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Ten sermons tending chiefly to the fitting of men for the worthy receiving of…Ten sermons tending chiefely to the fitting of men for the worthy receiuing of…
Ten sermons tending chiefly to the fitting of men for the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper Wherein amongst many other holy instructions: the doctrines of sound repentance and humiliation, and of Gods special favours unto penitent sinners, and worthy communicants are largely and effectually handled. The six first, by I. Dod. The four last, by R. Cleaver. Whereunto is annexed, a plain and learned metaphrase on the epistle to the Colossians, written by a godly and judicious preacher. There is also set before the sermons, a short dialogue of preparation: containing the chief points that concern the worthy receiving of the Lords Supper, taken for the most part, out of the sermons following: and collected into a method for the benefit and ease of those that desire direction in this matter.Ten sermons tending chiefely to the fitting of men for the worthy receiuing of the Lords Supper VVherein amongst many other holy instructions: the doctrines of sound repentance and humiliation, and of Gods speciall fauours vnto penitent sinners, and worthy communicants are largely and effectually handled. The six first, by I. Dod. The foure last, by R. Cleauer. Whereunto is annexed, a plaine and learned metaphrase on the epistle to the Collossians, written by a godly and iudicious preacher. There is also set before the sermons, a short dialogue of preparation: containing the chiefe points that concerne the worthy receiuing of the Lords Supper, taken for the most part, out of the sermons following: and collected into a method for the benefit and ease of those that desire direction in this matter.
London: printed by William Hall for Roger Jackson, 1610London: printed by William Hall for Roger Iackson, 1610
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The second might be this: Object. 2 if we should get a pardon for all our transgressions, and be at peace with God, & our own consciences; yet the law is so perfect, and we so imperfect; that, so holy and pure; and we so unholy, and impure; that we shall never hold out in a constant course of obedience thereunto, but shall presently foul our selves again, after that we have been washed: and therefore as good never a whit, as never the better: as good never to begin, as not to continue.
The second might be this: Obiect. 2 if wee should get a pardon for all our transgressions, and be at peace with God, & our own consciences; yet the law is so perfect, and we so imperfect; that, so holie and pure; and we so vnholy, and impure; that we shall neuer hold out in a constant course of obedience thereunto, but shall presently foule our selues againe, after that wee haue beene washed: and therefore as good neuer a whit, as neuer the better: as good neuer to beginne, as not to continue.
For that he answereth; Ans. 1that if they do but consent, and be willing to obey, (for so it is in the original) they shall eat the good things of the land. Which is in effect, as if he should have said: when once you have truly, and thoroughly repented, you are not any longer under the rigour of the Law, but under grace: you come not to a rigorous, and severe Judge, but to a merciful, and kind father, that looks not for perfect obedience, but accepts of a mind that is willing to know and keep the commandments: who doth not require of penitent sinners that they should fulfil the Law (for that Christ alone could do, and did in our behalf) but only that they should labour and strive to do their best; and where they come short, acknowledge their fault. And that God will take in good worth this kind of obedience, he will testify and make clear, not only by bestowing inward blessings upon the soul, but also outward blessings for their estate: you shall eat the good things of the land.
For that he answereth; Ans. 1