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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 although this be the common state of our land, yet Christ hath his remnant among us who mourn for the sins and abominations of the times, and do endeavour to keep faith and a good conscience in all things: and to these it may be said, Fear not, but take to your selves christian courage, & arm your selves therewith; lay aside all distrustful fear, and glorify God in your ⟨p. 105⟩hearts, strive to keep the faith in a pure conscience unto the end, and so shall Christ appear to your joy when the wicked shall be ashamed. 1And to move Gods children to this christian fortitude; First, let them consider what a judgement of God is due unto them that are distrustfully fearful, when they should suffer any thing for the name of Christ, Revel. 21.8. They must have their reward in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone among the damned. Secondly, let them observe the Lords presence and his gracious promise of protection in distress,2 He will cause his Angels to pitch their tents about them that no peril shall hurt them. 2. King. 6. When a mighty army came against Elisha, his servant was fore afraid: but mark how he comforteth him, (a)Fear not (saith he) for they that be with us are more than they that be with them: And so it is with Gods children. Thirdly, let them consider that it is a most honourable estate to suffer any thing for the name of Christ. And therefore the Apostles rejoiced exceedingly when they had been beaten,4 That they were counted worthy to suffer any thing for Christs sake. Gal. 5.14. The cross of Christ i• […] whole rejoicing. And if he would •ost of any thing it should be herein,