A comfortable sermon of faith, in temptations and afflictions Preached at S. Botulphes wythout Aldersgate in London, the .xv. of Februarye. 1573. By Maister VVilliam Fulke, Doctor of Diuinitie.
¶ A Sermon preached in S. Botulphes Church without Aldersgate in London, the 15 day of February. 1573. by Maister Wylliam Fulke Doctor of Deuinitie. Mathew. 15. 21. ¶ And Iesus departing from thēce, went aside into the partes of Tyre and Sydon.
¶ A Sermon preached in S. Botulphs Church without Aldersgate in London, the 15 day of february. 1573. by Master William Fulke Doctor of Devinity. Matthew. 15. 21. ¶ And Iesus departing from thence, went aside into the parts of Tyre and Sidon.
Then she came and woorshipped hym saying: Lord helpe me. But he answered: It is not good to take the childrens bread, and to cast it to Dogs. But she sayd:
Then she Come and worshipped him saying: Lord help me. But he answered: It is not good to take the Children's bred, and to cast it to Dogs. But she said:
THis part of scripture (beloued in our sauiour Christ) declareth how our sauiour Christ begā to shew some bright beames of his grace vnto the Gentyls.
THis part of scripture (Beloved in our Saviour christ) Declareth how our Saviour christ began to show Some bright beams of his grace unto the Gentiles.
so our sauiour Christ, by stretching forth some fruit of hys grace vnto the heathen would geue good hope of that cōmon mercye, which shortly afterward was exhibited both to the Iewes and the Gentils indefferētly.
so our Saviour christ, by stretching forth Some fruit of his grace unto the heathen would give good hope of that Common mercy, which shortly afterwards was exhibited both to the Iewes and the Gentiles indifferently.
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Which thing is both profitable and comfortable for vs that are of the Gentils to consider, that we may know by what meanes & degrees the Gospel which is ye power of God to saluatiō, was brought vnto vs
Which thing is both profitable and comfortable for us that Are of the Gentiles to Consider, that we may know by what means & Degrees the Gospel which is the power of God to salvation, was brought unto us
Ther is also set forth in this Gospel a wonderfull commendation of a most strong & inuincible faith in a woman that was a Cananite, to set forth the great infidelitye & ingratitude of the Iewes, y• wer the chosen people of God:
There is also Set forth in this Gospel a wonderful commendation of a most strong & invincible faith in a woman that was a Canaanite, to Set forth the great infidelity & ingratitude of the Iewes, y• were the chosen people of God:
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yt by comparyng them together, we might vnderstād how iustly the Iewes wer depriued of the promised redemption, which so disdainfully reiected it beyng offered, that the Heathē so willingly embraced whē they heard of it.
that by comparing them together, we might understand how justly the Iewes were deprived of the promised redemption, which so disdainfully rejected it being offered, that the Heathen so willingly embraced when they herd of it.
Which thing also we may note in the occasion of his departure out of the land of Iewrye into the partes of Tyre & Sidon, which the Euangelist discribeth to be this, in the begining of this chapter.
Which thing also we may note in the occasion of his departure out of the land of Jewry into the parts of Tyre & Sidon, which the Evangelist Describeth to be this, in the beginning of this chapter.
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The Scribes & Pharises that came frō Ierusalem, picked a quarel against him, because his disciples did eate wt vnwashed hands, wherby they transgressed the tradition of the Elders:
The Scribes & Pharisees that Come from Ierusalem, picked a quarrel against him, Because his Disciples did eat with unwashed hands, whereby they transgressed the tradition of the Elders:
And so it cōmeth to passe alwaies, that they which are most earnest in vpholding & defending traditions & ceremonies inuented by man, are most forgetful in keping the cōmaundementes of God.
And so it comes to pass always, that they which Are most earnest in upholding & defending traditions & ceremonies invented by man, Are most forgetful in keeping the Commandments of God.
