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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.
Thus we partake of the Divine Nature (with all reverence be it spoken) as Fellows. But not to deny the King his Supremacy; Socii sumus in gaudio, not in solio: in loco regni, non in modo regnandi; We are fellows with Christ in his joy, reserving the Throne to himself. Yet he is pleased to promise us a confession with him in his Throne: To him that overcometh, I will grant to sit with me in my Throne, Revel. 3.21. We have a partnership with him in the place of his Kingdom, not in equality of reigning. The King sets a subject at his own table: yet must this subject still acknowledge his Sovereign. Though we be co-heirs, let Christ be the elder brother. Though we be made sicut Angeli, like to the Angels; yet not sicut Dominus Angelorum, not like to the Lord of Angels.
Thus we partake of the Divine Nature (with all reverence be it spoken) as Fellowes. But not to deny the King his Supremacie; Socii sumus in gaudio, not in solio: in loco regni, non in modo regnandi; We are fellowes with Christ in his joy, reserving the Throne to himselfe. Yet hee is pleased to promise us a confession with him in his Throne: To him that overcommeth, I will grant to sit with me in my Throne, Revel. 3.21. We have a partnership with him in the place of his Kingdome, not in equality of raigning. The King sets a subject at his owne table: yet must this subject still acknowledge his Soveraigne. Though we be co-heires, let Christ be the elder brother. Though we be made sicut Angeli, like to the Angels; yet not sicut Dominus Angelorum, not like to the Lord of Angels.
The wicked know not, care nor for this fellowship: they do not like so divine company: they cannot be merry if God be by. Alas! none know the sweetness of this partnership, but the partners.m It is a new name, which no man knoweth but he that hath it. But he that hath it is truly merry, and keeps Hilary term all his life. In thy presence is the fullness of joy, and at thy right-hand are pleasures for evermore,