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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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So then it is plain, there is a perfection in the child of God, though joined with much weakness, even in this life; his nature is perfect being renewed in soul to sound judgement, to an honest heart, and a good conscience: his actions are perfect in Gods acceptance through Christ, while he bewails his imperfection, and endeavours sincerely to please God in all things. This is that which Christ enjoins to his Disciples, this we must labour for, if we will resemble our heavenly father, we can get no higher in this life; but let us attain to this, and in the life to come we shall be perfect in degrees, for then our regeneration shall be accomplished.
So then it is plaine, there is a perfection in the child of God, though ioyned with much weakenesse, euen in this life; his nature is perfect being renued in soule to sound iudgement, to an honest heart, and a good conscience: his actions are perfect in Gods acceptance through Christ, while he bewailes his imperfection, and endeauours sincerely to please God in all things. This is that which Christ enioynes to his Disciples, this we must labour for, if we wil resemble our heauenly father, we can get no higher in this life; but let vs attaine to this, and in the life to come we shall bee perfect in degrees, for then our regeneration shall be accomplished.
But herein men fail and come short of their duty; as first, all those1 2that spend their strength and wit to get the things of this world; these men little think of this perfection which the Lord requires in his children; it may be they will hear the word, but yet their hearts are so glued to the earth & earthly things, that they savour not of regeneration, they know not what it means: but if they will be Gods children, they must follow Jehoshaphat, 2. Chro. 17. 6. who lift up his heart to the ways of the Lord; for that is the means to come to perfection.