The great charity of instructing poor children A sermon preached at St. Botolph Aldgate; upon Lord's-day, Mar. 24. 1700. On the occasion of a charity-school newly erected in that parish. By Josiah Woodward, minister of Popler.
SOLOMON, Who had a very Virtuous Education, and was Honour'd with Singular Communion with God in his Youth, was inspired by the Holy Ghost (in his Infinite Love to the Souls of Men) to write this Book of Proverbs for the Instruction of Youth; as he tells us in the beginning of the Book ( Prov. 1. 4.) To teach the Young Man Knowledge and Discretion:
SOLOMON, Who had a very Virtuous Education, and was Honoured with Singular Communion with God in his Youth, was inspired by the Holy Ghost (in his Infinite Love to the Souls of Men) to write this Book of Proverbs for the Instruction of Youth; as he tells us in the beginning of the Book (Curae 1. 4.) To teach the Young Man Knowledge and Discretion:
That is, to shew them how blessed it is to be Religious betimes, and to Embrace those Principles of Wisdom and Virtue, which all that despise them in their Youth come to lament in their Age;
That is, to show them how blessed it is to be Religious betimes, and to Embrace those Principles of Wisdom and Virtue, which all that despise them in their Youth come to lament in their Age;
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and bow their Minds and Hearts to his Divine and Fatherly Instructions. And knowing the Unsteadiness of Youth in Virtuous Purposes, to Engage them more firmly herein, he shews them in the Sequel of the Chapter;
and bow their Minds and Hearts to his Divine and Fatherly Instructions. And knowing the Unsteadiness of Youth in Virtuous Purposes, to Engage them more firmly herein, he shows them in the Sequel of the Chapter;
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It being a Vice that blinds the Mind, oppresses the Conscience, hardens the Heart, and gives such an Arbitrary Power to the Sensual Faculties, as over-bears all that's Good.
It being a Vice that blinds the Mind, Oppresses the Conscience, hardens the Heart, and gives such an Arbitrary Power to the Sensual Faculties, as overbears all that's Good.
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And he tells them, that tho' the beginning of such sinful Ways seems Smooth as Oyl, and Sweet as Honey, (which is all that can be said for them) yet they appear in the End as bitter as Wormwood, and sharp as a two edged Sword;
And he tells them, that though the beginning of such sinful Ways seems Smooth as Oil, and Sweet as Honey, (which is all that can be said for them) yet they appear in the End as bitter as Wormwood, and sharp as a two edged Sword;
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and in a great measure forsaken of the Spirit of Light and Ʋnderstanding, and so he dies without Instruction, and in the greatness of his Folly, he goes astray.
and in a great measure forsaken of the Spirit of Light and Ʋnderstanding, and so he die without Instruction, and in the greatness of his Folly, he Goes astray.
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THIS is the dreadfulest Thing under the Sun. To die without the Knowledge of God, and his Son Jesus Christ, which is Life Eternal! to be given up to the Spirits of Darkness! and to be led Captive in their Chains, and hoodwink'd by their Delusions, 'till he comes to be involv'd and immers'd in their Torments! This is the Depth of the Misery of Man.
THIS is the Dreadfullest Thing under the Sun. To die without the Knowledge of God, and his Son jesus christ, which is Life Eternal! to be given up to the Spirits of Darkness! and to be led Captive in their Chains, and hoodwinked by their Delusions, till he comes to be involved and immersed in their Torments! This is the Depth of the Misery of Man.
WHAT Parent will not find their Bowels pained, to consider this as the Case of any of their Children? You could not bear it, to see a Lion or a Bear snatch up a Child of yours in its Devouring Mouth,
WHAT Parent will not find their Bowels pained, to Consider this as the Case of any of their Children? You could not bear it, to see a lion or a Bear snatch up a Child of yours in its Devouring Mouth,
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how many Parents permit the Devil (that Roaring and Devouring Lion, as St. Peter calls him) to seize their Chilin a way as certain and as terrible, tho ▪ not so Visible.
how many Parents permit the devil (that Roaring and Devouring lion, as Saint Peter calls him) to seize their Chilin a Way as certain and as terrible, though ▪ not so Visible.
