William Perkins (1558-1602) was a leading English Puritan.
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William Perkins, The Art of Prophesying, p. 11: The sum and substance of the message of the Bible can be summarised in an argument (or syllogism) such as this: Major Premise: The true Messiah shall be both God and man, from the seed of David. He shall be born of his heavenly Father's bosom...
William Perkins, A Golden Chaine, p. 11, in Works, Vol. 1: The Bodie of Scripture is a doctrine sufficient to live well. It comprehendeth many holy sciences, whereof one is principall, others are hand-maids or retainers. The principall science is Theologie...
William Perkins, Cases of Conscience in Works, Vol. 2, pp. 141-142: Games of hazard are those in which hazard only bears the sway, and orders the game, and not wit; wherein also there is (as we say) chance, yea, mere chance in regard of us...
William Perkins "Recreation is an exercise joined with the fear of God, conversant with things indifferent, for the preservation of bodily strength and the confirmation of the mind in holiness." -- William Perkins
William Perkins "Wise and godly silence is as excellent a virtue as holy speech, for he knoweth not how to speak which knoweth not how to hold his tongue." -- William Perkins, Of the Government of the Tongue
William Perkins, The Foundation of the Christian Religion gathered into Six Principles: Q. What things must a Christian man’s heart desire? A. Six things especially. ...
William Perkins,How to Live Well, and That Well: In All Estates and Times. Specially When Helps and Comforts Fail. (some modernized spelling): In the labour and work of our calling, there is required a double action of faith...
William Perkins Reformation Heritage Books is working to publish the Works of William Perkins. I believe the first volume is scheduled to be released in late 2009.
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