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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, whereas he •aith, my works, meaning not one or two, but all his works; we learn that true obedience consisteth in doing all the works of Christ: For Christ and the devil will never part stakes, God must either have all our works or none: And therefore David saith, I shall not be confounded, because (b)I have respect unto all thy commandments. And good king Josiah is comm•nded, For that he turned to the Lord according to (c)all the law of Moses. This point must be learned of all: For many think if they do many good things with (d)Herod, all is well; and for this cause many a man abhors covetousness and pride, and yet is a contemner of the Gospel: But true obedience must be in all things.
Thirdly, whereas he •aith, my workes, meaning not one or two, but all his workes; we learne that true obedience consisteth in doing all the workes of Christ: For Christ and the diuel will neuer part stakes, God must either haue all our workes or none: And therefore Dauid saith, I shall not be confounded, because (b)I haue respect vnto all thy commandements. And good king Iosia• is comm•nded, For that he turned to the Lord according to (c)all the law of Moses. This point must be learned of al: For many thinke if they doe many good things with (d)Herod, all is well; and for this cause many a man abhors couetousnesse and pride, and yet is a contemner of the Gospell: But true obedience must bee in all things.