A sermon preach'd at the parish-church of St. Lawrence, London to the natives of Wiltshire, at their yearly feast, November the 12th. 1695. By John Russell, Rector of St. John of Wappin.
Mutual Love and Charity, Recommended in a Sermon Preach'd to the Natives of Wiltshire at their Feast, November the 12th. 1695. I PETER IV. former part of the 8 Verse.
Mutual Love and Charity, Recommended in a Sermon Preached to the Natives of Wiltshire At their Feast, November the 12th. 1695. I PETER IV. former part of the 8 Verse.
For tho' the Fall of Man, has clouded the Original Nobility of the Soul, yet still there are plain Intimations of this Duty, left on the broken and ruin'd Face of Nature:
For though the Fallen of Man, has clouded the Original Nobilt of the Soul, yet still there Are plain Intimations of this Duty, left on the broken and ruined Face of Nature:
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so that he that consults but the Dictates of his Reason, (though they are obscur'd and blended with Ignorance) yet will find this not only to be his Duty, but also his Interest.
so that he that consults but the Dictates of his Reason, (though they Are obscured and blended with Ignorance) yet will find this not only to be his Duty, but also his Interest.
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It still remains manifest not only from hence, but also from a Discovery of it even in the better and kinder part of the Irrational Creatures, who have a Complacency and Delight in Conversation with those of their own Species,
It still remains manifest not only from hence, but also from a Discovery of it even in the better and kinder part of the Irrational Creatures, who have a Complacency and Delight in Conversation with those of their own Species,
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And Man being the Image and Perfection of the material Creation, and being, by the Excellency of his Soul, qualifyed for Love and mutual Kindness; One may therefore expect to find this Vertue in him in the most exalted Degree and largest Measure:
And Man being the Image and Perfection of the material Creation, and being, by the Excellency of his Soul, qualified for Love and mutual Kindness; One may Therefore expect to find this Virtue in him in the most exalted Degree and Largest Measure:
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and he expresses it in all the Actions of his Life, and dos endeavour in every thing to walk agreeable to that, which he perceives so plainly to be his Duty,
and he Expresses it in all the Actions of his Life, and dos endeavour in every thing to walk agreeable to that, which he perceives so plainly to be his Duty,
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And St. Paul comprehends the whole Law in this one Word LOVE, Rom. 13.9. For this thou shalt not commit Adultery, Thon shalt not Kill, Thou shalt not bear false Witness, Thou shalt not covel;
And Saint Paul comprehends the Whole Law in this one Word LOVE, Rom. 13.9. For this thou shalt not commit Adultery, Thon shalt not Kill, Thou shalt not bear false Witness, Thou shalt not Covel;
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And so, accordingly, in his Epistle to the Colossans, he calls it The Bond of Perfectness; intimating that the Perfection of all Christian Duties which we owe to One Another is bound up in the Bundle of Charity; or that single Vertues are but scatter'd and loose,
And so, accordingly, in his Epistle to the Colossians, he calls it The Bound of Perfectness; intimating that the Perfection of all Christian Duties which we owe to One another is bound up in the Bundle of Charity; or that single Virtues Are but scattered and lose,
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as they are distinct, but are knit together by the Concatenation of this Grace of Charity; so that this Grace being kept whole and entire all other Vertues would be preserved in it, which would adorn us in Prosperity, and succour us in Adversity.
as they Are distinct, but Are knit together by the Concatenation of this Grace of Charity; so that this Grace being kept Whole and entire all other Virtues would be preserved in it, which would adorn us in Prosperity, and succour us in Adversity.
