A16596:119
A double summons the one, to unfeigned repentance. The other, to the worthy receiving…A double summons the one, to vnfained repentance. The other, to the worthie receiuing…
A double summons the one, to unfeigned repentance. The other, to the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper. Delivered in two notable sermons: made, by that worthy martyr of Christ, John Bradford: who suffered in Smith-field An[n]o. Domini. 1555.A double summons the one, to vnfained repentance. The other, to the worthie receiuing of the Lords Supper. Deliuered in two notable sermons: made, by that worthy martyr of Christ, Iohn Bradford: who suffered in Smith-field An[n]o. Domini. 1555.
London: printed by George Purslowe, 1617
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As surely as I live, (saith God) I will not the death of a sinner. Art thou a sinner? Yea: Lo, God sweareth, he will not thy death. How canst thou now perish? Consider with thy self, what profit thou shouldst have, to believe this to be true to others, if not, to thy self also: Satan doth so. Rather consider with Peter, that the promise of salvation pertaineth not only to them which are nigh; that is, to such as are fallen a little: but also to all, to whom the Lord hath called, be they never so far off.
As surely as I liue, (sayth God) I wil not the death of a sinner. Art thou a sinner? Yea: Loe, God sweareth, he will not thy death. How canst thou now perish? Consider with thy selfe, what profit thou shouldst haue, to beleeue this to be true to others, if not, to thy selfe also: Sathan doth so. Rather consider with Peter, that the promise of saluation pertaineth not only to them which are nie; that is, to such as are fallen a little: but also to all, to whom the Lord hath called, bee they neuer so farre off.
Lo, now by me, the Lord calleth thee, thou man, thou woman, that art ⟨p. 53⟩very far off. The promise therefore pertaineth to thee: needs must thou be saved, except thou with Satan say, God is false: And if thou do so, God is faithful, & cannot deny himself: as thou shalt feel by his plagues in hell, for so dishonouring God, to think that he is not true. Will he be found false now? The matter hangeth not on thy worthiness, but it hangeth on Gods truth. Clap hold on it, and I warrant thee, CHRIST is the propitiation for our sins; yea for the sins of the whole world: believe this, man: I know thou believest it: say therefore in thy heart still: Domine audage mihi fidem: Lord increase my faith: Lord help my unbelief. Blessed are they which see not (by reason) this but yet believe: Beloved, we must hope above hope, as Abraham did.
Loe, now by mee, the Lord calleth thee, thou man, thou woman, that art ⟨p. 53⟩