§. 61. Of the difference of thanks given to God and men.§. 61. Of the difference of thanks giuen to God and men.

§. 61. Of the difference of thanks given to God and men.

§. 61. Of the difference of thanks giuen to God and men.

Quest. Are not Creatures to be thanked for any kindness done by them?

Quest. ARe not Creatures to bee thanked for any kindnesse done by them?

Answ. Not in that manner as God is to be thanked. God is simply, in and for himself to be praised.

Answ. Not in that manner as God is to bee thanked. God is simply, in and for himselfe to be praysed.

Simply, that is without any restraint, with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our might, and that for all his works whatsoever.

Simply, that is without any restraint, with all our heart, with all our soule, and with all our might, and that for all his workes whatsoeuer.

In and for himself, that is, in respect of no other whatsoever: For God is the very fountain, the first and only Author, the principal giver of the good things we enjoy. The things which we receive by the ministry of any creature, originally we receive from God. Creatures are but the Stewards, Messengers, Ministers, and as it were Carriers of God: they bring Gods blessings one to another. Wherefore they are not simply in and for themselves to be thanked for any thing. The thanks which is given to them (if it be rightly given) is given them in the Lord, under him, only for their pains & care in bringing Gods blessings unto us.