The crying sin of England, of not caring for the poor. Wherein inclosure, viz. such as doth unpeople townes, and uncorn fields, is arraigned, convicted, and condemned by the Word of God. Being the chief heads of two sermons, preached at the lecture at Lutterworth in Leicester-shire in May last, and now published in love to Christ, his country, and the poor. By John Moore, minister of Knaptoft in Liecester-shire.
WE have here to do with Judas, an Hypocrite, a Traitor, a Devil, both to his Master Christ and his Poor members. An Hypocrite to his Master, he kissed him,
WE have Here to do with Judas, an Hypocrite, a Traitor, a devil, both to his Master christ and his Poor members. an Hypocrite to his Master, he kissed him,
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when he would have killed him, Matth. 26.49. To his Poor members, he pretends here giving to the poor, when he cared not for the poor. A Traitor to both; he betraies one, Luke 22.48. and is a thief to the other, John 12.6. and no less then a Devil to either. To his Master, Joh. 6.70. Have I not chosen twelve, and one of you is a Devil? to his poor members a child of the Devil, 1 Joh. 3. 10. because he loves not his poor brother.
when he would have killed him, Matthew 26.49. To his Poor members, he pretends Here giving to the poor, when he cared not for the poor. A Traitor to both; he betrays one, Lycia 22.48. and is a thief to the other, John 12.6. and no less then a devil to either. To his Master, John 6.70. Have I not chosen twelve, and one of you is a devil? to his poor members a child of the devil, 1 John 3. 10. Because he loves not his poor brother.
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though my soul be like Ezekiels roll of a book, full of lamentation, mourning, and woe, to see every where such a brood of Judasses, Hypocrites, Traitors, Devils to Jesus Christ the Lord of Glory.
though my soul be like Ezekiel's roll of a book, full of lamentation, mourning, and woe, to see every where such a brood of Judases, Hypocrites, Traitors, Devils to jesus christ the Lord of Glory.
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, &c. Here you see Judas hath the poor in his mouth, but not in his heart. Its the Character of a Judas then to love a little in word and tongue, but not in truth and indeed, 1 Joh. 3.18. would you have a Judas stigmatized ▪ burn the Hypocrite in his forehead with this inscription in Capital letters, He cares not for the poor.
This he said, not that he cared for the poor, etc. Here you see Judas hath the poor in his Mouth, but not in his heart. Its the Character of a Judas then to love a little in word and tongue, but not in truth and indeed, 1 John 3.18. would you have a Judas stigmatized ▪ burn the Hypocrite in his forehead with this inscription in Capital letters, He Cares not for the poor.
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And therefore it must be the care of the Ministers of Jesus Christ to preach and pray more against this sin, of not caring for the poor, then ever they have done.
And Therefore it must be the care of the Ministers of jesus christ to preach and pray more against this since, of not caring for the poor, then ever they have done.
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or taking away their Tradings, and treading them under foot : he is worse then a Judas that is so barbarous, Judas is barely taxed for not caring for the poor.
or taking away their Tradings, and treading them under foot: he is Worse then a Judas that is so barbarous, Judas is barely taxed for not caring for the poor.
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that was loath to love his neighbour as himself, who presently falls a questioning Jesus, and who is my neighbour? and so, who are these poor? A mercieless miser hath so many tricks, evasions, distinctions, put offs to keep his purse strings tyed, his cubbord shut, his garments to himself,
that was loath to love his neighbour as himself, who presently falls a questioning jesus, and who is my neighbour? and so, who Are these poor? A mercieless miser hath so many tricks, evasions, Distinctions, put offs to keep his purse strings tied, his cupboard shut, his garments to himself,
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What poor is meant then? Jesus Christ gave an answer to him that could not find out a poor neighbour to love as himself, in the parable Luke 10. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, &c. The drift of which parable being this, that we must take care of every poor neighbour that stands in need of our help.
