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The reformation of covetousness Written upon the 6. chapter of Matthew, from the 19.…The reformation of couetousnesse Written vpon the 6. chapter of Mathew, from the 19.…
The reformation of covetousness Written upon the 6. chapter of Matthew, from the 19. verse to the end of the said chapter. By William Perkins.The reformation of couetousnesse Written vpon the 6. chapter of Mathew, from the 19. verse to the ende of the said chapter. By William Perkins.
London: printed by T. Creede for Nicholas Ling, 1603
THE REFORmation of Covetousness.THE REFORmation of Couetousnesse.
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.
In a word then remember this, that the treasure here spoken of, is God, revealing himself unto us in Christ, by whom he conveyeth all good things to us. And this is that which Christ aimeth at in this place.
In a word then remember this, that the treasure here spoken of, is God, reuealing himself vnto vs in Christ, by whom he conueyeth all good things to vs. And this is that which Christ aymeth at in this place.
Now, having found what the true treasure is, let us see how every one of us may lay it up for our selves, as we are here commanded. And that we may so do, some particular⟨p. 30⟩ things are to be performed, insinuated in Math. 13. 44. you may read them there, where the kingdom of God is compared to a treasure hid in the field, &c. Concerning which, five things are to be noted. First, finding it. Secondly, the price or value of it. Thirdly, getting it. Fourthly, keeping it. Fifthly, using it.
Now, hauing found what the true treasure is, let vs see how euery one of vs may lay it vp for our selues, as we are here commaunded. And that wee may so doo, some particular⟨p. 30⟩ things are to be performed, insinuated in Math. 13. 44. you may reade them there, where the kingdome of God is compared to a treasure hidde in the fielde, &c. Concerning which, fiue things are to be noted. First, finding it. Secondly, the price or value of it. Thirdly, getting it. Fourthly, keeping it. Fiftly, vsing it.