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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.
Cordall, I call that praise which is framed to God upon Instruments. Psalm last. Praise him with the sound of the Trumpet, praise him with the Psaltery and Harp, praise him with stringed Instruments and Organs. For this cause, musical Instruments are retained in our Churches; that they may elevate our drooping affections, to bless GOD: Let all our music, like Davids harp, resound his praises.
Cordall, I call that praise which is framed to God upon Instruments. Psalme last. Praise him with the sound of the Trumpet, praise him with the Psalterie and Harpe, praise him with stringed Instruments and Organs. For this cause, musicall Instruments are retained in our Churches; that they may elevate our drooping affections, to blesse GOD: Let all our musicke, like Davids harpe, resound his praises.
Cordial praise, is that which enlivens all the rest, and comes out of a pure heart: not hypocritically for fashion, but sincerely for devotion. This is that form of thankfulness God requires: if a man looks into a pure fountain, he shall see there a reflection of his own image: in the pure heart God beholds an image of himself. If Caesar requires his own image in his coin, shall not God expect his Image in thy soul! He loves little, that can tell how much he loves. Let all thy powers of body and soul do their best to bless God; but let thy heart exceed all; and what they want in expression, let that make up in affection.a Bless the Lord all that is within me; all that is within me, and all that is without me; but especially that within me, bless the Lord O my soul.
Cordiall praise, is that which enlivens all the rest, and comes out of a pure heart: not hypocritically for fashion, but sincerely for devotion. This is that forme of thankefulnesse God requires: if a man lookes into a pure fountaine, he shall see there a reflection of his owne image: in the pure heart God beholds an image of himselfe. If Caesar requires his owne image in his coine, shall not God expect his Image in thy soule! He loves little, that can tell how much he loves. Let all thy powers of body and soule doe their best to blesse God; but let thy heart exceed all; and what they want in expression, let that make up in affection.