A plain and familiar exposition of the eleventh and twelfth chapters of the Proverbs…A plaine and familiar exposition of the eleuenth and twelfth chapters of the Prouerbes…

Reasons. 1 First, in respect of the giver thereof, it is the Lords hand that bestoweth it upon them as a testimony of his love, and an earnest of more excellent treasures. Now an Angel from the Kings own hand in favour, is more regarded then a pound from an other, upon other occasions. And how great a substance may a man have conveyed to him by receiving a shilling, or tester for possession of all that is passed over to him by deed of gifture? And how large demeans may a man be estated in by taking a turf in way of livery, and seisin? Now though everlasting life be principally confirmed to us by the spirit of adoption, yet the Lord would have his eternal favour to his Saints to be seen and acknowledged even in his earthly benefits.

Reasons. 1 First, in respect of the giuer thereof, it is the Lords hand that bestoweth it vpon them as a testimonie of his loue, and an earnest of more excellent treasures. Now an Angell from the Kings owne hand in fauour, is more regarded then a pound from an other, vpon other occasions. And how great a substance may a man haue conueyed to him by receiuing a shilling, or tester for possession of all that is passed ouer to him by deede of gifture? And how large demeanes may a man bee estated in by taking a turfe in way of lyuerie, and seison? Now though euerlasting life be principally confirmed to vs by the spirit of adoption, yet the Lord would haue his eternall fauour to his Saints to bee seene and acknowledged euen in his earthly benefits.

Secondly, it is sanctified unto them by the word of God, with prayer, and thanksgiving. 1. Tim. 4. 5.

Secondly, it is sanctified vnto them by the word of God, with prayer, and thankesgiuing. 1. Tim. 4. 5.