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

You see, the Apostle comes to a new manner of testifying the former truth. We have a word. A word, what's this? so we had before. Nay, but a word of Prophecy. Why, what strength hath this above the other? Yes, it is more sure. Well say it be more sure, what is this to us? we heard it not. Yes we have it, visible to our •yes. But men may have it, and not regard it: as the Indians that were owners of all he gold, yet were the poorest beggars. Nay, but we take heed to it, attend it. Say we should, is this a thing so commendable? may we not rest satisfied with your word and assertion, that saw these things? Nay, but Benè facitis attendants, Ye die very well in taking heed to it. Well, say we should observe it, what shall we find it to ⟨p. 335⟩be? Not an obscure and involved matter, as it was before the completion; but a light. What need have we of a light, that live in the broad day of knowledge? Nay, but the world is full of darkness; and in a dark place a light is comfortable. But this may be some dim candle, that can cast us no rays or beams of illumination: No, it is a Shining light: like John Baptist, a burning and a shining light. A light that shineth in a dark place. How long shall this light continue? Until the day down, till the glorious presence of our Lord Jesus Christ be fully manifested to us and that we see no longer through a window or spectacles of faith; but behold with clear eyes the Sun himself. We shall then say of this light of knowledge here, compared with that; as John Baptist said of himself compared with Christ; He must increase, but I must decrease, Joh. 3.30. Or as Paul, 1 Cor. 13.10. When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. Then that same Day star of blessedness shall arise, and tell us that the night is quite past, the day is come, the Sun of righteousness appears, and that we shall appear with him in glory. Let us all therefore first walk faithfully in the light of grace, that we may walk joyfully in the light of glory for ever.

You see, the Apostle comes to a new manner of testifying the former truth. We have a word. A word, what's this? so we had before. Nay, but a word of Prophecie. Why, what strength hath this above the other? Yes, it is more sure. Well say it be more sure, what is this to us? we heard it not. Yes we have it, visible to our yes. But men may have it, and not regard it: as the Indians that were owners of all he gold, yet were the poorest beggars. Nay, but we take heed to it, attend it. Say we should, is this a thing so commendable? may we not rest satisfied with your word and assertion, that saw these things? Nay, but Benè facitis attendentes, Ye die very well in taking heed to it. Well, say we should observe it, what shall we find it to