A81239:191
Deliverance-obstruction
Deliverance-obstruction: or, The set-backs of reformation. Discovered in a sermon before the Right Honourable the House of Peers, in Parliament now assembled. Upon the monthly fast, March 25. 1646. / By Tho. Case, preacher in Milkstreet London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
London: printed by Ruth Raworth for Luke Fawne, 1646
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And first, Noble Peers. Do you desire to serve Jesus Christ faithfully in this work of Reformation? do you desire to manage it so, as no obstruction may be on your part? I know you do! Give then a poor Minister of Jesus Christ that desires as much to serve you, leave, to present you with a few Cautions, or Directions, or Rules (call them which you will) to help you in your work.
1Directions, or Cautions, or Rules for Deliverers.
- 1Rules for Deverers.
11. Eye duty more then danger. It was a brave answer that Luther returned to Melancton, when surprised with fear, he wrote to Luther to be more moderate; Oh, says he, If the Cause be not Gods, let us lay aside; but if it be, let us go on, and trust God. Providence of means is ours; Providence of success and safety is God's. Do you your work, and God will do his. ⟨p. 36⟩Sibi nim fore cetera curae. 2IN THE MOUNT THE LORD WILL BE SEEN.
11. Eye duty more then danger. It was a brave answer that Luther returned to Melancton, when surpris'd with fear, he wrote to Luther to be more moderate; Oh, says he, If the Cause be not Gods, let us lay aside; but if it be, let us go on, and trust God. Providence of means is ours; Providence of successe and safety is God's. Do you your work, and God will do his.