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The Christian-man's calling: or, A treatise of making religion ones business. Wherein the nature…
The Christian-man's calling: or, A treatise of making religion ones business. Wherein the nature and necessity of it is discovered. : As also the Christian directed how he may perform it in [brace] religious duties, natural actions, his particular vocation, his family directions, and his own recreations. / By George Swinnock ...
London: printed for T.P., 1662
Treatise › Chapter 17: Of the Christians duty after Hearing.
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.
On the town house of Geneva is written upon a Marble Table, in letters of gold, Post tenebrass Lux. After darkness light. In remembrance of, and thankfulness for their deliverance from the pride, power, tyranny, and abominations of the Pope, Anno. 1535. I doubt not but we in these parts of the World, have as much cause to set up a Monument of praise and thanks to the blessed God, for bestowing upon us the light of his glorious Gospel, and freeing us from the power of that man of pride, who exalteth himself above all that is called God.
On the town house of Geneva is writen upon a Marble Table, in letters of gold, Post tenebrass Lux. After darkness light. In remembrance of, and thankfulness for their deliverance from the pride, power, tyranny, and abominations of the Pope, Anno. 1535. I doubt not but we in these parts of the World, have as much cause to set up a Monument of praise and thanks to the blessed God, for bestowing upon us the light of his glorious Gospel, and freeing us from the power of that man of pride, who exalteth himself above all that is called God.
Reader, Is it not a privilege for thee, to sit by the fire of the word, when many poor souls are freezing in the cold! for thee to walk in the light of the word, when many sit in darkness, and the shadow of death! for thee to be clothed out of the rich Wardrobe of the word, when many have their nakedness appearing to their eternal shame! nay what an advantage hast thou, that when thousands and millions, have none to give them bread, but starve and famish, thou hast a Table fairly spread, and fully furnished with all sorts of food, both for necessity and delight! yea, and if sickness hinder thee from coming down to Dine or Sup with thy brethren; and sisters, upon that day of exceedings, the Lords day, thy God is so tender of thee, that he sendeth thee somewhat up to thy chamber (alloweth thee his Bible and blessing ⟨p. 241⟩at home) for thy nourishment and comfort; O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and his wonderful works to the children of men.