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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
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Secondly, these graces have a further effect than to beautify; and that is, to make rich. Here then see the common folly, yea the spiritual madness of men in the world; who spend all their time, wit and strength, to furnish their houses with treasure, & to enrich their bodies; and in the mean time leave their souls ungarnished. What a madness is this, that men should neglect the true riches, and follow after that which is nothing else, but counterfeit copper? Seeing therefore Gods graces be the true treasure which fadeth not, let us seek after them, as Wisdom counselleth: Pro. 8.10, 11, receive mine instruction, and not silver: and knowledge rather than fine gold: For wisdom is better then precious stones. The second part of this remedy is, a white garment: that is, Christ himself, and his righteousness imputed. So Paul saith, aAll that are baptized into Christ have put on Christ; There Christ is made a garment, whom every one that believeth in him doth put on. Again, the fruits of the spirit are a garment; & therefore we are commanded to bput on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and long suffering. Further, Christ showeth the end of this garment; namely, to cover the nakedness of our souls: lest the filthiness thereof, which we by our sins have brought upon us, do appear. The third part of this remedy, is anointing with eye-salve; where, by eye-salve, we must understand the spirit of Illumination and knowledge wrought in the mind by the Holy Ghost, whereby men know themselves and their estate: for as eye-salve sharpens the eyes and clears the sight, where it was by some occasion dimmed: so doth Christ by the illumination of the spirit, make a man know God in Christ, and to discern between good and evil, and between things temporal, and blessings eternal.
Secondly, these graces haue a further effect than to beautifie; and that is, to make rich. Heere then see the common folly, yea the spirituall madnesse of men in the world; who spend all their time, wit and strength, to furnish their houses with treasure, & to enrich their bodies; and in the meane time leaue their soules vngarnished. What a madnesse is this, that men should neglect the true riches, and follow after that which is nothing els, but counterfeit copper? Seeing therefore Gods graces bee the true treasure which fadeth not, let vs seeke after them, as Wisedome counselleth: