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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.
And hast not fainted. Here Christ setteth down in what manner this church laboured to maintain his true religion, and thereby his honour and glory: namely, by constancy and perseverance in labour. This is an excellent virtue, and a notable example for us to follow: for we through Gods goodness have the true religion of Christ among us, and for many years sundry among us have maintained the same against all enemies, though not without some trouble and danger. Now this which hath been done is nothing, unless we hold on our good course constantly, and labour unto death in the maintenance thereof. This exhortation is the more necessary, because we know not how long we shall enjoy the gospel with peace; for usually after long peace God trieth his by persecution: neither know we by what means of trial God will exercise us. Therefore as we now profess the Gospel, so let us continue constant therein, and not turn with time or state: for then we loose our commendation at Christs hands. And thus much of the commendation of this church for her virtues.
And hast not fainted. Here Christ setteth downe in what manner this church laboured to maintaine his true religion, and thereby his honor and glory: namely, by constancie and perseuerance in labour. This is an excellent vertue, and a notable example for vs to follow: for we through Gods goodnesse haue the true religion of Christ among vs, and for many yeares sundrie among vs haue maintained the same against all enemies, though not without some trouble and danger. Now this which hath beene done is nothing, vnlesse we hold on our good course constantly, and labour vnto death in the maintenance thereof. This exhortation is the more necessary, because we know not how long we shal enioy the gospel with peace; for vsually after long peace God trieth his by persecution: neither know we by what meanes of triall God will exercise vs. Therefore as we now professe the Gospell, so let vs continue constant therein, and not turne with time or state: for then wee loose our cōmendation at Christs hands. And thus much of the commendation of this church for her vertues.
Verse. 4. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.