What poor is meant then? jesus christ gave an answer to him that could not find out a poor neighbour to love as himself, in the parable Lycia 10. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, etc. The drift of which parable being this, that we must take care of every poor neighbour that Stands in need of our help.
Jesus Christ tels us what poor we must care for, upon pain of proceeding in Judgement against us at the great day, where we shall be arraigned, convicted, sentenced,
jesus christ tells us what poor we must care for, upon pain of proceeding in Judgement against us At the great day, where we shall be arraigned, convicted, sentenced,
and execution done upon us too, meerly for not caring for the poor, Matth. 25. ver. 35. to the end of the Chapt. The poor he there names, are the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick, imprisoned, &c. the poor are such as are destitue of substance, of friends, of health, of help, of limbs, of house, of harbour;
and execution done upon us too, merely for not caring for the poor, Matthew 25. ver. 35. to the end of the Chapter The poor he there names, Are the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick, imprisoned, etc. the poor Are such as Are destitute of substance, of Friends, of health, of help, of limbs, of house, of harbour;
or such as are as poor in goodness, as in goods; in grace, as in purse. Gods poor are those whom Divine providence hath made poor, both for the tryal of their patience, and our charity. These though they are poor in this World,
or such as Are as poor in Goodness, as in goods; in grace, as in purse. God's poor Are those whom Divine providence hath made poor, both for the trial of their patience, and our charity. These though they Are poor in this World,
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For answer then : the Spirt of God teacheth us to distinguish of poor, but to leave no poor out of our care, Galat. 6. 10. Let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the houshold of Faith.
For answer then: the Spirt of God Teaches us to distinguish of poor, but to leave no poor out of our care, Galatians 6. 10. Let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who Are of the household of Faith.
So then, we must take care of the wicked poor as they are our own flesh : Isaiah 58.7. To deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor, that are cast out, to thy house;
So then, we must take care of the wicked poor as they Are our own Flesh: Isaiah 58.7. To deal thy bred to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor, that Are cast out, to thy house;
We must take care for them, then as they are our naturall kindred, as they are men, and women, and not be cruel to our own flesh, but nourish it, and cherish it, Ephes. 5.26. There is nothing of humanity, nothing of man in that person, that hath not bowels to preserve mankind from perishing.
We must take care for them, then as they Are our natural kindred, as they Are men, and women, and not be cruel to our own Flesh, but nourish it, and cherish it, Ephesians 5.26. There is nothing of humanity, nothing of man in that person, that hath not bowels to preserve mankind from perishing.
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the Lord made them both, and the Lord made them both to live together, Matth. 26. 11. and therefore to live together, that the rich might help the poor, Deut. 15. 11. and the Lord did not only make them as men,
the Lord made them both, and the Lord made them both to live together, Matthew 26. 11. and Therefore to live together, that the rich might help the poor, Deuteronomy 15. 11. and the Lord did not only make them as men,
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so betwixt Christians and Christians, Ephes. 4.4.5.6 There is one body, and one spirit, even as we are called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptisme, one God,
so betwixt Christians and Christians, Ephesians 4.4.5.6 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as we Are called in one hope of your calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God,
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and Father of all, &c. All the household of the faithful are all one. One body, even fellow members of that mystical body, whereof Jesus Christ is the head:
and Father of all, etc. All the household of the faithful Are all one. One body, even fellow members of that mystical body, whereof jesus christ is the head:
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even the God, and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1.1.3. The faithful are all children of the same Father, and every one that loveth him that begat, loveth him that is begotten, 1 John 5.1.
even the God, and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1.1.3. The faithful Are all children of the same Father, and every one that loves him that begat, loves him that is begotten, 1 John 5.1.
