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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.
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, 1. Sam. 4.21.
This must bee thought vpon, for by Gods mercy wee are now Gods people,1 and doe inioy his Gospell; but wee must not flatter our selues herewith, for if wee abuse the same, wee must know that hee hath another Nation in store, whom wee now contemne, whither hee can send his Gospel, and cause them to bring forth the plentifull fruits thereof. Wee therefore must imbrace and hold fast this blessing of God which now wee inioy, and shew foorth the power of obedience, or else God will take it from vs. And we know not how neere this iudgement is, seeing other particular iudgements haue not brought vs to repent. And what else meane the rumors of warres? are they not Gods warnings, bidding vs holde fast his Gospel, or else it will bee taken from vs? Although therefore wee loose all other things; as honour, riches, lands, or life it selfe; yet let vs holde fast our crowne: When the Arke of God is gone, no glorie is left, 1. Sam. 4.21.
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