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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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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.
And by the same commandment and promise of God, we are guided still, who prosper and like well in our life, and no other ways. And this is that life of faith, which is so highly commended in the Scriptures, when it 1is said, the just shall live by faith. And are not we subject to the same discouragements, 2and the like that they were in ages past? that so we may see we have the same need to be strongly upholden, and soundly encouraged, as they were? But though it be not to be doubted of, but that many do see this, and have learned thus to be guided in their actions (for they only live comfortably) so it is as much to be lamented, how infinite persons know not that there is any such easy and plain way to guide them; no, neither can they be brought from being led by their carnal reason, and profane custom, in the actions of their life, neither can be brought to stoop and 3submit themselves to any such government, as God hath seen best: by means whereof they going about them, as it liketh them best, not looking what God requireth; if they do a good thing, or what he promiseth, therefore they do it not so as he is pleased therewith; to wit, because he commandeth 4it, much less to that end, and with such a mind as it should be done with, encouraged by his promise. Therefore they have many plagues in their lives by following their own desires and ways; and when it falleth out better with them, that they prosper in the world, yet have they no sound comfort in any thing that they do. Apply this to all affairs in mens callings.
And by the same commandement and promise of God, wee are guided still, who prosper and like well in our life, and no other waies. And this is that life of faith, which is so highly commended in the Scriptures, when it 1is said, the iust shall liue by faith. And are not wee subiect to the same discouragements, 2and the like that they were in ages past? that so we may see wee haue the same need to bee strongly vpholden, and soundly encouraged, as they were? But though it be not to bee doubted of, but that many doe see this, and haue learned thus to be guided in their actions (for they only liue comfortably) so it is as much to bee lamented, how infinite persons know not that there is any such easie and plaine way to guide them; no, neither can they bee brought from being led by their carnall reason, and prophane custome, in the actions of their life, neither can bee brought to stoop and