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because fellow-members of our Lord Jesus, because we are all one in Christ Jesus, Galat. 3. 28. As we must provide for our own, especially those of our own house, 1 Tim. 5. 8. So must we do good unto all, especially them that are of the houshold of Faith. Oh let us put these poor into our bosomes, let these poor lie next to God our Father in our hearts,
Because Fellow members of our Lord jesus, Because we Are all one in christ jesus, Galatians 3. 28. As we must provide for our own, especially those of our own house, 1 Tim. 5. 8. So must we do good unto all, especially them that Are of the household of Faith. O let us put these poor into our bosoms, let these poor lie next to God our Father in our hearts,
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Here be that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none, and he that hath meat let him do likewise, Luke 3. 11. Woe be to him that hath such good poor neighbours,
Here be that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none, and he that hath meat let him do likewise, Lycia 3. 11. Woe be to him that hath such good poor neighbours,
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and can eat his morsels alone, and shall not warm them with the fleece of his Sheep, Job 31. ver. 17, to the 24. A Christian indeed cannot but take care of Gods familie, as well as of his own family;
and can eat his morsels alone, and shall not warm them with the fleece of his Sheep, Job 31. ver. 17, to the 24. A Christian indeed cannot but take care of God's family, as well as of his own family;
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of Gods children, as well of his own children; of Gods servants, as well as his own servants; here is the difference indeed Charity begins at home, but it doth not tarry at home.
of God's children, as well of his own children; of God's Servants, as well as his own Servants; Here is the difference indeed Charity begins At home, but it does not tarry At home.
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But must we give to Beggers? Questionlesse we must. 1 Its Christs precept, Matth. 5.24. Give to him that asketh thee, &c. Secondly, Christ heals a Begger, and never reproves him for begging, Joh. 9.8.
But must we give to Beggars? Questionless we must. 1 Its Christ precept, Matthew 5.24. Give to him that asks thee, etc. Secondly, christ heals a Beggar, and never reproves him for begging, John 9.8.
David here speaks out of his own experience ▪ A good King he was in Israel, to see put in execution Gods commands for the care of the poor, and to keep them himself. Deut. 15.9.10.11.
David Here speaks out of his own experience ▪ A good King he was in Israel, to see put in execution God's commands for the care of the poor, and to keep them himself. Deuteronomy 15.9.10.11.
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and that the naked may be covered, Isai 58.6, 7. I shall (God willing) hold out these to the World to be notorious Make-Beggers, as woful experience,
and that the naked may be covered, Isaiah 58.6, 7. I shall (God willing) hold out these to the World to be notorious Make-beggars, as woeful experience,
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When we take a view of the multitude of poor in Market Towns, and fielden Towns, we see how these poor wretches were driven out of their hive, their hony taken away.
When we take a view of the multitude of poor in Market Towns, and fielden Towns, we see how these poor wretches were driven out of their hive, their honey taken away.
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I meane their trade of plowing by such inclosure, and glad were they to find an old house any where to put their heads in, where they might have any imployment to keep themselves, and family alive.
I mean their trade of plowing by such enclosure, and glad were they to find an old house any where to put their Heads in, where they might have any employment to keep themselves, and family alive.
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first the Tennant. Secondly the Cottier. Thirdly, the children of both. Fourthly, all those that shall stand in their way to hinder their uncharitable, yea unjust designes.
First the Tenant. Secondly the Cottier. Thirdly, the children of both. Fourthly, all those that shall stand in their Way to hinder their uncharitable, yea unjust designs.
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viz. that the great Manufacture and Trade of Leicester-Shire, and many (if not most) of the Inland Counties, is tillage. Its the plow whereby Tennants, Cottyers, and their children were set a work,
viz. that the great Manufacture and Trade of Leicester-Shire, and many (if not most) of the Inland Counties, is tillage. Its the blow whereby Tenants, Cottyers, and their children were Set a work,
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& lived very happily, and comfortably, before there was so much of such Inclosure: Other Countyes have other Manifactures and trading for the commonalty, we tillage, and the plow, whereby we breed multitudes of hard men,
& lived very happily, and comfortably, before there was so much of such Enclosure: Other Counties have other Manufactures and trading for the commonalty, we tillage, and the blow, whereby we breed Multitudes of hard men,
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First, they make Beggers of Tennants upon such Inclosure, for the Tennant forthwith is discharged of tillage, and farm, to seek a living he knows not where.
