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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.
Here beginneth the counsel of Christ unto this Church. Wherein, first he propoundeth a notable remedy for her misery before noted. In this remedy, we are to consider three things: the manner of prescribing it; the remedy it self; and the means whereby it is obtained.
Heere beginneth the counsell of Christ vnto this Church. Wherein, first he propoundeth a notable remedie for her miserie before noted. In this remedie, wee are to consider three things: the manner of prescribing it; the remedie it selfe; and the meanes whereby it is obtained.
For the first, this remedy is propounded; not in any sharp commandment, but by a mild and gentle advise, I counsel thee. And herein Christ doth take to himself the office of the Counsellor of his Church. For as God hath his Church and people, so he hath his counsellors, by whom in mercy he hath revealed his counsel unto his Church. The principal counsellor is Christ; so he saith in the person of Wisdom, Pro. 8.14, Counsel is mine. 1And Isay saith; To us a Child is borne, and he shall call his name, wonderful, COUNSELLOR, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of peace: yea, he is both King & Counsellor to his Church. This office Christ challengeth to himself, for these causes: first, because he adviseth his Church, touching the way whereby they must escape everlasting death, and come to eternal life. Secondly, because he teacheth them how they may practise every business, so as it may please God. Thirdly, because he teacheth them, how they may in grievous dangers and distresses, find a good issue, or else be able with patience to bear them. These things he worketh daily in his Church, not by extraordinary means, but ordinarily by his word and spirit; and therefore may justly challenge this honour to be called the Counsellor of his Church.
For the first, this remedie is propounded; not in any sharpe commandement, but by a milde and gentle aduise, I counsell thee. And herein Christ doth take to himselfe the office of the Counseller of his Church. For as God hath his Church and people, so he hath his counsellers, by whom in mercie hee hath reuealed his counsell vnto his Church. The principale counseller is Christ; so he saith in the person of Wisedom,