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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.
Again, whereas the end of afflictions in Gods church is the trial of faith & other graces. Hence we are taught many things: First, to labour to have in our hearts the power of godliness in true faith, and unfeigned repentance; and not to content our selves with the form and show thereof in a naked profession only: For we must be cast into the fie•ie trial of afflictions to see what is in our hearts. In the day of trial shows will not serve the turn, nor stand us in ste•d▪ Trials ⟨p. 107⟩and afflictions will consume them, as the fire doth dross and stubble. Secondly, to be joyful and glad, when the Lords will is to call us to suffer for his sake: Because this is a means to make known good graces in our hearts. James 1.2. Brethren, count it exceeding great joy, when ye fall into divers afflictions, knowing that the trial of your faith bringeth forth patience.
Againe, whereas the end of afflictions in Gods church is the trial of faith & other graces. Hence we are taught many things: First, to labour to haue in our hearts the power of godlinesse in true faith, and vnfained repentance; and not to content our selues with the forme and shew thereof in a naked profession only: For we must bee cast into the fie•ie triall of afflictions to see what is in our hearts. In the day of triall shewes will not serue the turne, nor stand vs in ste•d▪ Trials ⟨p. 107⟩and afflictions will consume them, as the fire doth drosse and stubble. Secondly, to bee ioyfull and glad, when the Lords will is to call vs to suffer for his sake: Because this is a means to make knowne good graces in our hearts. Iames 1.2. Brethren, count it exceeding great ioy, when yee fall into diuers afflictions, knowing that the triall of your faith bringeth foorth patience.