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.…

Not every revealing of the treasure is a finding of it; for God enlightens men two ways.

Not euerie reuealing of the treasure is a finding of it; for God inlightens men two wayes.

First, generally, whereby a man reading the word, is able to understand the meaning of it, and to conceive the general sense.

First, generally, whereby a man reading the word, is able to vnderstand the meaning of it, and to conceiue the generall sense.

But besides this, there is a second kind, when God makes a man to discern the word in his own soul and conscience, that is, a special and distinct kind of illumination, and it appertaineth unto few to be able⟨p. 32⟩ to discern the power of the word in our own consciences. But when this is once wrought in us, then doth a man find this treasure. The outward senses cannot discern it, for it is hidden. And then it is found only, when men feel the want of it.

But besides this, there is a second kinde, when God makes a man to discerne the worde in his owne soule and conscence, that is, a speciall and distinct kinde of illumination, and it appertaineth vnto fewe to bee able⟨p. 32⟩ to discerne the power of the word in our owne consciences. But when this is once wrought in vs, then doth a man find this treasure. The outward senses cannot discerne it, for it is hidden. And then it is found onely, when men feele the want of it.