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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.
8 The eight Star, is a love of our selves, Tantummodo propter Deum; Only for Gods honour. The glory of God shall so swallow us up, that it cannot be so great for our own salvation, as for his glory in our salvation. It is much on earth, if a ma• love God for his own sake; but in heaven he shall love himself for Gods sake. It shall ravish him with delight, to see God honoured in himself, whose Image he shall then bear in perfection.
8 The eight Starre, is a love of our selves, Tantummodo propter Deum; Only for Gods honour. The glory of God shall so swallow us up, that it cannot be so great for our owne salvation, as for his glory in our salvation. It is much on earth, if a ma• love God for his owne sake; but in heaven he shall love himselfe for Gods sake. It shall ravish him with delight, to see God honoured in himselfe, whose Image hee shall then beare in perfection.
9 The ninth Star, is the Beatifical vision of God, when there shall be no marks to keep us from the Mount of the Lord, no bounds to separate us from that border of glory.1 When it shall no more be said, Whosoever toucheth the mount, shall surely die. But the contrary;2 Whosoever toucheth the mount, shall surely live. The sight was then so terrible, that Moses said, I exceedingly quake and fear. This sight shall be so comfortable, that every one shall say, I exceedingly rejoice and love. We shall see the Deity so glorious; even the Lamb advanced in our flesh to be one Person with God. How we love to behold the majesty of Princes, in all the state, magnificence, and pomp of their Courts? But this heavenly vision for one hour is worth a thousand years speculation of their glory. This is the Diamond of the Ring, the precious stone of the gate, the brightest Star of all, to behold the glorious presence of God.