and endeavour'd by many Arguments to perswade the Galatians not to suffer themselves to be mislead by those False-Teachers who were crept in amongst them, into a needless,
and endeavoured by many Arguments to persuade the Galatians not to suffer themselves to be mislead by those false-teachers who were crept in among them, into a needless,
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and even dangerous mixture, of the Law of Moses together with the Gospel of Christ: Goes on in the Close of all, to exhort them to such Practical Duties as he thought most necessary to recommend to them in those Circumstances in which they then were.
and even dangerous mixture, of the Law of Moses together with the Gospel of christ: Goes on in the Close of all, to exhort them to such Practical Duties as he Thought most necessary to recommend to them in those circumstances in which they then were.
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It was the unhappiness of that Church, as it generally is of all Others in the like Cases, that their diversity of Opinion, as to the Point before-mention'd, had set up a diversity of Parties and Interests amongst them;
It was the unhappiness of that Church, as it generally is of all Others in the like Cases, that their diversity of Opinion, as to the Point beforementioned, had Set up a diversity of Parties and Interests among them;
Instead of glorifying God by a Holy Life, their business was to tear and worry one another about the Ceremonies of the Law of Moses. Religion was turn'd into Disputing;
Instead of glorifying God by a Holy Life, their business was to tear and worry one Another about the Ceremonies of the Law of Moses. Religion was turned into Disputing;
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And he was accounted the best man, not who was the most careful to live quietly, and to do his duty conscientiously, but who was the most violent to defend his Point, and to run down all those that were of a different Perswasion.
And he was accounted the best man, not who was the most careful to live quietly, and to do his duty conscientiously, but who was the most violent to defend his Point, and to run down all those that were of a different Persuasion.
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In opposition to this furious and contentious Spirit, Saint Paul having first determined the Point which occasion'd all their difference, goes on finally to stir them up to such Duties, as he supposed would be most likely to reduce them to a Christian Temper of Love and Charity to one another.
In opposition to this furious and contentious Spirit, Saint Paul having First determined the Point which occasioned all their difference, Goes on finally to stir them up to such Duties, as he supposed would be most likely to reduce them to a Christian Temper of Love and Charity to one Another.
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And 1st, Since the Law was that they were so zealous for, he desires them to reflect a little, what it was that the Law its self commanded them, Ch. v. 14. For all the law is fufilled in one word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self.
And 1st, Since the Law was that they were so zealous for, he Desires them to reflect a little, what it was that the Law its self commanded them, Christ v. 14. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self.
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That while they thus quarrell'd with one another, they would give a fair opportunity to the common Enemy to destroy them all, v. 15. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
That while they thus quarreled with one Another, they would give a fair opportunity to the Common Enemy to destroy them all, v. 15. But if you bite and devour one Another, take heed that you be not consumed one of Another.
how fair soever the pretence may be of a concern for the Honour of God, and the Interests of Religion, are yet as much the Works of the Flesh, and as destructive of Salvation,
how fair soever the pretence may be of a concern for the Honour of God, and the Interests of Religion, Are yet as much the Works of the Flesh, and as destructive of Salvation,
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By their Love, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Meekness, and the like Fruits of that blessed Spirit, which evermore leads Men to be kind and charitable to one another.
By their Love, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Meekness, and the like Fruits of that blessed Spirit, which evermore leads Men to be kind and charitable to one Another.
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And having thus given them these General Cautions, he finally adds two or three particular Directions in such Instances, wherein they seemed more especially to stand in need of his Advice.
And having thus given them these General Cautions, he finally adds two or three particular Directions in such Instances, wherein they seemed more especially to stand in need of his advice.
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As First, That they should not suffer their differences so far to transport them, as to make them be perpetually quarrelling and disputing with one another.
As First, That they should not suffer their differences so Far to transport them, as to make them be perpetually quarreling and disputing with one Another.
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and set them farther from Agreement, than conduce to the composing of them, v. 26. Let us not be desirous of vain-glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
and Set them farther from Agreement, than conduce to the composing of them, v. 26. Let us not be desirous of vainglory, provoking one Another, envying one Another.
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Secondly, That much less should they indulge a peevish Temper so far, as to be glad of any occasion to expose one anothers Sins and Infirmities; but rather should mutually endeavour to help,
Secondly, That much less should they indulge a peevish Temper so Far, as to be glad of any occasion to expose one another's Sins and Infirmities; but rather should mutually endeavour to help,
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and bear one anothers burdens: And consider, that the best man in the World may some time or other be tempted, and overtaken in a fault, and so need the same Charity.
and bear one another's burdens: And Consider, that the best man in the World may Some time or other be tempted, and overtaken in a fault, and so need the same Charity.
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and valuing themselves upon their being Better or more Orthodox than their Neighbours, should examine themselves by the Rule of their Duty, and see how they stood with relation to that:
and valuing themselves upon their being Better or more Orthodox than their Neighbours, should examine themselves by the Rule of their Duty, and see how they stood with Relation to that:
whether we have not exceeded some others in our Piety, but whether we have liv'd so as we our selves might and ought to have done, v. 5. For every man shall bear his own burden.
whither we have not exceeded Some Others in our Piety, but whither we have lived so as we our selves might and ought to have done, v. 5. For every man shall bear his own burden.
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Fourthly and lastly, That above all, they should not suffer their differences in other things, to abate their Charity, or make them ever the less ready in all Good Offices, whether to their Teachers, or to one another. But should consider, that the Time is coming when God will call us to give an account of our stewardship;
Fourthly and lastly, That above all, they should not suffer their differences in other things, to abate their Charity, or make them ever the less ready in all Good Offices, whither to their Teachers, or to one Another. But should Consider, that the Time is coming when God will call us to give an account of our stewardship;
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And then they who have been so wise as to manage them as they ought to do, shall receive a Blessed Reward: Whilst those who have minded only their Lusts or their Interests;
And then they who have been so wise as to manage them as they ought to do, shall receive a Blessed Reward: While those who have minded only their Lustiest or their Interests;
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or have spent them only in Sin and Extravagance, shall be condemn'd to a miserable state of Everlasting Punishment: From whence he concludes in the Words of the Text;
or have spent them only in since and Extravagance, shall be condemned to a miserable state of Everlasting Punishment: From whence he concludes in the Words of the Text;
From which Words I shall take Occasion to discourse on these Four Points: Ist. Of that general obligation which our Christian Profession lays upon us to DO GOOD:
From which Words I shall take Occasion to discourse on these Four Points: Ist. Of that general obligation which our Christian Profession lays upon us to DO GOOD:
IVthly. Of the great Engagement we have to do this, express'd in the verse before, from which our Text is the Inference: Let us not be weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not;
IVthly. Of the great Engagement we have to do this, expressed in the verse before, from which our Text is the Inference: Let us not be weary in welldoing, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not;
For the better clearing whereof, I must observe, That the word in the Original is very emphatical; it signifies not barely the doing good, but implies a care and choice in the Doing of it;
For the better clearing whereof, I must observe, That the word in the Original is very emphatical; it signifies not barely the doing good, but Implies a care and choice in the Doing of it;
that we should do, NONLATINALPHABET, the Good that particular Good, whatsoever it be which another wants, and wherein we may be capable of lending our assistance to him.
that we should do,, the Good that particular Good, whatsoever it be which Another Wants, and wherein we may be capable of lending our assistance to him.
Charity is a duty as comprehensive as it is excellent: It extends its self to all sorts of Good Offices whereby we may at any time be able to serve our neighbour,
Charity is a duty as comprehensive as it is excellent: It extends its self to all sorts of Good Offices whereby we may At any time be able to serve our neighbour,
And indeed since God designed that to Do Good should be the indispensable duty of all Christians, it was but necessary to give such a Latitude to it, that no Christian whatsoever might have just cause to complain that he was not in a capacity, in some way or other, of fulfilling it.
And indeed since God designed that to Do Good should be the indispensable duty of all Christians, it was but necessary to give such a Latitude to it, that no Christian whatsoever might have just cause to complain that he was not in a capacity, in Some Way or other, of fulfilling it.
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To run through all the several parts of this duty, and shew in how many Instances one man may be capable of Doing Good to another, were an undertaking as difficult and infinite,
To run through all the several parts of this duty, and show in how many Instances one man may be capable of Doing Good to Another, were an undertaking as difficult and infinite,
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Suffice it in general to say, That by whatsoever Act of ours we do in any wise promote either the present Welfare, or the Eternal Happiness of our neighbour;
Suffice it in general to say, That by whatsoever Act of ours we do in any wise promote either the present Welfare, or the Eternal Happiness of our neighbour;
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do in any sort contribute to make him more easie or comfortable in this life, or to further his everlasting felicity in the other; in that we discharge this Duty of Doing Good to him,
do in any sort contribute to make him more easy or comfortable in this life, or to further his everlasting felicity in the other; in that we discharge this Duty of Doing Good to him,
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yet if we consider that expression according to the stile of the holy Scriptures, we shall find it commonly used there in a more limited sense, to signifie that particular kind of Doing Good, which consists in acts of Mercy and Benificence.
yet if we Consider that expression according to the style of the holy Scriptures, we shall find it commonly used there in a more limited sense, to signify that particular kind of Doing Good, which consists in acts of Mercy and Beneficence.
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And then taking this for the meaning of our Apostle in these words, I shall not need say much to shew what clear and forcible obligations our Religion has laid upon us, in this sense more particularly, to Do Good. In short,
And then taking this for the meaning of our Apostle in these words, I shall not need say much to show what clear and forcible obligations our Religion has laid upon us, in this sense more particularly, to Do Good. In short,
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* If to have made our Kindness and Charity to our Neighbour, the very mark whereby to try our Love and Duty to God; and to have declared that no service we can do the One, shall be accepted,
* If to have made our Kindness and Charity to our Neighbour, the very mark whereby to try our Love and Duty to God; and to have declared that no service we can do the One, shall be accepted,
* If not only to have promised the Blessings of this life to the practice of it, but to have set forth to us the great and final Inquest of the Day of Judgment, as depending in a manner entirely on this one thing,
* If not only to have promised the Blessings of this life to the practice of it, but to have Set forth to us the great and final Inquest of the Day of Judgement, as depending in a manner entirely on this one thing,
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If, I say, all this may be thought sufficient to lay an obligation upon us to be very diligent and forward in the discharge of any Duty, there is then none to which our Religion has been more careful to excite and oblige us than this one of Charity, nor in which therefore a Christian will be less able to excuse himself,
If, I say, all this may be Thought sufficient to lay an obligation upon us to be very diligent and forward in the discharge of any Duty, there is then none to which our Religion has been more careful to excite and oblige us than this one of Charity, nor in which Therefore a Christian will be less able to excuse himself,
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They Both agree very well with the design of the Text, and will either of them afford some Useful and Seasonable reflections to us, to direct our Practice in the Duty of it. And 1st.
They Both agree very well with the Design of the Text, and will either of them afford Some Useful and Seasonable reflections to us, to Direct our Practice in the Duty of it. And 1st.
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It has been the general Sence of the most Ancient Interpreters of this passage, to refer the Opportunity here spoken of to the Time of our present life;
It has been the general Sense of the most Ancient Interpreters of this passage, to refer the Opportunity Here spoken of to the Time of our present life;
as being indeed the only space we have for the Exercise of such a Charity. And accordingly the Learned Translations, departing a little from the strictness of the Greek Original, have most of them render'd it not as we have here done, As we have therefore opportunity:
as being indeed the only Molle we have for the Exercise of such a Charity. And accordingly the Learned Translations, departing a little from the strictness of the Greek Original, have most of them rendered it not as we have Here done, As we have Therefore opportunity:
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And thus it will agree very well with the Rest of the Context; where the Apostle speaks of two different seasons, the One of sowing, the Other of harvest; and Exhorts the Galatians not to neglect to sow now, and then they shall be sure to reap hereafter.
And thus it will agree very well with the Rest of the Context; where the Apostle speaks of two different seasons, the One of sowing, the Other of harvest; and Exhorts the Galatians not to neglect to sow now, and then they shall be sure to reap hereafter.
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Here therefore is the Time of Labour; the fatal season that must render us either Happy or Miserable to all Eternity. And I am sure, I need not tell you either how short,
Here Therefore is the Time of Labour; the fatal season that must render us either Happy or Miserable to all Eternity. And I am sure, I need not tell you either how short,
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And certainly then we ought to esteem it a very seasonable Admonition, which the Apostle here gives us, presently, whilst we have yet the Opportunity, to Do Good, seeing we cannot tell how little a space we may have lest us for the doing of it.
And Certainly then we ought to esteem it a very seasonable Admonition, which the Apostle Here gives us, presently, while we have yet the Opportunity, to Do Good, seeing we cannot tell how little a Molle we may have lest us for the doing of it.
And truly for those of the Other Communion, who believe that a little Sorrow and Confession at the last, is enough to discharge them of all the Guilt of their Sins; and that by a Good Legacy left to the Church, for Prayers and Masses to be said for them, they shall soon get quit of the Punishment of them too;
And truly for those of the Other Communion, who believe that a little Sorrow and Confessi At the last, is enough to discharge them of all the Gilded of their Sins; and that by a Good Legacy left to the Church, for Prayers and Masses to be said for them, they shall soon get quit of the Punishment of them too;
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What wonder if they reserve both their Riches and their Repentance, for so Seasonable a Time, and so Good an Occasion? But for men who see through these delusions,
What wonder if they reserve both their Riches and their Repentance, for so Seasonable a Time, and so Good an Occasion? But for men who see through these delusions,
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nevertheless still to delay their doing Good, and neglect the Opportunity, and leave the issue of all to a death-bed Repentance, and a death-bed Charity: What can we conclude but that such persons as these, must have too great an affection both for their Riches and for their Lusts; and that could these Men have lived for Ever, they would never have thought of being either Charitable or Religious?
nevertheless still to Delay their doing Good, and neglect the Opportunity, and leave the issue of all to a deathbed Repentance, and a deathbed Charity: What can we conclude but that such Persons as these, must have too great an affection both for their Riches and for their Lustiest; and that could these Men have lived for Ever, they would never have Thought of being either Charitable or Religious?
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Indeed for those who have been Liberal and Bountiful before, to finish their Race with Glory; and adorn their Death, with the same Charity that had given a Luster and Ornament to them whilst they Lived; This is so far from being worthy of any Censure, that it ought rather to make their Memory precious to all future Generations.
Indeed for those who have been Liberal and Bountiful before, to finish their Raze with Glory; and adorn their Death, with the same Charity that had given a Luster and Ornament to them while they Lived; This is so Far from being worthy of any Censure, that it ought rather to make their Memory precious to all future Generations.
