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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.
In this preface note two special points. First, that Christ here again repeateth that which was before delivered touching his presence in his church, and his mighty power and providence over the same in protecting, guiding, and blessing both minister and people. By which reputation he would give us to understand, the special weight and moment of this point, to wit▪ that it ought to be engraven in the harts of every one in Gods church. And indeed till we be persuaded thereof, we shall never learn religion soundly. The ground of true religion is this▪: To take the true God for our God. And Christ Jesus for our redeemer: and it consisteth not in a swimming notion hereof in the brain, but in the sure persuasion of the heart, which we never have till we be resolved both of Christs presence with us: and of his providence over us; for our blessing and defence.
In this preface note two special points. First, that Christ here againe repeateth that which was before deliuered touching his presence in his church, and his mightie power and prouidence ouer the same in protecting, guiding, and blessing both minister and people. By which reputation hee would giue vs to vnderstand, the specall weight and moment of this point, to wit▪ that it ought to be ingrauen in the harts of euery one in Gods church. And indeed till we be persuaded thereof, wee shall neuer learne religion soundly. The ground of true religion is this▪: To take the true God for our God. And Christ Iesus for our redemer: and it consisteth not in a swimming notion hereof in the braine, but in the sure persuasion of the heart, which we neuer haue till we be resolued both of Christs presence with vs: and of his prouidence ouer vs; for our blessing and defence.
II. point. In this preface also note: that the persuasion of Christs presence and special providence in his church, is a notable means to draw us on to all good duties; for thereby Christ would persuade both the ministers and people of Ephesus, to receive and embrace this his Epistle. And no doubt he that is indeed persuaded hereof, cannot but be moved to walk before God in all holiness and obedience: as did Enoch, Abraham, and all the godly patriarchs. Thus much for the preface.