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and that Cup of Wrath which, without any Mixture or Allay of Mercy, was shortly to be poured forth on the City Jerusalem, and the Crucifiers of our Lord;
and that Cup of Wrath which, without any Mixture or Allay of Mercy, was shortly to be poured forth on the city Jerusalem, and the Crucifiers of our Lord;
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) to Temperance, Moderation, and Vigilancy, that they might be Prepar'd to escape the Distress which would surprize them with the rest, if they were careless;
) to Temperance, Moderation, and Vigilancy, that they might be Prepared to escape the Distress which would surprise them with the rest, if they were careless;
and exhorts 'em (Watch unto Prayer) to be sollicitous in Supplication to obtain a Security from Heaven, that they might not be swallow'd up in that overflowing Flood of Wrath which would drown the rest in a total Destruction:
and exhorts they (Watch unto Prayer) to be solicitous in Supplication to obtain a Security from Heaven, that they might not be swallowed up in that overflowing Flood of Wrath which would drown the rest in a total Destruction:
And to to those Admonitions he adds, NONLATINALPHABET, Above all things (Emphatically spoken) have fervent Love or Charity among your selves. As if this were of greater Consequence,
And to to those Admonitions he adds,, Above all things (Emphatically spoken) have fervent Love or Charity among your selves. As if this were of greater Consequence,
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By the way, I shall remark, That whatsoever Times God hath reserv'd us for, The Duty of Love and Charity, conscientiously Prac•tic'd, will not only render us Acceptable to God, and easie to our selves;
By the Way, I shall remark, That whatsoever Times God hath reserved us for, The Duty of Love and Charity, conscientiously Prac•ticed, will not only render us Acceptable to God, and easy to our selves;
than this of mutual Love and Charity. And since we are here met together, to testify our continuance of this Christian Vertue, and also to encrease it;
than this of mutual Love and Charity. And since we Are Here met together, to testify our Continuance of this Christian Virtue, and also to increase it;
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I hope the insisting on this Subject, will appear not unsuitable, but very Proper to our present Occasion. I shall therefore consider, 1st. What the Grace of Charity is which the Apostle dos here Recommend. 2dly. Whence it proceeds:
I hope the insisting on this Subject, will appear not unsuitable, but very Proper to our present Occasion. I shall Therefore Consider, 1st. What the Grace of Charity is which the Apostle dos Here Recommend. 2dly. Whence it proceeds:
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Of this I shall borrow the Definition from St. Austin, who tells us that Charity is, Rectissima animi Affectio, quâ Deus diligitur propter•se, & proximus propter Deum.
Of this I shall borrow the Definition from Saint Austin, who tells us that Charity is, Rectissima animi Affectio, quâ Deus diligitur propter•se, & Proximus propter God.
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Hence our Saviour, answering to the Lawyer's Question, Master which is the great Commandment in the Law? Replies, Thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thine Heart,
Hence our Saviour, answering to the Lawyer's Question, Master which is the great Commandment in the Law? Replies, Thou shalt Love the Lord thy God with all thine Heart,
and whatever Flames we may have towards our Neighbours, if they are not of this Celestial Nature, they are but Ignes Fatui, but Sooty Vapours arising from beneath, and are Earthly, Sensual, Divelish.
and whatever Flames we may have towards our Neighbours, if they Are not of this Celestial Nature, they Are but Ignes Fatui, but Sooty Vapours arising from beneath, and Are Earthly, Sensual, Devilish.
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and to be ready to bear one anothers Burthens, and so endeavour to fulfil the Law of Christ, which Law is Love; 'twill make us Put on (as the Elect of God) Bowels of Mercy, Kindness, Humbleness of Mind, Meekness, Long-suffering, ready to Forbear one another, and to Forgive one another.
and to be ready to bear one another's Burdens, and so endeavour to fulfil the Law of christ, which Law is Love; it'll make us Put on (as the Elect of God) Bowels of Mercy, Kindness, Humbleness of Mind, Meekness, Long-suffering, ready to Forbear one Another, and to Forgive one Another.
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And, since the nature of my Subject, and the present Occasion principally direct to this, I shall chiefly apply my Discourse to it, viz, To consider that Charity which we ought to Exercise one towards another, or among our selves.
And, since the nature of my Subject, and the present Occasion principally Direct to this, I shall chiefly apply my Discourse to it, videlicet, To Consider that Charity which we ought to Exercise one towards Another, or among our selves.
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And this is that most Noble Vertue, which, if it were rightly understood, and sincerely Practised, by all Men in general, in all the Affairs of Humane Life, it would make an Universal Reform in the World,
And this is that most Noble Virtue, which, if it were rightly understood, and sincerely Practised, by all Men in general, in all the Affairs of Humane Life, it would make an Universal Reform in the World,
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and the Spring of Justice, for I can never defraud or deal unjustly by him, towards whom my Heart burns with fervent Charirity. And therefore says St. Austin, Ubi Charitas est, non potest esse injustia, dilectio enim Proximi malum non operatur.
and the Spring of justice, for I can never defraud or deal unjustly by him, towards whom my Heart burns with fervent Charity. And Therefore Says Saint Austin, Ubi Charitas est, non potest esse injustia, Love enim Proximi malum non operatur.