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But otherwise to tarry to the last hour, and never think of doing Good to others with the Portion which God has Given us, till we are no longer in a condition to enjoy it our selves;
But otherwise to tarry to the last hour, and never think of doing Good to Others with the Portion which God has Given us, till we Are no longer in a condition to enjoy it our selves;
this must certainly be very Sinful and Scandalous: And tho I will not say that such a Legacy, rather than Charity, at the last, shall utterly lose its Reward;
this must Certainly be very Sinful and Scandalous: And though I will not say that such a Legacy, rather than Charity, At the last, shall utterly loose its Reward;
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Yet as it wants much of that Praise which the Early giver meets with among Men, so I think it may be justly doubted whether it shall find so Favourable an Acceptance in the sight of God.
Yet as it Wants much of that Praise which the Early giver meets with among Men, so I think it may be justly doubted whither it shall find so Favourable an Acceptance in the sighed of God.
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and in the usual dialect of the streets, abuse the Sacred Name of Christ, to cover over their own Idleness and Vndeserving. There is a Prudence to be used in the Distribution of our Charity, as well as a Liberality to be shown in the proportion of it.
and in the usual dialect of the streets, abuse the Sacred Name of christ, to cover over their own Idleness and Undeserving. There is a Prudence to be used in the Distribution of our Charity, as well as a Liberality to be shown in the proportion of it.
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But that whenever a true and worthy Object of Charity presents its self to us, we should then embrace the Occasion; and look upon it that this is the Opportunity in which if we are able, we ought to do Good.
But that whenever a true and worthy Object of Charity presents its self to us, we should then embrace the Occasion; and look upon it that this is the Opportunity in which if we Are able, we ought to do Good.
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if we are in a Condition, to lay hold on the Opportunity to do Good: yet some Special Seasons and Occasions there are, which will in a particular manner deserve to be look'd upon as the proper Times for this Duty. Such are 1st. The Times of Want and Scarceness: Whether it happens by the Hand of God, or through the Sins and Violence of men;
if we Are in a Condition, to lay hold on the Opportunity to do Good: yet Some Special Seasons and Occasions there Are, which will in a particular manner deserve to be looked upon as the proper Times for this Duty. Such Are 1st. The Times of Want and Scarceness: Whither it happens by the Hand of God, or through the Sins and Violence of men;
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And we must not think, that an ordinary Charity will excuse us, when such Accidents and Calamities as these, call for an extraordinary bounty from us. But especially, 2dly. Such is the Time of Tryals and Persecutions for righteousness sake: When it pleases God, whose Judgments are unsearchable, to expose (as many times he does) his own Church and Servants, to suffer for their Faith, and a good Conscience; being persecuted in one City or Country, to fly into another:
And we must not think, that an ordinary Charity will excuse us, when such Accidents and Calamities as these, call for an extraordinary bounty from us. But especially, 2dly. Such is the Time of Trials and Persecutions for righteousness sake: When it Pleases God, whose Judgments Are unsearchable, to expose (as many times he does) his own Church and Servants, to suffer for their Faith, and a good Conscience; being persecuted in one city or Country, to fly into Another:
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And thereby at the same time, that he does them the honour of making them Confessors for their Religion, offers us the Benefit, of being in some measure Partakers with them in their Afflictions; by our careful provision for,
And thereby At the same time, that he does them the honour of making them Confessors for their Religion, offers us the Benefit, of being in Some measure Partakers with them in their Afflictions; by our careful provision for,
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It was this consideration especially, that open'd so far the hearts of the first Converts to Christianity towards one another, that they accounted nothing they had their own;
It was this consideration especially, that opened so Far the hearts of the First Converts to Christianity towards one Another, that they accounted nothing they had their own;
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but were even glad of the opportunity to do somewhat extraordinary in testimony of their Love to those, who shew'd so much Love and Constancy to their Blessed Master. And sure we ought in some measure to imitate the Primitive Charity of those Men, at a time when so many of our Brethren have follow'd their Example, in a Primitive zeal, and firmness to their Religion.
but were even glad of the opportunity to do somewhat extraordinary in testimony of their Love to those, who showed so much Love and Constancy to their Blessed Master. And sure we ought in Some measure to imitate the Primitive Charity of those Men, At a time when so many of our Brothers have followed their Exampl, in a Primitive zeal, and firmness to their Religion.
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or in the more General and Publick welfare of our Friends or Country. These are such Times in which not only our own Reason, and the Common Practice of Mankind, but even God himself has directed us to make our Charity to Others, one way of expressing our Grateful acknowledgments to Him: That whilst we rejoyce in the effects of his Mercy to us, our Brethren may find Cause to joyn thanks with us,
or in the more General and Public welfare of our Friends or Country. These Are such Times in which not only our own Reason, and the Common Practice of Mankind, but even God himself has directed us to make our Charity to Others, one Way of expressing our Grateful acknowledgments to Him: That while we rejoice in the effects of his Mercy to us, our Brothers may find Cause to join thanks with us,
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And therefore when God Commanded the Israelites in three Solemn Feasts every year, to keep up the Memory of the Blessings he had done for them in bringing them up out of Egypt, and planting them in that Good land which they possessed;
And Therefore when God Commanded the Israelites in three Solemn Feasts every year, to keep up the Memory of the Blessings he had done for them in bringing them up out of Egypt, and planting them in that Good land which they possessed;
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Deut. xvi. 11, 14. Thou shalt, says he, rejoyce before the LORD: Thou, and thy Son, and thy Daughter, and thy Man-servant, and thy Maid-servant, and the Levite, and the Stranger, and the Fatherless, and the Widow, that are within thy gates.
Deuteronomy xvi. 11, 14. Thou shalt, Says he, rejoice before the LORD: Thou, and thy Son, and thy Daughter, and thy Manservant, and thy Maidservant, and the Levite, and the Stranger, and the Fatherless, and the Widow, that Are within thy gates.
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For which end there was a Publick Collection always to be made at those Feasts; v. 16. 17. Three times in a year shall all thy Males appear before the LORD, in the place which he shall chuse, in the feast of unleavened bread,
For which end there was a Public Collection always to be made At those Feasts; v. 16. 17. Three times in a year shall all thy Males appear before the LORD, in the place which he shall choose, in the feast of unleavened bred,
And not only if we have already received any Signal Blessings and Deliverances from God; But 4thly, When we would implore his Favour for Future Mercies; Whether to deliver us from any Evils or Calamities which either our Sins have deserved, or we may otherwise have just Cause to fear are ready to fall upon us;
And not only if we have already received any Signal Blessings and Deliverances from God; But 4thly, When we would implore his Favour for Future mercies; Whither to deliver us from any Evils or Calamities which either our Sins have deserved, or we may otherwise have just Cause to Fear Are ready to fallen upon us;
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In all these, and the like Cases, there is nothing can more effectually appease God's Anger, and enliven our Prayers, and make our Piety and our Repentance acceptable in his sight,
In all these, and the like Cases, there is nothing can more effectually appease God's Anger, and enliven our Prayers, and make our Piety and our Repentance acceptable in his sighed,
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The best Advice he could give him to stay the hand of God, and prevent the Evil that was denounced against him, was to do some extraordinary Act of Mercy and Charity to others,
The best advice he could give him to stay the hand of God, and prevent the Evil that was denounced against him, was to do Some extraordinary Act of Mercy and Charity to Others,
if perhaps he might thereby escape that Great Evil which was denounced against himself: ver. 27. Wherefore, says he, O King, let my counsel be acceptable unto Thee;
if perhaps he might thereby escape that Great Evil which was denounced against himself: ver. 27. Wherefore, Says he, Oh King, let my counsel be acceptable unto Thee;
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and returning again to his former course, he forfeited the continuance of that Tranquillity, which God had been pleased to lengthen to him upon the account of his Repentance and Charity.
and returning again to his former course, he forfeited the Continuance of that Tranquillity, which God had been pleased to lengthen to him upon the account of his Repentance and Charity.
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We ought to esteem not only such extraordinary seasons as these to be in a more peculiar manner the proper Times for this duty; But in general, Whenever either our own Piety, or publick Authority shall engage us to any especial, and singular Exercises of Religion; In all these Cases, and upon all such Occasions, still our Prayers, our Thanksgivings, our Repentance, whatever our Devotion be, it must ever-more be accompanied withsome Expressions of our Bounty too;
We ought to esteem not only such extraordinary seasons as these to be in a more peculiar manner the proper Times for this duty; But in general, Whenever either our own Piety, or public authority shall engage us to any especial, and singular Exercises of Religion; In all these Cases, and upon all such Occasions, still our Prayers, our Thanksgivings, our Repentance, whatever our Devotion be, it must evermore be accompanied withsome Expressions of our Bounty too;
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It was this that made the devout Prayers of Cornelius, though a Gentile, so acceptable unto him, that he sent down an Angel from Heaven on purpose to assure him of it,
It was this that made the devout Prayers of Cornelius, though a Gentile, so acceptable unto him, that he sent down an Angel from Heaven on purpose to assure him of it,
and shall not be heard, And when the Israelites heretofore complained, with some Amazement, of the ineffectualness of all their Fasting and Prayers to implore God's favour; And wonder'd what the meaning of it should be, that all their Crys and their Humiliations stood them in no stead, Isaiah LVIII: 3. Wherefore have we fasted,
and shall not be herd, And when the Israelites heretofore complained, with Some Amazement, of the ineffectualness of all their Fasting and Prayers to implore God's favour; And wondered what the meaning of it should be, that all their Cries and their Humiliations stood them in no stead, Isaiah LVIII: 3. Wherefore have we fasted,
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and thou seest not? Wherefore have we afflicted our Souls, and thou takest no knowledge? Nay, and this at the same time that God seems to bear witness to their Piety in other respects, ver. 2. Yet they seek me daily,
and thou See not? Wherefore have we afflicted our Souls, and thou Takest no knowledge? Nay, and this At the same time that God seems to bear witness to their Piety in other respects, ver. 2. Yet they seek me daily,
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Is it such a Fast that I have chosen? A day for a man to afflict his soul? Wilt thou call this a Fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? Is not this the Fast that I have chosen, to loose the bands of Wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens,
Is it such a Fast that I have chosen? A day for a man to afflict his soul? Wilt thou call this a Fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? Is not this the Fast that I have chosen, to lose the bans of Wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens,
and to let the Oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy Bread to the hungry and that thou bring the poor that are cast out, to thy House? When thou seest the naked that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thy self from thine own flesh? Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer;
and to let the Oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy Bred to the hungry and that thou bring the poor that Are cast out, to thy House? When thou See the naked that thou cover him, and that thou hide not thy self from thine own Flesh? Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer;
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thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. &c. It were an easie matter to make a very particular Application of every one of these circumstances to our selves at this time; and shew that perhaps never any People lay under greater Obligations to a liberal exercise of Charity, than we of this Country do at this day.
thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. etc. It were an easy matter to make a very particular Application of every one of these Circumstances to our selves At this time; and show that perhaps never any People lay under greater Obligations to a liberal exercise of Charity, than we of this Country do At this day.
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But I have already enlarged my self too much upon these Reflections; and must not forget that there is yet another meaning which some have given to the phrase of my Text which I have now been considering;
But I have already enlarged my self too much upon these Reflections; and must not forget that there is yet Another meaning which Some have given to the phrase of my Text which I have now been considering;
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For so we find the word NONLATINALPHABET sometimes used, not only in the best Greek Authors, but even in these very Epistles: and particularly Phil. IV. 10. where St. Paul excusing the Philippians that did not sooner send their relief to him, tells them they wanted no Good-will NONLATINALPHABET.
For so we find the word sometime used, not only in the best Greek Authors, but even in these very Epistles: and particularly Philip IV. 10. where Saint Paul excusing the Philippians that did not sooner send their relief to him, tells them they wanted no Goodwill.
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But now what that proportion in particular is, which every one ought to distribute in Works of Mercy and Charity, this is what I shall not undertake precisely to define.
But now what that proportion in particular is, which every one ought to distribute in Works of Mercy and Charity, this is what I shall not undertake precisely to define.
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And that we are to understand this not only with Relation to the kind, but to the Measure and the Proportion too, himself shews us, 2 Cor. IX. 6. He which soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly,
And that we Are to understand this not only with Relation to the kind, but to the Measure and the Proportion too, himself shows us, 2 Cor. IX. 6. He which Soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly,
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And from both which it is obvious to conclude, that though S. Paul would not prescribe any certain Bounds to Men's Charity, which ought to be a free-will Offering, large and voluntary, not narrow and constrained;
And from both which it is obvious to conclude, that though S. Paul would not prescribe any certain Bounds to Men's Charity, which ought to be a freewill Offering, large and voluntary, not narrow and constrained;
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But because such is the narrowness of most Men's Souls, that they are apt to think every little pittance that they bestow on Acts of Mercy to the Poor, to be abundantly sufficient to intitle them not only to an Acceptance, but to a Reward also:
But Because such is the narrowness of most Men's Souls, that they Are apt to think every little pittance that they bestow on Acts of Mercy to the Poor, to be abundantly sufficient to entitle them not only to an Acceptance, but to a Reward also:
Though I shall not presume to set any bounds where the Gospel has not, by determining what men ought to lay aside for this Duty; yet thus far I will adventure to correct their Mistakes,
Though I shall not presume to Set any bounds where the Gospel has not, by determining what men ought to lay aside for this Duty; yet thus Far I will adventure to correct their Mistakes,
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Now in order hereunto, I shall in the first place take it for granted, that every Man ought to be the more liberal in his Charity to others, the more free and bountiful the Providence of God has been in its distributions to him.
Now in order hereunto, I shall in the First place take it for granted, that every Man ought to be the more liberal in his Charity to Others, the more free and bountiful the Providence of God has been in its distributions to him.
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That is to say, that our Charity must bear a proportion to our Abilities, and that to whomsoever much is given, of him, in this sense also, much shall be required.
That is to say, that our Charity must bear a proportion to our Abilities, and that to whomsoever much is given, of him, in this sense also, much shall be required.
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This is what St. Paul seems to have laid down as the standing rule for the Corinthians to proceed by, 1 Epist. XVI. 2. That every one of them should lay aside according as God had prosper'd, or blessed him: Which was the very measure that we before saw Moses gave to the Jews heretofore;
This is what Saint Paul seems to have laid down as the standing Rule for the Corinthians to proceed by, 1 Epistle XVI. 2. That every one of them should lay aside according as God had prospered, or blessed him: Which was the very measure that we before saw Moses gave to the jews heretofore;
And the same Apostle, in his 1st Epist. to Timothy, VI. 18. Bids Timothy charge them that were rich in this world, not only that they should be ready to give, and glad to distribute, but that they should be rich in good works;
And the same Apostle, in his 1st Epistle to Timothy, VI. 18. Bids Timothy charge them that were rich in this world, not only that they should be ready to give, and glad to distribute, but that they should be rich in good works;
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who have neither so many to maintain now, nor to provide for hereafter; do not in some proportion go beyond them in works of mercy and beneficence: They may justly be looked upon to come short of that Charity God expects from them,
who have neither so many to maintain now, nor to provide for hereafter; do not in Some proportion go beyond them in works of mercy and beneficence: They may justly be looked upon to come short of that Charity God expects from them,
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It cannot reasonably be doubted, But that as our Saviour himself tells us, that He came not to destroy the Law, but to fulfil it: So except our righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, .
