True religion in the old way of piety and charity. Delivered in a sermon to the Lord Major and Court of Aldermen of this city of London, at their anniversary meeting on Munday (commonly called Easter-Munday) at the Spittle, 1645. / By Robert Harris B D. pastor of Hanwell, Oxon. and a member of the Assembly of Divines.
The Souldier was one Cornelius, and his scruple was about our blessed Saviour, not touching his offices or his nature, (he knew that there was no other name under heaven where by he could be saved) but the doubt was touching his person,
The Soldier was one Cornelius, and his scruple was about our blessed Saviour, not touching his Offices or his nature, (he knew that there was no other name under heaven where by he could be saved) but the doubt was touching his person,
he also receives satisfaction from the same gracious hand; & now these parties met together, for their further confirmation peruse and read their Commission.
he also receives satisfaction from the same gracious hand; & now these parties met together, for their further confirmation peruse and read their Commission.
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but by way of satisfaction to give content unto Peter; he gives him to know how that he had certaine intelligence from heaven about this whole businesse of sending for him:
but by Way of satisfaction to give content unto Peter; he gives him to know how that he had certain intelligence from heaven about this Whole business of sending for him:
he well remembers how long agoe it was that he received his instruction, (four dayes since) sayes he, no longer. 2. Then he remembers where he was (in his house.) 3. he remembers what he was then doing, he was then (praying.) 4. he remembers what time of the day it was (the ninth houre of the day.) 5. he remembers the Messenger that was sent, he came in the shape of a man, though he were an Angel, and (in bright shining apparell) 6. he remembers the message what it was,
he well remembers how long ago it was that he received his instruction, (four days since) Says he, no longer. 2. Then he remembers where he was (in his house.) 3. he remembers what he was then doing, he was then (praying.) 4. he remembers what time of the day it was (the ninth hour of the day.) 5. he remembers the Messenger that was sent, he Come in the shape of a man, though he were an Angel, and (in bright shining apparel) 6. he remembers the message what it was,
and what the direction: 1. he calls him by name, and next he wishes him to go to such a place (Joppa) there to enquire for one called (Simon) this Simon lay at another (Simon's house) that Simon was (a Tanner) he lived by the (Sea-side;) all these circumstances were delivered to Cornelius, so that as certainly as Peter was Peter, and he Cornelius, so sure it is that there could be no collusion or mistake in this businesse,
and what the direction: 1. he calls him by name, and next he wishes him to go to such a place (Joppa) there to inquire for one called (Simon) this Simon lay At Another (Simon's house) that Simon was (a Tanner) he lived by the (Seaside;) all these Circumstances were Delivered to Cornelius, so that as Certainly as Peter was Peter, and he Cornelius, so sure it is that there could be no collusion or mistake in this business,
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And then secondly, this double Act is set forth from a double Argument. 1. From the cause of this, Cornelius. 2. From the consequence of these, his Prayer was heard, his Almes were observed, both were accepted and (recorded) by God:
And then secondly, this double Act is Set forth from a double Argument. 1. From the cause of this, Cornelius. 2. From the consequence of these, his Prayer was herd, his Alms were observed, both were accepted and (recorded) by God:
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As for the simple tearmes, we shall not trouble you with many words, they are plaine enough, we will not stand here to discourse of the severall acceptations of the first word, NONLATINALPHABET, it is taken sometimes for the service, and sometimes for the place where the service was performed;
As for the simple terms, we shall not trouble you with many words, they Are plain enough, we will not stand Here to discourse of the several acceptations of the First word,, it is taken sometime for the service, and sometime for the place where the service was performed;
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we will not trouble you with the wild conceits of some men, who talk of certaine preparations to grace before grace it selfe instancing Cornelius: nor yet of others, who doe speak of heathens and infidels, their acceptance with God,
we will not trouble you with the wild conceits of Some men, who talk of certain preparations to grace before grace it self instancing Cornelius: nor yet of Others, who do speak of Heathens and Infidels, their acceptance with God,
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and their salvation by God, though they have no knowledge at all of Christ: it is sufficient for us to know, that Cornelius was acquainted with Christ, and that Cornelius did expect salvation onely by Christ;
and their salvation by God, though they have no knowledge At all of christ: it is sufficient for us to know, that Cornelius was acquainted with christ, and that Cornelius did expect salvation only by christ;
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we are now to speak another way, and to consider these things as they lye here in the Relation made by Cornelius, and as they carry with them Gods answer to the one, Gods respect to the other.
we Are now to speak Another Way, and to Consider these things as they lie Here in the Relation made by Cornelius, and as they carry with them God's answer to the one, God's respect to the other.
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1. We will begin with his Prayer, next we will speak of his Almes, rather of the successe of both; and then in the third place, we will say somewhat of his person, when we have spoken of his actions,
1. We will begin with his Prayer, next we will speak of his Alms, rather of the success of both; and then in the third place, we will say somewhat of his person, when we have spoken of his actions,
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1. We beseech you to take notice of the unspeakable goodnesse & graciousuesse of God towards poore suppliants in point of prayer, for that is the thing we must grow to;
1. We beseech you to take notice of the unspeakable Goodness & graciousuesse of God towards poor suppliants in point of prayer, for that is the thing we must grow to;
and for this, consider the grounds in the Text, consider the person now in question, Cornelius, a poore man, was in a very great streight, faine he would please God, faine he would save his soule;
and for this, Consider the grounds in the Text, Consider the person now in question, Cornelius, a poor man, was in a very great straight, feign he would please God, feign he would save his soul;
it is not enough for him to beleeve, Christians, or in Christs, but he must beleeve that this is the very Christ, that this is the man and none else. Now here sticks the doubt;
it is not enough for him to believe, Christians, or in Christ, but he must believe that this is the very christ, that this is the man and none Else. Now Here sticks the doubt;
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On the other side, a few unlearned men they stood for him, and they preached that there was no other way to salvation but in and through this crucified person;
On the other side, a few unlearned men they stood for him, and they preached that there was no other Way to salvation but in and through this Crucified person;
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1. The Lord does heare him, nay, he does heare him effeetually, for that is the force of the word here used in the compound in our Text, NONLATINALPHABET.