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How few are effectually awaken'd to teach their Children their Catechism and the Holy Scriptures, that they may gird them with that Sword of the Spirit, whereby they may defend themselves from the malicious Fury of Apostate Spirits? How few are concern'd to teach their Children, the Way to Eternal Bliss, thro' a Converting Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ; that they may not thro' the Greatness of their Folly, and Grossness of their Ignorance go astray; and plunge themselves into the Pit of Eternal Misery?
How few Are effectually awakened to teach their Children their Catechism and the Holy Scriptures, that they may gird them with that Sword of the Spirit, whereby they may defend themselves from the malicious Fury of Apostate Spirits? How few Are concerned to teach their Children, the Way to Eternal Bliss, through a Converting Faith in our Lord jesus christ; that they may not through the Greatness of their Folly, and Grossness of their Ignorance go astray; and plunge themselves into the Pit of Eternal Misery?
WHERE there is this pernicious Neglect of Catechizing in Parents, and such as have the Over-sight of Youth, it is an Error which is seldom corrected by Sermons afterwards;
WHERE there is this pernicious Neglect of Catechizing in Parents, and such as have the Oversight of Youth, it is an Error which is seldom corrected by Sermons afterwards;
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because they know not the very Terms and Language of the Holy Scriptures, nor the first Rudiments and Principles of Christian Doctrine. And thus, alas!
Because they know not the very Terms and Language of the Holy Scriptures, nor the First Rudiments and Principles of Christian Doctrine. And thus, alas!
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and so, they live and die in destructive Ignorance, and go astray from the Fold of the True Shepherd, and fall a Prey into the Mouth of Him, that lies in wait to devour.
and so, they live and die in destructive Ignorance, and go astray from the Fold of the True Shepherd, and fallen a Prey into the Mouth of Him, that lies in wait to devour.
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THIS is, methinks, one of the most moving Cases that one can think of, and calls the loudest for Christian Compassion; and therefore I shall further Explain it in the Following Observations.
THIS is, methinks, one of the most moving Cases that one can think of, and calls the Loudest for Christian Compassion; and Therefore I shall further Explain it in the Following Observations.
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LET us in the first place Consider that which I first Observed, Namely, That all Persons are born in a State of Ignorance and Darkness, as to Spiritual Things, being without the due Knowledge of God and the Way of Salvation.
LET us in the First place Consider that which I First Observed, Namely, That all Persons Are born in a State of Ignorance and Darkness, as to Spiritual Things, being without the due Knowledge of God and the Way of Salvation.
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a general Corruption of Humane Nature, ever since the Apostacy of our first Parents. We our selves also (saith the Apostle) were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers Lusts and Pleasures.
a general Corruption of Humane Nature, ever since the Apostasy of our First Parents. We our selves also (Says the Apostle) were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diverse Lustiest and Pleasures.
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For God is the Father of Lights, and the Author of every good and perfect Gift, (Jam. 1. 17.) and we are directed to Ask spiritual Wisdom and Ʋnderstanding of him. (Ver. 5.)
For God is the Father of Lights, and the Author of every good and perfect Gift, (Jam. 1. 17.) and we Are directed to Ask spiritual Wisdom and Ʋnderstanding of him. (Ver. 5.)
