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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 kingdom of glory is to have fellowship with the Trinity after this life. Now both these degrees are here understood by the kingdom of God.
The kingdome of glory is to haue fellowship with the Trinitie after this life. Now both these degrees are here vnderstood by the kingdome of God.
It is further added: And his righteousness,] The second thing that is to be sought for above all, and before all other things whatsoever, is the righteousness of God, whereby he makes us righteous.
It is further added: And his righteousnesse,] The second thing that is to bee sought for aboue all, and before all other things whatsoeuer, is the righteousnesse of God, whereby he makes vs righteous.
Some have read it thus: And the righteousness thereof: But the words will not bear the translation: it must be as it is, and no otherwise, viz. The righteousness of God. And this is added for a weighty cause: for Gods kingdom stands in righteousness.
Some haue read it thus: And the righteousnesse thereof: But the wordes will not beare the translation: it must bee as it is, and no otherwise, viz. The righteousnesse of God. And this is added for a waightie cause: for Gods kingdome stands in righteousnesse.