A20536:702
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.
The next grace is [meekness] which consisteth in this, that we be not busy and violent in our own private matters, but content to part with our own right, so far as Gods ⟨p. 163⟩glory, and a good conscience do require.
The next grace is [meekenesse] which consisteth in this, that wee bee not busie and violent in our owne priuate matters, but content to part with our owne right, so farre as Gods ⟨p. 163⟩glory, and a good conscience doe require.
Another virtue is [long suffering] which is fitly joined with the former: for some might say, Object. I have showed meekness and peaceableness in my behaviour, but all will not serve the turn, I am still vexed with unkindness and indignities, and must I still put up all? yes surely, you must suffer long, Answ. therein imitating the Lord himself: for hath he not borne long with you? did not he spare you many years before your conversion? and are you so reformed now, that you need not his long suffering and patience?
Another vertue is [long suffering] which is fitly ioyned with the former: for some might say, Obiect. I haue shewed meekenes and peaceablenesse in my behauiour, but all will not serue the turne, I am still vexed with vnkindnesse and indignities, and must I still put vp all? yes surely, you must suffer long, Answ. therein imitating the Lord himselfe: for hath hee not borne long with you? did not he spare you many yeeres before your conuersion? and are you so reformed now, that you neede not his long suffering and patience?