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Four sermons preachedFoure sermons preached
Four sermons preached by Master Henry Smith. And published by a more perfect copy then heretoforeFoure sermons preached by Master Henry Smith. And published by a more perfect copie then heretofore
London: printed by P. Short for Cuthbert Burby and William Leake, 1599London: printed by P. Short for Cutbert Burby and William Leake, 1599
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.
If Christ had cause to find fault with Martha for her too much diligence in his entertainment, it seems he was not curious of his diet, but would have been content with simple cates, he was no delicate or dainty guest, he did not affect or delight in sumptuous banquets, or costhe fare, he rather requireth a religious heart, a constant faith, a willing mind to hear the word, with an earnest care to live thereafter These are the things wherein the Lord delighteth, these are the junkets which he desireth, and which he preferreth ⟨image 23⟩before all earthly cheer.
If Christ had cause to finde fault with Martha for her too much diligence in his entertainement, it seemes he was not curious of his diet, but would haue beene content with simple cates, he was no delicate or daintie guest, hee did not affect or delight in sumptuous banquets, or costhe fare, hee rather requireth a religious heart, a constant faith, a willing mind to heare the word, with an earnest care to liue thereafter These are the thinges wherein the Lorde delighteth, these are the iuncates which he desireth, and which he preferreth ⟨image 23⟩before all earthly cheare.
Thus is Martha reprehended for her curiosity: now let us see how Mary is excused and commended for her godly care. One thing is necessary (saith Christ;) and what is that one thing? Even to hear the word preached, which is the power of God to salvation, to every one that believeth. A man may better want all things, than that one needful thing, and yet we desire all other things, and neglect that one thing, which is so needful.
Thus is Martha reprehended for her curiositie: nowe let vs see how Marie is excused and commended for her godlie care. One thing is necessarie (saith Christ;) and what is that one thing? Euen to heare the worde preached, which is the power of God to saluation, to euerie one that beleeueth. A man may better want all thinges, than that one needefull thing, and yet we desire al other things, and neglect that one thing, which is so needfull.