A disswasive from worldly-mindedness, in order to the due exercise of Christian charity A sermon preached in the chappel of Popler, on the 8th of Sept. 1698. Before the trustees for the charity of Captain William Curtis, deceased. Who, in the year 1669, bequeathed a rent-charge of sixty pounds per annum, for the release of poor prisoners, the relief of aged people, a weekly distribution of bread, and the placing out of poor children to trades: for the benefit of the poor in the hamlets of Popler, Mile-end, Limus, and Ratcliff, for ever. Published at the request of the trustees. By Josiah Woodward, minister of Popler.
THE occasion of my speaking to you this day, is to recommend the noble Vertues of Charity and Alms-giving; of which the Founder of that great Charity which is yearly distributed in these Maritime Hamlets, is a noble Precedent.
THE occasion of my speaking to you this day, is to recommend the noble Virtues of Charity and Almsgiving; of which the Founder of that great Charity which is yearly distributed in these Maritime Hamlets, is a noble Precedent.
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And therefore, since the inordinate Love of earthly things is the general Hinderance of such-like Pious Gifts, I have fixed my Thoughts (and now come to fix yours) on the words now read in your Ears, to remove that Obstacle out of the way.
And Therefore, since the inordinate Love of earthly things is the general Hindrance of suchlike Pious Gifts, I have fixed my Thoughts (and now come to fix yours) on thee words now read in your Ears, to remove that Obstacle out of the Way.
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as he tells us, what Good there was for Man under the Sun, Eccl. 2. 3.) and after that he had try'd them all by the Touchstone of his inspired Wisdom;
as he tells us, what Good there was for Man under the Sun, Ecclesiastes 2. 3.) and After that he had tried them all by the Touchstone of his inspired Wisdom;
as we read in his whole Book of Ecclesiastes. And the Thesis he chose, and on which he largely descants, was this grand Maxim, All is Vanity: Whereupon he proceeds to shew, that the whole Globe of earthly things, upon which Men dote so much, is but a glittering Bubble.
as we read in his Whole Book of Ecclesiastes. And the Thesis he chosen, and on which he largely descants, was this grand Maxim, All is Vanity: Whereupon he proceeds to show, that the Whole Globe of earthly things, upon which Men dote so much, is but a glittering Bubble.
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It is upon this Subject that this Royal Preacher expostulates with Worldly Minds in the Text. He found that a bare Admonition would not bring Men off from those things to which their Hearts were glew'd.
It is upon this Subject that this Royal Preacher expostulates with Worldly Minds in the Text. He found that a bore Admonition would not bring Men off from those things to which their Hearts were glued.
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And therefore he proceeds to reason the Case with them in an elegant Expostulation in the Text. Wilt thou set thine Eyes upon that which is not? Is it becoming the Wisdom of Man, to spend his Strength and Time in chasing a Shadow? Or in endeavouring to catch the pleasing Colours of the Rain-bow? Are not earthly Riches of an unsatisfactory Nature,
And Therefore he proceeds to reason the Case with them in an elegant Expostulation in the Text. Wilt thou Set thine Eyes upon that which is not? Is it becoming the Wisdom of Man, to spend his Strength and Time in chasing a Shadow? Or in endeavouring to catch the pleasing Colours of the Rainbow? are not earthly Riches of an unsatisfactory Nature,
and a very uncertain Tenure? Do they not often flee away (like the shy Bird) from those who passionately pursue them? So that they get as far out of their reach,
and a very uncertain Tenure? Do they not often flee away (like the shy Bird) from those who passionately pursue them? So that they get as Far out of their reach,
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the Possessor does but grasp a handful of Air, or rather a little heap of slippery Sand, which the faster you endeavour to hold it, the more speedily it runs betwixt your Fingers.
the Possessor does but grasp a handful of Air, or rather a little heap of slippery Sand, which the faster you endeavour to hold it, the more speedily it runs betwixt your Fingers.
