A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written

1 Perhaps this may be a reason: our blessed Apostle wrote this Instant obitu, knowing his dissolution to be at hand: as he confesseth, Verse 14. Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, as our LORD JESUS CHRIST hath showed me. Therefore he comforts his own soul in this title, as old Hilariòn did after him; These seventy years and upwards thou hast served the Lord, therefore now go forth my soul with joy, &c. Thou hast served the LORD in life, in death he will crown thee.^o LORD, now lettest thou Thy Servant depart in peace, according to thy word.

1 Perhaps this may be a reason: our blessed Apostle wrote this Instante obitu, knowing his dissolution to be at hand: as he confesseth, Verse 14. Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, as our LORD IESVS CHRIST hath shewed me. Therefore hee comforts his owne soule in this title, as old Hilariòn did after him; These seventy yeares and upwards thou hast served the Lord, therefore now goe forth my soule with joy, &c. Thou hast served the LORD in life, in death hee will crowne thee.^o LORD, now lettest thou Thy Servant depart in peace, according to thy word.

1. oLuke 2.29.

2 Perhaps in regard of others he useth it: for he writes of the coming of CHRIST to Judgement; which time shall be a blessed day to those, whose consciences can witness with them that they have served GOD. When rebels shall be cast to the prison of rebels; then Euge bone & fidelis Serve; ^pCome thou good and faithful Servant, enter thou into the joy of thy LORD. Then all hearts shall confess; It was not in