WE will premise a few things concerning the scope, coherence, parts and explication of this text, that we may come to the instructions which offer themselues to be deduced from it.
WE will premise a few things Concerning the scope, coherence, parts and explication of this text, that we may come to the instructions which offer themselves to be deduced from it.
whereas their hearts were full of distrust, earthly-mindednes, & vnweanednesse from the things of this life, he wishes them to endeauour after true righteousnes, which entring would free them more & more from these defects.
whereas their hearts were full of distrust, earthly-mindednes, & vnweanednesse from the things of this life, he wishes them to endeavour After true righteousness, which entering would free them more & more from these defects.
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and so a newe stroake driuing the same naile, disswading their preposterous seeking earthly things, which was the point the former reasons did enforce:
and so a new stroke driving the same nail, dissuading their preposterous seeking earthly things, which was the point the former Reasons did enforce:
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In the reasō which is ab vtili, 3 things likewise are obserueable: 1. the things should be giuen thē, and these things, viz. aboue-named, 2. the quantity of them, and all these things, 3. the manner of bestowing them, in that last word, shall be added vnto you.
In the reason which is ab Useful, 3 things likewise Are observable: 1. the things should be given them, and these things, viz. abovenamed, 2. the quantity of them, and all these things, 3. the manner of bestowing them, in that last word, shall be added unto you.
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Now for the more full explication of this Scripture, wee must knowe, that seeking is an action of diligence and care, endeuouring to finde some good, which,
Now for the more full explication of this Scripture, we must know, that seeking is an actium of diligence and care, endeavouring to find Some good, which,
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See how Mary and Ioseph sought Iesus when they missed him in their returne from Ierusalem, Beholde, (saith his mother to him) thy father and I haue sought thee with heauy harts, Luke 2.48. Seeke first, that is, in time, before other things, and with your principall strength & care.
See how Marry and Ioseph sought Iesus when they missed him in their return from Ierusalem, Behold, (Says his mother to him) thy father and I have sought thee with heavy hearts, Lycia 2.48. Seek First, that is, in time, before other things, and with your principal strength & care.
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Gods kingdome is put sōtime for that state of grace through wch God ruleth in the harts of his people, as, Rom. 14.17. The kingdome of God is in righteousnes, and peace, and ioie in the holy Ghost.
God's Kingdom is put sometime for that state of grace through which God Ruleth in the hearts of his people, as, Rom. 14.17. The Kingdom of God is in righteousness, and peace, and joy in the holy Ghost.
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This heauen is not like these naturall and aspectable heauens, which we now see, yet is a space proportioned to such bodies as are to be receiued and conteined in it.
This heaven is not like these natural and aspectable heavens, which we now see, yet is a Molle proportioned to such bodies as Are to be received and contained in it.
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For the glorious light of the soule shal make the body lightsom and glorious, as the candle doth the lanthorne in which it is carried. 2. In our communion which we shall haue with our God himself, whom we shall see as he is,
For the glorious Light of the soul shall make the body lightsome and glorious, as the candle does the lanthorn in which it is carried. 2. In our communion which we shall have with our God himself, whom we shall see as he is,
and is by faith laid holde of by vs. Thus it is vsually taken, Rom. 1.17. For therein is the righteousnes of God reuealed from faith to faith. And Rom. 10.3. For they being ignorant of Gods righteousnes, and going about to establish their owne righteousnes, haue not submitted themselues to the righteousnes of God:
and is by faith laid hold of by us Thus it is usually taken, Rom. 1.17. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith. And Rom. 10.3. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God:
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Now the lawe of opposition doth lead vs to vnderstand the righteousnes which is wrought in vs. For as those heauenly things next before vnfolded are most directly opposed to earthly:
Now the law of opposition does led us to understand the righteousness which is wrought in us For as those heavenly things next before unfolded Are most directly opposed to earthly:
so to their distrust in Gods promises, vnweanednes, earthly mindednes, the contrary graces inhaering in vs stand in most direct opposition against them.
so to their distrust in God's promises, vnweanednes, earthly Mindedness, the contrary graces inhaering in us stand in most Direct opposition against them.
