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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.
First, it is Gods commandment, that we should be content with things necessary, and seek no further, therefore we must be obedient and content.
First, it is Gods commaundement, that we should be content with things necessary, and seeke no further, therefore wee must be obedient and content.
Secondly, a man that is too greedy to lay up much, can hardly keep a good conscience, but must needs use some unjust means.
Secondly, a man that is too greedie to lay vp much, can hardly keep a good conscience, but must needs vse some vniust meanes.
Thirdly, such are subject to the devils snare. 1. Tim. 6. 9.
Thirdly, such are subiect to the diuels snare. 1. Tim. 6. 9.