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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.
Our miseries are many and mighty, dejecting us under the Load; we know not how to bear them. We bring this burden also, and lay t upon Faith, and Faith lays it upon Christ. Some are afflicted in reputation, i as Susanna; others in children, as Eli: some by enemies, as David; others by friends, as Joseph: some in body, as Lazarus; others in goods, as Job; others in liberty, as John. In all extremities let us send a messenger to Christ for ease; faithful Prayer. If Faith can but carry the burden to him, he will carry it for us, and from us for ever.
Our miseries are many and mighty, dejecting us under the Load; we know not how to beare them. Wee bring this burden also, and lay t upon Faith, and Faith layes it upon Christ. Some are afflicted in reputation, i as Susanna; others in children, as Eli: some by enemies, as David; others by friends, as Ioseph: some in body, as Lazarus; others in goods, as Iob; others in liberty, as Iohn. In all extremities let us send a messenger to Christ for ease; faithfull Prayer. If Faith can but carry the burden to him, he will carry it for us, and from us for ever.
Our cares are many and mighty; too great a load for our selves to bear. Fear of what may come, expectation of what will come, desire of what will not come: no redress of all these in our selves: what flesh and blood can support this burden? None; therefore Faith takes Christs word, and lays all these doubts or sorrows upon his righteousnesse. Ut qui invenit sollicitudinem in seculo, inveniat requiem in Domino. ⟨p. 31⟩That whosoever hath found trouble in the world, may find rest in the Lord.
Our cares are many and mightie; too great a load for our selves to beare. Feare of what may come, expectation of what will come, desire of what will not come: no redresse of all these in our selves: what flesh and bloud can support this burden? None; therefore Faith takes Christs word, and layes all these doubts or sorrowes upon his righteousnesse. Vt qui invenit sollicitudinem in seculo, inveniat requiem in Domino.