For all things which are needfull for your being & wel being shal as a vantage be cast on you through the faithfulnes of your heauenly father who careth for you.
For all things which Are needful for your being & well being shall as a vantage be cast on you through the faithfulness of your heavenly father who Careth for you.
Secondly, the manner of perfourming, Seeke first: From the first obserue here, that true Christians must here on earth set themselues to seek heauen and heauenly glory:
Secondly, the manner of performing, Seek First: From the First observe Here, that true Christians must Here on earth Set themselves to seek heaven and heavenly glory:
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Seeke Gods kingdome. So Col. 3.1. If ye be risen with Christ, seek the things that are aboue; and againe, Philip. 3.20. Our conuersation is in heauen, from whence we looke also for the Sauiour, the Lord Iesus, vvho shall change our vile body, &c. Abraham, Heb. 11.9.10 is set before vs as an example of this thing, who did coūt euen the land of promise a strange country, looking for & seeking after a city which hath a foundation, whose builder and maker is God.
Seek God's Kingdom. So Col. 3.1. If you be risen with christ, seek the things that Are above; and again, Philip. 3.20. Our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look also for the Saviour, the Lord Iesus, who shall change our vile body, etc. Abraham, Hebrew 11.9.10 is Set before us as an Exampl of this thing, who did count even the land of promise a strange country, looking for & seeking After a City which hath a Foundation, whose builder and maker is God.
For that kingdome aboue is their proper place and natiue country, 2. Cor. 5.2. and they are but strangers on earth, Psal. 119.19. An inclination & affection therfore toward heauen is giuen to euery Christian, when now he is once begotten and borne anew to God:
For that Kingdom above is their proper place and native country, 2. Cor. 5.2. and they Are but Strangers on earth, Psalm 119.19. an inclination & affection Therefore towards heaven is given to every Christian, when now he is once begotten and born anew to God:
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Like as when any heauenly body is engendred heere belowe out of the proper place of it it hath begottē wth it an inclination to rise vp to that place to which it belongeth:
Like as when any heavenly body is engendered Here below out of the proper place of it it hath begotten with it an inclination to rise up to that place to which it belongeth:
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as the fire, which here we kindle, and is engendred belowe here on earth, it being no earthly but a heauenly body, hath from the first being an aptnes and inclination carrying it toward the sphere of fire wch is the proper place of it:
as the fire, which Here we kindle, and is engendered below Here on earth, it being no earthly but a heavenly body, hath from the First being an aptness and inclination carrying it towards the sphere of fire which is the proper place of it:
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so from what time we by Gods calling are begotten heauenly creatures here on eatth, we haue produced in vs an inclinatiō which doth make vs moue toward heauen and heauenly glory, the proper place & condition wch belongeth to vs. Would not an English man, (by any case exil'd) much long to smell the smoke of his natiue coūtry? Thus,
so from what time we by God's calling Are begotten heavenly creatures Here on Earth, we have produced in us an inclination which does make us move towards heaven and heavenly glory, the proper place & condition which belongeth to us Would not an English man, (by any case exiled) much long to smell the smoke of his native country? Thus,
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But before we come to the vse of this poynt, we will more at large branch forth this duety of seeking Gods kingdome, by poynting forth the meanes and respects in regard whereof wee may performe this duety of seeking, here enioyned.
But before we come to the use of this point, we will more At large branch forth this duty of seeking God's Kingdom, by pointing forth the means and respects in regard whereof we may perform this duty of seeking, Here enjoined.
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thus, when we go with diligence to the ministers, who are NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET, Ro. 10.14 that is, Criers by office, who proclaime the bringing to light of this kingdome by Christ:
thus, when we go with diligence to the Ministers, who Are or, Ro. 10.14 that is, Criers by office, who proclaim the bringing to Light of this Kingdom by christ:
and when wee waite at the posts of Wisdome her gate, Pro. 8.33. like as clients doe, attending on Gods ministers, who are to know the lawes of this kingdome, that men may seeke them from their lips.
and when we wait At the posts of Wisdom her gate, Pro 8.33. like as Clients do, attending on God's Ministers, who Are to know the laws of this Kingdom, that men may seek them from their lips.
and which fades not away, reserued in the heauens for vs, which are kept by the power of God through faith vnto saluation that is ready to be reuealed in the last time, 1. Peter 1, 3, 4, 5. Thus men seeke their earthly matters whilst they gette good copies for that they holde.
and which fades not away, reserved in the heavens for us, which Are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time, 1. Peter 1, 3, 4, 5. Thus men seek their earthly matters while they get good copies for that they hold.
& with knowledge temperance, and with temperance patience, and with patience godlinesse, and with godlinesse brotherly kindnesse, and with brotherly kindnesse loue:
& with knowledge temperance, and with temperance patience, and with patience godliness, and with godliness brotherly kindness, and with brotherly kindness love:
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Hence it is, that we will sue out fines and writs, which may in a manner after a certaine time put an end to all claimes wch may bee made by any, some few persons on iust ground excepted.
Hence it is, that we will sue out fines and writs, which may in a manner After a certain time put an end to all claims which may be made by any, Some few Persons on just ground excepted.
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Thus Christ taught vs to seeke. Lord let thy kingdome come. Mat. 6.10. Thus, The Spirit helps the faithfull with fighes and groanes that cannot be vttered. Rom. 8.26. The vse of this is to rebuke most Christians, who indeed liue as Heathens.
Thus christ taught us to seek. Lord let thy Kingdom come. Mathew 6.10. Thus, The Spirit helps the faithful with fighes and groans that cannot be uttered. Rom. 8.26. The use of this is to rebuke most Christians, who indeed live as heathens.
For, what doe they seek after, but such things as Turkes and Pagans seeke after? Many say, Who will shew vs any good? Psal. 4.6. Many there are, saith Paul, Phil. 3.18.19. of whom I haue told you often, and now tell you weeping, who do minde earthly things:
For, what do they seek After, but such things as Turks and Pagans seek After? Many say, Who will show us any good? Psalm 4.6. Many there Are, Says Paul, Philip 3.18.19. of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping, who do mind earthly things:
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Worldly men wanting that wisdome from aboue are no more affected toward this heauenly inheritance, than those who are born destitute of ciuill wisdome are toward earthly.
Worldly men wanting that Wisdom from above Are no more affected towards this heavenly inheritance, than those who Are born destitute of civil Wisdom Are towards earthly.
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These we see, not hauing ciuil vnderstanding wherby to discerne the worth of their hopes, they neuer set their mindes vpon the faire possessions they might haue,
These we see, not having civil understanding whereby to discern the worth of their hope's, they never Set their minds upon the fair possessions they might have,
they are carelesse of this kingdome of God, and glorious inheritance, being wholly taken vp with a commō wealth fitting their kinde, the halfe-penny transitory things of this present life.
they Are careless of this Kingdom of God, and glorious inheritance, being wholly taken up with a Common wealth fitting their kind, the halfpenny transitory things of this present life.
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And as the poore Israelites were scattered ouer al the land of Egypt to gather stubble and picke strawes, Exod. 5.12. so doe these range all the country, and are dispersed all abroad to picke & gather vp worldly things no more in comparison than stubble and strawes.
And as the poor Israelites were scattered over all the land of Egypt to gather stubble and pick straws, Exod 5.12. so do these range all the country, and Are dispersed all abroad to pick & gather up worldly things no more in comparison than stubble and straws.
