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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.
The second work of this two edged sword is in Gods elect▪ in them it hath sundry works▪ all which •end to their subjection▪ First, it woundeth to the ⟨p. 60⟩quick the corruption of their nature. This is one special cause why it is called a two edged sword, because it entereth deeply into the heart of Gods children, and giveth their corruption such a deadly blow, as it shall never recover again: It killeth not the person, as it doth in the wicked: but quickening the soul, it woundeth his corruption. Paul ministered the Gospel, 1that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable. Where resembling Gods church to a sacrifice, he giveth us to understand, that every true Christian must be slain, though not in body and soul, yet in regard of sinful motions, corrupt affections and rebellious actions, by this two edged sword of the spirit. And this is his conversion whereby the root of corruption is stocked up.
The second worke of this two edged sword is in Gods elect▪ in them it hath sundry workes▪ all which •end to their subiection▪ First, it woundeth to the ⟨p. 60⟩quicke the corruption of their nature. This is one speciall cause why it is called a two edged sword, because it entereth deeply into the heart of Gods children, and giueth their corruption such a deadly blow, as it shall neuer recouer againe: It killeth not the person, as it doth in the wicked: but quic•ening the soule, it woundeth his corruption. Paule ministred the Gospell, 1that the offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable. Where resēbling Gods church to a sacrifice, hee giueth vs to vnderstand, that euery true Christian must be slaine, though not in body and soule, yet in regard of sinfull motions, corrupt affections and rebellious actions, by this two edged sword of the spirit. And this is his conuersion whereby the roote of corruption is stocked vp.