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And therfore our sauiour Christ cōfuteth them by the testimonye of Esay, wher God complaineth that the hiprotical people came neare vnto him with their mouth,
And Therefore our Saviour christ confuteth them by the testimony of Isaiah, where God Complaineth that the hiprotical people Come near unto him with their Mouth,
Their eies shall be blynded that they shall not see, theyr eares stopped that they shall not heare, their harts made grosse yt they shal not vnderstād,
Their eyes shall be blinded that they shall not see, their ears stopped that they shall not hear, their hearts made gross that they shall not understand,
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This got the hye Priests, Scribes & Pharises by multiplying their ceremonies, & namely ablutions and washings, It is true that God in the law cōmaunded diuers ablutions & washings, which did rather testify their vncleanes, thē purge away their filthines:
This god the high Priests, Scribes & Pharisees by multiplying their ceremonies, & namely ablutions and washings, It is true that God in the law commanded diverse ablutions & washings, which did rather testify their uncleans, them purge away their filthiness:
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& often washing of their hands before they did eate, & especialy if they had come from the market, they myght not eate before they had washed their hands, rant:
& often washing of their hands before they did eat, & especially if they had come from the market, they might not eat before they had washed their hands, rant:
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then hauing newly forsakē the religion of her forefathers & people where she lyued, & lately receiued the religion of the Iewes? What a great temptacion (I say) was it to her, that her daughter should be pos sessed with the Deuil? She might either haue thought that she had made an euil chaunge of her old religion, to be thus welcomed by the Deuil into a new religion:
then having newly forsaken the Religion of her Forefathers & people where she lived, & lately received the Religion of the Iewes? What a great temptation (I say) was it to her, that her daughter should be pos sessed with the devil? She might either have Thought that she had made an evil change of her old Religion, to be thus welcomed by the devil into a new Religion:
For of al aduersities that can be laid vpō a man or a woman this goeth nerest, to make them think they are out of the fauour of God, to behold that they are geuen ouer as it wer a pray into the Deuils possessiō.
For of all adversities that can be laid upon a man or a woman this Goes nearest, to make them think they Are out of the favour of God, to behold that they Are given over as it were a prey into the Devils possession.
Upon these and such lyke generall promises of God, contained in the old Testament, her faith was builded & founded so stedfastly, that no storme of temptacion was able to ouerthrow it.
Upon these and such like general promises of God, contained in the old Testament, her faith was built & founded so steadfastly, that no storm of temptation was able to overthrow it.
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That the trial of our faith, which is much more precious then gold yt perisheth (though it be tryed by fire) myght be found vnto our prayse, honor & glory at the appearing of our Lorde Iesus Christ.
That the trial of our faith, which is much more precious then gold that Perishes (though it be tried by fire) might be found unto our praise, honour & glory At the appearing of our Lord Iesus christ.
For in them our faith being grounded, it shal stand like a most sure bulwark & inuincible fortres against ani thing yt shal assault our euerlasting saluatiō.
For in them our faith being grounded, it shall stand like a most sure bulwark & invincible fortress against ani thing that shall assault our everlasting salvation.
For although the Cananites wer once curssed of God aboue al other natiōs, yet by this blessed séed al cursse should be taken away, seing he is not restrai ned to one nation more then another,
For although the Canaanites were once cursed of God above all other Nations, yet by this blessed seed all curse should be taken away, sing he is not restrai ned to one Nation more then Another,
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And seing he shal heare the poore that cry vnto him, & succour the néedy that hath none other helper, he must heare me also being so poore a creature & helples that crieth vnto him.
And sing he shall hear the poor that cry unto him, & succour the needy that hath none other helper, he must hear me also being so poor a creature & helpless that cries unto him.
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And for asmuch as whosoeuer putteth his trust in him, shal not be confounded, he cānnot refuse my humble request, yt repose my whole trust and confidence in him.
And for as as whosoever putteth his trust in him, shall not be confounded, he cannot refuse my humble request, that repose my Whole trust and confidence in him.
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For seing ye Messias was promised to be the sonne of Dauid, & that al felicity was promised in ye kingdome of Dauid, according to the holy oracles of God, she calleth Christ the sonne of Dauid.
For sing you Messias was promised to be the son of David, & that all felicity was promised in you Kingdom of David, according to the holy oracles of God, she calls christ the son of David.
I wyl be his father, and he shall be my sonne. She had heard the prophecy of Esay, ye God promised that out of the old withered stump of I say the father of Dauid, a rod shuld come forth,
I will be his father, and he shall be my son. She had herd the prophecy of Isaiah, you God promised that out of the old withered stump of I say the father of David, a rod should come forth,
the spirit of knowledge & vnderstandyng. &c. And that which Ieremy writeth of the righteous braunch that God would raise vp vnto Dauid, which king should raigne and execute iudgement, whose name should be, The Lord our righteousnes: Upon these or such like places of Scripture her faith was grounded, by which she had learned to cal him the sōne of Dauid.
the Spirit of knowledge & understanding. etc. And that which Ieremy Writeth of the righteous branch that God would raise up unto David, which King should Reign and execute judgement, whose name should be, The Lord our righteousness: Upon these or such like places of Scripture her faith was grounded, by which she had learned to call him the son of David.
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This request of hers therfore, being in the compasse of those thinges which wer promised to be graunted by him, she is bold to call & cry vnto him, saying:
This request of hers Therefore, being in the compass of those things which were promised to be granted by him, she is bold to call & cry unto him, saying:
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but great discouragement & discomfort, if any thing could discourage a strong & lyuely faith. We sée therfore what a strong temptacion her faith endured.
but great discouragement & discomfort, if any thing could discourage a strong & lively faith. We see Therefore what a strong temptation her faith endured.
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For although he suppressed his audible voyce for a tyme, yet in tyme of thys silence he spake vnto her by two most effectuall kindes of speaking? First, by his general promises contayned in the Scripture, which sounded so lowd cōtinually in ye eares of her hart, that by them she was assured ye Christ called her vnto him,
For although he suppressed his audible voice for a time, yet in time of this silence he spoke unto her by two most effectual Kinds of speaking? First, by his general promises contained in the Scripture, which sounded so loud continually in you ears of her heart, that by them she was assured you christ called her unto him,
Secondly, although he spake no word with his toūg, yet by his spirit he spake continually to her soule, setling & sealyng the truth of Gods promises so stedfastly in her hart, that she knew it was vnpossible for her to mysse of hys grace at the length,
Secondly, although he spoke no word with his tongue, yet by his Spirit he spoke continually to her soul, settling & sealing the truth of God's promises so steadfastly in her heart, that she knew it was unpossible for her to miss of his grace At the length,
what shame is it for vs in so cleare light of the gospel, not to see with ye eyes of our faith the vnmoueable & vnchaungeable truth & certainty perish before he send his deliuerāce.
what shame is it for us in so clear Light of the gospel, not to see with you eyes of our faith the Unmovable & unchangeable truth & certainty perish before he send his deliverance.
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And the tryall of our fayth, as S. Peter saith, beyng much more precious then golde which is tried in the fire & yet perisheth, shall be found to our prayse, honour & glory, at the appearing of our Lord Iesus Christ.
And the trial of our faith, as S. Peter Says, being much more precious then gold which is tried in the fire & yet Perishes, shall be found to our praise, honour & glory, At the appearing of our Lord Iesus christ.
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and by geuing him strength not onely to abide temptacions & afflictions, but also to preuaile and to ouercome them, he declared that he did sustayne him with the other hand.
and by giving him strength not only to abide temptations & afflictions, but also to prevail and to overcome them, he declared that he did sustain him with the other hand.
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& to fight against vs by sending vs great troubles and temptacions, for hys purpose is in thys most noble combate, both to geue vs strength to ouercome,
& to fight against us by sending us great Troubles and temptations, for his purpose is in this most noble combat, both to give us strength to overcome,
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Declaring therby, that altthough she wer a cursed Cananite according to the flesh, yet she was a true Israelite by fayth, whych preuailed euen with God him selfe.
Declaring thereby, that altthough she were a cursed Canaanite according to the Flesh, yet she was a true Israelite by faith, which prevailed even with God him self.
But the Papists are here to be pytied, that for lacke of better arguments to proue the inuocation of sayntes, are fayne to abuse this place of ye Apostels request, to haue this woman dispatched:
But the Papists Are Here to be pity, that for lack of better Arguments to prove the invocation of Saints, Are fain to abuse this place of you Apostles request, to have this woman dispatched:
But whether she obtained her request or no, al was one to thē, so they might be rid of the exclamation & outcry that she made after them, to cause all the world to wonder at them.
But whither she obtained her request or no, all was one to them, so they might be rid of the exclamation & outcry that she made After them, to cause all the world to wonder At them.
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And therefore it is maruel what they meane to gather an argument for the inuocation of dead Sayntes out of this place, where neither the woman praieth to the Apostles,
And Therefore it is marvel what they mean to gather an argument for the invocation of dead Saints out of this place, where neither the woman Prayeth to the Apostles,
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The virgin Mary praied for the Bridegrome whē she sayd, They haue no wyne: If this was a request, what was her answer? woman what haue I to do wyth thee? But aboue the rest they haue one notable example of the rytch man, that being in ye torments of hel, prayed vnto Abraham.
The Virgae Mary prayed for the Bridegroom when she said, They have no wine: If this was a request, what was her answer? woman what have I to do with thee? But above the rest they have one notable Exampl of the rich man, that being in you torments of hell, prayed unto Abraham.
for styl she cried & was nothing discouraged, whereby we sée that this first repulse did so litle deminish her desire, that it kindled it more & more.
for still she cried & was nothing discouraged, whereby we see that this First repulse did so little diminish her desire, that it kindled it more & more.
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& so render worthy thanks to him that is the author of it For such is our malignitie, that if we be preuented with Gods benefites (as often times we are) or els obtaine them immediatly vpō our request, we forget that we receiued them of God,
& so render worthy thanks to him that is the author of it For such is our malignity, that if we be prevented with God's benefits (as often times we Are) or Else obtain them immediately upon our request, we forget that we received them of God,
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Therfore God in great wisdom prolongeth some times the performāce of his promised benefits, that men myght acknowledge of whom they obtayn them, worthely esteeme them, thankfully receiue them, and profitably employ them.
Therefore God in great Wisdom prolongeth Some times the performance of his promised benefits, that men might acknowledge of whom they obtain them, worthily esteem them, thankfully receive them, and profitably employ them.
An vncomfor table answer doubtles to the poore woman, wherby he pronoūceth that he hath no cōmission of God to do any thing for her, in asmuch as his vocatiō extended onely to ye Israelits, was promised,
an uncomfort table answer doubtless to the poor woman, whereby he pronounceth that he hath no commission of God to do any thing for her, in as as his vocation extended only to you Israelites, was promised,
For our sauiour Christ acknowledgeth a lytle before hys passion, that he hath other shéepe which wer not of the Iewish fold, whō he must bryng home, that there may be one told,
For our Saviour christ acknowledgeth a little before his passion, that he hath other sheep which were not of the Jewish fold, whom he must bring home, that there may be one told,
And in that most earnest and harty praier which he made immediatly before his death, wherin he commendeth to God the preseruation of his Disciples, whom hée sent to conuert the whole world, hee prayeth generally for hys whole Church, collected both of the Iewes and the Gentiles, saying:
And in that most earnest and hearty prayer which he made immediately before his death, wherein he commends to God the preservation of his Disciples, whom he sent to convert the Whole world, he Prayeth generally for his Whole Church, collected both of the Iewes and the Gentiles, saying:
first, that we must acknowledge that we are al lost, or els Christ hath nothing to do with vs. We must euery one confes with the Psalmist, yt I haue wandred like a lost sheepe, O seeke thou thy seruaunt.
First, that we must acknowledge that we Are all lost, or Else christ hath nothing to do with us We must every one confess with the Psalmist, that I have wandered like a lost sheep, Oh seek thou thy servant.
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Secondly, if we confesse & finde our selues to be such, then are we here comforted, yt Christ is properly appointed of God to saue the lost shéepe of the house of Israel,
Secondly, if we confess & find our selves to be such, then Are we Here comforted, that christ is properly appointed of God to save the lost sheep of the house of Israel,
Therefore it ought to be no discomfort vnto vs to confesse yt we are vtterly lost, séeyng therby we are assured that we appertaine vnto Christ, who came of purpose to séeke & to saue that which was lost.
Therefore it ought to be no discomfort unto us to confess that we Are utterly lost, seeing thereby we Are assured that we appertain unto christ, who Come of purpose to seek & to save that which was lost.
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After the same maner it is here with this poore Cananite, for euen by the woord of Christ, in whom she trusted for grace, according to the promises of God concerning him, she is excluded frō grace,
After the same manner it is Here with this poor Canaanite, for even by the word of christ, in whom she trusted for grace, according to the promises of God Concerning him, she is excluded from grace,
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What could be said more to discourage her, then to tel her that the promised redemption pertayned not vnto her? Agayne, who could haue bene chosen out of al the world, to put her so much out of comfort,
What could be said more to discourage her, then to tell her that the promised redemption pertained not unto her? Again, who could have be chosen out of all the world, to put her so much out of Comfort,
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but that her faith is quite ouer come, & all comfort taken away from her? And yet so mighty and strong was the fortresse of her faith, that this most bitter assaut preuailed not to ouerthrow it.
but that her faith is quite over come, & all Comfort taken away from her? And yet so mighty and strong was the fortress of her faith, that this most bitter assault prevailed not to overthrow it.
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& falling downe before him, she continueth her humble sute, saying: Lord help me. And here we may sée how much true fayth differeth from proude presumption:
& falling down before him, she Continueth her humble suit, saying: Lord help me. And Here we may see how much true faith differeth from proud presumption:
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yea, we may plainly perceiue that true faith is alway ioyned with great humility. The Papists cal the assured confidence in Gods mercy, by the odious name of presumption,
yea, we may plainly perceive that true faith is always joined with great humility. The Papists call the assured confidence in God's mercy, by the odious name of presumption,
how can she continue her confidence in him? I answer, that first her faith was groūded vpon the word of God, which because she knewe most certainlye to bee an vndoubted truth, she wyl not be brought from that by any thing that may séeme cōtrary vnto it.
how can she continue her confidence in him? I answer, that First her faith was grounded upon the word of God, which Because she knew most Certainly to be an undoubted truth, she will not be brought from that by any thing that may seem contrary unto it.
so thys woman doubted not, but God must nedes finde a meane wherby his promises might be verified to her, howsoeuer Christ was not sent but to the lost shéepe of the house of Israel.
so this woman doubted not, but God must needs find a mean whereby his promises might be verified to her, howsoever christ was not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
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how can they be able to hurt vs? But if God him self séeme to be against vs, whō haue we then to comfort vs? For the iustice of God pronoūceth damnation to all that transgres his law.
how can they be able to hurt us? But if God him self seem to be against us, whom have we then to Comfort us? For the Justice of God pronounceth damnation to all that transgress his law.
But for asmuch as God of his infinite mercy hath promised saluatiō to al penitent sinners, he hath found a meane by which both hys iustice is satisfied,
But for as as God of his infinite mercy hath promised salvation to all penitent Sinners, he hath found a mean by which both his Justice is satisfied,
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as the Apostle saith to the Hebrues, he hath established them with an othe, that by two thinges immutable (in which it is impossible that God shuld lye) we might haue consolation & comfort,
as the Apostle Says to the Hebrews, he hath established them with an other, that by two things immutable (in which it is impossible that God should lie) we might have consolation & Comfort,
so is it impossible that anye man or woman, which taketh hold of Gods promises by faith, should mysse the performance of them, whatsoeuer séemeth to be lets or impediments vnto them.
so is it impossible that any man or woman, which Takes hold of God's promises by faith, should miss the performance of them, whatsoever Seemeth to be lets or impediments unto them.
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For ther can be no let or impedimēt so great, as should be able to compell God to lying or periury, which be as great impossibilities as can be thought of.
For there can be no let or impediment so great, as should be able to compel God to lying or perjury, which be as great impossibilities as can be Thought of.
For if the generall or vniuersall promises of God should not be graūted to any one person that embraceth them by faith, God should be no more true of his word & his othe, which is as impossible as that God should be no more God.
For if the general or universal promises of God should not be granted to any one person that Embraceth them by faith, God should be no more true of his word & his other, which is as impossible as that God should be no more God.
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whosoeuer calleth vpon the name of the Lord, shall be saued, if I pore wretch embracing this promis of God by fayth, doo call vpon the name of the Lord, whatsoeuer lets or impediments be in the way, it is impossible but that I shall be saued.
whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved, if I poor wretch embracing this promise of God by faith, do call upon the name of the Lord, whatsoever lets or impediments be in the Way, it is impossible but that I shall be saved.
Therfore if all the Angels in heauen shuld tel me on their own credite, or as it wer by Gods commaundement, that I should be damned, I must hold them all accurssed, rather then to graunt that God should be a lyer or periured person.
Therefore if all the Angels in heaven should tell me on their own credit, or as it were by God's Commandment, that I should be damned, I must hold them all accursed, rather then to grant that God should be a liar or perjured person.
