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

We answer, that the truth of the Sons equality with the Father and the Spirit, is a mystery so hard for mortal wits to apprehend; that of all errors, that which may give them the most honour, is less to be feared. Bellarmine observes, that most Heretics have denied the Son, none ever denied the Father to be God. But why not bow we as well at the name of Christ? if any name be greater than other, it seems to be Christ: for he is called Domini Christus, Luk. 2.26. The Lords Christ. Bernard answers; Of all names given to him, still JESUS is the sweetest. Other are names of Majesty, this of Mercy: the Word of God, the Son of God, the Christ of God; all titles of glory; JESUS, of Grace and Redemption. The contemptible name, which Pilate so scoffed at; JESUS of Nazareth, is so preached and praised; that against all Infidels it hath gotten the preeminence above every name. The condemning then of this honour due to JESUS, is rather an argument of spite, than an evidence of the Spirit; as it hath been said truly. To this Name all shall bow: in heaven, Angels and glorified Spirits: on earth, Men: under the earth, those that be now dead: for all shall appear before his Tribunal with bended knees. Perhaps by under the earth, are meant even devils and damned spirits: though they bow not spontaneae genua; yet they shall give an extorted adoration. Glorious Angels, blessed Spirits, and good Men, have a voluntary geniculation: but the wicked on earth, and fiends in hell, shall be forced to it against their wills. So was Judas; I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood. So Julian; Thou hast over come, O Galilean! So the devils; What have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Son of God? Matth. 8.29. That evil spirit said; Jesus I know, Act. 19.15. for even the devils believe and tremble. Wicked men now trample his blood, but shall one day submissively acknowledge his Dominion; Lord, when saw we thee hungry, &c. Matth. 25. But this extorted Confession shall be to their Confusion; Depart ye cursed. Thus as every knee should bow, so every knee shall bow; if not out of faith, yet out of fear.^r I have sworn by my self: the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return; that unto me every knee shall bow, Rom 14.11. He is God, and shall be worshipped.