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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.
if there be any infection in the room, it draws it strait to it self. Like jet, it omits all precious objects, and attracts straws and dust. Trust not thy self with these incendiaries: cull out the best and follow them: Oh sweet is the communion of Saints! Worldly mirth is more talked of then felt, spiritual joy is more felt, then talked of. I appeal to any mans conscience, that hath been softened with the unction of grace, and truly tasted the powers of the world to come: suppose thou hast tried both; been mad-merry with thy friends at a luxurious feast, sung Psalms with the Saints in the Church; whether of these have most refreshed thy heart? Alas, temporal mirth is like the widows joy, a blaze and goodnight: spiritual rejoicing leaves an impression in the soul behind it, the unspeakable comforts of the Holy Ghost, never to be raced out.
if there be any infection in the roome, it drawes it strait to it selfe. Like jette, it omits all precious objects, and attracts strawes and dust. Trust not thy selfe with these incendiaries: cull out the best and follow them: Oh sweet is the communion of Saints! Worldly mirth is more talked of then felt, spirituall joy is more felt, then talked of. I appeale to any mans conscience, that hath beene softened with the unction of grace, and truly tasted the powers of the world to come: suppose thou hast tried both; beene mad-merry with thy friends at a luxurious feast, sung Psalmes with the Saints in the Church; whether of these have most refreshed thy heart? Alas, temporall mirth is like the widdowes joy, a blaze and goodnight: spirituall rejoycing leaves an impression in the soule behind it, the unspeakeable comforts of the Holy Ghost, never to be raced out.
I conclude with three cautions given by three several Saints from one most holy Spirit. Exod. 23.2. Follow not a multitude to do evil. Foolish birds follow the kite in hope of a part of the expected prey, when she draws her own guts after her, Rom. 12.2. Fashion not your selves to this world: it is a fashion that must be washed off with fire and brimstone.