ix.

He that soweth little shall reap little; and he that soweth
plenteously shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as
he is disposed in his heart, not grudging, or of necessity; for
God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 _Cor_. ix.

Let him that is taught in the word minister unto him that teacheth,
in all good things. Be not deceived, God is not mocked: for
whatsoever a man soweth that shall he reap. _Gal_. vi.

While we have time, let us do good unto all men; and specially unto
them that are of the household of faith. _Gal_. vi.

Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath:
for we brought nothing into the world, neither may we carry any
thing out. 1 _Tim_. vi.

Charge them who are rich in this world, that they be ready to
give, and glad to distribute; laying up in store for themselves a
good foundation against the time to come, that they may attain
eternal life. 1 _Tim_. vi.

God is not unrighteous, that he will forget your works, and labour
that proceedeth of love; which love ye have shewed for his name's
sake, who have ministered unto the saints, and yet do minister.
_Hebr_. vi.

To do good and to distribute forget not; for with such sacrifices
God is pleased. _Hebr_. xiii.

Whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and
shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God
in him? 1 _St John_ iii.

Give alms of thy goods, and never turn thy face from any poor man;
and then the face of the Lord shall not be turned away from thee.
_Tobit_ iv.

Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, give plenteously;
if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little;
for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity.
_Tobit_ iv.

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord: and look,
what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again. _Prov_. xix.

Blessed be the man that provideth for the sick and needy: the Lord
shall deliver him in the time of trouble. _Psal_. xli.

| Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more
| blessed to give than to receive. _Acts_ xx.

_Whilst these Sentences are in reading, the Deacons, Church-wardens,
or other fit person appointed for that purpose, shall receive the
Alms for the Poor, and other devotions of the people, in a decent
bason to be provided by the Parish for that purpose; and reverently
bring it to the Priest, who shall humbly present and place it upon