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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.
And lightly the poorest Cottager, though he cannot go to the price of the better extractions, yet will at least have some Aqua-vitae in the house. Now if thy heart hold not such store of these most precious promises as the richer Saints; yet be sure to have at all times Saint Pauls Aqua-vitae ready, 1 Tim. 1.15. This is a true saying, and worthy of all acceptation; that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. But do thy best to fill the Cabinet of thy heart, thou shalt have need enough of all. Remember who hath promised:y All Gods promises are yea and Amen in Jesus Christ, may they be Yea and Amen in our believing hearts.
And lightly the poorest Cottager, though he cannot goe to the price of the better extractions, yet will at least have some Aqua-vitae in the house. Now if thy heart hold not such store of these most precious promises as the richer Saints; yet be sure to have at all times Saint Pauls Aqua-vitae ready, 1 Tim. 1.15. This is a true saying, and worthy of all acceptation; that Iesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. But doe thy best to fill the Cabinet of thy heart, thou shalt have need enough of all. Remember who hath promised:y All Gods promises are yea and Amen in Iesus Christ, may they be Yea and Amen in our beleeving hearts.
Are given to us. Here is the fourth circumstance of the Conveyance; the Form of it, which is a deed of gift, Are given us. All worldly things are but lent us: our houses of stone wherein our bodies dwell, our houses of clay wherein our souls dwell, are but lent. Honours, treasures, pleasures, money, maintenance, but lent. We may say of them all, as he said of his axe-head when it fell into the water: