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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 people also for the name of Christ and his religion, must undergo a threefold labour. I. Every one must see that himself know and believe the true and sincere doctrine of the Gospel. This Christ enjoineth to all, in this commandment, Repent and believe, which none can do unless they first know and understand ⟨p. 80⟩the doctrine thereof: and therefore every one must do as Mary did, for which Christ so commends her: namely, lay aside matters of lesser moment, & give our selves to hear and learn the doctrine of Christ, Luke. 10.39.42. II. Every one must use all good means that knowledge of religion which himself hath received, be conveyed to others, And indeed if we truly believe, we cannot contain our selves, but must needs teach others. For as Christ saith, He (a)that drinketh of the water of life, out of his belly shall flow rivers of water of life ▪ streaming out for the good of others. Que. How should private men convey their knowledge unto others? Answ. I. All masters and governors of families are bound in conscience to teach those that are under them the main points and grounds of true religion: his place requireth gifts, and God looks for increase. For every christian family should be a little church, as it is said of the house of Aquila and Priscilla, 1. Corinth. 16.19. II▪ Every man in his place must labour to convey that knowledge he hath unto his neighbour, yea to his enemies. The Jews (b)would compass sea and land to make a man a proselyte: And Idolaters at this day will travel far and near to make a man of their profession. Much more therefore must all true christians labour to convey their knowledge to others, so to win them unto Christ. III. Every man is to edify those that be members of the same church, in these three things: faith, hope, and love, as Jude notably exhorteth in the end of his Epistle, Edify one another in your most holy faith, verse. 20. Have compassion of some in putting difference, and others save with fear in pulling them out of the fire, ver. 22.23. IV. Every private man must profess and defend the true religion of Christ against all the enemies thereof.