A sermon preach'd at the anniversary meeting of the sons of clergy-men, in the church of St. Mary Le Bow, on Tuesday, Decem. 3, 1695 printed at the desire of the stewards of the feast, to whom it is humbly presented / by Tho. Whincop ...
St. Paul 's Epist. to Titus, iii. 8. This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God, might be careful to maintain good works:
Saint Paul is Epistle to Titus, iii. 8. This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God, might be careful to maintain good works:
IT hath been a mistaken Opinion of some, and an invidious Objection of others, that those who are true Believers need not be solicitous about good Works, and whatever they did they could not fall,
IT hath been a mistaken Opinion of Some, and an invidious Objection of Others, that those who Are true Believers need not be solicitous about good Works, and whatever they did they could not fallen,
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Since therefore we have hitherto, God be thanked, out-lived these unjust Reproaches, the Church whereof we profess our selves Members, strictly requiring not only Duty towards God,
Since Therefore we have hitherto, God be thanked, outlived these unjust Reproaches, the Church whereof we profess our selves Members, strictly requiring not only Duty towards God,
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and that we are now once more met together, Brethren of the same Stock and Linage, descended from those who contended earnestly for the Faith, and were as zealous for good Works. Witness those many charitable Bequests since the Reformation,
and that we Are now once more met together, Brothers of the same Stock and Lineage, descended from those who contended earnestly for the Faith, and were as zealous for good Works. Witness those many charitable Bequests since the Reformation,
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Which Direction of the Apostle's immediately follows other good Advice given unto Titus, how he should behave himself in the Church of God, of which he was made a Bishop;
Which Direction of the Apostle's immediately follows other good advice given unto Titus, how he should behave himself in the Church of God, of which he was made a Bishop;
or uncertain things, no Philosophical Conjectures of Jewish Traditions, but faithful sayings, and worthy of all acceptation, as elsewhere he so phraseth it,
or uncertain things, no Philosophical Conjectures of Jewish Traditions, but faithful sayings, and worthy of all acceptation, as elsewhere he so Phraseth it,
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NONLATINALPHABET, that they should be intent and solicitous about, remarkable and eminent for them, as Captains and Leaders to every Body else both for Doctrine and Example, Piety towards God,
, that they should be intent and solicitous about, remarkable and eminent for them, as Captains and Leaders to every Body Else both for Doctrine and Exampl, Piety towards God,
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In pursuance therefore of which Design of the Apostle's, and to establish the Truth of which Proposition, I do design to shew, I. That it is not enough to believe what God hath said to be true,
In pursuance Therefore of which Design of the Apostle's, and to establish the Truth of which Proposition, I do Design to show, I That it is not enough to believe what God hath said to be true,
This is the Rule and Spring upon which they all move, as Moses spake to Israel, that we take heed and hearken and do the commandments and statutes which God commanded us.
This is the Rule and Spring upon which they all move, as Moses spoke to Israel, that we take heed and harken and do the Commandments and statutes which God commanded us.
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St. James tells us, that he who is a doer of the work, shall be blessed in his deed, NONLATINALPHABET, in his working and Practice, not in his Knowledge or Believing only;
Saint James tells us, that he who is a doer of the work, shall be blessed in his deed,, in his working and Practice, not in his Knowledge or Believing only;
for that is but a shadow of Godliness only which hath no Power, with those in the Gospel, which cry Lord, Lord, but our Blessed Saviour tells them, they shall not enter into the kingdom, only they that do the will of his Father which is in heaven.
for that is but a shadow of Godliness only which hath no Power, with those in the Gospel, which cry Lord, Lord, but our Blessed Saviour tells them, they shall not enter into the Kingdom, only they that do the will of his Father which is in heaven.
unless as an Evidence of that Faith, and Sincerity of that Relyance, we examplifie and adorn that Faith by a conscientious and unblameable Conversation.
unless as an Evidence of that Faith, and Sincerity of that Reliance, we examplify and adorn that Faith by a conscientious and unblameable Conversation.