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IF any doubt of this, Let him Consider, whence it is, that such a Reasonable Creature as Man, should delight in Things so Unfit and Improper as all the Ways of Vice are? Whence is it, that Children need no Teacher to lead them to Lying, Pride and Stubbornness? Whereas they need much Instruction and Correction too, mingl'd with many Promises and Allurements;
IF any doubt of this, Let him Consider, whence it is, that such a Reasonable Creature as Man, should delight in Things so Unfit and Improper as all the Ways of Vice Are? Whence is it, that Children need no Teacher to led them to Lying, Pride and Stubbornness? Whereas they need much Instruction and Correction too, mingled with many Promises and Allurements;
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since He is undeniably the Best and most Excellent of Beings? These are Demonstrations of the Corruption of Man, and of the Necessity of Spiritual Regeneration by the Spirit of God;
since He is undeniably the Best and most Excellent of Beings? These Are Demonstrations of the Corruption of Man, and of the Necessity of Spiritual Regeneration by the Spirit of God;
or he will not be fit for the Divine State and Work of Heaven, but will be barr'd out of it by the Nature and Constitution of that All Pure and God-like State.
or he will not be fit for the Divine State and Work of Heaven, but will be barred out of it by the Nature and Constitution of that All Pure and Godlike State.
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AND this our Natural State of Spiritual Ignorance is too gross, and too deep to be removed and remedied by the best Light that Natural Philosophy and Humane Art and Study can supply us withal, We need a Light from Heaven, and Wisdom from Above, to make us Wise unto Salvation. For, When in the Wisdom of God (saith St. Paul concerning the conceited Greek Learning, which was then in great Vogue and Esteem) the World by Wisdom knew not God:
AND this our Natural State of Spiritual Ignorance is too gross, and too deep to be removed and remedied by the best Light that Natural Philosophy and Humane Art and Study can supply us withal, We need a Light from Heaven, and Wisdom from Above, to make us Wise unto Salvation. For, When in the Wisdom of God (Says Saint Paul Concerning the conceited Greek Learning, which was then in great Vogue and Esteem) the World by Wisdom knew not God:
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when God in his Infinite Wisdom saw, that all the Humane Wisdom and Learning in the World, would never bring them to the just and saving Knowledge of himself, as a Righteous God;
when God in his Infinite Wisdom saw, that all the Humane Wisdom and Learning in the World, would never bring them to the just and Saving Knowledge of himself, as a Righteous God;
It then pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching, (or by that plain but powerful Preaching of the Gospel, which the Philosophers and Orators of those times accounted foolish) to save them that believe.
It then pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching, (or by that plain but powerful Preaching of the Gospel, which the Philosophers and Orators of those times accounted foolish) to save them that believe.
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But how imperfect this Knowledge is, we see by the many absurd Opinions and barbarous Customs of all those Heathen Countries, which are not bless'd with the Knowledge of the Gospel. They frame to themselves most unworthy notions of God, they know not how to worship or serve him aright;
But how imperfect this Knowledge is, we see by the many absurd Opinions and barbarous Customs of all those Heathen Countries, which Are not blessed with the Knowledge of the Gospel. They frame to themselves most unworthy notions of God, they know not how to worship or serve him aright;
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they have no Apprehension of the only way of being reconciled to God, by the Blood of his Son, nor of becoming Good through the Sanctification of this Spirit. Yea, we find some of them profess'd Votaries to the Devil,
they have no Apprehension of the only Way of being reconciled to God, by the Blood of his Son, nor of becoming Good through the Sanctification of this Spirit. Yea, we find Some of them professed Votaries to the devil,
Hence the Apostle concludes concerning the unregenerate Part of Mankind, that they Walk in the Vanity of their Minds, having their Ʋnderstanding darkened;
Hence the Apostle concludes Concerning the unregenerate Part of Mankind, that they Walk in the Vanity of their Minds, having their Ʋnderstanding darkened;
being alienated from the Life of God, thro' the Ignorance that is in them, Eph. 4. 18. WE may from all this assuredly discern, what sort of Lives such Children are like to live;
being alienated from the Life of God, through the Ignorance that is in them, Ephesians 4. 18. WE may from all this assuredly discern, what sort of Lives such Children Are like to live;
So then, since Children have none but bad Principles and Inclinations of themselves; what can we expect from them, but the greatest Lewdness and the blackest Impieties;
So then, since Children have none but bad Principles and Inclinations of themselves; what can we expect from them, but the greatest lewdness and the Blackest Impieties;
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the poor Child is utterly Ignorant of his Devices. So that a Youth without Instruction will be like a benighted Traveller, walking alone in the midst of unknown Pits and Precipices;
the poor Child is utterly Ignorant of his Devices. So that a Youth without Instruction will be like a benighted Traveller, walking alone in the midst of unknown Pits and Precipices;
BUT it is God's Will that it should be otherwise, and it should be the Care of all that love and fear God, to bring up their Children in the Knowledge and Service of their Creator, in the Days of their Youth;
BUT it is God's Will that it should be otherwise, and it should be the Care of all that love and Fear God, to bring up their Children in the Knowledge and Service of their Creator, in the Days of their Youth;
God is pleased to call to Young People in the beginning of this Chapter, to bow their Ear to Good Instruction, that they come not to the Dreadful End, foreshewn in the End of the Chapter.