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how soeuer contrary at the first sight it may séeme to be, yet it is not in déede directly contrary to these & such lyke generall promises. As these sayinges:
how soever contrary At the First sighed it may seem to be, yet it is not in deed directly contrary to these & such like general promises. As these sayings:
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but onely of such innocencye as is but inchoacted and begun in this lyfe, and made perfect in the lyfe to come Therfore if thou feelest in thy selfe with thy faith in God,
but only of such innocency as is but inchoacted and begun in this life, and made perfect in the life to come Therefore if thou Feel in thy self with thy faith in God,
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yet by the spirit of Christ that dwelleth in thée, thy body is dead vnto synne, thou hast crucified the flesh with the lusts and concupiscences therof, thou walkest in the spi rit,
yet by the Spirit of christ that dwells in thee, thy body is dead unto sin, thou hast Crucified the Flesh with the Lustiest and concupiscences thereof, thou walkest in the spi rit,
It is not good (saith he) to take the Chyldrens bread, and cast it to the whelpes, What an hard & vncurteous answer is thys? Not onely to deny her humble request,
It is not good (Says he) to take the Children's bred, and cast it to the whelps, What an hard & uncourteous answer is this? Not only to deny her humble request,
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What a great temptatiō was this? that he which onely hath the bread of lyfe to bestowe vpon all that he wil, doth compt her no more worthy to haue part of it,
What a great temptation was this? that he which only hath the bred of life to bestow upon all that he will, does count her no more worthy to have part of it,
Therfore this Heathen woman presuming to leape vpon the table of Gods children like an vnmanerlye Cur, deserued euen lyke a Cur Dog to be beaten downe,
Therefore this Heathen woman presuming to leap upon the table of God's children like an unmannerly Cur, deserved even like a Cur Dog to be beaten down,
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Which thing if all men would consider, that by kynde without Christ they are no better then Dogs, they woulde learn to make lesse of their painted sheathes,
Which thing if all men would Consider, that by kind without christ they Are no better then Dogs, they would Learn to make less of their painted sheathes,
For of faith procéedeth inuocation and earnest calling for Gods helpe & saluation. For although the aunswer of Christ séemeth to take away all hope from the Gentiles,
For of faith Proceedeth invocation and earnest calling for God's help & salvation. For although the answer of christ Seemeth to take away all hope from the Gentiles,
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First by thys aunswer it appeareth howe much the certaintie of fayth doth differ from vayne & foolish importunitie of ignorant persons, which wyll be answered by no reason,
First by this answer it appears how much the certainty of faith does differ from vain & foolish importunity of ignorant Persons, which will be answered by no reason,
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Therfore where as he had first said she was a Dog, she willingly cōfesseth it, that she was no better then a Dog, it is true Lord saith she, I am no better.
Therefore where as he had First said she was a Dog, she willingly Confesses it, that she was no better then a Dog, it is true Lord Says she, I am no better.
For Naaman the Syrian, the woman of Samaria, the Centurion, and some such other, were refreshed with some crooms that fell from the table of the children of God the Israelites,
For Naaman the Syrian, the woman of Samaria, the Centurion, and Some such other, were refreshed with Some crooms that fell from the table of the children of God the Israelites,
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namely to satisfie the Iewes with the bread ordained for them, and yet let some crooms or chyppinges of the same fall downe to refresh her a poore whelpe that lay vnder the table.
namely to satisfy the Iewes with the bred ordained for them, and yet let Some crooms or chyppinges of the same fallen down to refresh her a poor whelp that lay under the table.
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By this place also we may perceiue what horrible punishmēt the Iewes deserued at Gods hand, whych eyther negligently or disdaynfully loathed those dainties of Gods table offered vnto them, which other poore wretches so gréedely desired,
By this place also we may perceive what horrible punishment the Iewes deserved At God's hand, which either negligently or disdainfully loathed those dainties of God's table offered unto them, which other poor wretches so greedily desired,
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and of such as had no place in ye house of God, but of greatest fauour to lye vnder the table of hys children, hauing conuerted vs from Dogs into his children, hath aduaunced vs to sit at his own hye table with his Children,
and of such as had no place in you house of God, but of greatest favour to lie under the table of his children, having converted us from Dogs into his children, hath advanced us to fit At his own high table with his Children,
The second thing that we haue here to consider is, that we being turned frō Dogs into Gods children, do not retayne styl the nature of Dogs, that is, to returne againe to their filthy vomite, which they haue once cast out:
The second thing that we have Here to Consider is, that we being turned from Dogs into God's children, do not retain still the nature of Dogs, that is, to return again to their filthy vomit, which they have once cast out:
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yt being extolled to such dignity that we are made partakers of Gods heauenly table, we do not behaue our selues vnreuerently, vnthankfully, vnholyly,
that being extolled to such dignity that we Are made partakers of God's heavenly table, we do not behave our selves unreverently, unthankfully, unholily,
but as it becōmeth the children of God, the table of God, the presence of God, with al reuerence, obedience & thankfulnes, to expresse the nature of Gods children,
but as it becomes the children of God, the table of God, the presence of God, with all Reverence, Obedience & thankfulness, to express the nature of God's children,
And the same penaltie remayneth all hipocrites, which entruding themselues into the Church of God, neuer care for repentance, newnes of life, holynes & righteousues, wherunto we are called of God,
And the same penalty remaineth all Hypocrites, which entruding themselves into the Church of God, never care for Repentance, newness of life, holiness & righteousues, whereunto we Are called of God,
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Remember that whych was read in the fyrst Lesson this day at Morning praier, cōcerning Esau, who because he was a prophane felow, that made no more accompt of hys birthright (in whych was encluded all the hope of the Church) but that he sold it for one messe of potage, as the Apostle saith to the Hebrues, he was afterward depriued of the blessyng,
remember that which was read in the fyrst lesson this day At Morning prayer, Concerning Esau, who Because he was a profane fellow, that made no more account of his birthright (in which was encluded all the hope of the Church) but that he sold it for one mess of potage, as the Apostle Says to the Hebrews, he was afterwards deprived of the blessing,
because they did obstinatly refuse the grace when it was offered, & would not beleue the promise whē it was exhibited, they are broken of from the stocke of Israel,
Because they did obstinately refuse the grace when it was offered, & would not believe the promise when it was exhibited, they Are broken of from the stock of Israel,
Although she had neuer so many repulses and discouragementes, yet because she continued styll constant and vnmoueable in faith, she departed not away confounded.
Although she had never so many repulses and discouragements, yet Because she continued still constant and Unmovable in faith, she departed not away confounded.
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But some wyl peraduenture obiect, she sued here but for a temporall benefite, namely the recouery of her daughter, what pertayneth this to eternall saluation? I answer:
But Some will Peradventure Object, she sued Here but for a temporal benefit, namely the recovery of her daughter, what pertaineth this to Eternal salvation? I answer:
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Wherefore as we are taught by thys example, let vs in all temptacions and afflictions flée vnto the generall promises of God, with inuincible courage of faith.
Wherefore as we Are taught by this Exampl, let us in all temptations and afflictions flee unto the general promises of God, with invincible courage of faith.
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Let vs therefore folow the faith and confidence of Iacob, when he wrestled wyth God: For by fayth wee wrestle wyth God when he proueth our fayth by temptacion.
Let us Therefore follow the faith and confidence of Iacob, when he wrestled with God: For by faith we wrestle with God when he Proves our faith by temptation.
I wil not let thee go (quoth he) before thou blesse me: So let vs boldlye answer God when he wrestleth with vs, assailing our fayth by sundry temptacions, we wyll not let thee go before thou blesse vs. For thys example hath God left in wryting for our comfort,
I will not let thee go (quoth he) before thou bless me: So let us boldly answer God when he wrestleth with us, assailing our faith by sundry temptations, we will not let thee go before thou bless us For this Exampl hath God left in writing for our Comfort,
For Iacob by fayth had power wyth God, and had power ouer the Angel, and preuayled, whereby he was called Israel, that is, one that preuaileth with God.
For Iacob by faith had power with God, and had power over the Angel, and prevailed, whereby he was called Israel, that is, one that prevaileth with God.
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Therefore let vs not faynt in any temptacions, but rather (as S. Iames sayth) let vs reioyce when we fal into sundry temptacions, knowing that the tryall of our faith worketh pacience, which if she haue her perfect worke, we shall be perfect and sound, not faynting in any thyng.
Therefore let us not faint in any temptations, but rather (as S. James say) let us rejoice when we fall into sundry temptations, knowing that the trial of our faith works patience, which if she have her perfect work, we shall be perfect and found, not fainting in any thing.
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so our eyes waight vpon the Lord our God vntyll he haue mercy vpon vs. Finally let vs follow this woman of Canaan, whose fayth could not be ouercome by three repulses,
so our eyes weight upon the Lord our God until he have mercy upon us Finally let us follow this woman of Canaan, whose faith could not be overcome by three repulses,
For God by tēptacion séeketh not our ouerthrow, but our greater victory, that the tryall of our fayth which is much more precious then gold (which though it be purged with fyre,
For God by temptation seeketh not our overthrow, but our greater victory, that the trial of our faith which is much more precious then gold (which though it be purged with fire,
