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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.
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: but he may command and go without, unless himself effectuate it, as it follows; Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. I know that Gods elect may for a time lose some good means, and some great measure of grace; many have fallen foully, and fully, none finally. It is only Gods mercy that up-holds us; giving us grace prevenient, subsequent, co-operant; grace before grace; grace after grace. It is not of our selves, that we persevere to the end, and in the end; butp but we are kept by the power of God unto salvation. 3. The rather, in respect of the reward: thus shall you be sure that you are written in heaven, never to be blotted out. There is no assurance in this world like it: wert thou sure to enjoy more kingdoms than ever the devil showed Christ; to be more healthful than Moses, to live longer than Methuselah: yet this is the end; Misero dormire sepulchro, to lye hidden in the silent dust. Plot and project what you can; the best plot of all is salvation; and the best assurance, to live with Jesus Christ for ever.
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: but hee may command and goe without, unlesse himselfe effectuate it, as it followes; Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. I know that Gods elect may for a time lose some good meanes, and some great measure of grace; many have fallen foulely, and fully, none finally. It is onely Gods mercy that up-holds us; giving us grace prevenient, subsequent, co-operant; grace before grace; grace after grace. It is not of our selves, that we persevere to the end, and in the end; butp but we are kept by the power of God unto salvation. 3. The rather, in respect of the reward: thus shall you be sure that you are written in heaven, never to be blotted out. There is no assurance in this world like it: wert thou sure to enjoy more kingdomes than ever the devill shewed Christ; to be more healthfull than Moses, to live longer than Methushalem: yet this is the end; Misero dormire sepulchro, to lye hidden in the silent dust. Plot and project what you can; the best plot of all is salvation; and the best assurance, to live with Iesus Christ for ever.