1. The Lord does hear him, nay, he does hear him effeetually, for that is the force of the word Here used in the compound in our Text,.
Oh! what a comfort was this to a poor distressed soul, to have so punctuall, so direct an answer sent him from heaven unto his prayer, and unto his scruples!
Oh! what a Comfort was this to a poor distressed soul, to have so punctual, so Direct an answer sent him from heaven unto his prayer, and unto his scruples!
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then when men begin to be shye and strange, and to stand off, and to hold off at a distance, then is God most free, most open, most gracious unto his people;
then when men begin to be shy and strange, and to stand off, and to hold off At a distance, then is God most free, most open, most gracious unto his people;
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goe (sayes God) when he had prayed, goe, sayes God unto an Angel, commend me to Cornelius, tell him from me, that he is more in my bookes then he is aware of;
go (Says God) when he had prayed, go, Says God unto an Angel, commend me to Cornelius, tell him from me, that he is more in my books then he is aware of;
I take notice of his name, I take notice of his prayer, I take notice of every Almes-deed that he does bestow upon my people, I observe all these things,
I take notice of his name, I take notice of his prayer, I take notice of every Alms-deed that he does bestow upon my people, I observe all these things,
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yea, I record them, and they ever live and stand good before me: what could be said more to the encouragement of a poore suppliant? thus God deales with Cornelius: And thus, you know, he dealt with Daniel; the case is much what alike, in the 9. of Dan. 20. and so forward;
yea, I record them, and they ever live and stand good before me: what could be said more to the encouragement of a poor suppliant? thus God deals with Cornelius: And thus, you know, he dealt with daniel; the case is much what alike, in the 9. of Dan. 20. and so forward;
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Consider another circumstance, and that is, the Messenger that God sends to him, he dispatches an Angel Gabriel, that earst had been with him (it seems) upon other occasions, he comes to him with a Message, and he tels him that he is accepted of God; the greeting is this;
Consider Another circumstance, and that is, the Messenger that God sends to him, he Dispatches an Angel Gabriel, that erst had been with him (it seems) upon other occasions, he comes to him with a Message, and he tells him that he is accepted of God; the greeting is this;
What should I instance Abraham now? what should I speak of Jacob, of David, of Hannah, of Jonah, of other particulars in this case? I'le conclude with one, Paul, and I'le but touch upon it:
What should I instance Abraham now? what should I speak of Jacob, of David, of Hannah, of Jonah, of other particulars in this case? I'll conclude with one, Paul, and I'll but touch upon it:
in the Chapter before my Text at the 11. verse, you shall read how God deales with this same Paul; Paul (alsas Saul) was sometime very rough and boistrous, breathed out nothing but blood and threats;
in the Chapter before my Text At the 11. verse, you shall read how God deals with this same Paul; Paul (alsas Saul) was sometime very rough and boisterous, breathed out nothing but blood and Treats;
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Ananias (sayes he) goe to Paul, thou shalt find him in such a place, thou shalt have him there at his prayers, goe to him, tell him from me, that he is a choyce, a precious Vessell in my eyes,
Ananias (Says he) go to Paul, thou shalt find him in such a place, thou shalt have him there At his Prayers, go to him, tell him from me, that he is a choice, a precious Vessel in my eyes,
Brother Saul (sayes he;) when he is Gods child, he is his Brother streight, all quarrels are laid downe assoon as ever Saul fals to praying; he prayes (sayes God,) that is sufficient.
Brother Saul (Says he;) when he is God's child, he is his Brother straight, all quarrels Are laid down As soon as ever Saul falls to praying; he prays (Says God,) that is sufficient.
