A02178:2667
The works of the reverend and faithful servant of Jesus Christ M. Richard Greenham,…The workes of the reuerend and faithfull seruant af Iesus Christ M. Richard Greenham,…
The works of the reverend and faithful servant of Jesus Christ M. Richard Greenham, minister and preacher of the Word of God collected into one volume: revised, corrected, and published, for the further building of all such as love the truth, and desire to know the power of godliness. By H.H.The workes of the reuerend and faithfull seruant af Iesus Christ M. Richard Greenham, minister and preacher of the Word of God collected into one volume: reuised, corrected, and published, for the further building of all such as loue the truth, and desire to know the power of godlinesse. By H.H.
London: printed by Thomas Snodham and Thomas Creede for William Welby, 1612London: printed by Thomas Snodham and Thomas Creede for VVilliam VVelby, 1612
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Once again note, that for the better observing of Gods law? we should ever carry with us holy purposes: and for our better going on in that way, lay vows upon our selves. David in this verse promiseth to do so; and verse 106▪ sweareth to do so, I have sworn, and will perform it, to keep thy righteous judgements.
Once againe note, that for the better obseruing of Gods law? wee should euer carie with vs holie purposes: and for our better going on in that way, laye vowes vpon our selues. Dauid in this verse promiseth to doe so; and verse 106▪ sweareth to doe so, I haue sworne, and will performe it, to keepe thy righteous iudgements.
Last of all, doth David labour to find CHRIST in the law; Why then do not we labour to find him in the Gospel, and upon every occasion to apply him to our selves? When I am (saith Augustine) assaulted by some wicked thought, I then b• take me to the wounds of CHRIST; when my flesh casteth me down, by the remembrance of my Saviours wounds, I rise up again. Death Satan assault me, I fly to those bowels of mercy; who are in my Saviour, and he departeth away from me. Am I inflamed with lust, I quench that fire with the meditation of Christs Passion. Am I in any trouble, I find no more effectual remedy, then the wounds of CHRIST▪ in them I sleep securely, and repose my self without fear.
Last of all, doth Dauid labour to finde CHRIST in the law; Why then doe not we labour to finde him in the Gospell, and vpon euery occasion to applie him to our selues? When I am (saith Augustine) assaulted by some wicked thought, I then b• take mee to the wounds of CHRIST; when my flesh casteth mee downe, by the remembrance of my Sauiours woundes, I rise vp againe. Deth Sathan assault mee, I flie to those bowells of mercie; who are in my Sauiour, and hee departeth away from mee. Am I enflamed with lust, I quench that fire with the meditation of Christs Passion. Am I in any trouble, I finde no more effectuall remedie, then the woundes of CHRIST in them I sleepe securely, and repose my selfe without feare.