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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.
Secondly, we must receive the Sacraments with due preparation and reverence.
Secondly, wee must receiue the Sacraments with due preparation and reuerence.
Thirdly, we must pray earnestly and constantly with faith: and amongst all other means this especially must be used by us.
Thirdly, wee must pray earnestly and cōstantly with faith: and amongst all other meanes this especially must be vsed by vs.
The reasons hereof are these. The Word and Sacraments are Gods hand, wherewith he⟨p. 38⟩ gives this treasure unto us. And our faith showing it self in our prayers, is a hand whereby we receive it. God in his word doth offer it with his hand; and we by faith earnestly asking it, do receive it. By faith we make Christs right to be ours, & also his obedience & merits; therefore use all these good means. First, of hearing the word. Secondly, of receiving the Sacraments. Thirdly, of prayer in faith. And be constant in these duties, and thou shalt have this treasure as thine own: for faith is the only means whereby we attain it.
The reasons hereof are these. The Word and Sacraments are Gods hand, wherewith he⟨p. 38⟩ giues this treasure vnto vs. And our faith shewing it selfe in our prayers, is a hand whereby we receiue it. God in his word doth offer it with his hand; and wee by faith earnestly asking it, do receiue it. By faith wee make Christs right to be ours, & also his obedience & merits; therefore vse all these good meanes. First, of hearing the word. Secondly, of receiuing the Sacraments. Thirdly, of prayer in faith. And bee constant in these duties, and thou shalt haue this treasure as thine owne: for faith is the only meanes whereby we attaine it.