A09364:283
The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three main questions concerning…The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three maine questions concerning…
The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three main questions concerning man, simply considered in himself, are propounded and resolved, according to the word of God. Taught and delivered, by M. William Perkins in his Holy-day lectures, by himself revised before his death, and now published for the benefit of the Church.The first part of The cases of conscience Wherein specially, three maine questions concerning man, simply considered in himselfe, are propounded and resolued, according to the word of God. Taught and deliuered, by M. William Perkins in his Holy-day lectures, by himselfe revised before his death, and now published for the benefit of the Church.
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1604Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1604
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.
If it be asked, what men are to do in this case? I answer, First, that they ought rather to fly to God by prayer, and to draw near unto him in their hearts: and he in mercy will draw near unto them.
If it be asked, what mē are to doe in this case? I answer, First, that they ought rather to flie to God by praier, and to draw neere vnto him in their hearts: and he in mercle will draw neere vnto them.
Secondarily, that which we do in meats and drinks, is also to be done in the houses and places where we dwell. And what is that? we must sanctify them to our use, by the word and prayer. Noah at Gods commandment, went into the Ark, abode in it, and came out again: and when he came forth of it, into the earth afterward; it is said of him, that he built an Altar,1 gave thanks to God for his deliverance, and prayed the Lord, to vouchsafe him the use of the earth, as he had before. Though Abraham had a promise of the land of Canaan, to him and his posterity for ever, yet he went not out of his country toward it, till the Lord commanded2 him: and when he was come thither, he built an Altar, for the worship and service of God. The3 like he did afterward at Bethel. And many years after, did Jacob offer sacrifice unto God, in the same Bethel, when he came to dwell there. And for this very end, in the law, by a special ordinance ⟨p. 148⟩the first fruits of the harvest were offered to sanctify the rest of the corn. And so much touching the second distress.
Secondarily, that which we doe in meates and drinkes, is also to be done in the houses and places where we dwell. And what is that? we must sanctifie them to our vse, by the word and praier. Noah at Gods commandement, went into the Arke, abode in it, and came out againe: and when he came forth of it, into the earth afterward; it is said of him, that he built an Altar,