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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
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1 It is not enough to wish grace to the souls of our friends, but also peace; that is, health to their bodies, and other temporal blessings? Nothing but Grace? Yes doubtless. Paul begins his second Epistle to the Corinthians with Grace and Peace: and ends it with ar Farewell; Valet Fratres. Which demonstration of love extends as far as all manner of prosperity; for heaven or earth, for soul or body. Our Saviours Prayer was not only for Grace, Thy kingdom come; but also for daily bread. Saint John to his well-beloved Gains, wished above all things that he might prosper, 2and be in health, as his soul prospered. He that wisheth not well to his brothers body, never wished well to his soul. The good mans desire is for both; Ut sit mens sana in corpore sano: That there may dwell a sound soul in a sound body. And this not in a formal complement, but an inward heartiness. For there are some thats speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts. And Judas had an Hail Master, so well as Gabriel an Hail Mary. We pray for you, only do you wish well to your selves: cross not another's prayers for your own good.
1 It is not enough to wish grace to the soules of our friends, but also peace; that is, health to their bodies, and other temporall blessings? Nothing but Grace? Yes doubtlesse. Paul begins his second Epistle to the Corinthians with Grace and Peace: and ends it with ar Farewell; Valete Fratres. Which demonstration of love extends as farre as all manner of prosperity; for heaven or earth, for soule or body. Our Saviours Prayer was not onely for Grace, Thy kingdome come; but also for daily bread. Saint Iohn to his welbeloved Gains, wished above all things that he might prosper, 2and be in health, as his soule prospered. He that wisheth not well to his brothers body, never wished well to his soule. The good mans desire is for both; Vt sit mens sana in corpore sano: That there may dwell a sound soule in a sound body. And this not in a formall complement, but an inward heartinesse. For there are some that