A69234:1137
Lectures upon the four first chapters of the prophecy of Hosea Wherein the text…Lectures vpon the foure first chapters of the prophecie of Hosea Wherein the text…
Lectures upon the four first chapters of the prophecy of Hosea Wherein the text is expounded and cleared, and such profitable instructions observed, and applied, as naturally arise out of this holy Scripture, and are fit for these times. By John Downame Bachelor in Divinity, and preacher of Gods word.Lectures vpon the foure first chapters of the prophecie of Hosea Wherein the text is exponded and cleered, and such profitable instructions obserued, and applied, as naturally arise out of this holie Scripture, and are fit for these times. By Iohn Dovvname Bacheler in Diuinitie, and preacher of Gods word.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston and T. East for William Welby, 1608
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 fifth motive is the promise of reward, unto those who 1by their faithful diligence in preaching the word, gain souls unto Christ, and build up the Church of God: For the wise shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the Stars for ever and ever. Dan. 12. 3. The faithful Steward that giveth the servants meat 2in due season shall be blessed, and be made Heir of all his masters riches. Mat. 24. 45. 46. Those that with Timothy take ⟨p. 158⟩3heed to themselves and unto learning, and continue therein shall save both themselves and those that hear them. 1 Tim. 4. 16. 4Those the Lords Captains, who with Paul have fought a good sight, finished their course and have kept the faith, may with him assuredly expect the crown of righteousness which is laid up for them. 2 Tim. 4. 7. 8.5
The fift motiue is the promise of reward, vnto those who 1by their faithfull diligence in preaching the word, gain soules vnto Christ, and build vp the Church of God: For the wise shall shine as the brightnesse of the Firmament, and they that turne many to righteousnesse as the Starres for euer and euer. Dan. 12. 3. The faithfull Steward that giueth the seruants meat 2