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

You rich men ought to be rich in good works, as the Apostle addeth. For God expecteth fruit answerable to the seed which he soweth. He giveth you plenty of seed, therefore you must be plentiful in this kind of fruit.

You rich men ought to bee rich in good works, as the Apostle addeth. For God expecteth fruit answerable to the seed which hee soweth. Hee giveth you plenty of seed, therefore you must be plentiful in this kind of fruit.

The next branches, Ready to distribute, willing to Communicate, set forth the manner of our charity.

The former implying a wise distribution of our Alms; for to distribute is not hand over head without consideration to give, but according to the need of them to whom we give. The latter implying a willingness therein. As, by distributing, good is done to others, so by willingness therein, much comfort is brought to our own souls, and grace to the work;¹ And God doth best accept such, for he loveth a cheerful, willing giver.

The former implying a wise distribution of our Alms; for to distribute is not hand over head without consideration to give, but according to the need of them to whom wee give. The latter implying a willingness therein. As, by distributing, good is done to others, so by willingness therein, much comfort is brought to our own souls, and grace to the work;¹ And God doth best accept such, for hee loveth a chearfull, willing giver.

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