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A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the…A godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the…
A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the Revelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reverend and judicious divine, master William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of DivinityA godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reuerend and judicious diuine, maister William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of Diuinitie
London: printed by Adam Islip for Cuthbert Burbie, 1606
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.
In this threatening we may note, that when God withdraws his grace from one man, or his blessings from any one people for the abuse thereof, he hath others ready to bestow the same upon, who will use the same well: when Judas was cut off from the Apostleship, Matthias was chosen in his room: and when the Jews by infidelity fell away from God, he had the Gentiles in store to engraft in their stead; for the the arm of God is not shortened. When any one people shall abuse his Gospel, he can give it to another that will bring forth the fruit thereof, Mat. 21.43.
In this threatning wee may note, that when God withdrawes his grace from one man, or his blessings from any one people for the abuse thereof, hee hath others ready to bestow the same vpō, who will vse the same well: when Iudas was cut off from the Apostleship, Matthias was chosen in his roome: and when the Iewes by infidelitie fell away from God, he had the Gentiles in store to ingraffe in their stead; for the the arme of God is not shortned. When any one people shall abuse his Gospel, he can giue it to another that will bring foorth the fruit thereof, Mat. 21.43.
This must be thought upon, for by Gods mercy we are now Gods people,1 and do enjoy his Gospel; but we must not flatter our selves herewith, for if we abuse the same, we must know that he hath another Nation in store, whom we now contemn, whither he can send his Gospel, and cause them to bring forth the plentiful fruits thereof. We therefore must embrace and hold fast this blessing of God which now we enjoy, and show forth the power of obedience, or else God will take it from us. And we know not how near this judgement is, seeing other particular judgements have not brought us to repent. And what else mean the rumours of wars? are they not Gods warnings, bidding us hold fast his Gospel, or else it will be taken from us? Although therefore we loose all other things; as honour, riches, lands, or life it self; yet let us hold fast our crown: When the Ark of God is gone, no glory is left,