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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.
It is added that they are in Christs right hand. Whereby is signified that to him belongeth the regiment, and government, and the whole disposition of the ministry for matters that concern the church. From whence arise sundry instructions.
It is added that they are in Christs right hand. Whereby is signified that to him belongeth the regiment, and gouernement, and the whole disposition of the ministerie for matters that concerne the church. From whence arise sundry instructions.
I. That it is Christ who giveth to his church ministers which preach the Gospel. For he 1ascendeth up on high, and gave gifts unto men, some to be Apostles, some Prophets, and Evangelists, some Pastors and teachers for the gathering together of the saints, and for the work of the ministry, and for the edification of the body of Christ. And for this cause we ought to pray daily unto Christ, 2that he would thrust forth labourers into his harvest: that the remnant of Gods elect may be gathered, and so we see an end of these miserable days wherein we live.
I. That it is Christ who giueth to his church ministers which preach the Gosspell. For he 1ascendeth vp on high, and gaue gifts vnto men, some to be Apostles, some Prophets, and Evangelists, some Pastors and teachers for the gathering together of the saints, and for the worke of the ministerie, and for the edification of the body of Christ. And for this cause we ought to pray daily vnto Christ, 2that he would thrust forth laborers into his haruest: that the remnant of Gods elect may bee gathered, and so we see an end of these miserable dayes wherein we liue.