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what are they in the sight of God? or what need hath he of any service from us at all? you know in the law the burning and broyling of so many beasts, especially with hides and all (as sometime it fell out) was a thing that yeelded no savoar of rest at all in it selfe:
what Are they in the sighed of God? or what need hath he of any service from us At all? you know in the law the burning and broiling of so many beasts, especially with hides and all (as sometime it fell out) was a thing that yielded no savoar of rest At all in it self:
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because that it is his own appointment and Ordinance, and that Ordinance that sets God in the Throne (if I may so speak) I meane that represents him as God unto his people;
Because that it is his own appointment and Ordinance, and that Ordinance that sets God in the Throne (if I may so speak) I mean that represents him as God unto his people;
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and when the person is accepted, then you know any thing passes very well; let that Damosell, in Mark 6.22. please Herod, though in a toy, you know what Herod sayes to her straight, aske what thou wilt (sayes he) it shall be given unto thee;
and when the person is accepted, then you know any thing passes very well; let that Damosel, in Mark 6.22. please Herod, though in a toy, you know what Herod Says to her straight, ask what thou wilt (Says he) it shall be given unto thee;
Nothing, that is, nothing to speak of, as if he would say, nothing that I value at any thing, I doe not satisfie my selfe in that which I have done for you hitherto, you have hitherto asked nothing to speak of, aske more, I am ready to give you more;
Nothing, that is, nothing to speak of, as if he would say, nothing that I valve At any thing, I do not satisfy my self in that which I have done for you hitherto, you have hitherto asked nothing to speak of, ask more, I am ready to give you more;
And last of all, (which is the maine reason of all in truth) the reason is from Christ, and from that Covenant and transaction that passes between Christ and his Father:
And last of all, (which is the main reason of all in truth) the reason is from christ, and from that Covenant and transaction that passes between christ and his Father:
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even to doe what he will with the Saints in the Church, as sometimes Ahasuorus did with Esther, left it to her what she would have done for her people and against her enemies;
even to do what he will with the Saints in the Church, as sometime Ahasuorus did with Esther, left it to her what she would have done for her people and against her enemies;
and as sometimes Pharaoh said to Joseph, Joseph (sayes he) thy brethren are come into Aegypt unto thee, bid them welcome, take the Land at thy command, place them where thou thinkest good;
and as sometime Pharaoh said to Joseph, Joseph (Says he) thy brothers Are come into Egypt unto thee, bid them welcome, take the Land At thy command, place them where thou Thinkest good;
so unto the same effect does God say unto the Lord Christ, here be friends of thine, members of thine, that are bone of thy bone, flesh of thy flesh, they come to me for some reliefe and succour in thy name, here they be, receive them, take them, doe for them what thou seest good I will ratifie it, I will make it good; this is the maine reason:
so unto the same Effect does God say unto the Lord christ, Here be Friends of thine, members of thine, that Are bone of thy bone, Flesh of thy Flesh, they come to me for Some relief and succour in thy name, Here they be, receive them, take them, do for them what thou See good I will ratify it, I will make it good; this is the main reason:
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and returned according to the kindnesse that we have received, we doe not give unto God the glory of his goodnesse and of his graciousnesse in answering prayer,
and returned according to the kindness that we have received, we do not give unto God the glory of his Goodness and of his graciousness in answering prayer,
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Oh! how does this offend and displease God? The Emperour was sorry that any man should come to offer a Petition to him, as if he were to offer meat to an Elephant (as he said) with a trembling hand:
Oh! how does this offend and displease God? The Emperor was sorry that any man should come to offer a Petition to him, as if he were to offer meat to an Elephant (as he said) with a trembling hand:
nor turned thy mercy from me, Psal. 66.3. Blessed be God, why? that God did not scorne his prayer, that God did not fling it away from him with indignation;
nor turned thy mercy from me, Psalm 66.3. Blessed be God, why? that God did not scorn his prayer, that God did not fling it away from him with Indignation;
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did we understand these things aright (his Excellency, and our owne lesle then nothingnesse) certainly we could not but stand in admiration at his goodnesse this way:
did we understand these things aright (his Excellency, and our own lesle then nothingness) Certainly we could not but stand in admiration At his Goodness this Way:
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and fairly drawne, there must be no blurre in it, very briefe it must be, and very succinct, he must not speak any thing in the world that is impertinent,
and fairly drawn, there must be no blur in it, very brief it must be, and very succinct, he must not speak any thing in the world that is impertinent,
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and when answer does come, it may be it is but halfe an answer and a grant, perhaps the answer is none other but a bare deniall, at least a man cannot build upon it,
and when answer does come, it may be it is but half an answer and a grant, perhaps the answer is none other but a bore denial, At least a man cannot built upon it,
we need him every houre, and when we need him we may goe to him when we will, he is alwayes at leisure; come in the night and welcome, come in the day and welcome;
we need him every hour, and when we need him we may go to him when we will, he is always At leisure; come in the night and welcome, come in the day and welcome;
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and if thy Petition be not right, he will correct it and make it good for thee, he will alter it, he will mend it for thy advantage, and for thy benefit;
and if thy Petition be not right, he will correct it and make it good for thee, he will altar it, he will mend it for thy advantage, and for thy benefit;
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and when he hath laded thee with mercy from his presence, as sometimes Boaz did Ruth, then he will give in charge that thou shouldest come againe to morrow,
and when he hath jaded thee with mercy from his presence, as sometime Boaz did Ruth, then he will give in charge that thou Shouldst come again to morrow,
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And know, that he is able and ready to doe abundantly above that we can speake or think (as the Apostle tels us;) thus we should goe to God, and of his goodnesse herein we have a great deale of experience;
And know, that he is able and ready to do abundantly above that we can speak or think (as the Apostle tells us;) thus we should go to God, and of his Goodness herein we have a great deal of experience;
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when we have sought unto him in this way of prayer? If so, then let us conclude, that God is a constant God, his power as great as ever, his love as much as ever, his truth the same for ever;
when we have sought unto him in this Way of prayer? If so, then let us conclude, that God is a constant God, his power as great as ever, his love as much as ever, his truth the same for ever;
What now should a poore man doe? Doe as Cornelius did, goe unto God alone, pray, fast, importune him, desire him that he will teach thee, that he will resolve thee, desire him that he would send some Peter to thee, some Preacher, some Divine or other, that may settle thee and confirme thee in the way that thou shouldst goe:
What now should a poor man do? Do as Cornelius did, go unto God alone, pray, fast, importune him, desire him that he will teach thee, that he will resolve thee, desire him that he would send Some Peter to thee, Some Preacher, Some Divine or other, that may settle thee and confirm thee in the Way that thou Shouldst go:
yet he will send some Peter, he will send some direction whereby we shall receive some satisfaction, at least for those things that are simply necessary and fundamentall;
yet he will send Some Peter, he will send Some direction whereby we shall receive Some satisfaction, At least for those things that Are simply necessary and fundamental;
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and he will shew unto them his salvation; and in John 7.17. sayes our Saviour, He that will doe the will of God, he shall know the doctrine whether it be of God or no:
and he will show unto them his salvation; and in John 7.17. Says our Saviour, He that will do the will of God, he shall know the Doctrine whither it be of God or no:
as Cornelius did, resolving with him, I and mine are here before God, and whatsoever God shall speak unto us in his ministery, we are ready to doe it, and to follow it:
as Cornelius did, resolving with him, I and mine Are Here before God, and whatsoever God shall speak unto us in his Ministry, we Are ready to do it, and to follow it:
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why should not we goe to God in respect of the Kingdome, in respect of the Church, and in respect of the present condition that we lye under now? Oh! let us all set a praying;
why should not we go to God in respect of the Kingdom, in respect of the Church, and in respect of the present condition that we lie under now? Oh! let us all Set a praying;
it were not possible for our gracious God that is so ready to heare the Petitions of one poore man, to stand out so long against the suits and petitions of all the people in a whole Nation; the obstructions are great, pray all these out of the way.
it were not possible for our gracious God that is so ready to hear the Petitions of one poor man, to stand out so long against the suits and petitions of all the people in a Whole nation; the obstructions Are great, pray all these out of the Way.
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One maine thing which probably hinders our successes in prayer is the blood that lyes upon the Land, that is a heavy thing, that lyes heavy upon the heart of the Land. 'Tis said, 2 King. 24.4. that God would not pardon the blood that Manasses shed in Jerusalem; he filled:
One main thing which probably hinders our Successes in prayer is the blood that lies upon the Land, that is a heavy thing, that lies heavy upon the heart of the Land. It's said, 2 King. 24.4. that God would not pardon the blood that Manasses shed in Jerusalem; he filled:
this blood that lyes upon the Land, the blood that was shed heretofore in the dayes of Queen Mary, that innocent blood that hath been shed since by this unhappy difference that is amongst us:
this blood that lies upon the Land, the blood that was shed heretofore in the days of Queen Marry, that innocent blood that hath been shed since by this unhappy difference that is among us:
It behooves us, Beloved, to doe as God ordered them in Deut. 21.8. when there was innocent blood shed, and the murderer could not be found out, then the neighbouring Townes they must goe forth, they must slay a Beast, offer a Sacrifice, wash their hands, pray to God; Oh Lord!
It behooves us, beloved, to do as God ordered them in Deuteronomy 21.8. when there was innocent blood shed, and the murderer could not be found out, then the neighbouring Towns they must go forth, they must slay a Beast, offer a Sacrifice, wash their hands, pray to God; O Lord!
untill such time as execution be done upon the bloody house of Saul, there will be no cessation of that stroke and of the famine that was then upon them;
until such time as execution be done upon the bloody house of Saul, there will be no cessation of that stroke and of the famine that was then upon them;
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Let us pray, that there may be found in this City, and in other parts of the Kingdome, such a man as Jeremy describes, chap. 5.1. A man that does judgement, a man that seeks for truth (he is a man) a publike man that stands in the gap:
Let us pray, that there may be found in this city, and in other parts of the Kingdom, such a man as Jeremiah describes, chap. 5.1. A man that does judgement, a man that seeks for truth (he is a man) a public man that Stands in the gap:
many spirits are so imbittered one against another, men are so inchanted with their owne conceits and opinions, that they will put all into a combustion, rather then they will lay downe any one conceit,
many spirits Are so imbittered one against Another, men Are so enchanted with their own conceits and opinions, that they will put all into a combustion, rather then they will lay down any one conceit,
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Oh! let us pray, let us pray, that we may be of one mind, and of one judgement, that so there may be peace in our Land, peace in our Churches, peace in our worships, that we doe not fight against our selves in our prayers:
Oh! let us pray, let us pray, that we may be of one mind, and of one judgement, that so there may be peace in our Land, peace in our Churches, peace in our worships, that we do not fight against our selves in our Prayers:
and when as we are thus universally good, sutable unto our selves, that we are good Christians, and that we are good Masters, and that we are good Commanders, and that we are good Souldiers, (good and faithfull in the particular places wherein God hath set us) then our prayers will passe,
and when as we Are thus universally good, suitable unto our selves, that we Are good Christians, and that we Are good Masters, and that we Are good Commanders, and that we Are good Soldiers, (good and faithful in the particular places wherein God hath Set us) then our Prayers will pass,
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he was not onely a just man, but he was a mercifull man, & was mercifull throughout; he had a mercifull hand, and he had a mercifull heart: The word here used NONLATINALPHABET, with words of that forme & termination,
he was not only a just man, but he was a merciful man, & was merciful throughout; he had a merciful hand, and he had a merciful heart: The word Here used, with words of that Form & termination,
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and they are before God, as they are recorded by God too, God sets them upon record, would keep them in memory, they are remembred of God, as the Text here tels us.
and they Are before God, as they Are recorded by God too, God sets them upon record, would keep them in memory, they Are remembered of God, as the Text Here tells us.
