Davids Thanksgiving, Title page – Dedication
DAVIDS Thanksgiuing for the Arraignement of the Man of Earth, set forth in two Sermons by W. B.
The first Sermon sheweth the manner of Dauids thanksgiuing, and containeth many comfortable points necessarie for afflicted consciences.
The second Sermon setteth forth the matter it selfe, for which Dauid giueth thanks and that is, The arraignement of the Man of Earth, VVherin is entreated of these points follovving. ver. 2.
1 Of the parties betweene whom the controuersie dependeth.
2 Of the parties before whom it is tried.
3 Of the persons by whom it is tried.
4 Of the action it selfe that is tried.
5 Of the verdict of the Iurie.
6 Of the court of conscience, with a description of the same.
7 Of the verdict of the court of conscience.
8 Of the sentence of the Iudge.
9 Of the execution of the sentence.
Imprinted at London by Richard Bradocke, for I. B. and are to be sold at her shop at the great North doore of S. Paules, at the signe of the Bible. 1598.
To the Right Honourable Sir William Periam Knight, Lord chiefe Baron of her Maiesties Exchequer, grace, merciemercy and peace.
RIght Honourable, the importunate desire of diuers wel affected Christians which heard these sermons in London, and chiefelie of some that hauehave beene humbled with affliction of conscience, hath preuailed with me for the penning & publishing of the same, which through the blessing of God may bring cōfort & profit to more then to those that heard them. In regard of many honourable fauours and good encouragements receiued from your Lordship in the worke of my ministerie where I dwell. I hauehave presumed to offer this my mite vntounto you as a poore testimonie of a minde willing to be thankefull if it were in my power, which both for the matter that is handled therein, as also for the manner of handling, I deemed of right to belong chiefelie vntounto your Lordship which (together with my good meaning herein) if it shall please you (which I humblie craue) to construe and accept in good part, I shalbe not a little encouraged to take more paines in greater matters then these come to. Thus crauing pardon for my boldnes. I humblie take my leaue, commending you to the aboundant and gracious blessing of God. 1598. Nouember. 8.
Your Lordships to commaund, William Burton.