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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.
It is further said, I will give him it. Where is promised fellowship and participation with Christ, a• he is this day-star. And herein are two benefits comprised▪ First, perfect illumination, whereby ignorance shall be wholly taken away after this life, when as men shall know God fully, so far forth as a creature can know the creator. Secondly, the light of perfect glory, for by fellowship with Christ we shall be made to shine as the stars, as Daniel (c)speaketh: yea, we shall become (d)Saints in light ▪ •s the Apostle saith.
It is further sayd, I will giue him it. Where is promised fellowship and participation with Christ, a• hee is this day-starre. And herein are two benefits comprised▪ First, perfect illumination, wherby ignorance shall be wholly taken away after this life, when as men shall know God fully, so farre foorth as a creature can know the creator. Secondly, the light of perfect glory, for by fellowship with Christ wee shall bee made to shine as the starres, as Daniel (c)speaketh: yea, wee shall become (d)Saints in light ▪ •s the Apostle sayth.