This carries forth the Soul to a Delight and Complacency in our Neighbours and Fellow-Christians, or however, at least, to all Acts of Benevolence of Good-will towards 'em;
This carries forth the Soul to a Delight and Complacency in our Neighbours and Fellow-Christians, or however, At least, to all Acts of Benevolence of Goodwill towards they;
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Thus it teaches us the various Duties of Loyalty to our Prince, of Obedience to Magistrates, of Piety to our Parents, of Respect and Deference to our Superiors, of Honesty and Justice to all that we are concern'd with in our several Callings, of Love and Good-wishes to every man in general, of Compassion, to the Miserable, of Mercy to Offenders,
Thus it Teaches us the various Duties of Loyalty to our Prince, of obedience to Magistrates, of Piety to our Parents, of Respect and Deference to our Superiors, of Honesty and justice to all that we Are concerned with in our several Callings, of Love and Good-wishes to every man in general, of Compassion, to the Miserable, of Mercy to Offenders,
As the Root of all Evil is Covetuousness, so the Root of all Vertues is this of Charity; 'tis the Badge of our Religion, the Shibboleth and discriminating Character of a Christian, a Testimony that the Life of God is wrought in us,
As the Root of all Evil is Covetousness, so the Root of all Virtues is this of Charity; it's the Badge of our Religion, the Shibboleth and discriminating Character of a Christian, a Testimony that the Life of God is wrought in us,
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and an earnest of that everlasting Glory, which we expect in Heaven hereafter. 2dly. The Second thing is to consider whence this Grace proceeds, and what are the Principal Springs of its Production.
and an earnest of that everlasting Glory, which we expect in Heaven hereafter. 2dly. The Second thing is to Consider whence this Grace proceeds, and what Are the Principal Springs of its Production.
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and He by his Holy Spirit, warms our Hearts, and enlightens our Minds, that we come to some Apprehensions of his Excellencies, do see that he's Infinitely valuable and Lovely,
and He by his Holy Spirit, warms our Hearts, and enlightens our Minds, that we come to Some Apprehensions of his Excellencies, do see that he's Infinitely valuable and Lovely,
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And if therefore we would receive good Turns from others; if we desire Justice and Kindness from our Superiors, Good-will and Sincerity from our Equals,
And if Therefore we would receive good Turns from Others; if we desire justice and Kindness from our Superiors, Goodwill and Sincerity from our Equals,
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but more especially we that are Christians, when we consider that we are all Subjects, of the same Prince (namely Jesus Christ ) are all under the same Covenant of Grace, and oblig'd by the same Precepts of Religion, are here in this World, in the same State of Tryal and Approbation, walking all in the same Way,
but more especially we that Are Christians, when we Consider that we Are all Subject's, of the same Prince (namely jesus christ) Are all under the same Covenant of Grace, and obliged by the same Precepts of Religion, Are Here in this World, in the same State of Trial and Approbation, walking all in the same Way,
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or Uncharitable, to one another here on Earth? If we believe that one part of our Happiness hereafter in Heaven shall be the Eternal Fruition of the Company of Saints, of all those Fellow-Christians who are Members, with us, of the Church Militant here, (as surely it shall) How then can we be otherwise than Just and Kind, than Benevolent and Charitable, and of a Sympathizing Spirit towards our Fellows, who are Members with us of the Church here,
or Uncharitable, to one Another Here on Earth? If we believe that one part of our Happiness hereafter in Heaven shall be the Eternal Fruition of the Company of Saints, of all those Fellow-Christians who Are Members, with us, of the Church Militant Here, (as surely it shall) How then can we be otherwise than Just and Kind, than Benevolent and Charitable, and of a Sympathizing Spirit towards our Fellows, who Are Members with us of the Church Here,
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and Stubborness, which must excite us to help 'em by our Prayers, that our Common Father would discover the Knowledge of himself unto 'em in the Light of the Gospel.
and Stubbornness, which must excite us to help they by our Prayers, that our Common Father would discover the Knowledge of himself unto they in the Light of the Gospel.
