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

My Sonne.] This Flesh that stands before you, is the natural Son of God: which gives us to understand, the infinite honour that belongs to Jesus Christ. Though our nature was once poor and wretched through our degeneration, yet now it is made noble and blessed through this Personal union. And the Lord Jesus did habitually honour it, even above the nature of Angels, Hebr. 2.16. For Christ in his very birth, was the most excellent and noble man that ever was: and that both by Fathers side and Mothers side. By Father, being the Son of Almighty God: by Mother, descending of the Patriarchs and renowned Kings of Judah. A truly great Prince! wherein consists a kingdom? In authority? Psal. 135.6. He doth whatsoever he will, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and all deep places. In Power, Mat. 8. The winds and the seas obey him. In multitude of subjects? Angels, Saints, and all Kings are his Subjects; either voluntary, or against their wills, Psal. 82.1. He standeth in the congregation of the mighty, and judgeth among the gods. In abundance? Psal. 16.11. In his presence is the fullness of joy. In continuance? He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, ¹and of his Kingdom there shall be no end. In amplitude and largeness? The heaven is his, and the earth is his, and the fullness of them both. In subduing enemies?² Bring those mine enemies, that would not have me reign over them, and slay them before me.

My Sonne.] This Flesh that stands before you, is the naturall Sonne of God: which gives us to understand, the infinite honour that belongs to Iesus Christ. Though our nature was once poore and wretched through our degeneration, yet now it is made noble and blessed through this Personall union. And the Lord Iesus did habitually honour it, even above the nature of Angels,