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Whatever our Faith intitles us to hope for, 'tis upon this Condition, that if we have right to the precious Promises, we must cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit,
Whatever our Faith entitles us to hope for, it's upon this Condition, that if we have right to the precious Promises, we must cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit,
and it is easie to observe, that the main thing our Saviour aimed at all his whole Life, was to restore Humane Nature to its primitive Purity and Perfection,
and it is easy to observe, that the main thing our Saviour aimed At all his Whole Life, was to restore Humane Nature to its primitive Purity and Perfection,
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Religion not being such an empty Name as to consist in fair Shadows only, in thinkink well or talking gravely, in all the outward Performances imaginable,
Religion not being such an empty Name as to consist in fair Shadows only, in thinkink well or talking gravely, in all the outward Performances imaginable,
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tho' he did not believe aright, and as he ought, and had little or no regard to the Revelation of God's Will in the Old and New Testament, the Subject of our Faith;
though he did not believe aright, and as he ought, and had little or no regard to the Revelation of God's Will in the Old and New Testament, the Subject of our Faith;
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the the Scripture being express, as whoso believeth on him shall have everlasting life, he shall not perish, he shall have remission of sins, he shall not abide in darkness;
the the Scripture being express, as whoso Believeth on him shall have everlasting life, he shall not perish, he shall have remission of Sins, he shall not abide in darkness;
and that Christ is the end of the law to every one that doth believe; so that Faith is the principal ground on which our Hopes of Salvation are founded.
and that christ is the end of the law to every one that does believe; so that Faith is the principal ground on which our Hope's of Salvation Are founded.
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But withal I further add, that this Faith to make it truly saving, must be always accompanied with doing the Will of God, with a sincere Obedience to God's Commands,
But withal I further add, that this Faith to make it truly Saving, must be always accompanied with doing the Will of God, with a sincere obedience to God's Commands,
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In the Promise it self all that are Partakers of the Word and Sacraments, all that acknowledge the Word Revealed, to be the way unto Everlasting Life, have a true Interest,
In the Promise it self all that Are Partakers of the Word and Sacraments, all that acknowledge the Word Revealed, to be the Way unto Everlasting Life, have a true Interest,
but of the Pledge of that Blessing promised, none are Partakers but such as are fruitful in good Works, according to the Means or Abilities which God hath bestow'd upon them, as Dr. Jackson 's Remark and Works are:
but of the Pledge of that Blessing promised, none Are Partakers but such as Are fruitful in good Works, according to the Means or Abilities which God hath bestowed upon them, as Dr. Jackson is Remark and Works Are:
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They are both the Condition and Means with respect to God and our selves, which are required in our Christian Course, and without which no man shall see the Lord.
They Are both the Condition and Means with respect to God and our selves, which Are required in our Christian Course, and without which no man shall see the Lord.
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Nor are they the Condition injoined only, but as the Way and Means whereby we must obtain those promised Rewards we are in hopes of, Tribulation and anguish, indignation and wrath, the Apostle denounceth against every one that doth evil, whether Jew or Gentile, but glory, honour,
Nor Are they the Condition enjoined only, but as the Way and Means whereby we must obtain those promised Rewards we Are in hope's of, Tribulation and anguish, Indignation and wrath, the Apostle Denounceth against every one that does evil, whither Jew or Gentile, but glory, honour,
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Hence are those Comparisons in Scripture of Mens good Works, and the Rewards in another World, one to a Crown or Prize, the other to a Race or Course;
Hence Are those Comparisons in Scripture of Men's good Works, and the Rewards in Another World, one to a Crown or Prize, the other to a Raze or Course;
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one to sowing of Seed, the other to Harvest, or gathering of the Fruit; those who run in a Race, must first strive before they obtain the promised Prize;
one to sowing of Seed, the other to Harvest, or gathering of the Fruit; those who run in a Raze, must First strive before they obtain the promised Prize;
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as every one in his Christian Race must contend earnestly, and continue fighting before he must expect that Crown of Glory which the Lord the Righteous Judge hath promised to all them who continue in well doing.
as every one in his Christian Raze must contend earnestly, and continue fighting before he must expect that Crown of Glory which the Lord the Righteous Judge hath promised to all them who continue in well doing.
