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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.
This verse is spent upon the Pastor and the people: and therefore to be applied to the Preacher and the Parish. I will not be negligent to remember you of these things; there is the Ministers duty. You must know them, and be established in the truth; there is your duty. It is easily distinguished into the Pastors Informing, and the Peoples Performing: his Preaching, and their Practising: his Diligence, and their Obedience.
In the former we may note his Piety; desirous to bring them to the prementioned kingdom. Vigilancie; admitting no neglect of their souls; what discouragements soever affront him. Modesty; professing, that he doth rather remember them, than teach them. Fidelity; he will do it Always, without weariness of that may tend to their edification and comfort. Sincerity; he doth not incite them to vain and unnecessary things, but These things that build them up to salvation.
In the former we may note his Pietie; desirous to bring them to the prementioned kingdome. Vigilancie; admitting no neglect of their soules; what discouragements soever affront him. Modestie; professing, that he doth rather remember them, than teach them. Fidelity; he will doe it Alwayes, without wearinesse of that may tend to their edification and comfort. Sinceritie; hee doth not incite them to vaine and unnecessary things, but These things that build them up to salvation.
In the other part, which is their Proficiency, we have commended their Illumination; They knew these things. Confirmation; They are established in the truth.
In the other part, which is their Proficiencie, we have commended their Illumination; They knew these things. Confirmation; They are established in the truth.