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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.
When Christ hath reproved them for their sin of hypocrisy, and prescribed them a remedy with a reason thereof; he doth as a good Physician & pastor, show them the way how they may practise that remedy. For they might say; we are commanded to watch, and to renew our decayed graces, but how shall we do this? Christ answereth, by doing three things. I. by remembering that which thou hast received by hearing. II. by holding fast. III. by repenting of thy sins.
When Christ hath reprooued them for their sinne of hypocrisie, and prescribed them a remedie with a reason thereof; he doth as a good Phisitian & pastor, shew them the way how they may practise that remedie. For they might say; we are commanded to watch, and to renew our decayed graces, but how shall we doe this? Christ answereth, by doing three things. I. by remēbring that which thou hast receiued by hearing. II. by holding fast. III. by repenting of thy sinnes.
For the first, Remember therefore, that is, call to mind the doctrine of salvation which thou hast been taught by mine Apostles. This remembrance is a most excellent means to move a man to subjection to Gods will, to repent, and to practise all good graces. When David saw the prosperity of the wicked, his feet had almos• steps, but his remedy against that temptation was his bgo••g to Gods sanctuary, and there calling to mind the end of those men. Again, cI have remembered thy name, oh Lord in the night, and have kept thy law. Peter denied his Master, when he forgot his words: but when he was put in mind thereof by the look of Christ, and the crowing of a Cock, he then repented, and wept bitterly, Luk. 22.61.62. Sins committed by men of ignorance, are many and grievous: and therefore all sins are called ignorances: