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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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2. Use. Graces to be desired.
Secondly, this petition teacheth us, earnestly to desire of God those1 spiritual graces whereby we may glorify his name in our selves and others. The graces enabling us hereto, are these especially. I. The true knowledge of God, as he hath revealed himself in his word, and in the works of his power and providence: for he that knows not God cannot possibly glorify his name. II. To sanctify God in our hearts; by loving, fearing, and trusting in him above all. This makes greatly for his glory, when we depend upon him in soul and body for all good things. III. The calves of our lips, which is a sacrifice of praise to God for all his mercies; Psal. 50. 23. He that offereth praise shall glorify me. IV. To see Gods hand in all his works, how mighty, wise, just, and gracious the Lord is. V. To reverence the works of God for his justice, mercy, power, &c. appearing in them. VI. To use all ⟨p. 264⟩his creatures reverently, sanctifying the same unto our selves by the word and prayer.
Secondly, this petition teacheth vs, earnestly to desire of God those1 spirituall graces whereby we may glorifie his name in our selues and others. The graces enabling vs hereto, are these especially. I. The true knowledge of God, as he hath reuealed himselfe in his word, and in the workes of his power and prouidence: for he that knowes not God cannot possibly glorifie his name. II. To sanctifie God in our hearts; by louing, fearing, and tru•ting in him aboue all. This makes greatly for his glorie, when wee depende vpon him in soule and bodie for all good things. III. The calves of our lips, which is a sacrifice of praise to God for all his mercies;