A sermon preached before the Right Honourable George, Earl of Berkeley, governour, and the company of merchants of England trading into the Levant seas at St. Peter's Church in Broadstreet, Jan 30, being Sunday, 1686/7 / by William Hayley ...
THat Vertue and Piety secure our Eternal concerns, and that a good Life is the only means to assure us of happiness beyond the grave, is a thing that every one confesses who believes a Future State,
THat Virtue and Piety secure our Eternal concerns, and that a good Life is the only means to assure us of happiness beyond the grave, is a thing that every one Confesses who believes a Future State,
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No one is so unreasonable as to contend that the sublime Joys of Heaven ought to be the portion of him that drowns himself in the base pleasures of sin, or that they are the most likely persons to be made companions of Saints and Angels, who render themselves unfit for the society of Men, and are debased into the number of the Beasts that perish.
No one is so unreasonable as to contend that the sublime Joys of Heaven ought to be the portion of him that drowns himself in the base pleasures of since, or that they Are the most likely Persons to be made Sodales of Saints and Angels, who render themselves unfit for the society of Men, and Are debased into the number of the Beasts that perish.
Nay, that whatever is true and substantial happiness even in this Life, has a necessary dependance upon Morality and Religion, is the observation of all that pretend to study the mind of man,
Nay, that whatever is true and substantial happiness even in this Life, has a necessary dependence upon Morality and Religion, is the observation of all that pretend to study the mind of man,
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and particularly Wealth and Riches, which are so eagerly prosecuted by mankind, as the instrument of all our necessaries and conveniencies, are indeed but heavy incumbrances and unprofitable lumber,
and particularly Wealth and Riches, which Are so eagerly prosecuted by mankind, as the Instrument of all our necessaries and Conveniences, Are indeed but heavy encumbrances and unprofitable lumber,
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that fears God, loves his Neighbour, and relies upon the blessing of Providence, and the fruit of his Industry, is not only confessed by all considerate men to enjoy the Truest Riches, but is even frequently envied by those who find themselves surrounded with abundance and superfluity.
that fears God, loves his Neighbour, and relies upon the blessing of Providence, and the fruit of his Industry, is not only confessed by all considerate men to enjoy the Truest Riches, but is even frequently envied by those who find themselves surrounded with abundance and superfluity.
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But that Religion should be the path that leads to Wealth and Substance, and that to be good is the way to become rich, this seems to be a Paradox contrary to the sentiments of mankind, the experience of all Ages,
But that Religion should be the path that leads to Wealth and Substance, and that to be good is the Way to become rich, this seems to be a Paradox contrary to the sentiments of mankind, the experience of all Ages,
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nay, it may be an excellent Steward even of Riches themselves when they are once gotten, to lay them out for a greater purchase than Earth will afford, to manage them so, that they may neither rob us of our innocence, nor God of our hearts;
nay, it may be an excellent Steward even of Riches themselves when they Are once got, to lay them out for a greater purchase than Earth will afford, to manage them so, that they may neither rob us of our innocence, nor God of our hearts;
but that it should be the best Factor to gain them, and store them up, that Riches should dwell with Vertue, and durable Riches with Righteousness, is an Assertion so opposite to the perswasion of the World, that it seems to be rather the wild affirmation of a person desirous to defend a Novelty,
but that it should be the best Factor to gain them, and store them up, that Riches should dwell with Virtue, and durable Riches with Righteousness, is an Assertion so opposite to the persuasion of the World, that it seems to be rather the wild affirmation of a person desirous to defend a Novelty,
the approved Arts of those who make most hast to become rich, and all the Chanels in which Wealth is found to flow, seem to be such to which Piety and Religion are utter strangers,
the approved Arts of those who make most haste to become rich, and all the Channels in which Wealth is found to flow, seem to be such to which Piety and Religion Are utter Strangers,
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But how repugnant soever the practice of the World may be, and however unfit Religion and Vertue may at first sight appear for the procuring of Wealth and Substance,
But how repugnant soever the practice of the World may be, and however unfit Religion and Virtue may At First sighed appear for the procuring of Wealth and Substance,
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yet upon a nearer view, and a fuller consideration, we shall find that they do really lead and conduct us to the most ample even of those enjoyments, that they are all glorious within, and that their Clothing too is of wrought Gold ;
yet upon a nearer view, and a fuller consideration, we shall find that they do really led and conduct us to the most ample even of those enjoyments, that they Are all glorious within, and that their Clothing too is of wrought Gold;
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that Piety is of that nature, that it need not affright us from her embraces by an apparent Poverty, that it does not only invite us by proposing the most real contentment, the most lasting delights,
that Piety is of that nature, that it need not affright us from her embraces by an apparent Poverty, that it does not only invite us by proposing the most real contentment, the most lasting delights,
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and what is more, inspired by God himself with a Divine judgment and understanding, and therefore certainly one who was most able to judge what is the best method of acquisition, by him I say we are informed that Piety is the surest and straitest way to wealth,
and what is more, inspired by God himself with a Divine judgement and understanding, and Therefore Certainly one who was most able to judge what is the best method of acquisition, by him I say we Are informed that Piety is the Surest and straitest Way to wealth,
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For so the wise man explains himself when he says, The Fear of the Lord is the beginning, or (as the Original rather signifies) the perfection of Wisdom, and therefore the sense of the words is what I have already hinted it to be, viz. With Piety are Riches and Honour, yea durable Riches and Righteousness.
