THere is nothing more unquestionable than that God has imparted to every particular Member of his Church certain Gifts and Graces, of the Use and Imployment whereof he will one day exact a strict and severe Account.
THere is nothing more unquestionable than that God has imparted to every particular Member of his Church certain Gifts and Graces, of the Use and Employment whereof he will one day exact a strict and severe Account.
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whether by gently admonishing his Fellow members, when he perceives them going astray, or winning them over that are already gone, by the example of a Holy and Virtuous Life.
whither by gently admonishing his Fellow members, when he perceives them going astray, or winning them over that Are already gone, by the Exampl of a Holy and Virtuous Life.
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Which if every one of us would but seriously consider, we should find, that, in whatsoever Station we are, there is none of us all exempted from being, in some measure, serviceable to God's Church and People.
Which if every one of us would but seriously Consider, we should find, that, in whatsoever Station we Are, there is none of us all exempted from being, in Some measure, serviceable to God's Church and People.
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As Provident and Careful Parents deal with their Children, they suffer them not to live idly and sluggishly at home, to eat the Fruit of other Men's Labours,
As Provident and Careful Parents deal with their Children, they suffer them not to live idly and sluggishly At home, to eat the Fruit of other Men's Labours,
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What then will become of those licentious Libertines, that are so far from endeavouring the Salvation of others, that they are altogether regardless of their own Souls? or of those malicious Pharisees, of whom our Saviour complains, That they will neither enter into Heaven themselves,
What then will become of those licentious Libertines, that Are so Far from endeavouring the Salvation of Others, that they Are altogether regardless of their own Souls? or of those malicious Pharisees, of whom our Saviour complains, That they will neither enter into Heaven themselves,
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but, since it is the part of every Christian earnestly to desire, and carefully to endeavour, the Spiritual Welfare of his Brethren, let us strive to improve those Talents, which we have received, to the Glory of Him that gave them,
but, since it is the part of every Christian earnestly to desire, and carefully to endeavour, the Spiritual Welfare of his Brothers, let us strive to improve those Talents, which we have received, to the Glory of Him that gave them,
Others, and among them the Judicious and Learned Hammond, have adapted the sence and meaning of them to the Duty this Day required of us, viz. to Works of Charity, Beneficence and Liberality to our indigent Brethren;
Others, and among them the Judicious and Learned Hammond, have adapted the sense and meaning of them to the Duty this Day required of us, viz. to Works of Charity, Beneficence and Liberality to our indigent Brothers;
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If any man minister, that is, distribute or exercise Liberality to the Poor, as it is there Paraphrased, let him do it in proportion to that Estate which God has given him.
If any man minister, that is, distribute or exercise Liberality to the Poor, as it is there Paraphrased, let him do it in proportion to that Estate which God has given him.
after I have first handled them in the former, by shewing you some Reasons, why we ought to advance the Spiritual good of our Brethren, by imploying those Talents, those Parts, those Graces, that Reason and Understanding God has given us, to his Glory,
After I have First handled them in the former, by showing you Some Reasons, why we ought to advance the Spiritual good of our Brothers, by employing those Talents, those Parts, those Graces, that Reason and Understanding God has given us, to his Glory,
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My first Reason for this shall be, because it is a Duty God requires of us, Deut. 4.10. wherein he not only enjoyns it, but promises to be himself an Instrument, an Agent in the furtherance of it.
My First Reason for this shall be, Because it is a Duty God requires of us, Deuteronomy 4.10. wherein he not only enjoins it, but promises to be himself an Instrument, an Agent in the furtherance of it.
and in the 1 Thess. 5.11. Exhort one another, and edify one another, even as you do: So Heb. 3.13. Exhort one another daily, while it is called to day; and again Rom. 14.19. Let us follow those things which concern peace, and wherewith one may edify another. St. Peter, 1 Ep. 2.5. compares the Faithful to a Spiritual House, whereof we are the Living Stones, which if not cemented together, by Christian Charity, will soon turn into a ruinous heap.
and in the 1 Thess 5.11. Exhort one Another, and edify one Another, even as you do: So Hebrew 3.13. Exhort one Another daily, while it is called to day; and again Rom. 14.19. Let us follow those things which concern peace, and wherewith one may edify Another. Saint Peter, 1 Epistle 2.5. compares the Faithful to a Spiritual House, whereof we Are the Living Stones, which if not cemented together, by Christian Charity, will soon turn into a ruinous heap.
