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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.
Thirdly, here we see the church of Rome is deceived, who make Visibility the mark of Gods church: for Gods church is a company of men which believe: the ground of the church is Gods election, and adoption, and mans faith, which none other can see but the parties that have them. The signs thereof may be seen, but properly the church cannot be seen. It comes to be visible by the fruits of election, and by the outward works of love, which proceed from faith. We therefore hold far better, that we believe there is a church, and not that we see the church.
Thirdly, here wee see the church of Rome is deceiued, who make Visibilitie the marke of Gods church: for Gods church is a companie of men which beleeue: the ground of the church is Gods election, and adoption, and mans faith, which none other can see but the parties that haue them. The signes thereof may be seene, but properly the church cannot bee seene. It comes to bee visible by the fruits of election, and by the outward works of loue, which proceed from faith. We therefore hold farre better, that wee beleeue there is a church, and not that we see the church.
Lastly, if others know not the name of Gods children, then what marvel is it, if the wicked miscall them? 1. John. 3.2, The world knows us not. Gods children therefore must not be daunted at the reproaches of the wicked, but pray with Christ, Father forgive them, they know not what they do, Luk. 23.34.
Lastly, if others know not the name of Gods children, then what maruell is it, if the wicked miscall them? 1. Iohn. 3.2, The world knowes vs not. Gods children therefore must not be daunted at the reproches of the wicked, but pray with Christ, Father forgiue them, they know not what they doe, Luk. 23.34.