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A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written
A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, written by the blessed apostle St. Peter. By Thomas AdamsA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written by the blessed apostle St. Peter. By Thomas Adams
London: printed by Richard Badger and Felix Kyngston for Jacob Bloome, 1633London: printed by Richard Badger and Felix Kyngston for Iacob Bloome, 1633
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Thus are they qualified, to whom the lot of faith, and of eternal life by faith, is ordained. Heaven is not for every one, but for the Saints: would any man have a lot in Canaan, let him be sure he be a true Israelite. It is not the bare hope and probability of a little, that can give the soul the satisfaction of comfort. For a man to stand to the courtesy of his Minister, for all the knowledge which he requires in heavenly blessings: had been for an Israelite to take it upon trust of the Spies, who were sent to view and report the goodness of the land; and never to enter it himself.
Thus are they qualified, to whom the lot of faith, and of eternall life by faith, is ordained. Heaven is not for every one, but for the Saints: would any man have a lot in Canaan, let him be sure he be a true Israelite. It is not the bare hope and probability of a little, that can give the soule the satisfaction of comfort. For a man to stand to the courtesie of his Minister, for all the knowledge which hee requires in heavenly blessings: had beene for an Israelite to take it upon trust of the Spyes, who were sent to view and report the goodnesse of the land; and never to enter it himselfe.
3. For the possession it self, no mortal eye hath seen it, nor ear hath heard it; blessed souls whose lot it shall be to enjoy it. But I leave this point to your meditation; for our Apostle speaks here of the preparing lot, not of the possessing lot. Let us get the lottery of grace, and we shall be assured the lot of glory. But ⟨p. 24⟩alas how slowly do we go about this holy business! Joshua was fain to chide the seven tribes; Josh. 18:2. for neglect of their Inheritance. How long are you slack to go to possess the land, which the God of your fathers hath given you? we may be all thus justly reproved; how long defer we to make sure our election, and to get the earnest of everlasting life?