First, they make Beggars of Tenants upon such Enclosure, for the Tenant forthwith is discharged of tillage, and farm, to seek a living he knows not where.
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Truely it would make a charitable heart bleed to come now into our Markets, where we are now so busie upon such Inclosures, in Leicester-Shire; where the Market is full of inquirie,
Truly it would make a charitable heart bleed to come now into our Markets, where we Are now so busy upon such Enclosures, in Leicester-Shire; where the Market is full of inquiry,
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and their horses with feeding, for which l•nd they give (being able to pay it out of their inclosed grounds) excessive rates, which if the poor Tennant should give, heand his must forthwith come to beggery.
and their Horses with feeding, for which l•nd they give (being able to pay it out of their enclosed grounds) excessive rates, which if the poor Tenant should give, heand his must forthwith come to beggary.
So that they do not only turn these poor Tennants out of inclosed Towns, but also rent those farms and that land in the common fields, which the poor Tennants else might have rented at an easier rate;
So that they do not only turn these poor Tenants out of enclosed Towns, but also rend those farms and that land in the Common fields, which the poor Tenants Else might have rented At an Easier rate;
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how many crops do they rob the poor Cottier of? This poor man had a crop and income in every tilth of the plow, in the following tilth, in the stirring tilth, in the airing up tilth, in the sowing tilth; he had his income in the manuring, weeding, mowing, inning, gleaning, and threshing of the corn.
how many crops do they rob the poor Cottier of? This poor man had a crop and income in every tilth of the blow, in the following tilth, in the stirring tilth, in the airing up tilth, in the sowing tilth; he had his income in the manuring, weeding, mowing, inning, gleaning, and threshing of the corn.
and what enquiring every where is there of these poor Cottiers (after the Town is inclosed) to get an house in any place, where they may have work? Thirdly, such inclosure make Beggers of the children both of Tennants, and Cottiers;
and what inquiring every where is there of these poor Cottiers (After the Town is enclosed) to get an house in any place, where they may have work? Thirdly, such enclosure make Beggars of the children both of Tenants, and Cottiers;
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the children of both usually become servants to the husbandman, and brought up at the plow, &c. But now in such inclosed Towns, where there were kept 30, 40, 50. servants, there is not above three, or four.
the children of both usually become Servants to the husbandman, and brought up At the blow, etc. But now in such enclosed Towns, where there were kept 30, 40, 50. Servants, there is not above three, or four.
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As for example, they being hot upon such inclosure in a Town I am well acquainted with, One of the inhabitants gave this reason why they must do it, in these words viz. The poor increase like fleas,
As for Exampl, they being hight upon such enclosure in a Town I am well acquainted with, One of the inhabitants gave this reason why they must do it, in these words viz. The poor increase like fleas,
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Answ. Blessed be the God of the Poor that hath of his goodness prepared for them, Psal. 68.10. and that the valleys (these two yeers) have been covered with corn, they shout for joy, they also sing, Psal. 65.13. Its no thanks to them that we have plenty;
Answer Blessed be the God of the Poor that hath of his Goodness prepared for them, Psalm 68.10. and that the valleys (these two Years) have been covered with corn, they shout for joy, they also sing, Psalm 65.13. Its no thanks to them that we have plenty;
Oh that this abundance of all manner of provisions might make poor and rich abound in thankfulness, duty, obedience to the Father of all our Mercies, from whom we have every good thing.
O that this abundance of all manner of provisions might make poor and rich abound in thankfulness, duty, Obedience to the Father of all our mercies, from whom we have every good thing.