We must exercise this Grace towards even our Adversaries, and learn from the Pattern and Precept of our Lord, To Love our Enemies, to Bless them that Curse us, do good to them that hate us,
We must exercise this Grace towards even our Adversaries, and Learn from the Pattern and Precept of our Lord, To Love our Enemies, to Bless them that Curse us, do good to them that hate us,
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And this is agreeable to St. Paul 's Exhortation, Gal. 6.10. As we have Opportunity, let us do good unto all Men, especially unto them of the Houshould of Faith.
And this is agreeable to Saint Paul is Exhortation, Gal. 6.10. As we have Opportunity, let us do good unto all Men, especially unto them of the Household of Faith.
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And this will teach us to love good Men more than bad, and the obedient Subjects of Jesus Christ, rather than those that are in Rebellion against him.
And this will teach us to love good Men more than bad, and the obedient Subject's of jesus christ, rather than those that Are in Rebellion against him.
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for him that's most like unto God, that excells in Holiness, and goes beyond others in Virtue and Goodness, that comes nighest to that Pattern of Perfection which is set before us, in being Perfect as our Father which is in Heaven is Perfect.
for him that's most like unto God, that excels in Holiness, and Goes beyond Others in Virtue and goodness, that comes nighest to that Pattern of Perfection which is Set before us, in being Perfect as our Father which is in Heaven is Perfect.
yet we ought to have a more particular Regard to Good Men, and our Charity ought to express it self in the greatest Vigour and Warmth to the Household of Faith; towards those we ought to have a fervent Charity, our Hearts should burn with a more than a common Fire of Love, considering that they are a Kin unto us, there being a Spiritual Relation between us;
yet we ought to have a more particular Regard to Good Men, and our Charity ought to express it self in the greatest Vigour and Warmth to the Household of Faith; towards those we ought to have a fervent Charity, our Hearts should burn with a more than a Common Fire of Love, considering that they Are a Kin unto us, there being a Spiritual Relation between us;
The Miseries of One, tho' not so Worthy in respect of Vertue and Piety, may yet call for greater Measures of our Bounty than Another that is far better,
The Misery's of One, though not so Worthy in respect of Virtue and Piety, may yet call for greater Measures of our Bounty than another that is Far better,
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A Poor wretched Turk may (by reason of some circumstances) be a greater Object of our Pitty, Mercy, and Charity, than a believing Christian. Thus our Saviour,
A Poor wretched Turk may (by reason of Some Circumstances) be a greater Object of our Pity, Mercy, and Charity, than a believing Christian. Thus our Saviour,
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tho he exercised his Love chiefly towards his Disciples, yet sometimes he convers'd and shew'd wonderful Testimonies of Love and Commiseration to Publicans and Sinners. Times of Affliction and Persecution call for higher degrees of this Grace, than the Days of Prosperity; and our Love ought to be more intense to those that are beaten upon by such a Storm,
though he exercised his Love chiefly towards his Disciples, yet sometime he conversed and showed wondered Testimonies of Love and Commiseration to Publicans and Sinners. Times of Affliction and Persecution call for higher Degrees of this Grace, than the Days of Prosperity; and our Love ought to be more intense to those that Are beaten upon by such a Storm,
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And because a dreadful time of Vengance was approaching on Jerusalem, therefore does St. Peter, here in this Chapter, more earnestly press this Duty, as that which ought to be warm in all times,
And Because a dreadful time of Vengeance was approaching on Jerusalem, Therefore does Saint Peter, Here in this Chapter, more earnestly press this Duty, as that which ought to be warm in all times,
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And therefore, tho we ought to be kind to All, yet Prudence will direct us to be chiefly kind to those that are in Affliction, and are expos'd to Adversity.
And Therefore, though we ought to be kind to All, yet Prudence will Direct us to be chiefly kind to those that Are in Affliction, and Are exposed to Adversity.