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yet must we all in general, and every one in particular, contribute our utmost endeavours, not only by private Reproof and Admonition, by Exhortation and Counsel,
yet must we all in general, and every one in particular, contribute our utmost endeavours, not only by private Reproof and Admonition, by Exhortation and Counsel,
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and so begets the truest Friendship, and the most indissoluble tye of Amity that can be between Man and Man. So that, he that performs this Duty as he ought, treasures up to himself three of the most inestimable Jewels in the World; First, A good Conscience within;
and so begets the Truest Friendship, and the most indissoluble tie of Amity that can be between Man and Man. So that, he that performs this Duty as he ought, treasures up to himself three of the most inestimable Jewels in the World; First, A good Conscience within;
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or our Thankfulness for those Blessings we receive from him, better than by improving them to the enlargement of his Glory, in the Conversion of others.
or our Thankfulness for those Blessings we receive from him, better than by improving them to the enlargement of his Glory, in the Conversion of Others.
and therefore is the Love of God himself often shadowed out by that Love. As a Father pitieth his own Children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
and Therefore is the Love of God himself often shadowed out by that Love. As a Father Pitieth his own Children, so the Lord Pitieth them that Fear him.
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Sometimes he comforts and encourages him against the Difficulties that may dishearten him; and when he finds him neglective of his Duty, he changes his Countenance toward him,
Sometime he comforts and encourages him against the Difficulties that may dishearten him; and when he finds him neglective of his Duty, he changes his Countenance towards him,
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Thus the highest Expressions of our Love, and the purest works of Christian Charity, are those which have for their Object the Spiritual welfare of our Brother's Soul. To Instruct the Ignorant, to bind up the broken-hearted, to reduce those that are out of the way, to support those that are weak, •o restore with meekness those that are fallen, to admonish, reprove, convince,
Thus the highest Expressions of our Love, and the Purest works of Christian Charity, Are those which have for their Object the Spiritual welfare of our Brother's Soul. To Instruct the Ignorant, to bind up the brokenhearted, to reduce those that Are out of the Way, to support those that Are weak, •o restore with meekness those that Are fallen, to admonish, reprove, convince,
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and, as much as lies in us, to restrain those that are wilful and obstinate; this is the proper Language, and the most perfect Demonstration of Divine Love.
and, as much as lies in us, to restrain those that Are wilful and obstinate; this is the proper Language, and the most perfect Demonstration of Divine Love.
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perfect Charity burns with an holy Zeal, and will not be satisfied till it hath wrought that Character and Impression of Grace and Goodness in others, which it hath received in it self.
perfect Charity burns with an holy Zeal, and will not be satisfied till it hath wrought that Character and Impression of Grace and goodness in Others, which it hath received in it self.
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For, as every Creature derives its Being from that inexhaustible Fountain of Goodness that is in God, 〈 ◊ 〉 the whole Universe is partaker of the Charitable Mans communicated Goodness.
For, as every Creature derives its Being from that inexhaustible Fountain of goodness that is in God, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Whole Universe is partaker of the Charitable men communicated goodness.
couldst thou speak all Tongues, and unriddle every Prophecy, yet if thou enjoyest those Gifts to thy self only, If thou hidest these Talents in the Earth,
Couldst thou speak all Tongues, and unriddle every Prophecy, yet if thou enjoyest those Gifts to thy self only, If thou hidest these Talents in the Earth,
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or puttest this Light of thine under a Bushel, what is the World the better for thee? what account canst thou give of these Graces to him, who hath intrusted thee with them? True Love is never idle, wheresoever it is, it is working;
or puttest this Light of thine under a Bushel, what is the World the better for thee? what account Canst thou give of these Graces to him, who hath Entrusted thee with them? True Love is never idle, wheresoever it is, it is working;
So much for that sence of the words, as they signisie the improvement of God's Gifts and Graces in us to the spiritual Benefit and Edification of others.
So much for that sense of the words, as they signify the improvement of God's Gifts and Graces in us to the spiritual Benefit and Edification of Others.