It cannot reasonably be doubted, But that as our Saviour himself tells us, that He Come not to destroy the Law, but to fulfil it: So except our righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees,.
It remains therefore, that though the Gospel of Christ, has not particularly defined what proportion every man should give in works of Charity, yet that no Christians ought to give less now,
It remains Therefore, that though the Gospel of christ, has not particularly defined what proportion every man should give in works of Charity, yet that no Christians ought to give less now,
That every third year they should set aside the tenth part of their yearly income for the use of the poor: That they should permit them every Harvest to lease in their fields; That they should lend to them without Vsury; That they should not go over their Fields, their Vineyards, or their Olive-yards a second time to gather them clean;
That every third year they should Set aside the tenth part of their yearly income for the use of the poor: That they should permit them every Harvest to lease in their fields; That they should lend to them without Usury; That they should not go over their Fields, their Vineyards, or their Olive-yards a second time to gather them clean;
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but should leave all that escaped their first Gathering, together with a certain Part of each field, which they called the Corner of the field, untouch'd, for the Stranger, for the Fatherless, and for the Widow;
but should leave all that escaped their First Gathering, together with a certain Part of each field, which they called the Corner of the field, untouched, for the Stranger, for the Fatherless, and for the Widow;
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This was the Jew's righteousness, that is, his duty, his obligation: And if he transgress'd in any thing of all this, he broke the Law, and sinned against God. But they had Acts of Charity yet beyond this,
This was the Jew's righteousness, that is, his duty, his obligation: And if he transgressed in any thing of all this, he broke the Law, and sinned against God. But they had Acts of Charity yet beyond this,
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If for example God had given them a greater increase than ordinary in their fields or their Vineyards; or they had met with any unexpected Good success in their Affairs:
If for Exampl God had given them a greater increase than ordinary in their fields or their Vineyards; or they had met with any unexpected Good success in their Affairs:
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That no Christian can ordinarily excuse himself, who does not lay aside somewhat more than the thirtieth part of his yearly income for the Stranger, for the Fatherless, and for the Widow, besides all Occasional A••s of Charity on extraordinary Emergencies;
That no Christian can ordinarily excuse himself, who does not lay aside somewhat more than the thirtieth part of his yearly income for the Stranger, for the Fatherless, and for the Widow, beside all Occasional A••s of Charity on extraordinary Emergencies;
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which was the least that God required of the Jews heretofore, and is, I believe, the least that any Christian can reasonably presume shall be expected of him now.
which was the least that God required of the jews heretofore, and is, I believe, the least that any Christian can reasonably presume shall be expected of him now.
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And as we may justly suppose this to be the very lowest degree that is fit to be mention'd among Christians for the ordinary discharge of this duty. So, Thirdly, On extraordinary Occasions, such as those we before laid down, 'tis certain, that this will by no means suffice.
And as we may justly suppose this to be the very lowest degree that is fit to be mentioned among Christians for the ordinary discharge of this duty. So, Thirdly, On extraordinary Occasions, such as those we before laid down, it's certain, that this will by no means suffice.
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It was the Opinion of St. Chrysostome, that St. Paul design'd this part of my Text to be a reproach to the narrow-spirited Temper of the Jews; who confined the greatest part of their Charity to such as were of the same Country, or at least of the same Religion with themselves,
It was the Opinion of Saint Chrysostom, that Saint Paul designed this part of my Text to be a reproach to the narrow-spirited Temper of the jews; who confined the greatest part of their Charity to such as were of the same Country, or At least of the same Religion with themselves,
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'Tis true we find several Passages in the Law directing them to a concern not only for their own people, but also for the strangers that were amongst them.
It's true we find several Passages in the Law directing them to a concern not only for their own people, but also for the Strangers that were among them.
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And in those particular Precepts, Deut. XXIV. there is an express provision made for them, at the 19th and following Verses: When thou cuttest down thy Harvest in thy Field, & hast forgot a sheaf in thy field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it;
And in those particular Precepts, Deuteronomy XXIV. there is an express provision made for them, At the 19th and following Verses: When thou cuttest down thy Harvest in thy Field, & haste forgotten a sheaf in thy field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it;
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When thou gatherest the Grapes of thy Vineyard, the shalt not glean it afterwards; It shall be for the Stranger, for the Fatherless, and for the Widow.
When thou gatherest the Grapes of thy Vineyard, the shalt not glean it afterwards; It shall be for the Stranger, for the Fatherless, and for the Widow.
But as in many other Cases they were but ill Interpreters of the Law, so we find that in all these and the like places, they understood by the Stranger, a Proselyte, one that worshipped the same God with them:
But as in many other Cases they were but ill Interpreters of the Law, so we find that in all these and the like places, they understood by the Stranger, a Proselyte, one that worshipped the same God with them:
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It was but a very small one, viz. That they would not hinder them from taking what remained of their Gleanings after all their own poor had gathered what they thought good;
It was but a very small one, viz. That they would not hinder them from taking what remained of their Gleanings After all their own poor had gathered what they Thought good;
'Tis not a Country, much less a difference in Religion that must set bounds to his Beneficence. But as God dispenses his Blessings to all the parts of the Earth indifferently;
It's not a Country, much less a difference in Religion that must Set bounds to his Beneficence. But as God dispenses his Blessings to all the parts of the Earth indifferently;
Makes his Sun to rise, and his rain to fall upon the just and unjust, upon those who profess his true Religion, and upon those who persecute their Brethren for professing of it:
Makes his Sun to rise, and his rain to fallen upon the just and unjust, upon those who profess his true Religion, and upon those who persecute their Brothers for professing of it:
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But then as God himself, though he is kind to the Vnthankful and Evil, has yet a particular regard to his own Servants; and even amongst them, does in a more especial manner promise to favour such as we are now speaking of, the Liberal, and Charitable Christians above all others,
But then as God himself, though he is kind to the Unthankful and Evil, has yet a particular regard to his own Servants; and even among them, does in a more especial manner promise to favour such as we Are now speaking of, the Liberal, and Charitable Christians above all Others,
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By those who are of the Houshold of Faith we may understand, either first, more largely, All Christians in general, who in the Scripture Phrase are often called God's Houshold, Ephes. II. 19. Or secondly, more particularly, those of whom the Apostle was speaking ver. 6. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
By those who Are of the Household of Faith we may understand, either First, more largely, All Christians in general, who in the Scripture Phrase Are often called God's Household, Ephesians II 19. Or secondly, more particularly, those of whom the Apostle was speaking for. 6. Let him that is taught in the Word, communicate unto him that Teaches in all good things.
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We may in the exercise of our Charity not only make a distinction betwixt Christians and others, and among them prefer those chiefly who labour in the word among us;
We may in the exercise of our Charity not only make a distinction betwixt Christians and Others, and among them prefer those chiefly who labour in the word among us;
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but should even with respect to all others, take care as far as we can to give to those first who either the best deserve, or at least the most stand in need of our assistance.
but should even with respect to all Others, take care as Far as we can to give to those First who either the best deserve, or At least the most stand in need of our assistance.
