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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.
There are six ascents to heaven, as there were to Solomons Throne. The first and lowest is Vocation, John 6.44. No man can come to me, except my Father draw him. The second is Repentance; when God hath called the heart from sin, it melts into tears, and is smitten with a holy remorse. The next is Faith, which believes the pardon of repented sins, and the adoption through Christ to peace. The Fourth is the Testimony of the Holy Ghost, Rom. 8.16. The Spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Albeit this Spirit works before, and begetteth the former graces; yet now it is especially felt. The next is Peace of conscience; all the clamours of sin, and terrors of the Law, being quieted:b Being justified by faith, we have peace with God. The last is Good works, the fruits of a sanctified obedience, and effects of the former graces, which concur to the making up of this Assurance. Thus here is, as in some great Princes Court; first the Gate, that is Vocation: then secondly, we must come to the Fountain; Repentance, to be baptized in our penitent tears. Then thirdly, to the Common-hall; Faith, which gives us entrance to the Throne of Grace. Fourthly, we come to the Kings special Favourite, his bosom counsellor, the Holy Ghost. Fifthly, to the Presence Chamber, Peace and Security of soul. Lastly, having passed all these, we come to the Glorious Chair of Estate, the Presential Majesty of JESUS CHRIST: thus by degrees we enter the doors of joy.
There are six ascents to heaven, as there were to Salomons Throne. The first and lowest is Vocation, Iohn 6.44. No man can come to me, except my Father draw him. The second is Repentance; when God hath called the heart from sinne, it melts into teares, and is smitten with a holy remorse. The next is Faith, which beleeves the pardon of repented sinnes, and the adoption through Christ to peace. The Fourth is the Testimony of the Holy Ghost, Rom. 8.16. The Spirit beareth witnesse with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Albeit this Spirit workes before, and begetteth the former graces; yet now it is especially felt. The next is Peace of conscience; all the clamours of sinne, and terrours of the Law, being quieted: