A59665:2339
The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied
The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shepherd ; now published from the authors own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shepherd, son to the reverend author ...The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shephard ; now published from the authours own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shephard, son to the reverend author ...
London: printed by J. Hayes for John Rothwell, 1660
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.
SECT. IX.
First, Partly by the false reports of others, as if they were factious disturbers of peace, men under a Covenant of Works, &c. It is the Jesuits policy to raise up lies; and though all will not believe them, yet some will stick.
First, PArtly by the false reports of others, as if they were factious disturbers of peace, men under a Covenant of Works, &c. It is the Jesuites policy to raise up lyes; and though all will not beleive them, yet some will stick.
Secondly, Partly by covetousness; the glory of the things of this world is greater than the glory of the Gospel; tell them of living by Faith and Promises, they deride you in their hearts; tell them of a Kingdom, and the excellency of holiness, they slight them; to be so rich and honoured, it is glorious indeed, Luke 16. 14. The Pharisees scorned him because they were covetous.
Secondly, Partly by covetousness; the glory of the things of this world is greater than the glory of the Gospel; tell them of living by Faith and Promises, they deride you in their hearts; tell them of a Kingdom, and the excellency of holiness, they slight them; to be so rich and honored, it is glorious indeed,