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A commentary upon the whole book of Judges Preached first and delivered in sundry…A commentary vpon the vvhole booke of Iudges Preached first and deliuered in sundrie…
A commentary upon the whole book of Judges Preached first and delivered in sundry lectures; since collected, and diligently perused, and now published. For the benefit generally of all such as desire to grow in faith and repentance, and especially of them, who would more clearly understand and make use of the worthy examples of the saints, recorded in divine history. Penned by Richard Rogers preacher of Gods word at Wethersfield in Essex.A commentary vpon the vvhole booke of Iudges Preached first and deliuered in sundrie lectures; since collected, and diligently perused, and now published. For the benefit generally of all such as desire to grow in faith and repentance, and especially of them, who would more cleerely vnderstand and make vse of the worthie examples of the saints, recorded in diuine history. Penned by Richard Rogers preacher of Gods word at Wethersfield in Essex.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston for Thomas Man, 1615
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Sermon 50 › Chapter 8 › Part 1: The first part of the Chapter.
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Now then the use of this is, and so let us take it, that we be not discouraged from conscience and constancy in the service of God for the discourtesies, and ill dealing of men, for of God we are to look for our reward. And yet I must say, that without especial grace, it is hard to do thus, and to rest contented with this, that God is a plentiful rewarder of all that seek, and come to him; and withal to bear the indignities that are offered us of men. Secondly seeing the world dealeth thus unkindly with Gods servants, 1let their brethren that fear God, be encouragers and comforters of them, that they may hold on in their good course: for they are but men, and therefore they have need of encouragement, and their weakness requireth that they should be so dealt with. And let all such as live in their places of Ministers or professors with any freedom this way, much more with a 2good liking and mutual consent or encouragement, be highly thankful to God for such unwonted favours, and friendly dealings of men with them, as knowing that it is not the portion which the most in the world find or enjoy, but a peculiar indulgence and favour from God, which ought to stir up in them astonishment at Gods kindness to them therein, and not pride and insolencie. And for the sin I now speak of, let us count this unthankfulness, and the taking in ill part the good actions of Gods people, let us (I say) count it for a bitter fruit of a naughty, proud, and cankered heart, wheresoever we meet with it or behold it, and thereafter let them think of themselves, who show and offer it.
Now then the vse of this is, and so let vs take it, that we bee not discouraged from conscience and constancy in the seruice of God for the discourtesies, and ill dealing of men, for of God we are to looke for our reward. And yet I must say, that without especiall grace, it is hard to doe thus, and to rest contented with this, that God is a plentifull rewarder of all that seeke, and come to him; and withall to beare the indignities that are offered vs of men. Secondly seeing the world dealeth thus vnkindly with Gods seruants, 1let their brethren that feare God, bee encouragers and comforters of them, that they may hold on in their good course: for they are but men, and therfore they haue need of encouragement, and their weakenesse requireth that they should bee so dealt with. And let all such as liue in their places of Ministers or professors with any freedome this way, much more with a