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A model of true spiritual thankfulness. Delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House…A model of true spiritual thankfulnesse. Delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House…
A model of true spiritual thankfulness. Delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, upon their day of thanksgiving, being Thursday, Feb. 19. 1645, for the great mercy of God, in the surrender of the city of Chester into the hands of the Parliaments forces in Cheshire, under the command of Sir William Brereton. / By Tho. Case, preacher in Milkstreet London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.A model of true spiritual thankfulnesse. Delivered in a sermon before the Honourable House of Commons, upon their day of thanksgiving, being Thursday, Feb. 19. 1645, for the great mercy of God, in the surrender of the citie of Chester into the hands of the Parliaments forces in Cheshire, under the command of Sir William Brereton. / By Tho. Case, preacher in Milkstreet London, and one of the Assembly of Divines.
London: printed by Ruth Raworth for Luke Fawne, 1646
Title page typeset from the transcription.
A Model of true SPIRITUAL THANKFULNESS.A Model of true SPIRITUAL THANKFULNESSE.
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.
2. Study, I beseech you, Spiritual Grounds and Rises from which your Thankfulness may take flight heaven ward; as,
2. Studie, I beseech you, Spiritual Grounds and Rises from which your Thankfulnesse may take flight heaven ward; as,
First, Scripture interest; study rather a good Title, then great Possessions; namely, to enjoy what you have, by Sonship as well as Creatureship; by co-inheritance with Jesus Christ; by promise as well as providence; with Gods love, as well as by Gods leave. Study the Covenant well; and then count thy interest better then the principal. I tell thee for thy comfort, if thou canst do so; if Scripture-interest can bring in more content and satisfaction to thy soul, then all earthly possessions; if Covenant-title can draw out and endear thy heart to G•d, more then all the deliverances and provisions cast in by providence; fear not, thou art a child of promise.
First, Scripture interest; studie rather a good Title, then great Possessions; namely, to enjoy what you have, by Sonship as well as Creatureship; by co-inheritance with Jesus Christ; by promise as well as providence; with Gods love, as well as by Gods leave. Studie the Covenant well; and then count thy interest better then the principal. I tell thee for thy comfort, if thou canst do so; if Scripture-interest can bring in more content and satisfaction to thy soul, then all earthly possessions; if Covenant-title can draw out and endear thy heart to G•d, more then all the deliverances and provisions cast in by providence; fear not, thou art a childe of promise.