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I come now to the other sence of them, namely, That of Communicating the good things of this Life, wherewith God has supplied us, to the Releif and Support of those, from whom he hath either withheld or withdrawn them;
I come now to the other sense of them, namely, That of Communicating the good things of this Life, wherewith God has supplied us, to the Relief and Support of those, from whom he hath either withheld or withdrawn them;
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that we would in this respect, according as every man hath received the Gift, that is, his Portion of God's Bounteous Liberality, minister the same, that is, impart and dispence of our Substance toward others that are in want, as good Stewards; as becometh faithful Stewards, who are intrusted with God's various Mercies and Blessings to the same end, of the manifold Grace of God, that is, of his Liberality in divers kinds, particularly, of the Wealth he has committed to them as Stewards, to distribute to them that stand in need of it, saith the Learned Dr. Hammond, in his Note on the word NONLATINALPHABET in that Place.
that we would in this respect, according as every man hath received the Gift, that is, his Portion of God's Bounteous Liberality, minister the same, that is, impart and dispense of our Substance towards Others that Are in want, as good Stewards; as Becometh faithful Stewards, who Are Entrusted with God's various mercies and Blessings to the same end, of the manifold Grace of God, that is, of his Liberality in diverse Kinds, particularly, of the Wealth he has committed to them as Stewards, to distribute to them that stand in need of it, Says the Learned Dr. Hammond, in his Note on the word in that Place.
And here we may observe, how that God in the Allwise Dispensations of his Providence has order'd it so, that we should never want Objects to exercise our Charity upon;
And Here we may observe, how that God in the Alwise Dispensations of his Providence has ordered it so, that we should never want Objects to exercise our Charity upon;
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some being reduced by the sudden violence of Fire, Water, Storms, Tempests, Thunder, Lightning, Rapine, and other surprizing Accidents from a plentiful Condition, to extreme Want and Poverty;
Some being reduced by the sudden violence of Fire, Water, Storms, Tempests, Thunder, Lightning, Rapine, and other surprising Accidents from a plentiful Condition, to extreme Want and Poverty;
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Some, by the cruel Tyranny of Merciless Men, to be driven from under their own Vines, and their own Fig-trees, to seek Shelter and Support in Foreign Countries,
some, by the cruel Tyranny of Merciless Men, to be driven from under their own Vines, and their own Figtrees, to seek Shelter and Support in Foreign Countries,
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who, if Suffering for Righteousness sake, can claim any Title to our Pity and Compassion (and certainly we must disclaim our own Title and Interest in Christ,
who, if Suffering for Righteousness sake, can claim any Title to our Pity and Compassion (and Certainly we must disclaim our own Title and Interest in christ,
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and rather than they will now pollute themselves with Romish Idolatry and Superstition, suffer not only the spoiling of their Goods, but even the being Exterminated and Banished from their Native Soil, Enduring a great fight of afflictions, wandring in Deserts,
and rather than they will now pollute themselves with Romish Idolatry and Superstition, suffer not only the spoiling of their Goods, but even the being Exterminated and Banished from their Native Soil, Enduring a great fight of afflictions, wandering in Deserts,
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how ready the Churches of Philippi, Thessalonica, and Corinth were to relieve the Necessities of their Poor Brethren that were in Judea. Of which we find St. Paul giving a large account in the 8 th. and 9 th. Chapters of his 2d. Ep. to the Cor. How that even under a great tryal of afflictions, when they were in great Distress and Poverty themselves, they abounded in a chearful Liberality toward them;
how ready the Churches of Philippi, Thessalonica, and Corinth were to relieve the Necessities of their Poor Brothers that were in Judea. Of which we find Saint Paul giving a large account in the 8 th. and 9 th. Chapters of his 2d. Epistle to the Cor. How that even under a great trial of afflictions, when they were in great Distress and Poverty themselves, they abounded in a cheerful Liberality towards them;
and even beyond what their Circumstances would allow them to do, they were willing of their own accords, without being so much as called upon, to make large Collections for their Supply, that they did, I say, without being solicited, voluntarily contribute what they were able,
and even beyond what their circumstances would allow them to do, they were willing of their own accords, without being so much as called upon, to make large Collections for their Supply, that they did, I say, without being solicited, voluntarily contribute what they were able,
when ye consider the Example of Christ in his Dealings towards us, his Liberality and Bounty in exhausting himself for us, submitting himself to so mean a Condition, that thereby we might be spiritually enriched,
when you Consider the Exampl of christ in his Dealings towards us, his Liberality and Bounty in exhausting himself for us, submitting himself to so mean a Condition, that thereby we might be spiritually enriched,
Which is a very good Argument to take away all fear and mistrust that such Liberality may bring our selves into Streights and Want (which is a too common hindrance and check to Charity.) God, saith he, is the Fountain of all Plenty,
Which is a very good Argument to take away all Fear and mistrust that such Liberality may bring our selves into Straights and Want (which is a too Common hindrance and check to Charity.) God, Says he, is the Fountain of all Plenty,
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and is able to make this Grace, this Charity, this Liberality, which you shew to others, turn to the increase of your own Wealth, by giving a Blessing to it,
and is able to make this Grace, this Charity, this Liberality, which you show to Others, turn to the increase of your own Wealth, by giving a Blessing to it,
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and making it multiply to you, that it may become like Seed cast into the Ground, to bring forth the increase of an hundred fold, promised to those that part with any thing for his sake.