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it is such inclosure would make it a flat famine; as within these few years, what crying for bread, and complaining in our streets of such inclosure? if then, what will become of us now? since when there hath been so much inclosed,
it is such enclosure would make it a flat famine; as within these few Years, what crying for bred, and complaining in our streets of such enclosure? if then, what will become of us now? since when there hath been so much enclosed,
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But I proceed to the fourth sort, which they make beggers, and they are those honest hearts, who out of a tender conscience take so much care for the poor, as they dare not comply with them in their uncharitable Designs, nor consent to such inclosure:
But I proceed to the fourth sort, which they make beggars, and they Are those honest hearts, who out of a tender conscience take so much care for the poor, as they Dare not comply with them in their uncharitable Designs, nor consent to such enclosure:
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or at least for trifles, as for coming over their ground, &c. and vex them all with long tedious Suites in Chancery, to force them to do against their consciences;
or At least for trifles, as for coming over their ground, etc. and vex them all with long tedious Suits in Chancery, to force them to do against their Consciences;
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upon which some Parties have growne distracted, and others forced thus to consent, have never lived a comfortable hour after all the dayes of their lives.
upon which Some Parties have grown distracted, and Others forced thus to consent, have never lived a comfortable hour After all the days of their lives.
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Christ shewes us what it is to care for the poor, in that Parable Luke 10. from ver. 30 to the end of ver. 37. where he tells us, of a man in misery, that had fallen amongst Thieves, which stripped him of his rayment,
christ shows us what it is to care for the poor, in that Parable Lycia 10. from for. 30 to the end of for. 37. where he tells us, of a man in misery, that had fallen among Thieves, which stripped him of his raiment,
as to provide for them in their miseries, to relieve their wants, to make a supply of what they stand in need of, &c. but Judas, nor the former Make-beggers, which I especially aim at in this Discourse, are not of this Spirit.
as to provide for them in their misery's, to relieve their Wants, to make a supply of what they stand in need of, etc. but Judas, nor the former Make-beggars, which I especially aim At in this Discourse, Are not of this Spirit.
This is a sweet evidence of such as have a true Call into the state of Grace; 1 John 3.14. We know we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren.
This is a sweet evidence of such as have a true Call into the state of Grace; 1 John 3.14. We know we have passed from death to life, Because we love the brothers.
giving to the poor, forgiving our enemies. A Gospel spirit is a self-denying spirit, Matth. 16.24. They look not every man at his own things, but every man also at the things of others, Phil. 2.4 The care of their own Family, doth not shoulder out Gods Family. A Gospel spirit will be as careful for to put somewhat into Christs Treasury, as into his own Treasury; so far is he from robbing Christs Treasury (the poor) to fill his own.
giving to the poor, forgiving our enemies. A Gospel Spirit is a self-denying Spirit, Matthew 16.24. They look not every man At his own things, but every man also At the things of Others, Philip 2.4 The care of their own Family, does not shoulder out God's Family. A Gospel Spirit will be as careful for to put somewhat into Christ Treasury, as into his own Treasury; so Far is he from robbing Christ Treasury (the poor) to fill his own.
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and they know that their Heavenly Father hath made them Stewards, and hath not given them all their good things for themselves alone, but for others also;
and they know that their Heavenly Father hath made them Stewards, and hath not given them all their good things for themselves alone, but for Others also;
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Art thou Rich? hear thy charge from Heaven, what thou must do with thy Riches, 1 Tim 6.17, 18, 19. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded;
Art thou Rich? hear thy charge from Heaven, what thou must do with thy Riches, 1 Tim 6.17, 18, 19. Charge them that Are rich in this world, that they be not high minded;
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up unto themselves a sure foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up unto themselves a sure Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
Fourthly, They may call God Father, but they are never a whit like unto their Heavenly Father, who is the Father of mercies, and God of all Consolation, 2 Cor. 1.3.
Fourthly, They may call God Father, but they Are never a whit like unto their Heavenly Father, who is the Father of Mercies, and God of all Consolation, 2 Cor. 1.3.
