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A godly and learned exposition of Christs Sermon in the Mount
A godly and learned exposition of Christs Sermon in the Mount: preached in Cambridge by that reverend and judicious divine M. William Perkins. Published at the request of his executors by Th. Pierson preacher of Gods word. Whereunto is adjoined a twofold table: one, of special points here handled; the other, of choice places of Scripture here quotedA godly and learned exposition of Christs Sermon in the Mount: preached in Cambridge by that reuerend and iudicious diuine M. William Perkins. Published at the request of his exequutors by Th. Pierson preacher of Gods word. Whereunto is adioyned a twofold table: one, of speciall points here handled; the other, of choise places of Scripture here quoted
Cambridge : Printed by Thomas Brooke and Cantrell Legge, printers to the University of Cambridge, 1608Cambridge : Printed by Thomas Brooke and Cantrell Legge, printers to the Vniuersitie of Cambridge, 1608
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Now, as looking to lust is here forbidden; so by proportion are all other1 like occasions unto adultery: as first, reading of unchaste and wanton books of love matters, and using light and wanton talk. Many are given to these kinds of delights, but they must know, that herein they2 sin grievously; for they have not only a wanton eye, but a lascivious tongue also. Secondly, the acting of all such Plays and Comedies, the3 matter whereof, is the representation of the light behaviour of men & women; for therein are idle and curious looks set forth to the eye, which ought not to be, being here condemned. Thirdly, the wearing4 of vain and light attire, whereby others are provoked to cast their ⟨p. 114⟩eyes upon them unto lust; for if the light and wanton eye be condemned, then that which causeth it, is much more condemned. This ought to be regarded; for light and foreign attire is a secret profession of an unchaste heart. Fourthly, mixed dancing of men and women, in5 time and measure, for therein is more occasion and provocation unto lust, then by the bare beholding of each other with the eye. Fifthly,6 evil company: so are the words of the Apostle Paul out of an Heathen Poet, hEvil conversings, corrupt good manners: which may well include that unseemly conversing of men with women, not warranted either by the general, or particular calling. Sixthly, the8 pampering of the body with dainty meats, or strong drinks; this was the sin iof Sodom: and it is much more an occasion of lust, then the bare sight of the eye. Seventhly, Idleness and laziness, in not