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He who will Do Good with that prudence and discretion he ought to do, must take all the care he can to distinguish between the one and the other of these, that since he cannot be a Common Benefactor to all, he may at least become so to them that the most deserve his Pity.
He who will Do Good with that prudence and discretion he ought to do, must take all the care he can to distinguish between the one and the other of these, that since he cannot be a Common Benefactor to all, he may At least become so to them that the most deserve his Pity.
but sometimes a more profitable Employment too, not only neglect to work themselves, but even train up their Children to the same Trade of Idleness, and of living upon the Charity of others.
but sometime a more profitable Employment too, not only neglect to work themselves, but even train up their Children to the same Trade of Idleness, and of living upon the Charity of Others.
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As soon as they are born, before they can yet speak for themselves, their Looks and Cries serve for a new Topick to encrease the Importunity of their Parents: And no sooner are they able to use their Limbs, and have attain'd so much of Christianity as may suffice for their purpose, to engage the Compassion of unwary and good-natur'd men,
As soon as they Are born, before they can yet speak for themselves, their Looks and Cries serve for a new Topic to increase the Importunity of their Parents: And no sooner Are they able to use their Limbs, and have attained so much of Christianity as may suffice for their purpose, to engage the Compassion of unwary and good-natured men,
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than that the passage of St. Paul, which he urges for it, should engage us to receive indifferently all that pass by, into our Houses, because by so doing some have entertained Angels unawares. But,
than that the passage of Saint Paul, which he urges for it, should engage us to receive indifferently all that pass by, into our Houses, Because by so doing Some have entertained Angels unawares. But,
I do not think that such ought wholly to be passed by, especially if they are at last come to a due sense of their Folly, and to a serious Repentance for it.
I do not think that such ought wholly to be passed by, especially if they Are At last come to a due sense of their Folly, and to a serious Repentance for it.
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or it may be a numerous Family keeps them still under, notwithstanding all their Pains and Industry; certainly such persons as these ought first to be consider'd,
or it may be a numerous Family keeps them still under, notwithstanding all their Pains and Industry; Certainly such Persons as these ought First to be considered,
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and which will yet more direct us in the wise discharge of this Duty. There are many every where no less necessitous, but much more modest, than the rude and clamorous Street-Beggar; Who are fearful and scrupulous;
and which will yet more Direct us in the wise discharge of this Duty. There Are many every where no less necessitous, but much more modest, than the rude and clamorous Street-Beggar; Who Are fearful and scrupulous;
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Who mourn in secret, and complain to GOD in their Extremities, but cannot tell how to make their Wants known to their fellow-Christians. They labour diligently;
Who mourn in secret, and complain to GOD in their Extremities, but cannot tell how to make their Wants known to their fellow-Christians. They labour diligently;
Either a decay of Trade, or it may be unavoidable Losses in it; Want of Business, Fire, Sickness, a thousand other Misfortunes keep them low and miserable:
Either a decay of Trade, or it may be unavoidable Losses in it; Want of Business, Fire, Sickness, a thousand other Misfortunes keep them low and miserable:
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I shall add yet one remark more, (4thly) and which will bring me still nearer to the Command of my Text; As we have opportunity let us Do Good unto all Men;
I shall add yet one remark more, (4thly) and which will bring me still nearer to the Command of my Text; As we have opportunity let us Do Good unto all Men;
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I have before said, that by those of the Houshold of Faith we might understand, either all Christians in general; or else in particular, those who labour in the Word among us:
I have before said, that by those of the Household of Faith we might understand, either all Christians in general; or Else in particular, those who labour in the Word among us:
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both our Divisions are too great to be dissembled at any Time, and the Consequences of them too deplorable, to be utterly passed by at such a Time, and in such a Discourse as this.
both our Divisions Are too great to be dissembled At any Time, and the Consequences of them too deplorable, to be utterly passed by At such a Time, and in such a Discourse as this.
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I need not tell you how sad the Effects of a misguided Zeal have been, both in our own and other Countries? What desolations it has wrought? How many thousands it has ruined? What Wars and Disturbances it has raised, almost in all the parts of the Christian World? We have seen with our Eyes, and it has been told unto us, what Calamities our Brethren have undergone abroad: And to what extream Miseries they are reduced in the midst of us, no Man can be ignorant,
I need not tell you how sad the Effects of a misguided Zeal have been, both in our own and other Countries? What desolations it has wrought? How many thousands it has ruined? What Wars and Disturbances it has raised, almost in all the parts of the Christian World? We have seen with our Eyes, and it has been told unto us, what Calamities our Brothers have undergone abroad: And to what extreme Misery's they Are reduced in the midst of us, no Man can be ignorant,
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When the numbers of our distressed Brethren are so great, their cause so Good, and their Wants so pressing, though I would not be so uncharitable as to say that we should withdraw either our Affection or Assistance from any other Christians, no not from those who have been their Persecutors; yet certainly I may, without abusing the Design of my Text, say thus much;
When the numbers of our distressed Brothers Are so great, their cause so Good, and their Wants so pressing, though I would not be so uncharitable as to say that we should withdraw either our Affection or Assistance from any other Christians, no not from those who have been their Persecutors; yet Certainly I may, without abusing the Design of my Text, say thus much;
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Only let us take the Exhortation of our Apostle in this place, as well as his Direction; and since their needs still continue, let us consider how we may still go on to provide for them;
Only let us take the Exhortation of our Apostle in this place, as well as his Direction; and since their needs still continue, let us Consider how we may still go on to provide for them;
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Vthly, To consider the great Engagement we have to the fulfilling of this Duty, in that Glorious Reward which God has promised to the performance of it.
Vthly, To Consider the great Engagement we have to the fulfilling of this Duty, in that Glorious Reward which God has promised to the performance of it.
Among all the Arguments which either the Authority of Holy Scripture, or the Common principles of Reason afford to us, to stir us up to the practice of this Duty, there is none that strikes so forcibly upon the minds of all sorts of Men,
Among all the Arguments which either the authority of Holy Scripture, or the Common principles of Reason afford to us, to stir us up to the practice of this Duty, there is none that strikes so forcibly upon the minds of all sorts of Men,
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Other reflections may serve to convince Men of the Justice and Reasonableness of such a practice, and which indeed is so very clear that there are few so ill-natured and insensible as to deny it:
Other reflections may serve to convince Men of the justice and Reasonableness of such a practice, and which indeed is so very clear that there Are few so ill-natured and insensible as to deny it:
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He that tells me how highly reasonable it is that I should do all the Good I can with the portion which God has given me, * That for this end I have received it,
He that tells me how highly reasonable it is that I should do all the Good I can with the portion which God has given me, * That for this end I have received it,
* That my riches are not my own, but committed to me in trust for the Benefit of others, as well as for my own use; and that I shall be false to that trust, if I do no Good to others by them:
* That my riches Are not my own, but committed to me in trust for the Benefit of Others, as well as for my own use; and that I shall be false to that trust, if I do no Good to Others by them:
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* That I ought to express my Gratitude to God for his extraordinary Favours to me, by being Bountiful to those who have not received so large a portion of him:
* That I ought to express my Gratitude to God for his extraordinary Favours to me, by being Bountiful to those who have not received so large a portion of him:
* That this will, above any thing, render me most like unto God, and most beloved of Men: * That the poorest person in the World is yet my Brother, partaker of the same Nature and Constitution, it may be of the same Promise of Grace too with my self;
* That this will, above any thing, render me most like unto God, and most Beloved of Men: * That the Poorest person in the World is yet my Brother, partaker of the same Nature and Constitution, it may be of the same Promise of Grace too with my self;
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and therefore that it will be highly, not only un-Christian, but even unnatural and inhumane, not to have some sense and feeling of his Miseries: In a word, * That our Riches are very uncertain,
and Therefore that it will be highly, not only unchristian, but even unnatural and inhumane, not to have Some sense and feeling of his Misery's: In a word, * That our Riches Are very uncertain,
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for ought we know, the next Year be our own, if God, for our Vncharitableness, shall think sit to let us also fall into the hands of the same Cruel and Merciless men;
for ought we know, the next Year be our own, if God, for our Uncharitableness, shall think fit to let us also fallen into the hands of the same Cruel and Merciless men;
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and therefore that we ought to think what we should judge reasonable for others in such a Case, to do to us; and then remember the Great Rule both of Nature and the Gospel, and do even so unto them;
and Therefore that we ought to think what we should judge reasonable for Others in such a Case, to do to us; and then Remember the Great Rule both of Nature and the Gospel, and do even so unto them;
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does certainly speak a great deal of Sense, and may justly move my Assent to his Arguments. But 'tis the man who can draw aside the Vail, and set Life and Death, Blessing and Cursing before me;
does Certainly speak a great deal of Sense, and may justly move my Assent to his Arguments. But it's the man who can draw aside the vail, and Set Life and Death, Blessing and Cursing before me;
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and then make it appear upon such Grounds as I cannot deny, or even doubt of, that my Happiness or Misery, both in this World and the other, depends upon my Observance or Neglect of this Duty, that will awaken all the Powers of my Soul, and at the same time both convince and force to a compliance.
