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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.
The reason is taken from the creation. He that is a Creator, will preserve his work.
The reason is taken from the creation. He that is a Creator, will preserue his worke.
In this reason Christ teacheth us how we should make⟨p. 147⟩ use of our creation: by a consideration of it, we must learn to come to a confidence of Gods providence, and to trust in him for all the things of this life: for he will preserve his workmanship.
In this reason Christ teacheth vs how wee should make⟨p. 147⟩ vse of our creation: by a consideration of it, wee must learne to come to a confidence of Gods prouidence, and to trust in him for all the things of this life: for hee will preserue his workmanship.
Job in the beginning of his tenth Chapter, persuades himself that the Lord will not destroy him, because he is the workmanship of his hands, he makes that an argument, Mark what use he makes of his very creation. Commend your selves to God, as to a faithful Creator, sayeth S. Peter. 1. Pet. 4. Mark that he calls God a faithful Creator, and for that cause we must commend our selves unto him.
Iob in the beginning of his tenth Chapter, perswades himselfe that the Lord will not destroy him, because hee is the workemanship of his handes, hee makes that an argument, Marke what vse hee makes of his very creation. Commend your selues to God, as to a faithfull Creator, saieth S. Peter.