and making it multiply to you, that it may become like Seed cast into the Ground, to bring forth the increase of an hundred fold, promised to those that part with any thing for his sake.
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as the Learned Dr. says on these words, bringing you by God's Blessing, such a sufficiency of all things, that you may abound to every good work, that you may, out of your abundance, be constantly able to supply others,
as the Learned Dr. Says on these words, bringing you by God's Blessing, such a sufficiency of all things, that you may abound to every good work, that you may, out of your abundance, be constantly able to supply Others,
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He that contracts his Hand, and gives not sutably to his comings in, must expect the less from God, must not look for so great increase in his Substance,
He that contracts his Hand, and gives not suitably to his comings in, must expect the less from God, must not look for so great increase in his Substance,
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For, God will most certainly reward Charity in proportion to the several degrees of it; and he that distributes most Liberally, shall besure to receive the greater advantages from God,
For, God will most Certainly reward Charity in proportion to the several Degrees of it; and he that distributes most Liberally, shall besure to receive the greater advantages from God,
if he can but believe the word of God, which says also in the 112 Psal. He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness remaineth for ever, his horn shall be exalted with honour; his generation shall be blessed;
if he can but believe the word of God, which Says also in the 112 Psalm He hath dispersed abroad, he hath given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever, his horn shall be exalted with honour; his generation shall be blessed;
Nay, the holy Prophet makes it the Observation of his Old Age, that, so many Years as he had lived, he never saw, either the Charitable Man or his Children Destitute.
Nay, the holy Prophet makes it the Observation of his Old Age, that, so many years as he had lived, he never saw, either the Charitable Man or his Children Destitute.
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I have been young (says he) and now am old, and yet never saw I the righteous forsaken, that is, the Liberal and Bounteful Man (which is the true meaning of the word there) or his seed begging their bread.
I have been young (Says he) and now am old, and yet never saw I the righteous forsaken, that is, the Liberal and Bounteful Man (which is the true meaning of the word there) or his seed begging their bred.
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But now, if, after all that has been said, the distressed and deplorable Condition of our Poor Brethren, our Christian Brethren, our Protestant Brethren, professing the same Religion with our selves,
But now, if, After all that has been said, the distressed and deplorable Condition of our Poor Brothers, our Christian Brothers, our Protestant Brothers, professing the same Religion with our selves,
and which, because the time will not allow me to enlarge on, by way of Addition to what I have and shall offer upon this occasion, I have thought meet to represent to you only in the words of that Letter;
and which, Because the time will not allow me to enlarge on, by Way of Addition to what I have and shall offer upon this occasion, I have Thought meet to represent to you only in the words of that letter;
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and brought to great Distress in Judea, together with St. Paul 's Encouragements and Motives to that Charity, which their own forwardness and willingness had in a manner superseded and forestalled:
and brought to great Distress in Judea, together with Saint Paul is Encouragements and Motives to that Charity, which their own forwardness and willingness had in a manner superseded and forestalled:
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If the holy Psalmist 's description of the Liberal Man's thriving Condition, together with his own experimental Observation of the truth and certainty thereof,
If the holy Psalmist is description of the Liberal Man's thriving Condition, together with his own experimental Observation of the truth and certainty thereof,
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or that ever Mankind was capable of receiving, that you would, when such great, and, in a manner, irresistible Objects offer themselves, endeavour to enlarge your Hearts in imitation of Him, whose whole Life was one continued act of Charity; He went about doing good.
or that ever Mankind was capable of receiving, that you would, when such great, and, in a manner, irresistible Objects offer themselves, endeavour to enlarge your Hearts in imitation of Him, whose Whole Life was one continued act of Charity; He went about doing good.