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and he that's a Good, a Charitable, a Kind, and a Merciful Man, will also endeavour to be Solomon 's Wise Man, whose Heart discerneth both time and Judgment. But, 3dly. There's another Bond, that obligeth our Charity and Christian Love, and that's that of Nature: I mean the Obligations which some Persons, and some Places do naturally lay on us, more than Others:
and he that's a Good, a Charitable, a Kind, and a Merciful Man, will also endeavour to be Solomon is Wise Man, whose Heart discerneth both time and Judgement. But, 3dly. There's Another Bound, that obliges our Charity and Christian Love, and that's that of Nature: I mean the Obligations which Some Persons, and Some Places do naturally lay on us, more than Others:
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Religion, tho it teacheth us to correct our Natures, yet it never gives Liberty to break its Bounds, or to put off those common, those natural Affections which are planted in us;
Religion, though it Teaches us to correct our Nature's, yet it never gives Liberty to break its Bounds, or to put off those Common, those natural Affections which Are planted in us;
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And he that rejects these Obligations, and acts contrary to 'em, seems to endeavour to prove himself a Terrae-Filius, as if he thought himself the Child of an unknown Father;
And he that rejects these Obligations, and acts contrary to they, seems to endeavour to prove himself a terrae-filius, as if he Thought himself the Child of an unknown Father;
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He therefore that falls short in this, in cashiering the Bonds of common Love to Kindred by Nature, seems not only to have bid a Farewel to Religion, but also to Humanity:
He Therefore that falls short in this, in cashiering the Bonds of Common Love to Kindred by Nature, seems not only to have bid a Farewell to Religion, but also to Humanity:
But farther, there's not only an Obligation, in respect of Persons, but also in respect of Places; The Country from whence wee took our Birth, the very Soil and Air which gave us our first Nourishment, deserves our Esteem and kindest Regard.
But farther, there's not only an Obligation, in respect of Persons, but also in respect of Places; The Country from whence we took our Birth, the very Soil and Air which gave us our First Nourishment, deserves our Esteem and Kindest Regard.
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Sertorius so lov'd his Country, That even in his greatest Prosperity in Victories, still he wish'd to be recall'd to Rome, and protested he had rather be the meanest Citizen of that City,
Sertorius so loved his Country, That even in his greatest Prosperity in Victories, still he wished to be Recalled to Room, and protested he had rather be the Meanest Citizen of that city,
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Tho' Joseph was rais'd from a poor Slave, to be the Prime Minister of State to the mighty Pharoah in the Land of Egypt, and tho' he had contracted Affinity with Potiphar Prince of On, by Marrying his Daughter;
Though Joseph was raised from a poor Slave, to be the Prime Minister of State to the mighty Pharaoh in the Land of Egypt, and though he had contracted Affinity with Potiphar Prince of On, by Marrying his Daughter;
and therefore he commanded his Ashes to be removed thither, whenever God should deliver the Children of Israel out of that Country: And this St. Paul mentions among the Acts of his Faith, Heb. 11.12. By Faith Joseph when he died, made mention of the departing of the Children of Israel out of Egypt, and gave Commandment concerning his Bones.
and Therefore he commanded his Ashes to be removed thither, whenever God should deliver the Children of Israel out of that Country: And this Saint Paul mentions among the Acts of his Faith, Hebrew 11.12. By Faith Joseph when he died, made mention of the departing of the Children of Israel out of Egypt, and gave Commandment Concerning his Bones.
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And if the very Country where we drew our first Breath merit our Esteem, and lay a Claim to our Charity; surely much more do the People of the Country, who in this respect are as it were our Kinsmen, there being a sort of Natural Relation contracted between us.
And if the very Country where we drew our First Breath merit our Esteem, and lay a Claim to our Charity; surely much more do the People of the Country, who in this respect Are as it were our Kinsmen, there being a sort of Natural Relation contracted between us.
However both of these have begot that NONLATINALPHABET, that NONLATINALPHABET that Love to Men's Native Country that has been esteemed, among the Antients, One of the most Noble and Heroick Vertues, and of which we have such numerous Instances given in History,
However both of these have begotten that, that that Love to Men's Native Country that has been esteemed, among the Ancients, One of the most Noble and Heroic Virtues, and of which we have such numerous Instances given in History,
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We are here met for the continuance and increase of this most Christian Grace of Charity and Brotherly Love, of Kindness and mutual Affection one to another;
We Are Here met for the Continuance and increase of this most Christian Grace of Charity and Brotherly Love, of Kindness and mutual Affection one to Another;
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'Tis a Duty we owe to Good-men, but more particularly to those of our own Country, which is, in some Sence, a sort of Family, which requires our Esteem by Right of Birth and Breeding.
It's a Duty we owe to Good men, but more particularly to those of our own Country, which is, in Some Sense, a sort of Family, which requires our Esteem by Right of Birth and Breeding.
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As Menedemus, the Philosopher, replyed to Antigonus when he consulted him, whether he should go to a Riotous Banquet, Remember (says he) that you are the Son of a King.
As Menedemus, the Philosopher, replied to Antigonus when he consulted him, whither he should go to a Riotous Banquet, remember (Says he) that you Are the Son of a King.
So let it be an Argument unto us when we are tempted to any dishonest and dishonourable Action, let us Remember that we are the Children, the Sons of the choicest and loveliest Part of the Garden of the World, (I mean England ) and therefore let us do nothing Unworthy the Place of our Nativity,
So let it be an Argument unto us when we Are tempted to any dishonest and dishonourable Actium, let us remember that we Are the Children, the Sons of the Choicest and loveliest Part of the Garden of the World, (I mean England) and Therefore let us do nothing Unworthy the Place of our Nativity,
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as well as to our Religion, to be guilty of vicious or uncharitable Actions. Let us give Proof of our Christianity by being Kind and Benevolent to all;
as well as to our Religion, to be guilty of vicious or uncharitable Actions. Let us give Proof of our Christianity by being Kind and Benevolent to all;
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and Good natur'd Dispositions, and Merciful and Charitable Inclinations To put off Wrath, Strife, Debate, Evil Speaking, and all Malice; And to become, by our Virtue and Piety, Acceptable to God, Comfortable to our Selves,
and Good natured Dispositions, and Merciful and Charitable Inclinations To put off Wrath, Strife, Debate, Evil Speaking, and all Malice; And to become, by our Virtue and Piety, Acceptable to God, Comfortable to our Selves,
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And if You are (my Country-men) willing to be such, I am sure, You will, at this Time, give Testimony of Your Piety, in practising the Duty, of which I have been Treating of, more particularly as it respects the Poor.
And if You Are (my Countrymen) willing to be such, I am sure, You will, At this Time, give Testimony of Your Piety, in practising the Duty, of which I have been Treating of, more particularly as it respects the Poor.
and also the Example of St. Paul who sought Relief abroad, even as far as Corinth and Galatia, for the Poor Distressed Saints at Jerusalem, who were his own Country-men.
and also the Exampl of Saint Paul who sought Relief abroad, even as Far as Corinth and Galatia, for the Poor Distressed Saints At Jerusalem, who were his own Countrymen.
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It's too long, to urge the Apostles Words joyning to these of my Text, as a Motive to Charity; ( For Charity shall cover the multitude of Sins, and Use Hospitality one to another without Grudging ) I trust your Willingness to the Duty will render it needless.
It's too long, to urge the Apostles Words joining to these of my Text, as a Motive to Charity; (For Charity shall cover the multitude of Sins, and Use Hospitality one to Another without Grudging) I trust your Willingness to the Duty will render it needless.
Charitas ad cuncta virtutum facta dilatatur, quae à duobus Praeceptis incipit, sed se ad innumera extendit Hu jus Charitatis initium est dilectio Dei & Proximi, quia per amorem Dei, amor proximi gignitur & per amorem proximi, amor Dei nutritur; nam qui Deum amare negligit, profecto Proximum diligere nescit. St. Greg.
Charitas ad Everything Virtues facta dilatatur, Quae à duobus Praeceptis incipit, sed se ad innumera extendit Hu jus Charitatis Initium est Love Dei & Proximi, quia per amorem Dei, amor proximi gignitur & per amorem proximi, amor Dei nutritur; nam qui God amare negligit, profecto Proximum diligere nescit. Saint Greg.
Dilige proximum sicut te ipsum. Preximus in hee loco non sanguinis propinquitate, sed ra tionis societate pensandus est, in qua socii sunt omnes homines. St. Aust.
Dilige Proximum sicut te ipsum. Preximus in he loco non Blood propinquitate, sed ra tionis Societate pensandus est, in qua Society sunt omnes homines. Saint Aust.
