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The combat between Christ and the Devil displayedThe combat betvveene Christ and the Diuell displayed
The combat between Christ and the Devil displayed: or A commentary upon the temptations of Christ: preached in Cambridge by that reverend and judicious divine M. William PerkinsThe combat betvveene Christ and the Diuell displayed: or A commentarie vpon the temptations of Christ: preached in Cambridge by that reuerend and iudicious diuine M. William Perkins
London: printed by Melchizedek Bradwood for E. Edgar, 1606London: printed by Melchisedech Bradwood for E. Edgar, 1606
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I. Point: Satan's preparation to this conflict is contained in the 5. verse: wherein we are to note, both the time, and the parts thereof; The time in the first word Then: that is, so soon as the Devil had received a foil of Christ in his first assault, presently he addresseth himself unto a second.
I. Point: Satans preparation to this conflict is conteined in the 5. verse: wherein we are to note, both the time, and the parts thereof; The time in the first word Then: that is, so soone as the Diuell had receiued a foile of Christ in his first assault, presently hee addresseth himselfe vnto a second.
Herein behold, the exceeding malice of Satan, in that the end of one temptation with him, is but the beginning of another; he ceaseth not with one assault, but as he is a deadly foe to the Church of God, so he shows himself by his continual seeking whom he may devour; he will never make truce with any child of God, upon any condition less than the hazard of his soul; neither is he weary of his work; but day and night is either plotting or performing some mischievous attempt against the child of God. The consideration whereof must teach us, upon our victory and conquest over one temptation, ⟨p. 24⟩presently to prepare for a new. This was the state of the Son of God our head, and we his members may not look for better; our life in this vale of tears is a continual warfare against the enemies of our souls; we must not therefore here look for rest and ease, but ever keep watch and ward against their assaults. If this duty were well learned and put in practise, it would prevent much impatience & become the ground of much peace in our souls: mans nature cannot brook the doubling and renewing of sorrows; when one evil lights in the neck of another, oh then he thinketh never any was in his case; but look unto Jesus the author and finisher of thy faith, he endured no less; and herein he is an example that thou shouldest follow his steps. If therefore thou wilt be his disciple, prepare to take up thy cross