The History of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland

Many more testimonies might be brought, to declare how mightily Gods Word, spoken by man, hath wrought in the hearts of great multitudes: As in the hearts of the Ninevites, ¹who at Jonahs Preaching condemned their former Religion, conversation and life: And in the hearts ⟨p. 70⟩of those three thousand who at Peters first Sermon openly made after Christs Ascension, acknowledged their offences, repented, and were soon after baptized.² But these premises are sufficient to prove, as well that Gods Word draweth his Elect after it, against worldly appearance, against natural affections, and against evil Statutes and Constitutions; as also, That such as obey Gods speaking by his Ministers, never lacketh just reward, and recompense: For only such as obeyed the voice of the Prophet,³ found favour and grace, to the praise and glory of Gods Name, when his just judgements took vengeance upon the disobedient. But now briefly by Notes we will touch the rest of Peters act, and Christs merciful deliverance of him; which is the end of all troubles sustained by Gods Elect.

Many more testimonies might be brought, to declare how mightily Gods Word, spoken by man, hath wrought in the hearts of great multitudes: As in the hearts of the Ninevites, ¹who at Ionahs Preaching condemned their former Religion, conversation and life: And in the hearts ⟨p. 70⟩of those three thousand who at Peters first Sermon openly made after Christs Ascension, acknowledged their offences, repented, and were soon after baptized.² But these premises are sufficient to prove, as well that Gods Word draweth his Elect after it, against worldly appearance, against naturall affections, and against evil Statutes and Constitutions; as also, That such as obey Gods speaking by his Ministers, never lacketh just reward, and recompence: For onely such as obeyed the voyce of the Prophet,