I shall not need to tell you how that memory is too low a thing for to be properly ascribed unto God, he is one that sees and knowes all things at once, sub uno codemque intuitis, so that he hath no use of memory at all,
I shall not need to tell you how that memory is too low a thing for to be properly ascribed unto God, he is one that sees and knows all things At once, sub Uno codemque intuitis, so that he hath no use of memory At all,
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and that mercy properly, which hath respect unto mans present life and livelyhood, that is the mercy here spoken of: 3. He takes notice how much mercy a man shewes;
and that mercy properly, which hath respect unto men present life and livelihood, that is the mercy Here spoken of: 3. He Takes notice how much mercy a man shows;
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What may be the grounds and reasons of this, that God does thus book and write downe every work of mercy? The reason is not from the worth (as we said before, of prayer:) So here, not from the worth of our works,
What may be the grounds and Reasons of this, that God does thus book and write down every work of mercy? The reason is not from the worth (as we said before, of prayer:) So Here, not from the worth of our works,
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as the Farmers of merit in another world and in another Church use for to speak, who are very high in their expressions this way, touching their Mercy, their Alms, their good Deeds,
as the Farmers of merit in Another world and in Another Church use for to speak, who Are very high in their expressions this Way, touching their Mercy, their Alms, their good deeds,
for certainly (as one hath well observed) it is very true that many of those things which they called works of merey, were indeed the works of ponance, and were but mulcti, fines & amercements, laid upon them by their Confessors for faults that they had committed;
for Certainly (as one hath well observed) it is very true that many of those things which they called works of Mercy, were indeed the works of ponance, and were but mulcti, fines & amercements, laid upon them by their Confessors for Faults that they had committed;
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and certaine it is, that many of those that they did so bragge and boast of, are more ours a great deale then theirs: However the Doners were cainted and sunburnt with some particulais of Popery;
and certain it is, that many of those that they did so brag and boast of, Are more ours a great deal then theirs: However the Doners were cainted and sunburnt with Some particulais of Popery;
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and because they are Seales of our obedience, and of our thankfulnesse unto him; and because that they are meanes of refreshing the bowels of his poore Servaints.
and Because they Are Seals of our Obedience, and of our thankfulness unto him; and Because that they Are means of refreshing the bowels of his poor Servaints.
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Write them, how? not to help his owne memory (that needs not) but to help our Faith, and to help our Love, that we should be encouraged in this way to doe works of mercy.
Write them, how? not to help his own memory (that needs not) but to help our Faith, and to help our Love, that we should be encouraged in this Way to do works of mercy.
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If you compare the Books (Gods and theirs) together, you shall find the Books much what alike unto some Almanacks, that are full of letters, both red and black & bloody on one side,
If you compare the Books (God's and theirs) together, you shall find the Books much what alike unto Some Almanacs, that Are full of letters, both read and black & bloody on one side,
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On the one side, you shall find, Item, so much spent upon Pride, and so much spent upon Lust, and so much spent upon Revenge, and so much spent at Dice, and so much spent in Playes, and so much spent upon sinne and Wickednesse;
On the one side, you shall find, Item, so much spent upon Pride, and so much spent upon Lust, and so much spent upon Revenge, and so much spent At Dice, and so much spent in Plays, and so much spent upon sin and Wickedness;
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But now when it comes to a work of mercy, what have you done for God? what for Christ? what for the members of Christ? what for the advancement of Religion? or any pious work or service? what shall you sind there? Even a blank, meere cyphers, nothing else. Oh miserable men!
But now when it comes to a work of mercy, what have you done for God? what for christ? what for the members of christ? what for the advancement of Religion? or any pious work or service? what shall you sind there? Even a blank, mere ciphers, nothing Else. O miserable men!
where shall they appeare? and what shall become of them that are so farre from this, that they have done what they could to suck out the very blood of the poor members of Jesus Christ! This is a second sort.
where shall they appear? and what shall become of them that Are so Far from this, that they have done what they could to suck out the very blood of the poor members of jesus christ! This is a second sort.
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for certainly we are all short in this businesse, and have cause even to blush and hang downe our heads, betwixt man and man when it comes to a contribution, and we see other men underwrite, it may be,
for Certainly we Are all short in this business, and have cause even to blush and hang down our Heads, betwixt man and man when it comes to a contribution, and we see other men underwrite, it may be,
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First, for our backwardnesse; how heavily doe we come off (for the most part) in works of this kind? Mercy is by our Saviour preferred before kindnesse: Sayes he,
First, for our backwardness; how heavily do we come off (for the most part) in works of this kind? Mercy is by our Saviour preferred before kindness: Says he,
a man may bid his rich friends in a way of kindnesse, but (sayes Christ) preferre the other before that, mercy before kindnesse; mercy is better then kindnesse.
a man may bid his rich Friends in a Way of kindness, but (Says christ) prefer the other before that, mercy before kindness; mercy is better then kindness.
you will say, what though it cost me five pound? what if it be ten pound? what a matter is that betwixt friend and friend, neighbour and neighbour? When you meet together (sometimes) in a Taverne,
you will say, what though it cost me five pound? what if it be ten pound? what a matter is that betwixt friend and friend, neighbour and neighbour? When you meet together (sometime) in a Tavern,
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you shall not pay a penny sayes the third, I'le beare all, &c. and now happy is the man that can be rid of his money quickly; it growes sometimes very neer to a quarrell, because we cannot be suffered to spend our money:
you shall not pay a penny Says the third, I'll bear all, etc. and now happy is the man that can be rid of his money quickly; it grows sometime very near to a quarrel, Because we cannot be suffered to spend our money:
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Thus in works of kindnesse. But now come to a work of Mercy, how is it then? is the money then upon the Table? is every man ready to throw downe then, and to lead the way unto other men in this case? Nay then, alas! I am in debt;
Thus in works of kindness. But now come to a work of Mercy, how is it then? is the money then upon the Table? is every man ready to throw down then, and to led the Way unto other men in this case? Nay then, alas! I am in debt;
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Then the question is not, who shall be first? but, who shall be last? I'le see what my betters doe first, there are such and such, they are a great deale richer and better then my selfe, I will see what they doe;
Then the question is not, who shall be First? but, who shall be last? I'll see what my betters doe First, there Are such and such, they Are a great deal Richer and better then my self, I will see what they do;
happy is the man here that can be hindmost: Oh! my Brethren, is not this a thing, think you, that should humble us, that should shame us? that we in way of courtesie to man should be thus free, but when it comes to works of mercy for God, we should be so bound up, that we cannot cheerfully, almost, part with any thing? this is one of the things we fault in our selves, this same backwardnesse to workes of this kind.
happy is the man Here that can be hindmost: Oh! my Brothers, is not this a thing, think you, that should humble us, that should shame us? that we in Way of courtesy to man should be thus free, but when it comes to works of mercy for God, we should be so bound up, that we cannot cheerfully, almost, part with any thing? this is one of the things we fault in our selves, this same backwardness to works of this kind.
