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Three godly and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Master John DodThree godlie and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Maister Iohn Dod
Three godly and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Master John Dod: the last by Master Robert Cleaver. Whereunto are annexed, five propositions, or points of doctrine, comprehended in three other sermons, by the same authorThree godlie and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Maister Iohn Dod: the last by Maister Robert Cleauer. Whereunto are annexed, fiue propositions, or points of doctrine, comprehended in three other sermons, by the same author
London: printed by N. Okes and F. Kingston for William Welby, 1610
THE SECOND SERMON Upon the sixth of Luke.THE SECOND SERMON VPpon the sixt of Luke.
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.
Use 1 This serveth for comfort unto those that have laid a sure foundation: it is impossible that they should fall away; for temptations do not make those that are good to become ill, but only try what every one is. Gold is as good when it comes out of the fire, as when it is cast in, nay better many times; whereas copper that was before glistering in show, appears to be that indeed which formerly it was, though men discerned it not so well till it had gone through the fire. This comfort the Apostle John giveth us: saying, Whosoever is borne of God 1sinneth not: and why? for his seed remaineth in him, &c. that is, he can never be brought under the dominion of sin any more, because the immortal seed of the word, sown in his heart, can never die. It is as possible to pull the Sun out of heaven, as to pull grace out of such an ones heart: because all such are kept by the power of God himself. Adam at first2 stood by his own strength, but every Christian now standeth by Gods strength; Who is greater then 3all: so that none can take them out of his hand.
Vse 1 This serueth for comfort vnto those that haue laid a sure foundation: it is impossible that they should fall away; for temptations doe not make those that are good to become ill, but onely try what euery one is. Gold is as good when it comes out of the fire, as when it is cast in, nay better many times; whereas copper that was before glistering in shew, appeares to be that indeed which formerly it was, though men discerned it not so wel til it had gone through the fire. This comfort the Apostle Iohn giueth vs: saying, VVhosoeuer is borne of God 1sinneth not: and why? for his seed remaineth in him, &c. that is, he can neuer be brought vnder the dominion of sin any more, because the immortal seed of the word, sowne in his heart, can neuer die. It is as possible to pull the Sunne out of heauen, as to pul grace out of such an ones heart: because all such are kept by the power of God himselfe. Adam at first2 stood by his owne strength, but euery Christian now standeth by Gods strength; VVho is greater then