A16596:68
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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In Gods Law, we see it is a foul spot to our souls, not only to be an open profaner of the Sabbath day, ⟨p. 27⟩but also not to rest from our own words and works, that the Lord might both speak and work in us and by us; not to hear his holy word, not to communicate his Sacraments, not to give occasion to others to holiness, by our example in godly works, and reverent esteeming of the Ministry of his Word.
In Gods Law, we see it is a foule spot to our soules, not onely to be an open prophaner of the Sabboth day, ⟨p. 27⟩but also not to rest from our owne words and workes, that the Lord might both speak and work in vs and by vs; not to heare his holy word, not to communicate his Sacraments, not to giue occasion to others to holinesse, by our example in godly workes, and reuerent esteeming of the Ministery of his Word.
In Gods Law, we see it a foul spot to our souls, not only to be an open disobeyer of our Parents, Magistrates, Masters, and such as be in any authority over us; but also not to honour such even in our hearts, not to give thanks to God for them, not to pray for them, to aid, to help, or relive them, to bear with their infirmities, &c.
In Gods Lawe, wee see it a foule spot to our soules, not onely to bee an open disobeyer of our Parents, Magistrates, Masters, and such as bee in any authority ouer vs; but also not to honour such euen in our hearts, not to giue thankes to God for them, not to pray for them, to ayde, to helpe, or reliue them, to beare with their infirmities, &c.
In Gods Law, we see it is a foul spot in our souls, not only to be a manqueller in hatred, malice, proud looks, brags, back-biting, railing, or bodily slaughter: but also not to love our neighbours; yea, our enemies, even in our hearts, and to declare the same in all our gestures, words, and works.