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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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Further, Christ goeth thus furnished to this combat that he might be able to encounter with Satan hand to hand, and at the end give him the final overthrow. Thus he furnished Moses afor his embassy unto Pharaoh; andb David for his combat with Goliath; Aholiab andc Bezaliel for the work of the Tabernacle; and every one whom God employeth about any special work, is furnished and fitted thereto of God with special gifts: whereby in every age we may see whom God placeth in any calling, for they are well qualified for the duties thereof; and therefore those that want gifts meet for their callings, do thrust in themselves thereto, and are not placed therein of God.
Further, Christ goeth thus furnished to this combate that he might be able to encounter with Satan hand to hand, and at the end giue him the finall ouerthrow. Thus he furnished Moses afor his ambassage vnto Pharaoh; andb Dauid for his combate with Goliah; Aholiab andc Bezaliel for the worke of the Tabernacle; and euery one whom God imployeth about any speciall worke, is furnished and fitted thereto of God with speciall gifts: whereby in euery age we may see whom God placeth in any calling, for they are well qualified for the duties thereof; and therefore those that want gifts meet for their callings, doe thrust in themselues thereto, and are not placed therein of God.