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so he that is fruitful in good Works, his Labour is not in vain, but he may reasonably expect the fulfilling of God's Word, that from thence shall spring up unto him a glorious Crop,
so he that is fruitful in good Works, his Labour is not in vain, but he may reasonably expect the fulfilling of God's Word, that from thence shall spring up unto him a glorious Crop,
but when the one publickly built an Altar, and offered burnt-offerings unto the Lord, and the other readily went to sacrifice his only Son, the Text tells us, that thereupon God smelled a savour of rest,
but when the one publicly built an Altar, and offered Burnt offerings unto the Lord, and the other readily went to sacrifice his only Son, the Text tells us, that thereupon God smelled a savour of rest,
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A Man being inwardly upright towards God, harmless and innocent, tender and compassionate towards Man, may have comfort and satisfaction in himself upon such Reflections;
A Man being inwardly upright towards God, harmless and innocent, tender and compassionate towards Man, may have Comfort and satisfaction in himself upon such Reflections;
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but it would be far better to unlock those treasures, and disperse them abroad, by which they will gain greater Acceptance at God's Hands, who is more especially delighted with the fruits of our Faith in the Practice of Piety,
but it would be Far better to unlock those treasures, and disperse them abroad, by which they will gain greater Acceptance At God's Hands, who is more especially delighted with the fruits of our Faith in the Practice of Piety,
2. By which, Secondly, God's Name is more glorifi'd, which reason is affign'd by our Saviour why our light should shine before men, that thereby we may glorifie our father which is in heaven:
2. By which, Secondly, God's Name is more glorified, which reason is affigned by our Saviour why our Light should shine before men, that thereby we may Glorify our father which is in heaven:
Our Saviour and his Apostles, curing the Impotent, healing the Diseased, and raising the Dead, makes the Beholders glorifie God upon the sight of what was done, and acknowledg'd, That a great Prophet was risen among them,
Our Saviour and his Apostles, curing the Impotent, healing the Diseased, and raising the Dead, makes the Beholders Glorify God upon the sighed of what was done, and acknowledged, That a great Prophet was risen among them,
as upon St. Peter 's Relation to the Apostles, how God by his Preaching had converted the Gentiles, when they heard these things they held their peace, and glorified God.
as upon Saint Peter is Relation to the Apostles, how God by his Preaching had converted the Gentiles, when they herd these things they held their peace, and glorified God.
This was St. Cyprian 's Complaint long since, what the unbelieving Heathens said in his time upon like occasion, against the Christians, Ecce quam jactant se redemptos, &c. (saith he) These are the men that boast themselves of their Redemption and Deliverance, of their Baptism and Gospel, when their whole Life was a Contradiction to it,
This was Saint Cyprian is Complaint long since, what the unbelieving heathens said in his time upon like occasion, against the Christians, Ecce quam jactant se redemptos, etc. (Says he) These Are the men that boast themselves of their Redemption and Deliverance, of their Baptism and Gospel, when their Whole Life was a Contradiction to it,
and St. Paul objects the same thing to the Jews, Thou that gloriest in the law, by breaking the law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is dishonoured among the Gentiles through you.
and Saint Paul objects the same thing to the jews, Thou that gloriest in the law, by breaking the law dishonourest thou God? For the name of God is dishonoured among the Gentiles through you.
Which very Argument we find made use of, as a principal Incitement to Honesty of Life and Manners, That the name of God and his doctrine be not evil spoken of;
Which very Argument we find made use of, as a principal Incitement to Honesty of Life and Manners, That the name of God and his Doctrine be not evil spoken of;
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3. By our good Works, Thirdly, we shall be the greatest Gainers or Losers, in that by them we make our calling and election sure, as St. Peter tells us, Give all diligence (saith he) to make your calling and election sure;
3. By our good Works, Thirdly, we shall be the greatest Gainers or Losers, in that by them we make our calling and election sure, as Saint Peter tells us, Give all diligence (Says he) to make your calling and election sure;
and how this was to be done he directs, by adding to their faith vertue; to their vertue knowledge; to their knowledge temperance; to their temperance patience; to their patience godliness; to their godliness brotherly-kindness; and to their brotherly-kindness love.
and how this was to be done he directs, by adding to their faith virtue; to their virtue knowledge; to their knowledge temperance; to their temperance patience; to their patience godliness; to their godliness Brotherly kindness; and to their Brotherly kindness love.
