The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved

This duty belongeth especially to rich men, because the occasions of him that would borrow, usually require more than meaner persons can well spare, they can better give a penny, than lend a pound; though in many cases the lending our Brother a considerable sum together; would be more beneficial to him, than it may be to give him half as much; there is therefore a noble and very generous act of charity, to be exercised this way, and it is peculiar to rich men, who have it by them wherewithal to do it.

This duty belongeth especially to rich men, because the occasions of him that would borrow, usually require more than meaner persons can well spare, they can better give a penny, than lend a pound; though in many cases the lending our Brother a considerable sum together; would be more beneficial to him, than it may be to give him half as much; there is therefore a noble and very generous act of charity, to be exercised this way, and it is peculiar to rich men, who have it by them wherewithall to do it.

IV. Rich men may and ought to express their charity, by forgiving a debt, in case the borrower be not able to repay it

There be many who by the help of that which is lent them, God blessing their pains in the employment thereof, are able to repay what is lent. If there were not hope thereof, men would rather give than lend to such.

There be many who by the help of that which is lent them, God blessing their pains in the imployment thereof, are able to repay what is lent. If there were not hope thereof, men would rather give than lend to such.