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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.
Now mark, S. John in thi• salutation begins with grace, because it is the foundation of all happiness, and of all Gods blessings: whatsoever we are, and all that we have, is of grace; our election, redemption, vocation, justification, and sanctification: our faith and repentance, & our perseverance in them both proceed from this fountain of Gods free grace. It is the beginning, and the end of all; yea it is all in all in the matter of our salvation: first we must have this, and then we may look for all other blessings.
Now marke, S. Iohn in thi• salutation begins with grace, because it is the foundation of all happinesse, and of all Gods blessings: whatsoeuer wee are, and all that wee haue, is of grace; our election, redemption, vocation, iustification, and sanctification: our faith and repentance, & our perseuerance in thē both proceed from this fountain of Gods free grace. It is the beginning, and the end of all; yea it is all in all in the matter of our saluation: first we must haue this, and then we may looke for all other blessings.
And Peace. Peace is taken sundry ways in the scripture: first, for welfare & good success in things of this world by Gods blessing, Exod. 18.7. Moses and Jethro saluting, ask each other of their peace, that is, of his welfare; and so it is partly taken in this place. Secondly, for that unity and blessed concord which is in the kingdom of God, among Gods children: and so it is especially taken here. And in this sense it hath six parts, every one whereof is a most worthy blessing.
And Peace. Peace is taken sundry wayes in the scripture: first, for welfare & good successe in things of this world by Gods blessing, Exod. 18.7. Moyses and Iethroe saluting, aske each other of their peace, that is, of his welfare; and so it is partly taken in this place. Secondly, for that vnitie and blessed concord which is in the kingdom of God, among Gods children: and so it is especially taken here. And in this sence it hath six parts, euery one wherof is a most worthie blessing.