A sermon preach'd before the Right Honourable the lord mayor and Court of Aldermen at St. Bridget's Church on Tuesday in Easter-week, 1694 / by Sa. Freeman ...
Who is meant by the Righteous. II. Wherein this Eternal Life consists; that is, the promis'd Reward of Righteous Persons. III. The Truth and Certainty of this Proposition;
Who is meant by the Righteous. II Wherein this Eternal Life consists; that is, the promised Reward of Righteous Persons. III. The Truth and Certainty of this Proposition;
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Now, altho Righteousness strictly taken, signifies only the virtue of Justice and Honesty, yet is it in Scripture frequently us'd in a more large Sense,
Now, although Righteousness strictly taken, signifies only the virtue of justice and Honesty, yet is it in Scripture frequently used in a more large Sense,
For this reason Zachary and Elizabeth are said in St. Luke 's Gospel, to be both righteous before God, because they walked in all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
For this reason Zachary and Elizabeth Are said in Saint Luke is Gospel, to be both righteous before God, Because they walked in all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
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I know it's possible for Men to exceed in this Duty, though (that very rarely happens:) To be sure there is far greater danger that they fall short in it;
I know it's possible for Men to exceed in this Duty, though (that very rarely happens:) To be sure there is Far greater danger that they fallen short in it;
and therefore Solomon in the 3d. of the Proverbs and the 27th. verse, speaking of the poor and necessitous, (as both the Septuagint Version, and the following words, oblige us to explain it) thus advises, Withhold not good from them to whom it is due;
and Therefore Solomon in the 3d. of the Proverbs and the 27th. verse, speaking of the poor and necessitous, (as both the septuagint Version, and the following words, oblige us to explain it) thus advises, Withhold not good from them to whom it is due;
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Accordingly, Alms-giving is frequently stil'd Righteousness both in the Old and New Testament: And this is the particular meaning of the word Righteous in the Text, it having relation to the Sheep mention'd in the former part of the Chapter, that shall stand on Christ's right hand at the day of Judgment, whom our Saviour there describes by their works of Charity.
Accordingly, Almsgiving is frequently Styled Righteousness both in the Old and New Testament: And this is the particular meaning of the word Righteous in the Text, it having Relation to the Sheep mentioned in the former part of the Chapter, that shall stand on Christ's right hand At the day of Judgement, whom our Saviour there describes by their works of Charity.
And though he instances only in those that respect the Body, feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, entertaining strangers;
And though he instances only in those that respect the Body, feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, entertaining Strangers;
yet are there others that respect the Soul, and are no less to be observed by us, such as instructing the ignorant, confirming the weak, convincing the erroneous, reclaiming the vicious, raising the sorrowful and dejected spirit;
yet Are there Others that respect the Soul, and Are no less to be observed by us, such as instructing the ignorant, confirming the weak, convincing the erroneous, reclaiming the vicious, raising the sorrowful and dejected Spirit;
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and when the Case requires it, parting with our Estates, and laying down our Lives for the Brethren, that is, in defence of the Gospel of Christ, which is the greatest good we can do for other Mens Souls.
and when the Case requires it, parting with our Estates, and laying down our Lives for the Brothers, that is, in defence of the Gospel of christ, which is the greatest good we can do for other Men's Souls.
or Free-Schools for the Education of poor Childen, whereby many are made to become useful Members of the Community, that otherwise might have been a burden,
or Free-Schools for the Education of poor Children, whereby many Are made to become useful Members of the Community, that otherwise might have been a burden,
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I know this sort of Charity is very much abused in the World, (as well as Faith corrupted) but whilst I plead not for those Popish Places of Retirement, where under the pretence of Devotion, Idleness is indulg'd,
I know this sort of Charity is very much abused in the World, (as well as Faith corrupted) but while I plead not for those Popish Places of Retirement, where under the pretence of Devotion, Idleness is indulged,
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and if Dr. Willet informs us aright, to shew more and greater Schools and Hospitals built and endowed in England in these last Hundred and Thirty Years since the Reformation,
and if Dr. Willet informs us aright, to show more and greater Schools and Hospitals built and endowed in England in these last Hundred and Thirty years since the Reformation,
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That by Eternal Life, is meant Eternal Happiness, appears in that it's oppos'd to Everlasting Punishment in the former part of the Verse, promised as a thing infinitely desirable,
That by Eternal Life, is meant Eternal Happiness, appears in that it's opposed to Everlasting Punishment in the former part of the Verse, promised as a thing infinitely desirable,
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he is tried, he shall receive a crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
Blessed is the man that Endureth temptation, for when he is tried, he shall receive a crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
and be transported with unspeakable Ravishments to see him who was so ignominiously and barbarously treated on Earth for our sakes, exalted at the Right Hand of God to the highest pitch of Glory and Majesty.
and be transported with unspeakable Ravishments to see him who was so ignominiously and barbarously treated on Earth for our sakes, exalted At the Right Hand of God to the highest pitch of Glory and Majesty.
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and passing through all the Regions of the Blessed, shall meet with none but Holy and Charitable Souls, of the same Mind and Temper with my self, freely conversing together, adoring the Infinite Perfections of God,
and passing through all the Regions of the Blessed, shall meet with none but Holy and Charitable Souls, of the same Mind and Temper with my self, freely conversing together, adoring the Infinite Perfections of God,
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Where with all the Blessed Inhabitants of that place, being united together in holy Love, I shall be engaged in a constant Exercise of Love, Joy, Gratitude,
Where with all the Blessed Inhabitants of that place, being united together in holy Love, I shall be engaged in a constant Exercise of Love, Joy, Gratitude,
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For neither eye hath seen, nor ear heard, nor hath it ever entered into the heart of man to conceive, the great things God hath prepared for them that love him;
For neither eye hath seen, nor ear herd, nor hath it ever entered into the heart of man to conceive, the great things God hath prepared for them that love him;
And this leads me to the III. Third Particular, To shew the Truth and Certainty of this Proposition, That Righteous and Charitable Persons shall be for ever happy in the other World;
And this leads me to the III. Third Particular, To show the Truth and Certainty of this Proposition, That Righteous and Charitable Persons shall be for ever happy in the other World;
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We are assur'd of it from the Justice of Divine Providence, which making little or no difference betwixt Good and Bad Men in this World, is obliged to make a greater and more remarkable one in the next.
We Are assured of it from the justice of Divine Providence, which making little or no difference betwixt Good and Bad Men in this World, is obliged to make a greater and more remarkable one in the next.
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That our Saviour did arise from the Dead, I shall not need, as I justly might, to lay the stress of the Evidence upon the Divine Authority of the Holy Scriptures;
That our Saviour did arise from the Dead, I shall not need, as I justly might, to lay the stress of the Evidence upon the Divine authority of the Holy Scriptures;
but giving them only that Credit that is due to every Common History of Matter of Fact, here is enough to satisfy the most Sceptical and Cavilling Person.
but giving them only that Credit that is due to every Common History of Matter of Fact, Here is enough to satisfy the most Sceptical and Caviling Person.
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All Persons of clear Understandings, unspotted Virtue, unquestionable Prudence, who could promise themselves no advantage by forging it, who cannot be supposed to invent a Lye to propagate that Gospel that damns the Lyar;
All Persons of clear Understandings, unspotted Virtue, unquestionable Prudence, who could promise themselves no advantage by forging it, who cannot be supposed to invent a Lie to propagate that Gospel that damns the Liar;
Besides these, there are two other great Evidences of their Integrity in relating this matter, which being not so common, I shall propose them a little more at large;
Beside these, there Are two other great Evidences of their Integrity in relating this matter, which being not so Common, I shall propose them a little more At large;
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both which, no doubt, they would have done, had their design been no other than by all manner of ways, right or wrong, true or false, to advance their own and their Master's Glory.
both which, no doubt, they would have done, had their Design been no other than by all manner of ways, right or wrong, true or false, to advance their own and their Masters Glory.
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and more largely of his deep Sorrow and Repentance? When on the the contrary, St. Mark, who wrote his Gospel from St. Peter 's mouth, has at large in all its Circumstances describ'd and related his Fall,
and more largely of his deep Sorrow and Repentance? When on the the contrary, Saint Mark, who wrote his Gospel from Saint Peter is Mouth, has At large in all its circumstances described and related his Fallen,
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but very sparingly mention'd his Repentance, saying only, Peter wept, when as the other Evangelists add, he wept bitterly: So also in respect of their Master, had it been only to advance his Honour, that they contriv'd the story of his Resurrection,
but very sparingly mentioned his Repentance, saying only, Peter wept, when as the other Evangelists add, he wept bitterly: So also in respect of their Master, had it been only to advance his Honour, that they contrived the story of his Resurrection,
How came they to give us so particular an Account of his Disgraces and Sufferings? especially the Purple Robe, the Scepter of Reed, the Mockings and Scourges,
How Come they to give us so particular an Account of his Disgraces and Sufferings? especially the Purple Robe, the Sceptre of Reed, the Mockings and Scourges,
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and the other shameful Circumstances they have recorded of his Condemnation and Execution? If their business had been only to invent and Romance, certainly it had been more for their Master's Renown, to have left it upon Record to succeeding Ages, That he suffer'd not at all;
and the other shameful circumstances they have recorded of his Condemnation and Execution? If their business had been only to invent and Romance, Certainly it had been more for their Masters Renown, to have left it upon Record to succeeding Ages, That he suffered not At all;
but that after he had by a Divine Power, working Miracles, and doing Execution on his Enemies, establish'd his Kingdom in the world, he return'd back again to Heaven, with all the Ornaments of Triumph and Glory;
but that After he had by a Divine Power, working Miracles, and doing Execution on his Enemies, established his Kingdom in the world, he returned back again to Heaven, with all the Ornament of Triumph and Glory;
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But impartially relating the whole story of our Saviour's Life, and Death, and Resurrection, the disgraceful as well as the glorious part, it's no little proof, that they spake truth in both,
But impartially relating the Whole story of our Saviour's Life, and Death, and Resurrection, the disgraceful as well as the glorious part, it's no little proof, that they spoke truth in both,
his words are these, NONLATINALPHABET, There was at that time, saith he, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man, who did many Miracles, was an Instructer of those that willingly entertain'd the Truth;
his words Are these,, There was At that time, Says he, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man, who did many Miracles, was an Instructer of those that willingly entertained the Truth;
There are indeed those that will have this Testimony of Josephus to be forg'd, and to be falsely thrust into his Writings by some Christians for the advantage of their Cause.
There Are indeed those that will have this Testimony of Josephus to be forged, and to be falsely thrust into his Writings by Some Christians for the advantage of their Cause.
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But is there any shew of reason to suspect this? Is it to be imagin'd, that our Saviour should make so great a noise in the world, draw after him so great a number of Disciples, be the Institutor of a new Sect of Religion, do many miraculous Works,
But is there any show of reason to suspect this? Is it to be imagined, that our Saviour should make so great a noise in the world, draw After him so great a number of Disciples, be the Institutor of a new Sect of Religion, do many miraculous Works,
and yet so diligent an Historian as Josephus, who liv'd at that time, and carefully collected every remarkable Occurrence, should not make the least mention of him? And now if he has not done it here, he has done it no where;
and yet so diligent an Historian as Josephus, who lived At that time, and carefully collected every remarkable Occurrence, should not make the least mention of him? And now if he has not done it Here, he has done it not where;
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But is it likely Josephus should write thus, This was the Christ? Is not this to write more like a Confessor than an Historian? more like a Christian than a Jew? I answer, Is it necessary that Josephus should write his own Sense? May he not be suppos'd to write according to the Opinion of others,
But is it likely Josephus should write thus, This was the christ? Is not this to write more like a Confessor than an Historian? more like a Christian than a Jew? I answer, Is it necessary that Josephus should write his own Sense? May he not be supposed to write according to the Opinion of Others,
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and what the generality of the people said and reported of him? As well may Pilate be suppos'd to believe Jesus to be King of the Jews, because he caus'd that Title, Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews, to be set over his Cross;
and what the generality of the people said and reported of him? As well may Pilate be supposed to believe jesus to be King of the jews, Because he caused that Title, jesus of Nazareth King of the jews, to be Set over his Cross;
as Josephus, to believe him to be the Christ, because he in his History says, This was the Christ; when both spake, not what they themselves believ'd, but what others generally spake;
as Josephus, to believe him to be the christ, Because he in his History Says, This was the christ; when both spoke, not what they themselves believed, but what Others generally spoke;