For so the wise man explains himself when he Says, The fear of the Lord is the beginning, or (as the Original rather signifies) the perfection of Wisdom, and Therefore the sense of the words is what I have already hinted it to be, viz. With Piety Are Riches and Honour, yea durable Riches and Righteousness.
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and that the different expression is only to set off the Truth more advantagiously, and the repetition to inculcate and impress it the deeper upon the minds of men:
and that the different expression is only to Set off the Truth more advantageously, and the repetition to inculcate and Impress it the Deeper upon the minds of men:
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So that Riches and Honour in this place signifies the same thing as Riches and Righteousness, and the difference lies only in the addition of durable, to make the latter part of the sentence more elegant and pathetick.
So that Riches and Honour in this place signifies the same thing as Riches and Righteousness, and the difference lies only in the addition of durable, to make the latter part of the sentence more elegant and pathetic.
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Now Righteousness signifying most frequently in Scripture, especially when it is joyned with Riches, that part of general Righteousness or universal Justice which is opposite to Avarice,
Now Righteousness signifying most frequently in Scripture, especially when it is joined with Riches, that part of general Righteousness or universal justice which is opposite to Avarice,
and therefore cannot arise properly from any thing that is not guided by Piety. Nay, nothing is more dishonourable and detestable than to use Riches as the Idols of our affections,
and Therefore cannot arise properly from any thing that is not guided by Piety. Nay, nothing is more dishonourable and detestable than to use Riches as the Idols of our affections,
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I shall therefore wave this as granted on all hands, and confine my present Discourse to the former parts of my Text, which seem more to stand in need of proof and illustration:
I shall Therefore wave this as granted on all hands, and confine my present Discourse to the former parts of my Text, which seem more to stand in need of proof and illustration:
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but that however God in his extraordinary Providence may dispose of things, however he may sometimes in his Wrath let sin flourish to make up the measure of its wickedness;
but that however God in his extraordinary Providence may dispose of things, however he may sometime in his Wrath let since flourish to make up the measure of its wickedness;
may let the ungodly be lusty and strong, secure from the misfortunes of other men, and prosperous till their Eyes swell with fatness, and they do even what they list:
may let the ungodly be lusty and strong, secure from the misfortunes of other men, and prosperous till their Eyes swell with fatness, and they do even what they list:
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or to deprive them of those he had formerly given them, either to manifest his own Power, to try their patience, to divert their minds from the World to better things,
or to deprive them of those he had formerly given them, either to manifest his own Power, to try their patience, to divert their minds from the World to better things,
Whatever, I say, may be the extraordinary dispositions of God's Providence, yet ordinarily speaking, and according to the common course of things, Vertue and good living does promote our temporal advantage, Piety does contribute in its own tendency to the acquisition and enjoyment of Wealth, doth naturally exert both her Bounty and her Power, does first enrich, and then protect her Votaries.
Whatever, I say, may be the extraordinary dispositions of God's Providence, yet ordinarily speaking, and according to the Common course of things, Virtue and good living does promote our temporal advantage, Piety does contribute in its own tendency to the acquisition and enjoyment of Wealth, does naturally exert both her Bounty and her Power, does First enrich, and then Pact her Votaries.
