse. But, alas!
This Charity which springeth from such soft temper as cannot bear up against any thing that looks like Tragedy, does not deserve the name of that Grace;
This Charity which springs from such soft temper as cannot bear up against any thing that looks like Tragedy, does not deserve the name of that Grace;
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So shall we provide for our selves, bags which wax not old, and lay up for our selves an enduring treasure in the Heavens, and find mercy in that day when we shall stand in the greatest need of it.
So shall we provide for our selves, bags which wax not old, and lay up for our selves an enduring treasure in the Heavens, and find mercy in that day when we shall stand in the greatest need of it.
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when we die, be received into the bosom of the most blessed Jesus, to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be given all Honour for ever. Amen. FINIS.
when we die, be received into the bosom of the most blessed jesus, to whom, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, be given all Honour for ever. Amen. FINIS.
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Horae B. M. v. ad Us. Sar. fol. 66. — who that devoutly say [ these three Prayers ] shall obtain ten hundred thousand years of pardon for deadly sins granted by our holy Father John 22d P. of R.
Horae B. M. v. ad Us. Sar. fol. 66. — who that devoutly say [ these three Prayers ] shall obtain ten hundred thousand Years of pardon for deadly Sins granted by our holy Father John 22d P. of R.
Tertul. Apol. c. 39. p. 31. Haecquasi deposita pietatis sunt; nam indè non epulis, nec potaculis, nec ingratis voratrinis dispensatur; sed egenis alendis humandisque, & pueris ac puellis re ac parentibus destitutis, jam { que } domefticis senibus item-naufragis: & siqui in metallis, & fiqui in insulis vil in Custodiis, dumtaxat ex causd dei sectae, alumni confessionis suae fiunt.
Tertulian Apollinarian c. 39. p. 31. Haecquasi Deposita pietatis sunt; nam indè non epulis, nec potaculis, nec ingratis voratrinis dispensatur; sed Egenis alendis humandisque, & pueris ac puellis re ac parentibus destitutis, jam { que } domefticis senibus item-naufragis: & siqui in metallis, & fiqui in Insulis vil in Custodiis, dumtaxat ex caused dei sectae, alumni confessionis suae Fluent.