and therefore the Apostle argues with great Reason, when he says, If Christ be risen from the dead, how say some among you, that there is no Resurrection? And on the contrary, If we believe that Jesus died and rose again,
and Therefore the Apostle argues with great Reason, when he Says, If christ be risen from the dead, how say Some among you, that there is no Resurrection? And on the contrary, If we believe that jesus died and rose again,
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but shall at last be reunited to their Souls, and both Soul and Body live for ever in unspeakable Bliss and Glory? Christ raising himself from the dead,
but shall At last be Reunited to their Souls, and both Soul and Body live for ever in unspeakable Bliss and Glory? christ raising himself from the dead,
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and then passing his Word and Promise for it, that he would raise us and exalt us to the same Glory with himself, we can have as little reason to doubt his willingness to do it, as his Power;
and then passing his Word and Promise for it, that he would raise us and exalt us to the same Glory with himself, we can have as little reason to doubt his willingness to do it, as his Power;
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we are not now left in the dark, as was the condition of the Heathen world, with some uncertain guesses and conjectures of a future state, grounded upon nice and subtle,
we Are not now left in the dark, as was the condition of the Heathen world, with Some uncertain Guesses and Conjectures of a future state, grounded upon Nicaenae and subtle,
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This is that which exalts the Religion of Christ above the Jewish or any other that ever was in the world, that will effectually recommend it to all Mankind in all Ages, that it hath given us a plain and easy, a short and compendious,
This is that which exalts the Religion of christ above the Jewish or any other that ever was in the world, that will effectually recommend it to all Mankind in all Ages, that it hath given us a plain and easy, a short and compendious,
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It remains now only, That from what I have said, I perswade you, if I can, to the sincere practice of universal Righteousness, especially this Noble and Principal part of it, Alms and Charity.
It remains now only, That from what I have said, I persuade you, if I can, to the sincere practice of universal Righteousness, especially this Noble and Principal part of it, Alms and Charity.
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give me leave for a Conclusion to put you in mind of the great Examples that are gone before you to enjoy it, by whose abundant Charity so many admirable Hospitals have been founded and plentifully endow'd;
give me leave for a Conclusion to put you in mind of the great Examples that Are gone before you to enjoy it, by whose abundant Charity so many admirable Hospitals have been founded and plentifully endowed;
So many daily fed and cloath'd, cured of their Maladies, restor'd to their Wits, put out to beneficial Trades, instructed with great Abilities and Application in several kinds of useful Knowledge and Learning;
So many daily fed and clothed, cured of their Maladies, restored to their Wits, put out to beneficial Trades, instructed with great Abilities and Application in several Kinds of useful Knowledge and Learning;
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This is the best way to perpetuate your Memories, to eternize your Names, to bring Honour to your Religion, to demonstrate the sincerity of your Profession, to make our Church become the Envy of Rome and the Glory of all Churches.
This is the best Way to perpetuate your Memories, to eternise your Names, to bring Honour to your Religion, to demonstrate the sincerity of your Profession, to make our Church become the Envy of Room and the Glory of all Churches.
This is the best way to derive a present Blessing upon your Families, and to entail a Blessing upon your Posterities, to avert the Judgments of God that hang over our heads,
This is the best Way to derive a present Blessing upon your Families, and to entail a Blessing upon your Posterities, to avert the Judgments of God that hang over our Heads,
This will make us like to God himself, by whose most adorable Goodness, the whole Frame of the Creation, the whole Race of Mankind, the rich, the poor, the sound, the unsound Part, were at first made, and have hitherto been sustained.
This will make us like to God himself, by whose most adorable goodness, the Whole Frame of the Creation, the Whole Raze of Mankind, the rich, the poor, the found, the unsound Part, were At First made, and have hitherto been sustained.
which Woman, if we will believe the Rabbins, had been Wife to that good Man Obadiah, concerning whom we read in the First Book of Kings, and the 18th Chapter, That when Jezebel cut off the Prophets of the Lord, he hid them by fifty in a Cave,
which Woman, if we will believe the Rabbis, had been Wife to that good Man Obadiah, Concerning whom we read in the First Book of Kings, and the 18th Chapter, That when Jezebel Cut off the prophets of the Lord, he hid them by fifty in a Cave,
So great a regard, you see, had God to the Wife and Children of a Charitable Man, that he chuses, rather than they should want, to feed them by a Miracle.
So great a regard, you see, had God to the Wife and Children of a Charitable Man, that he chooses, rather than they should want, to feed them by a Miracle.
But what are all the good things of this Life to the felicities of the next? What are Riches that have wings, to Immortality? What's a Palace, to Heaven? Here we visit the Sick,
But what Are all the good things of this Life to the felicities of the next? What Are Riches that have wings, to Immortality? What's a Palace, to Heaven? Here we visit the Sick,