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but as it is taken for the over-ruling Providence of God himself, who as supream Lord and Master of the Universe, disposes of all things in it according to his own good will and pleasure.
but as it is taken for the overruling Providence of God himself, who as supreme Lord and Master of the Universe, disposes of all things in it according to his own good will and pleasure.
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and inspired the other, who by one single disease can enfeeble the limbs, and blind the understanding, can convert the most active force into trembling and weakness,
and inspired the other, who by one single disease can enfeeble the limbs, and blind the understanding, can convert the most active force into trembling and weakness,
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Dost thou promise thy self full Barns, and except encrease by the crop of thy fields? 'Tis the same God that gives the former and latter Rain in its season, and who can make a fruitful Land barren, when provoked by the wickedness of those that dwell therein.
Dost thou promise thy self full Barns, and except increase by the crop of thy fields? It's the same God that gives the former and latter Rain in its season, and who can make a fruitful Land barren, when provoked by the wickedness of those that dwell therein.
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Art thou happy in the favour of thy Prince, and perswaded thy self thou shalt be enrich'd by his bounty? reflect that it was the Lord who gave Ioseph and Daniel favour in the sight of their Masters,
Art thou happy in the favour of thy Prince, and persuaded thy self thou shalt be enriched by his bounty? reflect that it was the Lord who gave Ioseph and daniel favour in the sighed of their Masters,
And indeed whoever does believe that there is a God, and consequently a wise and provident Governour of the World, must be forced to grant that the success of all human enterprizes depends upon his disposition of things;
And indeed whoever does believe that there is a God, and consequently a wise and provident Governor of the World, must be forced to grant that the success of all human Enterprises depends upon his disposition of things;
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and sacrifice to our own Nets, lest we should admire our wisdom and management, and pride our selves that we have worked out our own Fortunes, there is scarce any thing that we are more frequently put in mind of in Scripture,
and sacrifice to our own Nets, lest we should admire our Wisdom and management, and pride our selves that we have worked out our own Fortune's, there is scarce any thing that we Are more frequently put in mind of in Scripture,
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and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein, and thy flocks and thy herds multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;
and hast built goodly houses, and dwelled therein, and thy flocks and thy herds multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;
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then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God — and thou say in thine heart, My power and the strength of my hand hath gotten me this wealth,
then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the Lord thy God — and thou say in thine heart, My power and the strength of my hand hath got me this wealth,
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If therefore it be the blessing of God that maketh rich, and our increase be but the gift of his bounty, what can give us a more probable expectation of it than Piety and Vertue? These are the things that are grateful in his sight;
If Therefore it be the blessing of God that makes rich, and our increase be but the gift of his bounty, what can give us a more probable expectation of it than Piety and Virtue? These Are the things that Are grateful in his sighed;
For instance, Industry or a vigorous prosecution of the works of our Calling, not the least considerable of Moral Vertues, is the very Parent of Wealth and Plenty.
For instance, Industry or a vigorous prosecution of the works of our Calling, not the least considerable of Moral Virtues, is the very Parent of Wealth and Plenty.
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He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent maketh rich, Prov. 10.4. Industry is a noble sort of Chymistry, which extracts Oar out of the most mean and unlikely matter;
He Becometh poor that deals with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich, Curae 10.4. Industry is a noble sort of Chemistry, which extracts Oar out of the most mean and unlikely matter;
and there is scarce any Employment so low, any Capacity so weak and shallow, but, if diligence be not wanting, affords and procures not only what is necessary for life,
and there is scarce any Employment so low, any Capacity so weak and shallow, but, if diligence be not wanting, affords and procures not only what is necessary for life,
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'tis a Vertue of a double consequence, it secures our possessions, and encreases them, and like the Builders of Ierusalem, with one hand raises the Wall,
it's a Virtue of a double consequence, it secures our possessions, and increases them, and like the Builders of Ierusalem, with one hand raises the Wall,
Wealth flourishes and grows only where it is cherished with the soft gales of Peace, the rough storms of War with its attendants, Wast, Rapine and Plunder, blast and destroy it.
Wealth flourishes and grows only where it is cherished with the soft gales of Peace, the rough storms of War with its attendants, Wast, Rapine and Plunder, blast and destroy it.
and then Brotherly Love, and Mutual Help makes every person of a double strength, and interchangeable kind offices and good turns help to exalt all together without the downfal of any.
and then Brotherly Love, and Mutual Help makes every person of a double strength, and interchangeable kind Offices and good turns help to exalt all together without the downfall of any.