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And is ther any thing more worth thy care & pains in looking after, thā gods kingdom & thy eternal saluatiō? can a man bee perswaded that he hath great & goodly possessions befallen him though in remote parts, but his mind wil run much on the matter? his desire will be to heare and speake of it, to make a iourney to see it:
And is there any thing more worth thy care & pains in looking After, than God's Kingdom & thy Eternal salvation? can a man be persuaded that he hath great & goodly possessions befallen him though in remote parts, but his mind will run much on the matter? his desire will be to hear and speak of it, to make a journey to see it:
Can wee then bee truely perswaded, that an heauenly kingdome is giuen vs, but our thoughts will be vpon it? & we shall desire in Gods good time to see it.
Can we then be truly persuaded, that an heavenly Kingdom is given us, but our thoughts will be upon it? & we shall desire in God's good time to see it.
Oh, vvho shall deliuer mee from this body of sinne? Rom. 7.24. And, I desire to be dissolued, and to be vvith Christ, Phil 1.23. whereas dead Christians they could be content to liue here alwaies, and sing their Requiem heere on earth:
O, who shall deliver me from this body of sin? Rom. 7.24. And, I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ, Philip 1.23. whereas dead Christians they could be content to live Here always, and sing their Requiem Here on earth:
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Seeke his righteousnesse. Where obserue, That all true Christians, yea, all who truely seeke the kingdome of GOD in the world to come, must seeke sound righteousnesse in this present world.
Seek his righteousness. Where observe, That all true Christians, yea, all who truly seek the Kingdom of GOD in the world to come, must seek found righteousness in this present world.
These three dueties are required of the godly: 1. The first we are exhorted vnto, 2. Cor. 7.1. Hauing therefore such promises, beloued, let vs clense our selues from all filthinesse of the flesh and spirit, grovving vp vnto holinesse in the feare of God.
These three duties Are required of the godly: 1. The First we Are exhorted unto, 2. Cor. 7.1. Having Therefore such promises, Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, growing up unto holiness in the Fear of God.
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so wee cannot for measure further growe in grace, than we finde corruption decreasing in vs. And here we must labour chiefly against that sinne that dwelleth in vs,
so we cannot for measure further grow in grace, than we find corruption decreasing in us And Here we must labour chiefly against that sin that dwells in us,
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For, looke as in the eye the more euery hurtfull humour is remoued, and the more the visiue power is restored, the more perfitly and easily it seeth: so it is heere:
For, look as in the eye the more every hurtful humour is removed, and the more the visive power is restored, the more perfectly and Easily it sees: so it is Here:
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not such as nature produceth, standing in equity & other morall parts, nor yet such as hath a tincture of religion, I meane a profession of an outward forme of godlinesse voide of power:
not such as nature Produceth, standing in equity & other moral parts, nor yet such as hath a tincture of Religion, I mean a profession of an outward Form of godliness void of power:
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for this is but a Pharisaicall righteousnes, which shall not inherit the kingdome of God, Mat. 5.20. and is but like a beautifull picture, which hath nothing in it but an externall appearance.
for this is but a Pharisaical righteousness, which shall not inherit the Kingdom of God, Mathew 5.20. and is but like a beautiful picture, which hath nothing in it but an external appearance.
Euery thing that receiueth being, nature doth giue it such an instinct, that it seeketh to preserue and bring on to perfection that beeing it hath receiued.
Every thing that receiveth being, nature does give it such an instinct, that it seeks to preserve and bring on to perfection that being it hath received.
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True Christians hauing in their regeneration receiued a supernaturall being, euen the diuine nature or image which standeth as in knowledge and holinesse,
True Christians having in their regeneration received a supernatural being, even the divine nature or image which Stands as in knowledge and holiness,
than it seeketh any thing which only conduceth to the more happy estate of it. Man more seeketh necessarie sustenance for his life, more laboureth to expell some deadly disease,
than it seeks any thing which only conduceth to the more happy estate of it. Man more seeks necessary sustenance for his life, more Laboureth to expel Some deadly disease,
this righteousnes is as it were the very being of a Christian, heauenly glory is but his blissefull being, whence it is, that hee doth more seeke to get himselfe healed of sinne, the soules deadly sickenesse;
this righteousness is as it were the very being of a Christian, heavenly glory is but his blissful being, whence it is, that he does more seek to get himself healed of sin, the Souls deadly sickness;
But without holiness none shall see God, Heb. 12.14. And, the pure in hart onely shall beholde him, Mat. 5.8. Look as those that were to stand before the Persian Monarchs in Court, were to be clothed in royall apparell;
But without holiness none shall see God, Hebrew 12.14. And, the pure in heart only shall behold him, Mathew 5.8. Look as those that were to stand before the Persian Monarchs in Court, were to be clothed in royal apparel;
so, all that shall bee married to God in Christ, or, that shall stand in the presence of his glory, must by this course bee made fit for such a purpose.
so, all that shall be married to God in christ, or, that shall stand in the presence of his glory, must by this course be made fit for such a purpose.
that feeling their want and weakenes of grace, the presence and strength of sinne in them, their bondage and lamenesse in spirituall actions, doe seeke for grace for the crucifying of sinne, and for their spirituall liberty.
that feeling their want and weakness of grace, the presence and strength of sin in them, their bondage and lameness in spiritual actions, do seek for grace for the crucifying of sin, and for their spiritual liberty.
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when though a man bee full, yet hauing no sense of his repletion, the stomacke doth as painefully and rauenously hunger, as if the man were affamished.
when though a man be full, yet having no sense of his repletion, the stomach does as painfully and ravenously hunger, as if the man were affamished.
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Lastly, let vs heere bee exhorted, that if euer wee did partake in the diuine nature, we do shew it by striuing to growe in this righteousnes which is begun in vs but imperfectly.
Lastly, let us Here be exhorted, that if ever we did partake in the divine nature, we do show it by striving to grow in this righteousness which is begun in us but imperfectly.
Euen as in nature there is still comming vpon vs a sense of weakenes, and feeling of burdensome superfluities, that we might bee stirred still to repaire and increase naturall strength,
Even as in nature there is still coming upon us a sense of weakness, and feeling of burdensome superfluities, that we might be stirred still to repair and increase natural strength,
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so in the soule we haue weaknes euer and anon returning, that wee might neuer want a spurre to incite vs to seeke still a fresh after the continuing and augmenting of righteousnes in vs. Againe,
so in the soul we have weakness ever and anon returning, that we might never want a spur to incite us to seek still a fresh After the Continuing and augmenting of righteousness in us Again,
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Now, thus it is, that the very earnest of heauen and heauenly glory promised, is this spirituall righteousnesse wrought in vs. Thus much for the dewty, now for the manner.
Now, thus it is, that the very earnest of heaven and heavenly glory promised, is this spiritual righteousness wrought in us Thus much for the duty, now for the manner.
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Be not slouthfull but through faith and patience seeke to be partakers of the promises, Heb. •. 12. It commandeth vs all diligēce: 2. Pet. 1.5, 10. Giue all diligence. We seek things according to our estimate of them.
Be not slothful but through faith and patience seek to be partakers of the promises, Hebrew •. 12. It commands us all diligence: 2. Pet. 1.5, 10. Give all diligence. We seek things according to our estimate of them.
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Now, what is more precious than grace, or mo•e excellent than heauenly glory? If therefore we count them before all things, let vs shew it by seeking them answereably. Feruent seekers shall finde.
Now, what is more precious than grace, or mo•e excellent than heavenly glory? If Therefore we count them before all things, let us show it by seeking them answerably. Fervent seekers shall find.
These commonly are wise in their own eyes, (like Salomons Sluggard, who thinketh himselfe wiser than seauen who returne an answere, ) much condemning the forwardnes of others:
These commonly Are wise in their own eyes, (like Solomon's Sluggard, who Thinketh himself Wiser than seauen who return an answer,) much condemning the forwardness of Others:
and shall wee thinke without seeking to atteine those things which are the very vpshot and haruest of all our hopes? Thinke with thy selfe how men turne euery stone,
and shall we think without seeking to attain those things which Are the very upshot and harvest of all our hope's? Think with thy self how men turn every stone,
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They will haue something going in trade or stocke on their grounds, somthing by them for purchase, something out at vse, something for bargaine and aduenture.
They will have something going in trade or stock on their grounds, something by them for purchase, something out At use, something for bargain and adventure.
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how much more diligence should wee vse in getting heauenly treasure, enduring substance? such as grace, which shall neuer perish, which shall not be left as earthly things are,
how much more diligence should we use in getting heavenly treasure, enduring substance? such as grace, which shall never perish, which shall not be left as earthly things Are,
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Oh, that there were in you such harts to keep my cōmandemēts alwaies that it might bee well with you and yours after you for euer (saieth the Lord) Deut. 5.29.
O, that there were in you such hearts to keep my Commandments always that it might be well with you and yours After you for ever (Saith the Lord) Deuteronomy 5.29.
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Did not Iosiah eate and drinke and prosper while while he executed iudgement & iustice, Ier. 22.15. Godliness hath not onely the promises of this life, but of the life to come, 2. Tim. 4.8. He that giues the head, giues haire also:
Did not Josiah eat and drink and prosper while while he executed judgement & Justice, Jeremiah 22.15. Godliness hath not only the promises of this life, but of the life to come, 2. Tim. 4.8. He that gives the head, gives hair also:
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God giueth vs his kingdom and righteousnes, which are principall, (which he euer doth when we seeke them diligently,) how should hee not adde these inferiour things also which are but accessary to the other? If hee did so like and recompense Salomons seeking of politicke wisdome, which might serue him to goe in and out before his people, that hee gaue him it,
God gives us his Kingdom and righteousness, which Are principal, (which he ever does when we seek them diligently,) how should he not add these inferior things also which Are but accessary to the other? If he did so like and recompense Solomon's seeking of politic Wisdom, which might serve him to go in and out before his people, that he gave him it,
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how much more shall he do this here promised to such as seeke his kingdome and righteousnes? Wee see earthly men, that if they haue a seruant, who is very diligent and faithfull in their businesse, though he hath not the skill to licke his fingers,
how much more shall he do this Here promised to such as seek his Kingdom and righteousness? we see earthly men, that if they have a servant, who is very diligent and faithful in their business, though he hath not the skill to lick his fingers,
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in such a case will not a wise and equall Master the more bestirre him to reward his seruice, by how much he discerneth him the lesse to seeke himself? how much more then shall GOD doe for his seruants, whom he doth see to bee wholly bent to his businesse? When the people followed Christ into the desert, God did rather by miracle feed them,
in such a case will not a wise and equal Master the more Bestir him to reward his service, by how much he discerneth him the less to seek himself? how much more then shall GOD do for his Servants, whom he does see to be wholly bent to his business? When the people followed christ into the desert, God did rather by miracle feed them,
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yet when he had the vineyard denied him grew so sick of the sullens, that hee could not so much as taste ought of his kingly prouision, 3. King. •1. 4.
yet when he had the vineyard denied him grew so sick of the sullens, that he could not so much as taste ought of his kingly provision, 3. King. •1. 4.
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like as Saul gaue Michol to Dauid to bee a snare vnto him, 1. Sam. 17. Though it be not warrantable for a man in his policy demoliri honoribus, to ouerthrow men by aduancements,
like as Saul gave Michal to David to be a snare unto him, 1. Sam. 17. Though it be not warrantable for a man in his policy demoliri honoribus, to overthrow men by advancements,
Againe, they haue these things but as traitours their allowance more or lesse, from the clemency & patience of the prince, rather than his fauour to them.
Again, they have these things but as Traitors their allowance more or less, from the clemency & patience of the Prince, rather than his favour to them.
