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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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And therefore the Prophet telleth them, if ye refuse to obey, ye shall be devoured with the sword: it is sure some fearful and strange plague or other shall fall upon you, and utterly consume you. As God hath mercy in abundance for penitent sinners: so hath he judgements in as great plenty for obstinate rebels, that refuse to submit themselves unto him.
And therefore the Prophet telleth them, if ye refuse to obey, ye shall be deuoured with the sword: it is sure some feareful and strange plague or other shall fall vpon you, and vtterly consume you. As God hath mercy in abundance for penitent sinners: so hath hee iudgements in as great plentie for obstinate rebels, that refuse to submit themselues vnto him.
Now the things before spoken of (both blessings and favours promised to the penitent, and plagues and punishments denounced against the obstinate) he confirmeth by one main argument, The mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. As if he should have said: Doct. 11 let men never discourse, nor object on the one side, or on the other: for God hath said it, and he will do it. He is true, and cannot lie; he is wise, and cannot change; he is just, and cannot be corrupted; he is almighty, and cannot be resisted: and therefore whatsoever his mouth hath spoken, that his hand will bring to pass.
Now the things before spoken of (both blessings and fauors promised to the penitent, and plagues and punishments denounced against the obstinate) hee confirmeth by one maine argument, The mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. As if hee should haue said: Doct. 11 let men neuer discourse, nor obiect on the one side, or on the other: for God hath said it, and hee will doe it. Hee is true, and cannot lie; hee is wise, and cannot change; hee is iust, and cannot bee corrupted; he is almightie, and cannot bee resisted: and therefore whatsoeuer his mouth hath spoken, that his hand will bring to passe.