God is pleased to call to Young People in the beginning of this Chapter, to bow their Ear to Good Instruction, that they come not to the Dreadful End, foreshewn in the End of the Chapter.
On all these Accounts, the Time of Youth is the fittest of any for good Instruction; and the properest Season to plant the Principles of Religion. And that chiefly,
On all these Accounts, the Time of Youth is the Fittest of any for good Instruction; and the properest Season to plant the Principles of Religion. And that chiefly,
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So that we cannot be too urgent with all Parents, and such as have the Management of Children, that they begin early to instruct them in the Scriptures and in their Catochisms; and that they take Care that they learn to read betimes, that they may of themselves, Draw water out of the Wells of Salvation.
So that we cannot be too urgent with all Parents, and such as have the Management of Children, that they begin early to instruct them in the Scriptures and in their Catochisms; and that they take Care that they Learn to read betimes, that they may of themselves, Draw water out of the Wells of Salvation.
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and tis to be feared, that too many such Parents, will hear the more doleful Accusations and Curses of their wretched Children, in their Torments hereafter.
and this to be feared, that too many such Parents, will hear the more doleful Accusations and Curses of their wretched Children, in their Torments hereafter.
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Where it may probably be said by many a Person, had my Parents taught me better, I might have escaped these Everlasting Burnings. This leads me to my Third Observation. viz. III. THAT the Neglect of Good Education and Early Instruction, is the Ruine of many a Person in both Worlds.
Where it may probably be said by many a Person, had my Parents taught me better, I might have escaped these Everlasting Burnings. This leads me to my Third Observation. viz. III. THAT the Neglect of Good Education and Early Instruction, is the Ruin of many a Person in both World's.
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(1.) THEY cannot live as Christians, if they know not the Fundamentals of the Christian Religion. A Man can act no better than his Principles dictate to him.
(1.) THEY cannot live as Christians, if they know not the Fundamentals of the Christian Religion. A Man can act no better than his Principles dictate to him.
But how can they Believe on him, of whom they have not heard? How can they come to know the Person, the Offices, the Covenant, the Sacraments, and the Will of our Lord and Saviour;
But how can they Believe on him, of whom they have not herd? How can they come to know the Person, the Offices, the Covenant, the Sacraments, and the Will of our Lord and Saviour;
except they learn it by the Instruction of their Parents and Friends, out of their Bibles and Catechisms? 'Tis true, the Foundation of the Sacred Morals of our Religion is laid in Nature it self,
except they Learn it by the Instruction of their Parents and Friends, out of their Bibles and Catechisms? It's true, the Foundation of the Sacred Morals of our Religion is laid in Nature it self,
For, Why of your selves judge ye not that which is right? Says our Blessed Lord, ( Luke 12. 57.) But then, the Light of Nature is so dim and faint, that it will soon be obscured and overlaid by sinful Customs;
For, Why of your selves judge you not that which is right? Says our Blessed Lord, (Lycia 12. 57.) But then, the Light of Nature is so dim and faint, that it will soon be obscured and overlaid by sinful Customs;
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(2.) For want of being grounded in the Essentials of Christian Doctrine, they are easily misled into any Error or Heresie. It may be Observed, that there.