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If a man will but compare what is enpended on selfe, and on the publike; what a vast difference will there appeare upon the very first view? If a man read his books, he shall find, Item so much bestowed upon Apparrell, and so much bestowed upon a Feast, and so much for my selfe, my self-credit, and my self-delight and content, my selfe I know not what,
If a man will but compare what is enpended on self, and on the public; what a vast difference will there appear upon the very First view? If a man read his books, he shall find, Item so much bestowed upon Apparel, and so much bestowed upon a Feast, and so much for my self, my self-credit, and my self-delight and content, my self I know not what,
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how much for Gods House? how much for Gods worship? how much for charitable and for mercifull uses? and then there come two-pences and three pences, and poore short reckonings, not worthy to be accounted and summed up almost:
how much for God's House? how much for God's worship? how much for charitable and for merciful uses? and then there come twopence and three pences, and poor short reckonings, not worthy to be accounted and summed up almost:
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Is it not thus (I beseech you) with many of us? are we not thus barren in works of mercy? and should not this shame us now? I hope, my Brethren, I hope, that there are none of you but will beare me company in this work,
Is it not thus (I beseech you) with many of us? Are we not thus barren in works of mercy? and should not this shame us now? I hope, my Brothers, I hope, that there Are none of you but will bear me company in this work,
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even this night before you sleep, betwixt God and your selves to confesse this your sinne, your nigardize towards God, your pinching when it comes to a work of mercy and charity;
even this night before you sleep, betwixt God and your selves to confess this your sin, your niggardise towards God, your pinching when it comes to a work of mercy and charity;
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we must not onely be sorry for our failing this way, but we must labour to reforme and amend this now, to put on to this great work of charity and mercy that is underhand:
we must not only be sorry for our failing this Way, but we must labour to reform and amend this now, to put on to this great work of charity and mercy that is underhand:
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Consider, how that we have as faire promises as ever he had, and that we have as saire opportunities: Opportunities, said I? Nay, never more opportunities then in this day in which we live; I need not tell you;
Consider, how that we have as fair promises as ever he had, and that we have as saire opportunities: Opportunities, said I? Nay, never more opportunities then in this day in which we live; I need not tell you;
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I am but a stranger here my selfe, yet notwith standing, I see and know so much, that if you would be pleased, you (I meane) of the richer sort, to descend and to goe into the houses of many poore men (hundreds in some severall Parishes) and there see how they fare, and how they lodge, I am perswaded, you would be sorry, that your horse, that your dog should feed and lye no better then some of them doe:
I am but a stranger Here my self, yet notwith standing, I see and know so much, that if you would be pleased, you (I mean) of the Richer sort, to descend and to go into the houses of many poor men (hundreds in Some several Parishes) and there see how they fare, and how they lodge, I am persuaded, you would be sorry, that your horse, that your dog should feed and lie no better then Some of them do:
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and late downe, that take excessive paines for to get their bread, you should find that they be not able to afford so much woney as would buy a little fresh water to make their children drink;
and late down, that take excessive pains for to get their bred, you should find that they be not able to afford so much woney as would buy a little fresh water to make their children drink;
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and God will blesse the City for it, and you will all speed the better for your receiving of them;) there are come to the City, I say, a company of poore people that are driven out of the Country;
and God will bless the city for it, and you will all speed the better for your receiving of them;) there Are come to the city, I say, a company of poor people that Are driven out of the Country;
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they lived, some of them, in good fashion in their Country, able to relieve many poor (some of them able men that did bear office in the place where they lived;) men that stand so disposed, that they had rather halfe starve, then they would be burthensome to you;
they lived, Some of them, in good fashion in their Country, able to relieve many poor (Some of them able men that did bear office in the place where they lived;) men that stand so disposed, that they had rather half starve, then they would be burdensome to you;
and some course be taken, many of them will be more then halfe starved. You, my Brethren, you here sit warme, you here live in plenty, live in abundance,
and Some course be taken, many of them will be more then half starved. You, my Brothers, you Here fit warm, you Here live in plenty, live in abundance,
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I must tell you, that if so be the Lord be not pleased to find out some way of reliefe for many poore people in the Country, they will be utterly starved and undone;
I must tell you, that if so be the Lord be not pleased to find out Some Way of relief for many poor people in the Country, they will be utterly starved and undone;
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And then secondly, that you will travell with your selves, that you may be willing to doe for those that be necessitous, in misery and want. For the first;
And then secondly, that you will travel with your selves, that you may be willing to do for those that be necessitous, in misery and want. For the First;
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and see whether we may not be in some measure enabled doe for those that be in greater want then our selves. 1. Use your hands, you that are able to labour, labour and take paines, as Paul would have you, Ephes. 4. that so you may have somewhat to spare for those that are not able to labour or to take paines. 2. And use your heads too, set your wits awork this way, cast about and contrive as well as you can how the necessities of people may be supplied in some measure: Cast about, I say;
and see whither we may not be in Some measure enabled do for those that be in greater want then our selves. 1. Use your hands, you that Are able to labour, labour and take pains, as Paul would have you, Ephesians 4. that so you may have somewhat to spare for those that Are not able to labour or to take pains. 2. And use your Heads too, Set your wits awork this Way, cast about and contrive as well as you can how the necessities of people may be supplied in Some measure: Cast about, I say;
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is there no way to prevent these idle vagrants, and these persons that eat up the bread of the honest poore? Is there no way for to pull downe more of these Play-houses, I meane, Tipling-houses, Ale-houses, and the like;
is there no Way to prevent these idle vagrants, and these Persons that eat up the bred of the honest poor? Is there no Way for to pull down more of these Play-houses, I mean, Tippling-houses, Alehouses, and the like;
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and to set up Working-houses, that people may have labour, and that they may be set upon somewhat? is there no way for us to cast and contrive how people may be kept alive? I beseech you that are men of wisdome and understanding, that you will imploy your thoughts this way. 3, And then next;
and to Set up Working-houses, that people may have labour, and that they may be Set upon somewhat? is there no Way for us to cast and contrive how people may be kept alive? I beseech you that Are men of Wisdom and understanding, that you will employ your thoughts this Way. 3, And then next;
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Abate something from your backs, and something from your belltes and something from your delights and recreations; be content a litile to deny your selves, (to deny your selves a latle, I say) for the supply of others.
Abate something from your backs, and something from your belltes and something from your delights and recreations; be content a litile to deny your selves, (to deny your selves a latle, I say) for the supply of Others.
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I tell you, I am verely perswaded that there would be enough saved and spared from needlesse drinking, I meane, from Wine, and Tobacco, and Strong-waters, and the like;
I tell you, I am verily persuaded that there would be enough saved and spared from needless drinking, I mean, from Wine, and Tobacco, and Strong-waters, and the like;
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and from trimmings, & laces and dresses, and such like things as are more then necessary; enough spared, I say, to supply the necessities of many men that doe now stand in great need of very necessaries: Oh! let your Bread be a little browner, let your Tables be a little shorter, let your Coats be a little plainer, a little course;
and from trimmings, & laces and Dresses, and such like things as Are more then necessary; enough spared, I say, to supply the necessities of many men that do now stand in great need of very necessaries: Oh! let your Bred be a little browner, let your Tables be a little shorter, let your Coats be a little plainer, a little course;
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I answer, it is true, you must, (I'le not presse you now with that which some Casuists say touching this point in case of extremity, and of meere necessity,
I answer, it is true, you must, (I'll not press you now with that which Some Casuists say touching this point in case of extremity, and of mere necessity,
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We doe not presse you that you should any way deny your selves any thing that is fit for nature, that is fit for your places, and for your relations: onely I propound and offer this,
We do not press you that you should any Way deny your selves any thing that is fit for nature, that is fit for your places, and for your relations: only I propound and offer this,
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Will you not deny your selves in a superfluity? abate a little for Christ? a little finishnesse, and a little excesse and superfluity? What? not abate a little from a dog, from a brid, from a beast? Will you not doe thus much for Christ? Christ bated of Heaven (as it were) for the time, he was content to lay aside his glorious Robes in our misery,
Will you not deny your selves in a superfluity? abate a little for christ? a little finishnesse, and a little excess and superfluity? What? not abate a little from a dog, from a brid, from a beast? Will you not do thus much for christ? christ bated of Heaven (as it were) for the time, he was content to lay aside his glorious Robes in our misery,
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and in our beggery: Oh! let Christ be so much beholding to you, that you lay something out of the everplus for him and for his sake: And when you doe what you are able to doe, it is accepted;
and in our beggary: Oh! let christ be so much beholding to you, that you lay something out of the overplus for him and for his sake: And when you do what you Are able to do, it is accepted;
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will you not doe somewhat for to support Christ, and to cloath Christ in his members, & in his servants? shall the bones of Christ stare and stand out? shall the naked flesh and skin of Christ pine away for want of succour? 3. Adde to this:
will you not do somewhat for to support christ, and to cloth christ in his members, & in his Servants? shall the bones of christ stare and stand out? shall the naked Flesh and skin of christ pine away for want of succour? 3. Add to this:
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What? shall the head doe nothing for the foot? and shall the hand and the eyes do nothing for the legs? what? not for its owne flesh, and for those that be of the same body? 4. But lastly, consider your selves, and have respect to your selves (if you regard none of the former,) and provide for your selves, labour to place your wealth safely, to secure it first,
What? shall the head do nothing for the foot? and shall the hand and the eyes do nothing for the legs? what? not for its own Flesh, and for those that be of the same body? 4. But lastly, Consider your selves, and have respect to your selves (if you regard none of the former,) and provide for your selves, labour to place your wealth safely, to secure it First,
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But tell me now, I beseech you, is there any place so safe as Heaven, where no thiese comes, where no plunderer comes, where no rust comes? is there any place like that? or can you put it into a better and safer hand then into the hand of God himselfe? labour to lay it where you may be sure to have it forth-comming, put it into Gods hand.
But tell me now, I beseech you, is there any place so safe as Heaven, where no thiese comes, where no plunderer comes, where no rust comes? is there any place like that? or can you put it into a better and safer hand then into the hand of God himself? labour to lay it where you may be sure to have it forthcoming, put it into God's hand.
Yea, but when shall I have it againe? sayes he there, God will (certainly) repay it, God will ( fully and abundantly ) repay it, no man shall lose by God.
Yea, but when shall I have it again? Says he there, God will (Certainly) repay it, God will (Fully and abundantly) repay it, no man shall loose by God.
My Brethren, take Gods word once, take him for your surety, and lend to him; he hath pawned his Honour and his Credit upon it, that you shall be repaid, first or last.
My Brothers, take God's word once, take him for your surety, and lend to him; he hath pawned his Honour and his Credit upon it, that you shall be repaid, First or last.