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for that they did beleeue God so to prosper outwardly the keepers of his lawe, that hauing no beliefe of another life, (for they did think soules as bodies were mortall) yet they walked keeping the letter of the law most strictly as their name doth intimate.
for that they did believe God so to prosper outwardly the keepers of his law, that having no belief of Another life, (for they did think Souls as bodies were Mortal) yet they walked keeping the Letter of the law most strictly as their name does intimate.
Againe, many of Gods children goe backward in these things, because they lie durtily without repentāce of some sins wch God would haue them iudge in themselues;
Again, many of God's children go backward in these things, Because they lie dirtily without Repentance of Some Sins which God would have them judge in themselves;
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others to bee to contentiously giuen, that none should liue quietly by them, but would bee euer pushing and goring their brethren as buls do the weaker •artell with their hornes;
Others to be to contentiously given, that none should live quietly by them, but would be ever pushing and goring their brothers as Bulls do the Weaker •artell with their horns;
Farther, for the want of this God doth ruinate the estates of many by not keeping them from such courses of trusting, where what they trust shall come home wth losse;
Farther, for the want of this God does ruinate the estates of many by not keeping them from such courses of trusting, where what they trust shall come home with loss;
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into courses of suretiships, into suits of lawe and building, into dealing in things wherein they haue no iudgement, into the hands of vntrusty seruants (who are a backe-doore which will pull downe the greatest houses) that he may punish their not seruing him fruitfully in the things they enioyed.
into courses of suretyships, into suits of law and building, into dealing in things wherein they have no judgement, into the hands of untrusty Servants (who Are a backdoor which will pull down the greatest houses) that he may Punish their not serving him fruitfully in the things they enjoyed.
Lastly, if thou hast not beene a seeker of righteousnesse and GODS kingdome, do not think the things thou hast to be additaments bestowed in Gods fauour,
Lastly, if thou hast not been a seeker of righteousness and GOD'S Kingdom, do not think the things thou hast to be additaments bestowed in God's favour,
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Didst thou hold land on such termes as would not maintaine thy title, but rather expose thee to danger of accoūting for all the time that thou hadst helde them? Suppose thou mightest strengthen thy self in these by turning Tenant to the true Lord;
Didst thou hold land on such terms as would not maintain thy title, but rather expose thee to danger of accounting for all the time that thou Hadst held them? Suppose thou Mightest strengthen thy self in these by turning Tenant to the true Lord;
To God the father, God the sonne, and God the holy Ghost, be ascribed (as it is due) all glory, honour, blessednes, might, maiesty & dominion, from this time forth and for euermore. Amen, Amen. Soli Deo Gloria.
To God the father, God the son, and God the holy Ghost, be ascribed (as it is due) all glory, honour, blessedness, might, majesty & dominion, from this time forth and for evermore. Amen, Amen. Soli God Gloria.
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Ob, concerning the good mans crosse• and the wickeds prosperity. Ans. The crosses of the godly are either chastiments of their •••lings: Or t•ia•• ••the• ••••ng to doub•• pro〈7 letters〉, O• 〈 … 〉 w••• •od and ••w••• 〈 ◊ 〉 2 C••. •. Cor. 2.9. Phil. 4. 1•.
Ob, Concerning the good men crosse• and the wickeds Prosperity. Ans. The Crosses of the godly Are either chastiments of their •••lings: Or t•ia•• ••the• ••••ng to doub•• pro〈7 letters〉, O• 〈 … 〉 w••• •od and ••w••• 〈 ◊ 〉 2 C••. •. Cor. 2.9. Philip 4. 1•.
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3. To shew the cau•e why euen sundry good husbands thriue not, That is t•eir neglect of religion. In the godly s•me s••• n•• ••p•med of. Some infi•mi•y ••••cei•••.
3. To show the cau•e why even sundry good Husbands thrive not, That is t•eir neglect of Religion. In the godly s•me s••• n•• ••p•med of. some infi•mi•y ••••cei•••.
