A20536:408
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
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.
Besides these places, there are reasons to confirm this Doctrine: for, Reasons. 1
Besides these places, there are reasons to confirme this Doctrine: for, Reasons. 1
1. First, God doth as strictly command the manner of our ⟨p. 62⟩obedience, as the matter of it; and looks as much that it should be well performed, as that it be performed. He enjoins the Minister not only to preach true and sound doctrine, but to divide the word aright, and to apply it wisely and fitly, giving every one their portion in due season. He commandeth the people, not only to come to the Sermon, (for so the wickedest may do) but to come with a good and honest heart. He biddeth us not only to pray, but to pray in the holy Ghost: (as Jude speaketh) and to pray fervently, as James saith, 1The prayer of the righteous availeth much, if it be fervent. And so for all other duties, he would have us to be careful how we do them, as well as that we do them.
1. First, God doth as strictly command the manner of our ⟨p. 62⟩obedience, as the matter of it; and lookes as much that it should be well performed, as that it bee performed. Hee enioynes the Minister not onely to preach true and sound doctrine, but to deuide the word aright, and to apply it wisely and fitly, giuing euery one their portion in due season. Hee commandeth the people, not onely to come to the Sermon, (for so the wickedest may doe) but to come with a good and honest heart. Hee biddeth vs not onely to pray, but to pray in the holy Ghost: (as Iude speaketh) and to pray feruently, as Iames saith, 1The praier of the righteous auaileth much, if it be feruent. And so for all other duties, hee would haue vs to be carefull how wee doe them, as well as that we doe them.