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And who, the more effectually to work upon us by all the Motives of Hope and Fear, has made our Charity the very Touchstone, whereby to try us at the last Day.
And who, the more effectually to work upon us by all the Motives of Hope and fear, has made our Charity the very Touchstone, whereby to try us At the last Day.
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In a word, To use an Argument sutable to the present Season, we must never expect to reap the Benefit of his Cross and Passion (which we are this Week Commemorating) that great Charity of his in Dying for us, that we might Live with him hereafter,
In a word, To use an Argument suitable to the present Season, we must never expect to reap the Benefit of his Cross and Passion (which we Are this Week Commemorating) that great Charity of his in Dying for us, that we might Live with him hereafter,
Christians are a body of Men, united under one Head, Christ Jesus. Ye are the body of Christ, saith St. Paul, 1 Cor. 12.27. and members in particular. Now, if one member suffer, all the members suffer with it, saith he, verse before.
Christians Are a body of Men, united under one Head, christ jesus. You Are the body of christ, Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 12.27. and members in particular. Now, if one member suffer, all the members suffer with it, Says he, verse before.
For, if a Brother or Sister de destitute of daily food, and one of you say thus unto them, saith St. James, notwithstanding ye give them not such things as be needful for the body, what doth it profit? So that we cannot be said to have any Compassion for our Brethren,
For, if a Brother or Sister the destitute of daily food, and one of you say thus unto them, Says Saint James, notwithstanding you give them not such things as be needful for the body, what does it profit? So that we cannot be said to have any Compassion for our Brothers,
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for, by being ready to give, and glad to distribute, we lay up in store for our selves a good foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on Eternal Life.
for, by being ready to give, and glad to distribute, we lay up in store for our selves a good Foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on Eternal Life.
I hope I shall not need to add any more Arguments, and therefore shall only repeat this one Request to you, that you would but make their Case your own,
I hope I shall not need to add any more Arguments, and Therefore shall only repeat this one Request to you, that you would but make their Case your own,
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nay, even the poorest among you (who indeed upon that very score are the best Judges of their Condition) a desire of contributing the utmost of your assistance toward them.
nay, even the Poorest among you (who indeed upon that very score Are the best Judges of their Condition) a desire of contributing the utmost of your assistance towards them.
Haud ignara mali miseris succurrere disco, was the saying of Dido to the Sea-wrack'd Trojans: I have had so much experience of Hardship my self, that I cannnot but commiserate the Calamities of others.
Haud ignara mali miseris succurrere disco, was the saying of Dido to the Sea-wracked Trojans: I have had so much experience of Hardship my self, that I cannot but commiserate the Calamities of Others.
if they can but bring their Hearts to a sence of the greatness of those Sufferings our Poor Brethren abroad now lye under, cannot but have one Mite to spare on that account.
if they can but bring their Hearts to a sense of the greatness of those Sufferings our Poor Brothers abroad now lie under, cannot but have one Mite to spare on that account.
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or desire a more Responsible Debtor? who does always most certainly repay us even in this Life, which there is no Man but may find out by his own experience, that has but the Grace and the Gratitude to make the Observation.
or desire a more Responsible Debtor? who does always most Certainly repay us even in this Life, which there is no Man but may find out by his own experience, that has but the Grace and the Gratitude to make the Observation.
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I shall conclude all with an earnest Petition to Almighty God, that the unusual Pressingness of this Extraordinary Occasion may render all I have urged the more effectual,
I shall conclude all with an earnest Petition to Almighty God, that the unusual Pressingness of this Extraordinary Occasion may render all I have urged the more effectual,
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and pour into our Hearts that most Excellent Gift of Charity, the very bond of Peace and of all Virtues, without which, whosoever liveth is counted dead before Thee.
and pour into our Hearts that most Excellent Gift of Charity, the very bound of Peace and of all Virtues, without which, whosoever lives is counted dead before Thee.
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