but necessary Effects which follow, and from whence we may ground an Assurance, to ur unutterable Comfort, that if we continue in them, our End shall be Peace,
but necessary Effects which follow, and from whence we may ground an Assurance, to ur unutterable Comfort, that if we continue in them, our End shall be Peace,
and why? Because the Promise of God is sure and stedfast, That they which have done good shall come forth of their Graves to the resurrection of life,
and why? Because the Promise of God is sure and steadfast, That they which have done good shall come forth of their Graves to the resurrection of life,
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And it is observable, God hath often declar'd, that those unspeakable Joys in Heaven, are therefore prepared by him only as Rewards of Mens well-doing in this World,
And it is observable, God hath often declared, that those unspeakable Joys in Heaven, Are Therefore prepared by him only as Rewards of Men's welldoing in this World,
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Come, ye blessed of my Father, will our Saviour one day say, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, and the Reason is added, I was hungry, and ye fed me;
Come, you blessed of my Father, will our Saviour one day say, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world, and the Reason is added, I was hungry, and you fed me;
This is the Ground of our Assurance, That a good Life shall be crowned with Eternal Glory, which was St. Paul 's rejoicing, having fought a good fight, and finished his course, that thenceforth was laid up for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, should give him of his own free Grace and Mercy;
This is the Ground of our Assurance, That a good Life shall be crowned with Eternal Glory, which was Saint Paul is rejoicing, having fought a good fight, and finished his course, that thenceforth was laid up for him a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, should give him of his own free Grace and Mercy;
we read indeed that every man shall be rewarded according to his works, and that they were judged according to their works ( i. e. ) according to the quality of their Works, not according to the Merit of them,
we read indeed that every man shall be rewarded according to his works, and that they were judged according to their works (i. e.) according to the quality of their Works, not according to the Merit of them,
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The Apostle therefore speaking of that Act of distributive Justice in God, whereby he dispenseth Recompence according to the quality of every Man's Person and Demeanour, calls it NONLATINALPHABET, a Revelation of the just Judgment of god;
The Apostle Therefore speaking of that Act of distributive justice in God, whereby he dispenseth Recompense according to the quality of every Man's Person and Demeanour, calls it, a Revelation of the just Judgement of god;
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as their Faith is sound, so having their Manners uncorrupt and blameless, is profitable for all things, having the Promise of good things here and hereafter;
as their Faith is found, so having their Manners uncorrupt and blameless, is profitable for all things, having the Promise of good things Here and hereafter;
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Why those are more indispensibly obliged to be exemplary in all good Works, who have been more particularly acquainted with God's Will, and early instructed in it.
Why those Are more Indispensibly obliged to be exemplary in all good Works, who have been more particularly acquainted with God's Will, and early instructed in it.
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We therefore from Children having been trained uup in the way that we should walk, should not ever depart from it, but transmit the Honour of our Fathers Memories to Generations to come, by walking after their early Directions, by shewing our selves patterns, as they shewed us, of good works in all things;
We Therefore from Children having been trained uup in the Way that we should walk, should not ever depart from it, but transmit the Honour of our Father's Memories to Generations to come, by walking After their early Directions, by showing our selves patterns, as they showed us, of good works in all things;
Such a Practice might possibly win others, or at least stop their Mouths whose Religious and Charitable Conversation while they behold, might be either allured to practise the same,
Such a Practice might possibly win Others, or At least stop their Mouths whose Religious and Charitable Conversation while they behold, might be either allured to practise the same,
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and even an unanswerable Reason to an Infidel for his Conversion, as they were to the Jaylour mentioned in Acts 16. who, seeing the Constancy and Cheerfulness of Paul and Silas, was thereby turned to the Faith.
and even an unanswerable Reason to an Infidel for his Conversion, as they were to the Jailer mentioned in Acts 16. who, seeing the Constancy and Cheerfulness of Paul and Silas, was thereby turned to the Faith.
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By this Method was our Religion first recommended to the World, when our Church-Histories also tell us of By-standers and Executioners too, that at the Martyrdom of Godly Christians beholding their Patience and Universal Charity, their Faith and Courage in suffering, made them become Christians also.
