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Two sermons, of Jonahs punishmentTwo sermons, of Ionahs punishment
Two sermons, of Jonahs punishment ; Four sermons preached by Master Henry Smith ; and published by a more perfect copy then heretofore.Two sermons, of Ionahs punishment ; Foure sermons preached by Maister Henry Smith ; and published by a more perfect copie then heretofore.
London: printed by T.D. for Cuthbert Burby, 1607
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.
These are the faults which are easy to be espied almost in every place and these are the faults which the faithful minister of Christ Jesus should not leave unreproved 1wheresoever he cometh. But as Elijah told Ahab of his idolatry, though he were his king, and John Baptist told Herod of his adultery, though he did many things for him, and heard him gladly: so should the preachers reprove the people for their notorious offences, notwithstanding some favours and courtesies received from them. If Christ had cause to find fault with Martha for her too much diligence in his entertainment, it seemeth he was not curious in 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 costly 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 before all earthly cheer.
These are the faultes which are easie to bee espied almost in euery place and these are the faultes which the faithfull minister of Christ Iesus shoulde not leaue vnreprooued 1wheresoeuer hee commeth. But as Elias told Ahab of his idolatry, though hee were his king, and Iohn Baptist tolde Herede of his adulterie, though hee did many things for him, and heard him gladly: so should the preachers reprooue the people for their notorious offences, notwithstanding some fauours and curtesies receiued from them. If Christ had cause to find fault with Martha for her too much diligence in his entertainment, it seemeth hee was not curious in his diet, but would haue been content with simple cates, hee was no delicate or daintie ghest, he did not affect or delight in sumptuous banquets, or costly fare, he 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 hee desireth, and which he preferreth before all earthly cheare.