(2.) For want of being grounded in the Essentials of Christian Doctrine, they Are Easily misled into any Error or Heresy. It may be Observed, that there.
which is in a great measure owing to the want of due Catechizing. The Enemy sowed Tares, whilst those were asleep, that should have sown better Grain.
which is in a great measure owing to the want of endue Catechizing. The Enemy sowed Tares, while those were asleep, that should have sown better Grain.
Some of which are so crafty in their Devices, and so harden'd in their Wickedness, that they seem to be the very Black Guard of the Prince of Darkness;
some of which Are so crafty in their Devices, and so hardened in their Wickedness, that they seem to be the very Black Guard of the Prince of Darkness;
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yea, but one single Person, from this Eternal Ruine? And that I may encline every one that hears me, to take this moving and mournful Case into Consideration, I now come to apply what has been said.
yea, but one single Person, from this Eternal Ruin? And that I may incline every one that hears me, to take this moving and mournful Case into Consideration, I now come to apply what has been said.
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to knock off the Fetters of the Prince of Darkness, who had led us Captive at his Will; and to translate us to the Light and Liberty of the Sons of God.
to knock off the Fetters of the Prince of Darkness, who had led us Captive At his Will; and to translate us to the Light and Liberty of the Sons of God.
We may challenge all the Philosophy that ever appear'd in the Word, to give us so much Divinity, as we can view in one Chapter of the New Testament; and we are sure that all the Riches of the whole World are not of such Value,
We may challenge all the Philosophy that ever appeared in the Word, to give us so much Divinity, as we can view in one Chapter of the New Testament; and we Are sure that all the Riches of the Whole World Are not of such Valve,
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We must carefully cultivate and manure our Fields, if we would reap a comfortable Hanvest; otherwise they will produce nothing but Weeds and Thorns to offend and wound us.
We must carefully cultivate and manure our Fields, if we would reap a comfortable Hanvest; otherwise they will produce nothing but Weeds and Thorns to offend and wound us.
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and Knowledge rather than choice Gold, (Prov. 8. 10.) From which it follows, That such as educate their Children well are greater Friends to them than such as leave them a Temporal Estate.
and Knowledge rather than choice Gold, (Curae 8. 10.) From which it follows, That such as educate their Children well Are greater Friends to them than such as leave them a Temporal Estate.
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and that Good Providence which orders all things, will not leave them destitute of outward Necessaries, Who seek the Kingdom of God in the first place. (Mat. 6. 33.)
and that Good Providence which order all things, will not leave them destitute of outward Necessaries, Who seek the Kingdom of God in the First place. (Mathew 6. 33.)
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who at once adorn the House of God, and shew forth the Honour of those Persons, by whose Care and Charity they are brought to Christian Education. Praised be God, who put so worthy a Design into the Minds of Men,
who At once adorn the House of God, and show forth the Honour of those Persons, by whose Care and Charity they Are brought to Christian Education. Praised be God, who put so worthy a Design into the Minds of Men,
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This gives us some Hopes of the Continuance of God's Mercies to us, especially that Mercy of Mercies his Holy Gospel. We hope, the next Generation will prize it more,
This gives us Some Hope's of the Continuance of God's mercies to us, especially that Mercy of mercies his Holy Gospel. We hope, the next Generation will prize it more,
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And in this, those that are Wealthy will do well to consider, the Deplorable Case of our Plantations; in which most Christian Work, a very Pious and Reverend Person has adventured his All, with a sort of Apostolick Charity to the Souls of Men.