By this Method was our Religion First recommended to the World, when our Church-histories also tell us of Bystanders and Executioners too, that At the Martyrdom of Godly Christians beholding their Patience and Universal Charity, their Faith and Courage in suffering, made them become Christians also.
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and take care of the Poor in every City, according to the Practice of the Impious Galileans, as his usual Style is, who by their Bounty to the Poor and Strangers, their Care in burying their Dead,
and take care of the Poor in every city, according to the Practice of the Impious Galileans, as his usual Style is, who by their Bounty to the Poor and Strangers, their Care in burying their Dead,
And by the same Methods still we may continue the Reputation of our Religion, and wipe off all the Slanders and Reproaches of either that, or us that profess it;
And by the same Methods still we may continue the Reputation of our Religion, and wipe off all the Slanders and Reproaches of either that, or us that profess it;
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by doing what the Apostle advises the whole Christian Church, That they have their conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorifie God in the day of visitation.
by doing what the Apostle advises the Whole Christian Church, That they have their Conversation honest among the Gentiles, that whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, Glorify God in the day of Visitation.
May we all therefore endeavour to bring Glory to our Maker by our abounding in all good Works, especially of Charity to the Necessitous, which makes us resemble God himself, the Chief Happiness, whose Excellency consists in being, and doing Good.
May we all Therefore endeavour to bring Glory to our Maker by our abounding in all good Works, especially of Charity to the Necessitous, which makes us resemble God himself, the Chief Happiness, whose Excellency consists in being, and doing Good.
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but as strictly required, the contrary as severely threatened, and the Rewards of Bounty and Charity as firmly ascertain'd as any other Precept in the Gospel.
but as strictly required, the contrary as severely threatened, and the Rewards of Bounty and Charity as firmly ascertained as any other Precept in the Gospel.
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Perhaps to prove them whether they will say in their Hearts, as the Israelites of old did, My power, and the strength of my arm hath procured me this abundance.
Perhaps to prove them whither they will say in their Hearts, as the Israelites of old did, My power, and the strength of my arm hath procured me this abundance.
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And that we may make some grateful Acknowledgments for those Blessings we have in Plenty shower'd down upon us by his Bounty, from whose Hand alone we receive all that we possess;
And that we may make Some grateful Acknowledgments for those Blessings we have in Plenty showered down upon us by his Bounty, from whose Hand alone we receive all that we possess;
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Put on Bowels of Mercies, and make the Hearts of the Widows and Fatherless, of those of the same Family and Houshold with your selves, rejoice with you, and praise God for you;
Put on Bowels of mercies, and make the Hearts of the Widows and Fatherless, of those of the same Family and Household with your selves, rejoice with you, and praise God for you;
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their Numbers and Necessities bespeak your Compassio, and command your Assistance to love them not in word, or speech only, but in deed, and in truth;
their Numbers and Necessities bespeak your Compassion, and command your Assistance to love them not in word, or speech only, but in deed, and in truth;
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The Honour of God and our Holy Faith obliges us, our own Descent and the Memory of them from whom we sprang, require us to do as much good as we can to them of the same Houshold of Faith.
The Honour of God and our Holy Faith obliges us, our own Descent and the Memory of them from whom we sprang, require us to do as much good as we can to them of the same Household of Faith.
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As we have therefore Opportunity, (and now once more one is put into our Hands) dedicate to God some Portion of that Substance wherewith God hath blessed you,
As we have Therefore Opportunity, (and now once more one is put into our Hands) dedicate to God Some Portion of that Substance wherewith God hath blessed you,
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and why may it not be the same Portion out of our own, which our Heavenly Father allotted our earthly Parents out of other Mens Estates, to bring up and maintain our selves.
and why may it not be the same Portion out of our own, which our Heavenly Father allotted our earthly Parents out of other Men's Estates, to bring up and maintain our selves.
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To whom with the Father and Holy Spirit, Three Persons, and One God, be ascribed by us and all the World, All Honour and Glory, Praise and Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, now, henceforth and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
To whom with the Father and Holy Spirit, Three Persons, and One God, be ascribed by us and all the World, All Honour and Glory, Praise and Power, Might, Majesty and Dominion, now, henceforth and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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