Wilt thou set thine Eyes on that which is not? Wilt thou look with an admiring Eye on such a Phantom? Or wilt thou look with a greedy and covetous Eye on such a Fairy Treasure? How can your Reason brook such a piece of Deceit? Or your Self-love bear such a Disappointment? You will find this to end bitterly,
Wilt thou Set thine Eyes on that which is not? Wilt thou look with an admiring Eye on such a Phantom? Or wilt thou look with a greedy and covetous Eye on such a Fairy Treasure? How can your Reason brook such a piece of Deceit? Or your Self-love bear such a Disappointment? You will find this to end bitterly,
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So that our inspired VVise-man here is disswading Men from a piece of Vanity which is almost as natural to them as their Animal Life, viz. The inordinate seeking of temporary Things;
So that our inspired VVise-man Here is dissuading Men from a piece of Vanity which is almost as natural to them as their Animal Life, viz. The inordinate seeking of temporary Things;
which gave occasion to that sage Advise in the Verse before the Text, Labour not to be rich, Cease from thine own VVisdom, (ver. 4.) As if he had said, Do not make Riches your chief Aim;
which gave occasion to that sage advice in the Verse before the Text, Labour not to be rich, Cease from thine own VVisdom, (ver. 4.) As if he had said, Do not make Riches your chief Aim;
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And when they have raised it as high, and made it as warm as they can, fondly think that they have acquired the chief Happiness of Man. But this their way is their Folly:
And when they have raised it as high, and made it as warm as they can, fondly think that they have acquired the chief Happiness of Man. But this their Way is their Folly:
It is a Folly for which they deserve to be chidden, as in the Text, VVhy wilt thou set thine Eyes on that which is not? On a Phantastick thing which has only a fair Appearance to amuze your Fancy,
It is a Folly for which they deserve to be chidden, as in the Text, Why wilt thou Set thine Eyes on that which is not? On a Fantastic thing which has only a fair Appearance to amuse your Fancy,
Possessions, did I say? that is too solid a name for these Shadows, to which the Wisdom of God in the Text, will not allow a place amongst the Rank of Beings. And how can we be said to possess that which is not? Who ever got possession of a Shadow? Or could ever set his Seal upon a Bubble? And in like manner, Who ever placed his Happiness in worldly Riches,
Possessions, did I say? that is too solid a name for these Shadows, to which the Wisdom of God in the Text, will not allow a place among the Rank of Beings. And how can we be said to possess that which is not? Who ever god possession of a Shadow? Or could ever Set his Seal upon a Bubble? And in like manner, Who ever placed his Happiness in worldly Riches,
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And, being freed by a comfortable Providence, from the Cares and Toiles of their poorer Brethren, they have better Leisure than others, (and greater Engagements too) to serve God with gladness of Heart in the enjoyment of all things. But,
And, being freed by a comfortable Providence, from the Cares and Toils of their Poorer Brothers, they have better Leisure than Others, (and greater Engagements too) to serve God with gladness of Heart in the enjoyment of all things. But,
if once they make Gold their Hope, and trust in uncertain Riches; or sacrifice the Innocence and Peace of their Consciences to the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness:
if once they make Gold their Hope, and trust in uncertain Riches; or sacrifice the Innocence and Peace of their Consciences to the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness:
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But rather, they are many times the unhappy occasion of the contrary to all these Advancements of Humane Nature. For, there are many worldly Minds who dote on deceitful Riches to that degree,
But rather, they Are many times the unhappy occasion of the contrary to all these Advancements of Humane Nature. For, there Are many worldly Minds who dote on deceitful Riches to that degree,
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And yet these are low and mean things, if compared with the great Essentials of our Happipiness, viz. The Sense of God's Favour, the Rectitude of our Natures; a Serene State of Mind; the rational Quietude of Conscience;
And yet these Are low and mean things, if compared with the great Essentials of our Happipiness, viz. The Sense of God's Favour, the Rectitude of our Nature's; a Serene State of Mind; the rational Quietude of Conscience;
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And these are things which can no more be purchased by such base and corruptible things as Silver and Gold, than the richest Diadem can be bought with a few Pibbles.
And these Are things which can no more be purchased by such base and corruptible things as Silver and Gold, than the Richest Diadem can be bought with a few Pebbles.
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And thus, He that loveth Silver shall not be satisfied with Silver, nor he that loveth abundance with increase, (Eccl. 5. 10.) The Dropsie of Covetousness increases by Indulgence.
And thus, He that loves Silver shall not be satisfied with Silver, nor he that loves abundance with increase, (Ecclesiastes 5. 10.) The Dropsy of Covetousness increases by Indulgence.
That Wealthy Man (in the Parable of our Lord, Luke 12. 18.) who having his Barns and Chests full, began to lull his Soul to sleep upon that Supposition, saying, Soul take thine Ease, thou hast Goods laid up for many Years.
That Wealthy Man (in the Parable of our Lord, Lycia 12. 18.) who having his Barns and Chests full, began to lull his Soul to sleep upon that Supposition, saying, Soul take thine Ease, thou hast Goods laid up for many years.
In this he spake very foolishly, for the Goods of the Soul cannot be laid up in Barns: And if they could, a Provision for many Years signifies very little to a Soul that must live for ever.
In this he spoke very foolishly, for the Goods of the Soul cannot be laid up in Barns: And if they could, a Provision for many years signifies very little to a Soul that must live for ever.
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for at mid-night he is awaken'd by the Terrors of the Lord, and receives a Summons to appear before God, where he is arraigned by the Name of Fool, and is condemned as such by God and his own Conscience;
for At midnight he is awakened by the Terrors of the Lord, and receives a Summons to appear before God, where he is arraigned by the Name of Fool, and is condemned as such by God and his own Conscience;
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for then he finds that his Idol of Gold is really nothing (as the Apostle says 1 Cor. 8. 4.) And that in admiring his abundant Wealth, he had set his Eyes on that which is not, viz. upon that which can neither improve his Intellectuals, nor refine his Morals;
for then he finds that his Idol of Gold is really nothing (as the Apostle Says 1 Cor. 8. 4.) And that in admiring his abundant Wealth, he had Set his Eyes on that which is not, viz. upon that which can neither improve his Intellectuals, nor refine his Morals;
nor present him with any competent Happiness, nor any tolerable Satisfaction, which were the three things to be spoken to, in which we see the Emptiness of earthly things.
nor present him with any competent Happiness, nor any tolerable Satisfaction, which were the three things to be spoken to, in which we see the Emptiness of earthly things.
We proceed now in the next place, to consider the Uncertainty of these Sublunary things, which the Text describes in these words, For Riches certainly make themselves Wings and flee away as an Eagle towards Heaven.
We proceed now in the next place, to Consider the Uncertainty of these Sublunary things, which the Text describes in these words, For Riches Certainly make themselves Wings and flee away as an Eagl towards Heaven.
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the most fertile Lands may, by the Judgment of God, be turn'd into Barrenness, as the Land of Palestine (once the Land flowing with Milk and Honey ) is said to be at this day.
the most fertile Lands may, by the Judgement of God, be turned into barrenness, as the Land of Palestine (once the Land flowing with Milk and Honey) is said to be At this day.
or an Enemy there, may soon sink the richest Cargo, and thereby turn many Wealthy Families into Melancholly Societies of distressed Widows and Orphans.
or an Enemy there, may soon sink the Richest Cargo, and thereby turn many Wealthy Families into Melancholy Societies of distressed Widows and Orphans.
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England is accounted a Wealthy Nation, but our Riches chiefly come to us by those winged Carravans, our Ships, which I beseech God to preserve and prosper:
England is accounted a Wealthy nation, but our Riches chiefly come to us by those winged Carravans, our Ships, which I beseech God to preserve and prosper:
and pierce themselves thorow with many Sorrows, 1 Tim. 6. 9, 10. Thirdly, We must note the Asseveration of this, They Certainly make themselves Wings.
and pierce themselves thorough with many Sorrows, 1 Tim. 6. 9, 10. Thirdly, We must note the Asseveration of this, They Certainly make themselves Wings.
who thought their Pluto to be both the God of Riches and of Hell. And it is no wonder, that the Devil perswaded those prosess'd Votaries of his, that earthly Greatness was his Gift,
who Thought their Pluto to be both the God of Riches and of Hell. And it is no wonder, that the devil persuaded those processed Votaries of his, that earthly Greatness was his Gift,
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since he attempted to perswade Christ himself to this, though absolutely in vain, viz. That all the Power and Glory of earthly Kingdoms were at his disposal, (Luke 4. 6.)
