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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 that John received his vision on the Lords day, when he gave himself to prayer and holy duties; Hence ariseth a consolation to Gods church, that God draweth near unto them, that draw near to him, as James 4.8. And so let us humble our selves and draw near to the Lord by prayer, and thanksgiving; ⟨p. 46⟩and the Lord in mercy will show himself sundry ways, and draw near unto us.
Secondly, in that Iohn receiued his vision on the Lords day, when hee gaue himselfe to prayer and holie duties; Hence ariseth a consolation to Gods church, that God draweth neere vnto them, that draw neere to him, as Iames 4.8. And so let vs humble our selues and draw neere to the Lord by prayer, and thanksgiuing; ⟨p. 46⟩and the Lord in mercie will shew himselfe sundry wayes, and draw neere vnto vs.
The cause why men have so little taste of Gods mercy and love towards them, is because they do not draw near unto him, by doing those duties which he requireth at their hands. For when men draw back from God, is it not good reason he should draw back from them?
The cause why men haue so little tast of Gods mercie and loue towards them, is because they do not draw neere vnto him, by doing those duties which he requireth at their hands. For when men draw backe from God, is it not good reason hee should draw backe from them?