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even these themselves, which is something surprizing, have not the least share in enriching us: By Liberality I mean that Beneficence which respects others as they are Servants and Inferiours ;
even these themselves, which is something surprising, have not the least share in enriching us: By Liberality I mean that Beneficence which respects Others as they Are Servants and Inferiors;
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and by that active principle makes them break through the greatest difficulties, rather than lie under the shameful imputation of insensibility and ingratitude:
and by that active principle makes them break through the greatest difficulties, rather than lie under the shameful imputation of insensibility and ingratitude:
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and the comfort of the miserable, will be so far from exhausting our stores, that its returns will at last be as ample, though perhaps not so immediately visible as those of Frugality it self:
and the Comfort of the miserable, will be so Far from exhausting our stores, that its returns will At last be as ample, though perhaps not so immediately visible as those of Frugality it self:
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and generally successful intercessors for blessings upon the charitable, the vertue it self, even in its natural consequents, will not be unaccompanied with considerable advantages.
and generally successful intercessors for blessings upon the charitable, the virtue it self, even in its natural consequents, will not be unaccompanied with considerable advantages.
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they all think themselves bound to consult his advantage, to do him service, and to endeavour the encrease of his riches, who they see is ready upon occasion to dispence them to their use.
they all think themselves bound to consult his advantage, to do him service, and to endeavour the increase of his riches, who they see is ready upon occasion to dispense them to their use.
or to have any concern for the goods of another man, that has not the least care for his own Soul? This is so well known, that they who are not truly vertuous, are yet forced tacitly to confess the prevalency of Piety,
or to have any concern for the goods of Another man, that has not the least care for his own Soul? This is so well known, that they who Are not truly virtuous, Are yet forced tacitly to confess the prevalency of Piety,
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But without doubt, if the outside and image of Vertue be at all effectual, the substance of it must be much more so, must be a more certain, a more solid,
But without doubt, if the outside and image of Virtue be At all effectual, the substance of it must be much more so, must be a more certain, a more solid,
Besides, dissimulation puts the mind and thoughts to a kind of rack; 'tis a constant torture alwaies to stifle ones real sentiments, and pretend the contrary:
Beside, dissimulation puts the mind and thoughts to a kind of rack; it's a constant torture always to stifle ones real sentiments, and pretend the contrary:
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Now 'tis next to impossible that Nature should continually endure this violence without ever exerting it self, the Heart is too active not sometimes to master the Tongue and Hands ;
Now it's next to impossible that Nature should continually endure this violence without ever exerting it self, the Heart is too active not sometime to master the Tongue and Hands;
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and whenever this happens, whenever providence, heedlesness or prevalency of passion laies open the intrigue, the hypocrisie serves but to make the man more ridiculous and detestable;
and whenever this happens, whenever providence, heedlessness or prevalency of passion lays open the intrigue, the hypocrisy serves but to make the man more ridiculous and detestable;
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Since therefore Vertue does so certainly produce and conserve a good name, it must be also the Parent of Wealth and Riches, which depend upon nothing more than a general confidence the world has in us,
Since Therefore Virtue does so Certainly produce and conserve a good name, it must be also the Parent of Wealth and Riches, which depend upon nothing more than a general confidence the world has in us,
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4. And lastly, That Piety and Vertue are the most effectual means of obtaining Riches, will hence appear, in that they direct to the use of those methods which are honest and lawful, and abominate all such as are false and unjust :
4. And lastly, That Piety and Virtue Are the most effectual means of obtaining Riches, will hence appear, in that they Direct to the use of those methods which Are honest and lawful, and abominate all such as Are false and unjust:
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Now that the laudable and allowed means of acquisition must be likewise in their own nature the most efficacious and successful will certainly be confessed,