And in this, those that Are Wealthy will do well to Consider, the Deplorable Case of our Plantations; in which most Christian Work, a very Pious and Reverend Person has adventured his All, with a sort of Apostolic Charity to the Souls of Men.
Surely 'tis time for such as love the Kingdom of God, and repeat the Second Petition of the Lord's Prayer, ( Thy Kingdom come ) to set themselves in good earnest, to retrench the Encroachments of the Prince of Darkness.
Surely it's time for such as love the Kingdom of God, and repeat the Second Petition of the Lord's Prayer, (Thy Kingdom come) to Set themselves in good earnest, to retrench the Encroachments of the Prince of Darkness.
Thirdly, WE may be instrumental to promote the Instruction of others, by contributing, according to our Ability, towards the maintainance of poor Children at School;
Thirdly, WE may be instrumental to promote the Instruction of Others, by contributing, according to our Ability, towards the maintenance of poor Children At School;
who may otherwise, thro' the Poverty of their Parents, be too likely to Dye without Instruction. And blessed be God, who hath so far enclined the Hearts of many Persons to consider this;
who may otherwise, through the Poverty of their Parents, be too likely to Die without Instruction. And blessed be God, who hath so Far inclined the Hearts of many Persons to Consider this;
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A most Excellent Work, towards which, all that duely know the Gospel, cannot but be Glad to contribute, that they may share the in vast Blessings that attend it.
A most Excellent Work, towards which, all that duly know the Gospel, cannot but be Glad to contribute, that they may share thee in vast Blessings that attend it.
I am confident I need not tell you, that Christian Charity is necessary to a Christian Life; since the Apostle tells us, that all our other Works tho' never so splendid, will avail us nothing without Charity (1 Cor. 13.).
I am confident I need not tell you, that Christian Charity is necessary to a Christian Life; since the Apostle tells us, that all our other Works though never so splendid, will avail us nothing without Charity (1 Cor. 13.).
And indeed, there are so many Commands in the Gospel which require it, and so many Promises which enforce it, that we must quit our Christian Faith if we renounce this Christian Grace.
And indeed, there Are so many Commands in the Gospel which require it, and so many Promises which enforce it, that we must quit our Christian Faith if we renounce this Christian Grace.
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SUPPOSING therefore, that your Christian Breasts glow with Charitable Affections and Dispositions; you have only two Things to look to in the Exercise of your Charity:
SUPPOSING Therefore, that your Christian Breasts glow with Charitable Affections and Dispositions; you have only two Things to look to in the Exercise of your Charity:
Yea, perhaps out of those little Nurseries of Virtue and Good Manners, there may arise some Eminent Citizens, who may themselves be able to relieve others,
Yea, perhaps out of those little Nurseries of Virtue and Good Manners, there may arise Some Eminent Citizens, who may themselves be able to relieve Others,
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and perhaps Salvation to such as might otherwise have perish'd without Instruction. When we see a poor neglected Child groveling in a Dunghill, begging in the Streets, or wallowing in Wickedness:
and perhaps Salvation to such as might otherwise have perished without Instruction. When we see a poor neglected Child groveling in a Dunghill, begging in the Streets, or wallowing in Wickedness:
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IT was a particular Case very like to this, that moved the present Divinity-Professor of Halle in Saxony, Dr. Franken; to compassionate the Ignorance of poor People,
IT was a particular Case very like to this, that moved the present Divinity-Professor of Hall in Saxony, Dr. Franken; to compassionate the Ignorance of poor People,
In this, the poorest Person that is, may be a Benefactor. And Oh! May we all be Earnest in Prayer to God, that it may please him to Fill the Earth with the Knowledge of our Lord and Saviour,
In this, the Poorest Person that is, may be a Benefactor. And Oh! May we all be Earnest in Prayer to God, that it may please him to Fill the Earth with the Knowledge of our Lord and Saviour,
