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Seven godly and fruitful sermons. The six first preached by Master John DodSeuen godlie and fruitfull sermons. The six first preached by Master Iohn Dod
Seven godly and fruitful sermons. The six first preached by Master John Dod: the last by Master Robert Cleaver. Whereunto is annexed, a brief discourse, touching, 1. Extinguishing of the spirit, 2. Murmuring in afflictionSeuen godlie and fruitfull sermons. The six first preached by Master Iohn Dod: the last by Master Robert Cleauer. Whereunto is annexed, a briefe discourse, touching, 1. Extinguishing of the spirit, 2. Murmuring in affliction
London: printed by Felix Kyngston for William Welby, 1614
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.
Therefore (in the second place) if we would be void of those terrors that wicked men are subject unto, Use 2 and be able with boldness to hold up our heads, when Gods judgements are abroad in the world, then let us observe these directions following.
Therefore (in the second place) if we would be void of those terrours that wicked men are subiect vnto, Vse 2 and be able with boldnes to hold vp our heads, when Gods iudgements are abroad in the world, then let vs obserue these directions following.
First, 1let us beware of all manner of sins, that no iniquity have entertainment with us; and labour to be at one with the Lord, that so our consciences may be at one with us: which if we can attain unto, we shall be strongly fortified against all unnecessary fears. According to that in the Psalm: Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, &c. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings, &c. Where the ⟨p. 91⟩Prophet showeth, that he is an happy man that is truly religious, and showeth it forth by fearing of God, and delighting in his commandments, and by performing the duties of love and mercy towards his brethren: for as he shall be freed from all hurtful evils, so shall he be exempted from all passionate fear thereof. Note. Many wicked men have not the plague in their houses, and yet are plagued with the fear of it: and many godly men have their families visited therewith, and yet are not perplexed with such terrors: and the reason is yielded in that place, because their harts are fixed and established, and believe in the Lord. That is the foundation whereupon they build their courage and confidence, even the Lord himself, who is a sure stay to those that rely upon him. His children know that nothing can befall them without his providence, & that nothing shall betide them, but he will support them under it, and make them to profit by it: and what cause then have they to be distempered? If therefore we desire to have still & quiet harts, when others shall be even at their wits end, then let us get the breastplate of righteousness and innocency: for the righteous is bold as a Lion. Let us fear sin before it be committed,