Now that the laudable and allowed means of acquisition must be likewise in their own nature the most efficacious and successful will Certainly be confessed,
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if therefore the honest means of gain are not also such as are really and in effect the most productive of their end, one of these absurdities must necessarily follow, either that God Almighty did not know what were the fittest means,
if Therefore the honest means of gain Are not also such as Are really and in Effect the most productive of their end, one of these absurdities must necessarily follow, either that God Almighty did not know what were the Fittest means,
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the second would be a ridiculous denial of his Omnipotence and Power, and would make the efficacy of Divine Wisdom out-done by the wicked policy of the worst of men;
the second would be a ridiculous denial of his Omnipotence and Power, and would make the efficacy of Divine Wisdom outdone by the wicked policy of the worst of men;
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and the last would prove too undecent a reflection upon his Justice and Goodness, and would infer that God himself constantly does, what the height of human Tyranny and Cruelty seldom arrives to, please himself with the pains and troubles of the innocent,
and the last would prove too undecent a reflection upon his justice and goodness, and would infer that God himself constantly does, what the height of human Tyranny and Cruelty seldom arrives to, please himself with the pains and Troubles of the innocent,
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or satyr, we should discover more instances of Families raised, Estates gained, and Fortunes made, by diligence and labour, justice and truth, honest dealing and fidelity,
or satyr, we should discover more instances of Families raised, Estates gained, and Fortune's made, by diligence and labour, Justice and truth, honest dealing and Fidis,
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can Vertue change their uncertain nature, and make that which is so slippery become firm and stable? yes even in this respect too the prevalency of goodness is very conspicuous;
can Virtue change their uncertain nature, and make that which is so slippery become firm and stable? yes even in this respect too the prevalency of Goodness is very conspicuous;
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yet it brings along with it the greatest security such things are capable of; durable Riches are with her, she does not only assist her Votaries in their pursuit,
yet it brings along with it the greatest security such things Are capable of; durable Riches Are with her, she does not only assist her Votaries in their pursuit,
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Now the securing of Riches, or making them durable, may be considered in a double respect, either (1.) In relation to our selves, or (2.) In relation to our posterity.
Now the securing of Riches, or making them durable, may be considered in a double respect, either (1.) In Relation to our selves, or (2.) In Relation to our posterity.
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and here though the matter be capable of very ample illustration from several Topicks, yet it being an approved Maxim, that all things are best preserved by the same means they are produced, having already proved that Vertue is the best method of acquiring Wealth, I need not spend much time to evince that 'tis the best means of preserving it likewise;
and Here though the matter be capable of very ample illustration from several Topicks, yet it being an approved Maxim, that all things Are best preserved by the same means they Are produced, having already proved that Virtue is the best method of acquiring Wealth, I need not spend much time to evince that it's the best means of preserving it likewise;
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to omit therefore the Arguments which may be taken from the blessing of God which surrounds his Servants with his Providence, from the love and kindness of men which is a natural product of goodness, from the hatred and envy that constantly attends those who raise themselves by undue means, from the unconstancy of Vice it self,
to omit Therefore the Arguments which may be taken from the blessing of God which surrounds his Servants with his Providence, from the love and kindness of men which is a natural product of Goodness, from the hatred and envy that constantly attends those who raise themselves by undue means, from the unconstancy of Vice it self,
whatever was got by flattering or assisting others in their debaucheries, must be employed in that which shall promote Piety, and encourage the virtuous;
whatever was god by flattering or assisting Others in their debaucheries, must be employed in that which shall promote Piety, and encourage the virtuous;
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what a miserable sort of delusion is this, to make haste to heap up Riches by such means, that if ever we consider we must make more haste to refund them!
what a miserable sort of delusion is this, to make haste to heap up Riches by such means, that if ever we Consider we must make more haste to refund them!
but that to which Justice gives him a right, nor consults the Devil and his lusts to gain that which is the gift of God, such a man finds himself secure in his enjoyments, he can shew his title to them by the grant of the King of Kings, whom he has faithfully served,
but that to which justice gives him a right, nor consults the devil and his Lustiest to gain that which is the gift of God, such a man finds himself secure in his enjoyments, he can show his title to them by the grant of the King of Kings, whom he has faithfully served,
and by whose bounty he hath been enriched, can with Samuel challenge the whole world to lay claim to any thing in his hands, he can look on his own Fortune, without reflecting on his Neighbours ruine,
and by whose bounty he hath been enriched, can with Samuel challenge the Whole world to lay claim to any thing in his hands, he can look on his own Fortune, without reflecting on his Neighbours ruin,
2. My second Consideration to prove that Vertue contributes to the securing of Riches, is that all Vices have a natural tendency to impoverish mankind,
2. My second Consideration to prove that Virtue contributes to the securing of Riches, is that all Vices have a natural tendency to impoverish mankind,
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Luxury and Riot know no bounds, and the revenue of Nature it self will scarce satisfie the appetite of that person that gives himself over to the dominion of his palate;
Luxury and Riot know no bounds, and the revenue of Nature it self will scarce satisfy the appetite of that person that gives himself over to the dominion of his palate;
Idleness and Sloth does constantly waste without any acquisition, and lets that rust and corrupt through disuse, that should be preserved and improved by action and management;
Idleness and Sloth does constantly waste without any acquisition, and lets that rust and corrupt through disuse, that should be preserved and improved by actium and management;
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Even Avarice it self which locks up and guards what it has with-held from its own nourishment and the wants of the distressed, does not only rob it self of the use of what it has,
Even Avarice it self which locks up and guards what it has withheld from its own nourishment and the Wants of the distressed, does not only rob it self of the use of what it has,
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the avaricious person is looked upon as a common enemy, and every one rejoyces when he is either by subtlety or force spoiled on his beloved Mammon, he invites Thieves to rob him, the cunning to deceive him,
the avaricious person is looked upon as a Common enemy, and every one rejoices when he is either by subtlety or force spoiled on his Beloved Mammon, he invites Thieves to rob him, the cunning to deceive him,
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so that Vertue must needs be an admirable preservative of our Fortunes, in preventing so many spoilers which our lust, passion or folly do naturally produce, in securing us from all that might impoverish us from within by humility, diligence and temperance ;
so that Virtue must needs be an admirable preservative of our Fortune's, in preventing so many spoilers which our lust, passion or folly do naturally produce, in securing us from all that might impoverish us from within by humility, diligence and temperance;
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posterity is secured by it in the enjoyment of the Fortunes of its predecessors, and the good man is a Benefactor as well as a Parent even to remote successions, which is the last thing I am to shew.
posterity is secured by it in the enjoyment of the Fortune's of its predecessors, and the good man is a Benefactor as well as a Parent even to remote successions, which is the last thing I am to show.
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for reasons best known to his Divine Wisdom, not only suffer the ungodly to flourish like a green Bay-tree, but to have Children likewise at his desire, to die in peace,
for Reasons best known to his Divine Wisdom, not only suffer the ungodly to flourish like a green Bay tree, but to have Children likewise At his desire, to die in peace,
and leave the rest of his substance to his Babes, yet the next that goes by observes that his Family is gone, he seeks him, but his place can no where be found ;
and leave the rest of his substance to his Babes, yet the next that Goes by observes that his Family is gone, he seeks him, but his place can no where be found;
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But the generation of the faithful shall be blessed as well as himself, riches and honours are established in his house, and his righteousness endureth for ever.
But the generation of the faithful shall be blessed as well as himself, riches and honours Are established in his house, and his righteousness Endureth for ever.
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God is pleased for the encouraging of Vertue, to take care not only of good men themselves, but likewise of that which is their greatest concern, their Children and Posterity,
God is pleased for the encouraging of Virtue, to take care not only of good men themselves, but likewise of that which is their greatest concern, their Children and Posterity,
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for the sake of an Abraham, an Israel or a David. Besides, if Riches have been obtained by laudable means, the same Piety which regulated their acquisition, will mould and instruct those that are to inherit them,
for the sake of an Abraham, an Israel or a David. Beside, if Riches have been obtained by laudable means, the same Piety which regulated their acquisition, will mould and instruct those that Are to inherit them,
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yet are in their own nature and according to the common course of things, the most probable means of acquiring Wealth and Riches, of securing their possession to our selves,
yet Are in their own nature and according to the Common course of things, the most probable means of acquiring Wealth and Riches, of securing their possession to our selves,
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or any other part of our duty calls upon us to dispence. (4.) The imprudence as well as sinfulness of spending that time which is set apart for devotion and the service of God upon our private employments.
or any other part of our duty calls upon us to dispense. (4.) The imprudence as well as sinfulness of spending that time which is Set apart for devotion and the service of God upon our private employments.
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when they have taught them cunning and policy, and instructed them in an Employment, without imprinting in their minds the Rules of Vertue, and the Principles of Religion.
when they have taught them cunning and policy, and instructed them in an Employment, without imprinting in their minds the Rules of Virtue, and the Principles of Religion.
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