A09432:789
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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Sixthly, we may here learn of our Saviour Christ the practise of1 humility, and in all things to give all glory to God; for though this kingdom pertain equally to him (as he is God) with the father; yet because he hath it from the father, as he is the son, therefore he will have it wholly attributed unto him; for he teacheth us to say, Our father, thy kingdom come.
Sixtly, wee may here learne of our Sauiour Christ the practise of1 humilitie, and in all things to giue all glorie to God; for though this kingdome pertaine equally to him (as hee is God) with the father; yet because he hath it from the father, as he is the son, therfore he will haue it wholly attributed vnto him; for he teacheth vs to say, Our father, thy kingdome come.
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Lastly, here observe the necessity of this petition, in respect of1 our outward estate; for the coming of this kingdom to any estate,2 is a special cause of prosperity and happiness unto it: for where this kingdom is, Gods hand of blessing and protection is in a special manner: here the Lord reigneth, and his glorious and blessed Angels, which are mighty in strength and power, keep watch and guard in that kingdom, and about that people who have the Lord for their King and God. Hence it is, that this our Kingdom hath so long enjoyed peace and protection from many dangerous assaults, because we embrace and profess the Gospel, which is the sceptre of Gods kingdom; and if we could do it in sincerity, and walk worthy of the Lord our King, our prosperity should be as the stoods, and our peace as the Sun and Moon in heaven. And therefore they that love the peace of this kingdom, must embrace and obey the Gospel, and pray for the happy and flourishing estate thereof, for therein stands our peace.