Fifthly, Such as care not for the poor are worldlings, covetous persons, if a man may be justly called a Covetous, a worldly man, he is of the worst of men;
Fifthly, Such as care not for the poor Are worldlings, covetous Persons, if a man may be justly called a Covetous, a worldly man, he is of the worst of men;
and they shall never go to Heaven, 1 Cor. 6. 10. These Worldlings are the unprofitable burdens of the earth, in whom there is no Charity, Liberality, Hospitality, nor Humanity;
and they shall never go to Heaven, 1 Cor. 6. 10. These Worldlings Are the unprofitable burdens of the earth, in whom there is no Charity, Liberality, Hospitality, nor Humanity;
and seeth his brother hath need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion, how dwells the love of God in him? The question is put here, to put it out of Question, that such do not love God.
and sees his brother hath need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion, how dwells the love of God in him? The question is put Here, to put it out of Question, that such do not love God.
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For he that loveth not his brother, whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 1 John 4.20. They have no love to Christ, for Christ will censure of our love to him at the day of Judgment, by that love we shew unto his Members (the poor) upon the earth, Matth. 25. And there all flesh shall be proceeded against, Secundum probata & alligata; and this shall be just and good proof.
For he that loves not his brother, whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 1 John 4.20. They have no love to christ, for christ will censure of our love to him At the day of Judgement, by that love we show unto his Members (the poor) upon the earth, Matthew 25. And there all Flesh shall be proceeded against, Secundum Approved & alligata; and this shall be just and good proof.
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by these little ones, is not meant little in statute, like Zacheus: but little in estate, little in esteem: As Christ said, Matth. 18.10. Despise not one of these little ones, for in heaven their Angels do alwayes behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven:
by these little ones, is not meant little in statute, like Zacchaeus: but little in estate, little in esteem: As christ said, Matthew 18.10. Despise not one of these little ones, for in heaven their Angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in Heaven:
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Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. The merciful are such who are so inwardly moved with the miseries of others, that they do outwardly receive them according to their abilites, Luke 6.36, 38. Such shall obtain mercy in their miseries sometimes with men, but alwayes with God.
Blessed Are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. The merciful Are such who Are so inwardly moved with the misery's of Others, that they do outwardly receive them according to their abilities, Lycia 6.36, 38. Such shall obtain mercy in their misery's sometime with men, but always with God.
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Sweet is that of the Prophet, Isaiah 58. read the 7, 9, and 10. verses, which are to this sense : if thou feed the hungry, harbour the houseless, cloth the naked,
Sweet is that of the Prophet, Isaiah 58. read the 7, 9, and 10. Verses, which Are to this sense: if thou feed the hungry, harbour the houseless, cloth the naked,
though it be sin in them, yet there is somewhat of God in it, to suffer them thus Ministerially to curse, to make way for the judgments of God, that this Scripture might be fulfilled upon merciless men.
though it be since in them, yet there is somewhat of God in it, to suffer them thus Ministerially to curse, to make Way for the Judgments of God, that this Scripture might be fulfilled upon merciless men.
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for I was hungry, &c. Yea, the curse of God was upon them before the poor cursed them. Prov. 3.33. The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked.
for I was hungry, etc. Yea, the curse of God was upon them before the poor cursed them. Curae 3.33. The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked.
Oh (say they) though we have a good mind to this business, yet the Curse that follows such Inclosure! And none of us here can be ignorant how visibly God hath pursued such inclosure with his several Judgements, having writen this very sin in the Judgement.
O (say they) though we have a good mind to this business, yet the Curse that follows such Enclosure! And none of us Here can be ignorant how visibly God hath pursued such enclosure with his several Judgments, having written this very since in the Judgement.
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I have this one Word from God to speak to these Mammonists, that thus dare to stifle conscience: 1 John 3.20. If thy heart condemn thee, God is greater then thy heart, and knoweth all things.
I have this one Word from God to speak to these Mammonists, that thus Dare to stifle conscience: 1 John 3.20. If thy heart condemn thee, God is greater then thy heart, and Knoweth all things.