and then make it appear upon such Grounds as I cannot deny, or even doubt of, that my Happiness or Misery, both in this World and the other, depends upon my Observance or Neglect of this Duty, that will awaken all the Powers of my Soul, and At the same time both convince and force to a compliance.
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And such is the Argument we have here before us, and from which therefore the Apostle concludes the necessity of our doing Good, as a matter that would admit of no debate:
And such is the Argument we have Here before us, and from which Therefore the Apostle concludes the necessity of our doing Good, as a matter that would admit of no debate:
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He that soweth to his flesh, that is, that either spends what he has on the sensual Enjoyments of the Flesh, or else hoards it together to the Covetous satisfying the desires of it, shall of the flesh reap corruption:
He that Soweth to his Flesh, that is, that either spends what he has on the sensual Enjoyments of the Flesh, or Else hoards it together to the Covetous satisfying the Desires of it, shall of the Flesh reap corruption:
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But he that soweth to the Spirit, i.e. as the next Verses interpret it, does good, makes a wise, and pious, and charitable use of what he has, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
But he that Soweth to the Spirit, i.e. as the next Verses interpret it, does good, makes a wise, and pious, and charitable use of what he has, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
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Many are the Promises of the like kind which we meet with in other places of Holy Scripture: And from all which it is obvious to conclude, that if we have any regard either to our present Happiness, or to our future Glory, there is nothing wherein we ought to be more careful,
Many Are the Promises of the like kind which we meet with in other places of Holy Scripture: And from all which it is obvious to conclude, that if we have any regard either to our present Happiness, or to our future Glory, there is nothing wherein we ought to be more careful,
Would he secure his Riches? Would he confirm the Enjoyment of them both to himself whilst he lives, and deliver them down in peace to his posterity when he comes to dye? This Charity has the promise of above any thing besides:
Would he secure his Riches? Would he confirm the Enjoyment of them both to himself while he lives, and deliver them down in peace to his posterity when he comes to die? This Charity has the promise of above any thing beside:
And holy David confirms the truth of this Remark not only from the Promise of God, but also from his own Experience, Psal. xxxvii. 25. I have been young,
And holy David confirms the truth of this Remark not only from the Promise of God, but also from his own Experience, Psalm xxxvii. 25. I have been young,
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Would he provide himself a security amidst all the uncertain, and many times miserable Varieties of this World? And be safe even in the midst of all its Dangers? Charity is the best defence, the surest preservative against all Calamities:
Would he provide himself a security amid all the uncertain, and many times miserable Varieties of this World? And be safe even in the midst of all its Dangers? Charity is the best defence, the Surest preservative against all Calamities:
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In short, would he be blessed in all things that he putteth his hand unto, and have every thing prosper according to his hearts desire? It was the promise of God to the Jews heretofore,
In short, would he be blessed in all things that he putteth his hand unto, and have every thing prosper according to his hearts desire? It was the promise of God to the jews heretofore,
and I see no reason why we should not in proportion apply it to our selves now, that he would deal with them, according as they did with other men, Deut. xv. 7. If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee: Thou shalt not harden thy heart,
and I see no reason why we should not in proportion apply it to our selves now, that he would deal with them, according as they did with other men, Deuteronomy xv. 7. If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brothers within any of thy gates, in the land which the LORD thy God gives thee: Thou shalt not harden thy heart,
These are some of the present Promises which God has made to the Charitable man. I might to all this add the severe Threatnings even of present Evils to the Covetous Miser;
These Are Some of the present Promises which God has made to the Charitable man. I might to all this add the severe Threatenings even of present Evils to the Covetous Miser;
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to him who has no bowels of Mercy towards any others, and therefore deserves no compassion himself either from God or Man. He hath swallow'd down Riches, says Job, and he shall vomit them up again;
to him who has no bowels of Mercy towards any Others, and Therefore deserves no compassion himself either from God or Man. He hath swallowed down Riches, Says Job, and he shall vomit them up again;
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And indeed the portion of the Cross, which every good Christian must expect more or less to meet with in this world, may often times make these present Promises much less certain to us now,
And indeed the portion of the Cross, which every good Christian must expect more or less to meet with in this world, may often times make these present Promises much less certain to us now,
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as to imagine, that this, or any other Vertue alone, will be sufficient to our Eternal Salvation: So that if a man does but give liberally to the poor, 'tis no great matter how he lives,
as to imagine, that this, or any other Virtue alone, will be sufficient to our Eternal Salvation: So that if a man does but give liberally to the poor, it's no great matter how he lives,
And St. John prescribes it as the best means to assure our hearts before God: that is, to enable us to appear with confidence before him in Judgment.
And Saint John prescribes it as the best means to assure our hearts before God: that is, to enable us to appear with confidence before him in Judgement.
And yet perhaps even in this Case also, tho by our neglect in other matters we should be so unhappy as to come short of Heaven, our Charity nevertheless may not lose its reward;
And yet perhaps even in this Case also, though by our neglect in other matters we should be so unhappy as to come short of Heaven, our Charity nevertheless may not loose its reward;
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That if we be not wanting to our selves, our Charity shall be sure to meet with a proportionable recompence from God-Almighty: and we shall reap among others, these Three great Advantages by it ;
That if we be not wanting to our selves, our Charity shall be sure to meet with a proportionable recompense from God-Almighty: and we shall reap among Others, these Three great Advantages by it;
First, That it shall prepare the way for the more certain and easie forgiveness of our sins: Secondly, It shall procure us a more large and comfortable portion of Gods Grace, to enable us to discharge our duty the better now:
First, That it shall prepare the Way for the more certain and easy forgiveness of our Sins: Secondly, It shall procure us a more large and comfortable portion of God's Grace, to enable us to discharge our duty the better now:
And Thirdly, If we faint not, but persevere in this and all other parts of our duty, it shall Crown us with a more exceeding weight of Glory hereafter.
