A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written

I have given thee my handmaid, and now I am despised in thine eyes. But it is certain; they have least faith that think they have all faith. Men that make themselves so sure of heaven, that they will scarce change places with the departed Saints; may perhaps wish themselves one day in the poor Publicans case and place; Lord be merciful to me a sinner.

I have given thee my handmaid, and now I am despised in thine eyes. But it is certaine; they have least faith that thinke they have all faith. Men that make themselves so sure of heaven, that they will scarce change places with the departed Saints; may perhaps wish themselves one day in the poore Publicans case and place; Lord be mercifull to me a sinner.

Thus much for the reproof of those two errors; one in the defect, the other in the excess: neither whereof have indeed obtained faith: Now for direction to those that have obtained it: this twofold.

Thus much for the reproofe of those two errors; one in the defect, the other in the excesse: neither whereof have indeed obtained faith: Now for direction to those that have obtained it: this twofold.

1 Learn to acknowledge the author Hast thou obtained that precious Jewell denied to thousands, be the more thankful. As Thales Milesius asked no other reward of his readers, but ubi mea legeris, me agnosce; Where thou readest me, acknowledge me So God requires of his creatures, that where they find the benefits, they thankfully acknowledge the Benefactor. God hath kept nothing to himself but his glory, and this he will not give to another: as Pharaoh gave all to Joseph, only excepting the throne: yet in this glory we are too forward to be sharers. When the Babylonians heard the music, cornet, flute, harp, &c. they fell down, and worshipped the Idol. So men when they hear the music of their own praises,