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This evil of covetousness, & of not caring for the poor, will bring the fury and wrath of God upon the most flourishing Kingdomes, Cities, &c. as you shall find Jer. 6.11, 12, 13. upon Gods own people ▪ I am full of the fury of the Lord, I am weary with holding in, I will pour it upon the children that are abroad,
This evil of covetousness, & of not caring for the poor, will bring the fury and wrath of God upon the most flourishing Kingdoms, Cities, etc. as you shall find Jer. 6.11, 12, 13. upon God's own people ▪ I am full of the fury of the Lord, I am weary with holding in, I will pour it upon the children that Are abroad,
On the contrary, if God have pronounced wrath against persons, and places, you may see upon what terms God would bee pleased to suspend the judgment, Dan. 4.27.
On the contrary, if God have pronounced wrath against Persons, and places, you may see upon what terms God would be pleased to suspend the judgement, Dan. 4.27.
Where Daniel adviseth Nebuchadnezzar (when he had his dome to consort with beasts, and to eat grass with oxen) wherefore, O King (saith he) let my councel be acceptable to thee,
Where daniel adviseth Nebuchadnezzar (when he had his dome to consort with beasts, and to eat grass with oxen) Wherefore, Oh King (Says he) let my council be acceptable to thee,
if it may be a lengthning of thy tranquillity, &c. Seeing then the evils of not caring for the poor are so many, and so great, the first Use may be an use of terrour, which (through the grace of God to us given) may break our hard hearts into shivers.
if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity, etc. Seeing then the evils of not caring for the poor Are so many, and so great, the First Use may be an use of terror, which (through the grace of God to us given) may break our hard hearts into shivers.
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Is the to make us open hearted, and open handed to the poor, &c. Here let us take Notice, that it was a reprobate Judas, that cared not for the poor, who is gone to his own place, Acts 1.25. which is the place to which all misers, and churles must go, Mat. 25.41, 42, 43. Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
Is the to make us open hearted, and open handed to the poor, etc. Here let us take Notice, that it was a Reprobate Judas, that cared not for the poor, who is gone to his own place, Acts 1.25. which is the place to which all misers, and churls must go, Mathew 25.41, 42, 43. Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his Angels.
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For I was an hungred, and you gave me 〈 ◊ 〉 meat, &c. Observe here, Fire prepared, It is the proper peculiar place of such as care not for the poor. For James 2.13. He shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy.
For I was an hungered, and you gave me 〈 ◊ 〉 meat, etc. Observe Here, Fire prepared, It is the proper peculiar place of such as care not for the poor. For James 2.13. He shall have judgement without mercy, that hath showed no mercy.
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Christ hath prepared another place for a charitable heart. Matth. 25.34. Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdome prepared for you, before the foundation of the World.
christ hath prepared Another place for a charitable heart. Matthew 25.34. Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, before the Foundation of the World.
and when we are once called into the State of grace, we have this evidence of our election, Col. 3.12. We put on (as the elect of God, holy and beloved) bowels of mercy, kindness, &c. and vers. 14. above all things we put on charity, which is the bond of prefectness.
and when we Are once called into the State of grace, we have this evidence of our election, Col. 3.12. We put on (as the elect of God, holy and Beloved) bowels of mercy, kindness, etc. and vers. 14. above all things we put on charity, which is the bound of prefectness.
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They love much who have had many sins forgiven them, Luke 7.47, &c. Here remember we again, that it is a damned Dives that cared not for a poor Lazarus, and that it was one of those cryings sins that brought fire and brimstone upon Sodom and Gomorrha, even this,
They love much who have had many Sins forgiven them, Lycia 7.47, etc. Here Remember we again, that it is a damned Dives that cared not for a poor Lazarus, and that it was one of those cryings Sins that brought fire and brimstone upon Sodom and Gomorrha, even this,
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If it be so then, that so great terrours, and torments remain for them, that relieve not the poor, what will become of them then that oppress the poor,
If it be so then, that so great terrors, and torments remain for them, that relieve not the poor, what will become of them then that oppress the poor,
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if fire, prepared fire, everlasting fire with the Devil and his Angels, be their portion that do not give bread, drink, clothing to the hungry, thirsty, naked : into what fire shall they be cast? what torments shall they have? what great condemnation remains for them, that rob the poor of all these? that generation I have named so often, takes away all from them who have the least, Mich. 3.2. They pull off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their bones.