since he attempted to persuade christ himself to this, though absolutely in vain, viz. That all the Power and Glory of earthly Kingdoms were At his disposal, (Lycia 4. 6.)
and therefore will be the proper Application of what has been said. So then, Since the Riches of this World are manifestly such empty and uncertain things;
and Therefore will be the proper Application of what has been said. So then, Since the Riches of this World Are manifestly such empty and uncertain things;
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(1.) What we admire we gaze at, and fix our Eyes upon, and can scarcely take our Eyes off it, it being the Desire of our Eyes. Thus does Gold dazle the Eyes of the Worldly-minded, and engross their Affections.
(1.) What we admire we gaze At, and fix our Eyes upon, and can scarcely take our Eyes off it, it being the Desire of our Eyes. Thus does Gold dazzle the Eyes of the Worldly-minded, and engross their Affections.
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And how pertinently does the wise Man reprove him in the Text, Why wilt thou set thine Eyes on that which is not? Why will you admire, covet or confide in a Vapour or Shadow?
And how pertinently does the wise Man reprove him in the Text, Why wilt thou Set thine Eyes on that which is not? Why will you admire, covet or confide in a Vapour or Shadow?
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This Spiritual Elevation of Mind is so Essential to a Christian Life, that we find two of the ancient Fathers numbering Socrates in the Rank of Christians before Christ,
This Spiritual Elevation of Mind is so Essential to a Christian Life, that we find two of the ancient Father's numbering Socrates in the Rank of Christians before christ,
and because it was part of his Accusation, That he was one, that did set himself to seek better things than this Earth afforded, even things in Heaven.
and Because it was part of his Accusation, That he was one, that did Set himself to seek better things than this Earth afforded, even things in Heaven.
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What a Shame will it be for Christians that live in the State of the Gospel, which for its Divine Glory is called the Kingdom of Heaven, to be out-done by Moral Heathens in Heavenlymindedness.
What a Shame will it be for Christians that live in the State of the Gospel, which for its Divine Glory is called the Kingdom of Heaven, to be outdone by Moral heathens in Heavenly-mindedness.
May we all, with Divine Moses, esteem the reproached Religion and Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, greater Riches than all the tinsel Treasures of this vain World.
May we all, with Divine Moses, esteem the reproached Religion and Grace of our Lord jesus christ, greater Riches than all the tinsel Treasures of this vain World.
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That to bestow a suitable part of our Wealth in Pious and Charitable Distributions (as the Glory of God and the Necessities of our Bretheren give us Occasion) will be the most Prudent and Profitable Disposal of these fleeting things.
That to bestow a suitable part of our Wealth in Pious and Charitable Distributions (as the Glory of God and the Necessities of our Brethren give us Occasion) will be the most Prudent and Profitable Disposal of these fleeting things.
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than to send them downwards by Luxury, Pride, or any Abuse of them, there to eat our Flesh like Fire, as St. James assures us they will, ( James 5. 3.)
than to send them downwards by Luxury, Pride, or any Abuse of them, there to eat our Flesh like Fire, as Saint James assures us they will, (James 5. 3.)
Of this our Judge himself assures us Matt. 25, 34, &c.) Come ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the World:
Of this our Judge himself assures us Matt. 25, 34, etc.) Come you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the World:
This was not done indeed to the Person of Christ, but to Christians, who when they are indeed what their Name speaks them to be, they are the Members of Christ's Mystical Body:
This was not done indeed to the Person of christ, but to Christians, who when they Are indeed what their Name speaks them to be, they Are the Members of Christ's Mystical Body:
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and such a Prison, whither thy Charity led thee, to consider and relieve their Wants. Thou hast done these things in secret, and I will reward thee openly:
and such a Prison, whither thy Charity led thee, to Consider and relieve their Wants. Thou hast done these things in secret, and I will reward thee openly:
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Enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. Thou Sowedst plentifully, and shalt Reap plentifully: Thy Prayers and thine Alms are come up before me, and as thou hast Sowed to the Spirit, (imploying thy self and Goods for Spiritual Ends) thou shalt of the Spirit reap eternal Life.
