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We have also a more sure word, &c. The whole verse may be distinguished into four general parts: A Conference; wherein he compares the Prophetical prediction, with the Evangelical predication; ascribing to it some greater certainty; We have a more sure word of Prophecy. A Reference, whereto he refers their scrutation, and commends their attention; Whereunto you do well that ye take heed. A Preference, wherein he prefers that excellent light to the common darkness of the world. For the comparison is not between the Prophetical and Evangelical light; but between the light of the Scripture, and the darkness of nature. As unto a light that shineth in a dark place. A Difference; wherein he gives that future day light a transcendency to the former candlelight: that being but like a lamp in a dark night, this like a star that brings in the day. Until the day down, and the day star arise in your hearts.

We have also a more sure word, &c. The whole verse may be distinguished into foure generall parts: A Conference; wherein he compares the Propheticall prediction, with the Evangelicall predication; ascribing to it some greater certaintie; We have a more sure word of Prophecie. A Reference, whereto he referres their scrutation, and commends their attention; Whereunto you doe well that yee take heed. A Preference, wherein he preferres that excellent light to the common darkenesse of the world. For the comparison is not betweene the Propheticall and Evangelicall light; but betweene the light of the Scripture, and the darkenesse of nature. As unto a light that shineth in a darke place. A Difference; wherein he gives that future day light a transcendencie to the former candlelight: that being but like a lampe in a darke night, this like a star that brings in the day. Vntill the day downe, and the day star arise in your hearts.

The word of Prophecy.] There are four sorts of Prophets. 1. Some write of things past, as Moses. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth: penning an Hexameron many years after the world was made. The Samaritan woman hearing Christ relate unto her the things which he had done, concluded; Sir, I perceive that thou art a Prophet,