And Thirdly, If we faint not, but persevere in this and all other parts of our duty, it shall Crown us with a more exceeding weight of Glory hereafter.
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Whilst the sordid, covetous Miser, were it possible for him otherwise to abound, in all the highest perfection of Christian Piety, yet for want of this One Vertue, shall lose his Reward,
While the sordid, covetous Miser, were it possible for him otherwise to abound, in all the highest perfection of Christian Piety, yet for want of this One Virtue, shall loose his Reward,
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And what then remains but that having all these Encouragements to stir us up to a warm and vigorous discharge of this duty, we now suffer our selves to be perswaded, in the words of our Saviour Christ, to provide our selves Bags which wax not old, a Treasure in Heaven that faileth not, where no Thief approacheth, neither Moth corrupteth.
And what then remains but that having all these Encouragements to stir us up to a warm and vigorous discharge of this duty, we now suffer our selves to be persuaded, in the words of our Saviour christ, to provide our selves Bags which wax not old, a Treasure in Heaven that Faileth not, where no Thief Approaches, neither Moth corrupteth.
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It has been one of the chiefest Reproaches which those of the Church of Rome have endeavoured to fix upon our Reformed Religion, that it has not only put a stop to Charity; but has moreover cut off the very Ground and Foundation of it;
It has been one of the chiefest Reproaches which those of the Church of Room have endeavoured to fix upon our Reformed Religion, that it has not only put a stop to Charity; but has moreover Cut off the very Ground and Foundation of it;
God be thanked, Christianity affords Motives and Engagements enough to Charity, without running to any vain and superstitious pretences for the support of it.
God be thanked, Christianity affords Motives and Engagements enough to Charity, without running to any vain and superstitious pretences for the support of it.
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He who believes the singular Efficacy of this practise both by the promise of God, and through the prayers of those whom He relieves to obtain the forgiveness of his sins, and to deliver his Soul from Eternal damnation, will need no Vision of Purgatory to open his Heart to the Poor. He may indeed turn his Charity another way; instead of bartering his Money with the Priests for Masses and Prayers; for Pardons and Indulgences; for Holy Trifles to prevent or expiate Sins, He may bequeath it to the Poor which is a great deal better.
He who believes the singular Efficacy of this practise both by the promise of God, and through the Prayers of those whom He relieves to obtain the forgiveness of his Sins, and to deliver his Soul from Eternal damnation, will need no Vision of Purgatory to open his Heart to the Poor. He may indeed turn his Charity Another Way; instead of bartering his Money with the Priests for Masses and Prayers; for Pardons and Indulgences; for Holy Trifles to prevent or expiate Sins, He may Bequeath it to the Poor which is a great deal better.
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And for the former; It might easily be made appear, that laying aside the Superstitions we but now mention'd, there has much more been done since the Reformation in works of wise and true Charity, than ever was done in twice that time from the first rise of Popery among us to its going off.
And for the former; It might Easily be made appear, that laying aside the Superstitions we but now mentioned, there has much more been done since the Reformation in works of wise and true Charity, than ever was done in twice that time from the First rise of Popery among us to its going off.
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And how much soever some of late have thought fit to Magnifie the Piety of Rome and Paris, yet upon these Principles we may venture to say, that in this as well as all other Advantages, our own City do's exceed them.
And how much soever Some of late have Thought fit to Magnify the Piety of Room and paris, yet upon these Principles we may venture to say, that in this as well as all other Advantages, our own city do's exceed them.
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Let the Account of what has been done in its publick Hospitals only this last Year serve as a short but sufficient Evidence whereby to judge with how little reason we are tax'd with a decay of Charity amongst us.
Let the Account of what has been done in its public Hospitals only this last Year serve as a short but sufficient Evidence whereby to judge with how little reason we Are taxed with a decay of Charity among us.
Could I to all this Add the summ of what in such a doubtful, and discouraging Year as this, according to common Estimate has been, has nevertheless been expended within this One City in more private Acts of Mercy:
Could I to all this Add the sum of what in such a doubtful, and discouraging Year as this, according to Common Estimate has been, has nevertheless been expended within this One city in more private Acts of Mercy:
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What liberality has been shown in Collections twice made for our Exiled Brethren, after two before gather'd for our Neighbours of the French Churches on the same occasion:
What liberality has been shown in Collections twice made for our Exiled Brothers, After two before gathered for our Neighbours of the French Churches on the same occasion:
We should then have enough not only to silence, but to shame the Cavils of our Enemies, and to engage us to bless God, who has in some measure opened our Hearts to the Cries of the Poor, and not suffer'd them in vain to call upon us.
We should then have enough not only to silence, but to shame the Cavils of our Enemies, and to engage us to bless God, who has in Some measure opened our Hearts to the Cries of the Poor, and not suffered them in vain to call upon us.
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let us be as ready by our Practice to confute this, as we have been, with good success, by our Arguments, to answer all their other Objections against us.
let us be as ready by our Practice to confute this, as we have been, with good success, by our Arguments, to answer all their other Objections against us.
Let us shew them, that tho' our Religion will neither allow us to boast of our Good Works to Men, nor to pretend to Merit by them of God; yet it teaches us to he no less,
Let us show them, that though our Religion will neither allow us to boast of our Good Works to Men, nor to pretend to Merit by them of God; yet it Teaches us to he no less,
And the more to engage us to this Care, let us often represent to our selves the Great Motive which St. Paul has here set before us, to stir us up to a free and ready Discharge of this Great Duty.
And the more to engage us to this Care, let us often represent to our selves the Great Motive which Saint Paul has Here Set before us, to stir us up to a free and ready Discharge of this Great Duty.
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That the Enquiry then will not so much be what our Opinions or Persuasions were in such or such controverted Points of Christianity? To what Church we have belong'd? or,
That the Enquiry then will not so much be what our Opinions or Persuasions were in such or such controverted Points of Christianity? To what Church we have belonged? or,
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as being the noblest Argument that ever was or could have been invented for the enforcing of this duty, and a short Summary of all that I have here been laying before you to excite you to it, I shall conclude this whole Discourse.
as being the Noblest Argument that ever was or could have been invented for the enforcing of this duty, and a short Summary of all that I have Here been laying before you to excite you to it, I shall conclude this Whole Discourse.
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Then shall the Righteous answer him, saying, LORD, when saw we thee an Hungred, and fed thee? or Thirsty, and gave thee Drink? When saw we thee a Stranger, and took thee in? or Naked, and cloathed thee? Or when saw we thee Sick or in Prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them;
Then shall the Righteous answer him, saying, LORD, when saw we thee an Hungered, and fed thee? or Thirsty, and gave thee Drink? When saw we thee a Stranger, and took thee in? or Naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee Sick or in Prison, and Come unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them;
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Then shall he also say unto them on the Left-hand; Depart from me ye Cursed, into everlasting Fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels. FOR I was an Hungred, and ye gave me no Meat; I was Thirsty, and ye gave me no Drink; I was a Stranger, and ye took me not in;
Then shall he also say unto them on the Left hand; Depart from me you Cursed, into everlasting Fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels. FOR I was an Hungered, and you gave me no Meat; I was Thirsty, and you gave me no Drink; I was a Stranger, and the took me not in;
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Then shall they also answer him, saying LORD, when saw we thee an Hungred, or a-thirst, or a Stranger, or Naked, or Sick, or in Prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying;
Then shall they also answer him, saying LORD, when saw we thee an Hungered, or athirst, or a Stranger, or Naked, or Sick, or in Prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying;
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