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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.
Secondly, in this example of John we may learn, what is the true form of giving thanks to God, namely, to ascribe unto him all power, glory, and absolute dominion for evermore. But alas, it is too too manifest, that our corrupt nature will not do this, but taking from God his due, bestoweth it on creatures, yea, on our own selves. It is a matter of grace to know what is due to God, and to ascribe the same unto him, and therefore we are charged to give unto the Lord glory and power, which in the next words he calls the glory of his name, Psal. 96.7, 8. So Christ, he teacheth us to ascribe all power, glory, might, and dominion to God, when we say in the Lords prayer: For thine is the kingdom, the power and glory▪ that is, The kingdom of heaven is thine; all power in heaven and earth is thine, and therefore all glory is thine: and from our hearts we do ascribe the same unto thee.
Secondly, in this example of Iohn wee may learne, what is the true forme of giuing thankes to God, namely, to ascribe vnto him all power, glory, and absolute dominion for euermore. But alas, it is too too manifest, that our corrupt nature will not do this, but taking from God his due, bestoweth it on creatures, yea, on our owne selues. It is a matter of grace to know what is due to God, and to ascribe the same vnto him, and therefore we are charged to giue vnto the Lord glory and power, which in the next words he cals the glory of his name, Psal. 96.7, 8. So Christ, he teacheth vs to ascribe all power, glory, might, and dominion to God, when wee say in the Lords prayer: For thine is the kingdome, the power and glory▪ that is, The kingdome of heauen is thine; all power in heauen and earth is thine, and therefore all glory is thine: and from our hearts wee doe ascribe the same vnto thee.
Lastly, S. John addeth, Amen, that is, So be it. Let all glory and dominion be given to Christ: which is the same he said before. Whereby he doth testify his fervent affection, and strength of desire, after the glory of Christ, else he would not have doubled his thanksgiving. And so should it be with us, we should not freeze in our thanksgiving for Gods benefits, but labour to have our hearts & tongues to double the same, that thereby we may testify our fervent and earnest desire after his praise and glory.