if fire, prepared fire, everlasting fire with the devil and his Angels, be their portion that do not give bred, drink, clothing to the hungry, thirsty, naked: into what fire shall they be cast? what torments shall they have? what great condemnation remains for them, that rob the poor of all these? that generation I have nam so often, Takes away all from them who have the least, Mich. 3.2. They pull off their skin from off them, and their Flesh from off their bones.
So Timothy is advised by the Apostle, and in him all other Ministers, in that of 1 Timothy 6.17, 18, 19. We must charge them that are rich in the world, that they be not high minded,
So Timothy is advised by the Apostle, and in him all other Ministers, in that of 1 Timothy 6.17, 18, 19. We must charge them that Are rich in the world, that they be not high minded,
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That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up unto themselves a sure foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up unto themselves a sure Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life.
How doth Jesus Christ admonish his Disciples to beware of covetousness, and to bee of a giving spirit? &c. The Apostle, 1 Tim. 2. 2, 3. tells us, a Minister must be given to hospitality.
How does jesus christ admonish his Disciples to beware of covetousness, and to be of a giving Spirit? etc. The Apostle, 1 Tim. 2. 2, 3. tells us, a Minister must be given to hospitality.
Although he must not live of Almes, yet he must give Almes of what he hath, Luke 12.33. Ministers without this gift of Charity, are but as sounding brass, and tinkling Cymbals, 1 Cor. 13.1.
Although he must not live of Alms, yet he must give Alms of what he hath, Lycia 12.33. Ministers without this gift of Charity, Are but as sounding brass, and tinkling Cymbals, 1 Cor. 13.1.
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and oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor, &c. Such a good Magistrate was Josiah, and so it was well with him, and his people too.
and oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor, etc. Such a good Magistrate was Josiah, and so it was well with him, and his people too.
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Was not this to know me, saith the Lord? &c. I shall propose Gods servant Job a pattern for Magistrates, Job 29.12, 13, 14, 15. I delivered the poor that cryed, the fatherless,
Was not this to know me, Says the Lord? etc. I shall propose God's servant Job a pattern for Magistrates, Job 29.12, 13, 14, 15. I Delivered the poor that cried, the fatherless,
and in tenderness of bowels to the M••••ers of Christ, and their own flesh, may perform this duty of caring for the poor, I shall conclude all with an Use of Exhortation.
and in tenderness of bowels to the M••••ers of christ, and their own Flesh, may perform this duty of caring for the poor, I shall conclude all with an Use of Exhortation.
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or other miscarriage, but they pay it here, and have a Bill of Exchange to receive it beyond the Seas, in the Country to which they intend their journey:
or other miscarriage, but they pay it Here, and have a Bill of Exchange to receive it beyond the Seas, in the Country to which they intend their journey:
To this purpose Solomon speaks, Prov. 11.24, 25. There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that with-holdeth more then is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
To this purpose Solomon speaks, Curae 11.24, 25. There is that Scattereth, and yet increases; and there is that withholdeth more then is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
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Now he that administers seed to the Sower, and soweth the seed of all Grace in your hearts, make you to abound in this Grace also, 2 Cor. 8. 7. And my prayer shall be for you, 1 Thes. 3. 12. The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one towards another, and towards all men. FINIS.
Now he that administers seed to the Sour, and Soweth the seed of all Grace in your hearts, make you to abound in this Grace also, 2 Cor. 8. 7. And my prayer shall be for you, 1 Thebes 3. 12. The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one towards Another, and towards all men. FINIS.
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