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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 discovers the bad practise of most men every where,1 who in seeking the blessings of God, begin at the wrong end. They will toil themselves in their callings to get wealth, honour, pleasures, and preferments; but the favour of God in Christ is not regarded: which notwithstanding is the true and right foundation of all outward welfare.
This discouers the bad practise of most men euery where,1 who in seeking the blessings of God, begin at the wrong end. They will toyle themselues in their callings to get wealth, honour, pleasures, and preferments; but the fauour of God in Christ is not regarded: which notwithstanding is the true and right foundation of all outward welfare.
- 1The Use.The Vse.
Here some will say, if God give me wealth, honour, and reputation, then he loves me: for these be signs thereof. I answer, These be no sure tokens of his favour in Christ, for those that be his enemies, may enjoy them all, as Job. 21.7. to the 14. This David perceived, how the wicked might flourish in their outward prosperity, having more than heart could wish, Psalm. 73.3.7. And yet they stood but in slippery places. And therefore, let no man herewith deceive himself: he that wanteth Gods favour in Christ, is but a cursed wretch, and a firebrand of hell, though he had all the world for outward things, at his command. For all earthly things severed from Gods special grace, are but an heap of miseries. The wicked mans peace is no peace, saith the Lord, Isay, 48.22. And the man that hath Gods grace in Christ, though he want all worldly benefits, yet he hath more than all the world without it: for hereby alone he is truly blessed and happy.