A15859:74
Speculum Christianum
Speculum Christianum or, A Christian survey for the conscience Containing, three tractates of that eminent, grave, and learned divine, master Hierome Zanchius. 1. Of the end of the world. 2. Of the perseverance of the saints. 3. A summary abridgement of his protections. Englished for the good of Gods church, and for a warning to wicked and impenitent men. By H.N.Speculum Christianum or, A Christian suruey for the conscience Containing, three tractates of that eminent, graue, and learned diuine, maister Hierome Zanchius. 1. Of the end of the world. 2. Of the perseuerance of the saints. 3. A summarie abridgement of his protections. Englished for the good of Gods church, and for a warning to wicked and impenitent men. By H.N.
London: printed by George Eld, 1614
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When this end shall come, we are not curiously to inquire, both for that it cannot be known, according to the voice of Christ, Mat. 24. as also for that we are forbidden in that saying, Act. 1 It appertaineth not to you to know the times. &c.
When this end shall come, wee are not curiously to inquire, both for that it cannot be knowne, according to the voyce of Christ, Mat. 24. as also for that we are forbidden in that saying, Act. 1 It appertaineth not to you to know the times. &c.
Although we know not when he will come, yet in the mean while we are to desire his coming, according to that Mat. 6. Let thy Kingdom come. And this is likewise acceptable to God, as the Apostle testifieth 2. Tim. 4. henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord (that just judge) shall render unto me at that day, and not only to me, but also to all such as shall wish for his coming.
Although we know not when hee will come, yet in the meane while we are to desire his comming, according to that Mat. 6. Let thy Kingdome come. And this is likewise acceptable to God, as the Apostle testifieth 2. Tim. 4. henceforth is laid vp for me a crowne of righteousnes, which the Lord (that iust iudge) shall render vnto me at that day, and not only to me, but also to all such as shal wish for his comming.