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I'le onely mind you of that of our blessed Saviour, in Acts 20. where it is said (it was a Proverb of his) that it is a more blessed thing for to give, then it is to receive:
I'll only mind you of that of our blessed Saviour, in Acts 20. where it is said (it was a Proverb of his) that it is a more blessed thing for to give, then it is to receive:
Doe not you think so? doe not you think your case better to be able to reelieve others, rather then to be relieved by others? is it not in your eyes better and happier for you to have somewhat to give, then that you should be beholding to other men? sith it is a more blessed thing to give then to receive, be you more forward to give then modest men will be to receive gifts: Give cheerfully, bless.
Do not you think so? do not you think your case better to be able to reelieve Others, rather then to be relieved by Others? is it not in your eyes better and Happier for you to have somewhat to give, then that you should be beholding to other men? sith it is a more blessed thing to give then to receive, be you more forward to give then modest men will be to receive Gifts: Give cheerfully, bless.
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and then what shall become of himselfe and his? The holy Ghost answers this; I referre you at your leisure to one Scripture, in Eccles. 11.1. and so forward;
and then what shall become of himself and his? The holy Ghost answers this; I refer you At your leisure to one Scripture, in Eccles. 11.1. and so forward;
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where the Wise man doth prevent all the Cavils and Objections that flesh and blood is ready for to make against this work of mercy. 1. Whereas a man would say, it is but cast away all that is given, it is lost and drowned (as it were) I shall never see it againe.
where the Wise man does prevent all the Cavils and Objections that Flesh and blood is ready for to make against this work of mercy. 1. Whereas a man would say, it is but cast away all that is given, it is lost and drowned (as it were) I shall never see it again.
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therefore give, because thou knowest not what thy selfe mayest come unto: Thou mayest need mercy, therefore sow mercy, that in time of need thou mayest reap.
Therefore give, Because thou Knowest not what thy self Mayest come unto: Thou Mayest need mercy, Therefore sow mercy, that in time of need thou Mayest reap.
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I live in a corner, I live out of the way, I have no great trading, and it is not with me as it is with many others, I cannot give: Solomon answers you;
I live in a corner, I live out of the Way, I have no great trading, and it is not with me as it is with many Others, I cannot give: Solomon answers you;
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thou knowest not which shall prosper, this or that; or whether both shall be alike; therefore cast not perils, but venture it (as it were) venture it sometimes,
thou Knowest not which shall prosper, this or that; or whither both shall be alike; Therefore cast not perils, but venture it (as it were) venture it sometime,
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I could (if it were needful now) adde more which are answered sufficiently by many, specially by two of the Fathers, which professedly writ upon this Argument;
I could (if it were needful now) add more which Are answered sufficiently by many, specially by two of the Father's, which professedly writ upon this Argument;
2. for matter, give your owne, whence Almes tearmed often righteousnesse by the Hebrewes and the 70. 3. for time, doe it quickly whilst you live, and men live,
2. for matter, give your own, whence Alms termed often righteousness by the Hebrews and the 70. 3. for time, do it quickly while you live, and men live,
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here is yet something that would be said of the Person, that is, Cornelius; he was a Gentile, and (as it should seem) none of the best of the Gentiles neither,
Here is yet something that would be said of the Person, that is, Cornelius; he was a Gentile, and (as it should seem) none of the best of the Gentiles neither,
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This Cornelius was also a Souldier, and amongst Souldiers an Officer; and yet notwithstanding, you see, that he was a praying man, a very godly, a very devout, a very mercifull man.
This Cornelius was also a Soldier, and among Soldiers an Officer; and yet notwithstanding, you see, that he was a praying man, a very godly, a very devout, a very merciful man.
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He served God, and he is accepted of God, notwithstanding his Country and his disadvantages; so that let a mans Country be what it will, let his calling be what it will, let his condition be what it will,
He served God, and he is accepted of God, notwithstanding his Country and his disadvantages; so that let a men Country be what it will, let his calling be what it will, let his condition be what it will,
but they are not accommodated accordingly: there be lets and hinderances in the way; the Time serves not, and the Place serves not, and their Calling serves not;
but they Are not accommodated accordingly: there be lets and hindrances in the Way; the Time serves not, and the Place serves not, and their Calling serves not;
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We should (in the nexe place) have called upon you all, to doe what you can in your families, sith that there is no man excluded from Gods acceptance, or Gods service; therefore have respect to your servants,
We should (in the nexe place) have called upon you all, to do what you can in your families, sith that there is no man excluded from God's acceptance, or God's service; Therefore have respect to your Servants,
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even to the very Kitchin-boy; have respect to all that are within your compasse, and within your selves, doe what you can to reclaime them from sin, to bring them up in the knowledge and information of God:
even to the very Kitchen-boy; have respect to all that Are within your compass, and within your selves, do what you can to reclaim them from since, to bring them up in the knowledge and information of God:
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What knowest thou (sayes the Apostle) beleeving man, but thou mayst convert thy unbeleeving wife? So say I to you, what know you but that God may have pitty upon thy poore slave, thy poore apprentice, as well as upon thy selfe? Yea, what know you,
What Knowest thou (Says the Apostle) believing man, but thou Mayest convert thy unbelieving wife? So say I to you, what know you but that God may have pity upon thy poor slave, thy poor apprentice, as well as upon thy self? Yea, what know you,
if you will not, that have all these helps, and these advantages? Therefore, art thou called to repentance? Never say, I cannot, I have no leisure, and the like;
if you will not, that have all these helps, and these advantages? Therefore, art thou called to Repentance? Never say, I cannot, I have no leisure, and the like;
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Arguments from God; Arguments from Christ; Arguments from your selves; Arguments from the times; Arguments from your Brethren; Let me say all at once, God requires it, God eals for it, God commands it:
Arguments from God; Arguments from christ; Arguments from your selves; Arguments from the times; Arguments from your Brothers; Let me say all At once, God requires it, God eals for it, God commands it:
