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

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.

1. 12 Cor. 9.7.

In the next place follows the Reasons, to enforce the fore-named duties, taken from the benefit of performing them, which is in brief, assurance of eternal life, implied in these words, Laying up in store for themselves, a good foundation, against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. The Apostle here, for their better encouragement to lay out a portion of their estate on good works telleth them that they are so far from loosing what they so lay out, as in truth they lay up thereby in store for themselves.