Enter thou into the Joy of thy Lord. Thou Sowedst plentifully, and shalt Reap plentifully: Thy Prayers and thine Alms Are come up before me, and as thou hast Sowed to the Spirit, (employing thy self and Goods for Spiritual Ends) thou shalt of the Spirit reap Eternal Life.
O! Who would not make such a Friend with the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness! What a glorious End is here, of our Ministring to the Servants of Christ upon Earth! O Sirs!
OH! Who would not make such a Friend with the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness! What a glorious End is Here, of our Ministering to the Servants of christ upon Earth! O Sirs!
But we give you the Opportunities of doing good to your selves, and to become Rich in Good Works; which is the noblest and most valuable Riches in the whole World.
But we give you the Opportunities of doing good to your selves, and to become Rich in Good Works; which is the Noblest and most valuable Riches in the Whole World.
Wherefore, with-hold not Good from such to whom (by the Law of Charity) it is due, whilst it is in the Power of thine Hand to do it, (Prov. 3. 27.) Deferr not all your Charity to your last Will and Testament:
Wherefore, withhold not Good from such to whom (by the Law of Charity) it is due, while it is in the Power of thine Hand to do it, (Curae 3. 27.) Defer not all your Charity to your last Will and Testament:
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Do we indeed believe, that an Omniscient Righteous God governs the World? And do we own the Holy Scriptures as his Word? And doth God say, Blessed are the Merciful, for they shall obtain Mercy, (Matt. 5. 7.) If so, we cannot but be ready to distribute, and glad to communicate Glad of the happy Opportunity of exchanging Temporals for Eternals.
Do we indeed believe, that an Omniscient Righteous God governs the World? And do we own the Holy Scriptures as his Word? And does God say, Blessed Are the Merciful, for they shall obtain Mercy, (Matt. 5. 7.) If so, we cannot but be ready to distribute, and glad to communicate Glad of the happy Opportunity of exchanging Temporals for Eternals.
Leontius who lived at Cyrene, and was a most Faithful and Religious Person, hath Recorded it for a certain Truth says an Author of our own, That Evagrius a Philosopher turning Christian, and bestowing 300 l. on the Poor, by the Perswasion of the Pious Bishop Synesius; for the Repayment of which by Christ, in the things of another World, the said Bishop had given him a Note under his Hand.
Leontius who lived At Cyrene, and was a most Faithful and Religious Person, hath Recorded it for a certain Truth Says an Author of our own, That Evagrius a Philosopher turning Christian, and bestowing 300 l. on the Poor, by the Persuasion of the Pious Bishop Synesius; for the Repayment of which by christ, in the things of Another World, the said Bishop had given him a Note under his Hand.
These were the Effects of a charitable, bountiful, and friendly Soul: The Advantages of which to the truly charitable Donors, are as certain, and more great,
These were the Effects of a charitable, bountiful, and friendly Soul: The Advantages of which to the truly charitable Donors, Are as certain, and more great,
When Manna it self was hoarded up, from a Principle of Covetousness and Distrust, it bred Worms and stank; but when the same was laid up from a Principle of Piety, it was preserved, to the Comfort of the Owners ( Exod. 16. 24.) To close up all then:
When Manna it self was hoarded up, from a Principle of Covetousness and Distrust, it bred Worms and stank; but when the same was laid up from a Principle of Piety, it was preserved, to the Comfort of the Owners (Exod 16. 24.) To close up all then:
In order to which, let us beg of God, that he would vouchsafe to breathe a Spiritual Warmth towards Divine things in all our Breasts by his Holy Spirit;
In order to which, let us beg of God, that he would vouchsafe to breathe a Spiritual Warmth towards Divine things in all our Breasts by his Holy Spirit;
That we may not say with Micah, They have taken away my Gold and Silver, and what have I more? But with St. Paul, we know that we have in Heaven a far better and more induring Substance. Which I pray God grant unto us all, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
That we may not say with micah, They have taken away my Gold and Silver, and what have I more? But with Saint Paul, we know that we have in Heaven a Far better and more enduring Substance. Which I pray God grant unto us all, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen. FINIS.
