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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.
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.
Wherefore, [Greek or Hebrew], for this cause: this the first praise of his Diligence, the foundation whereon it is grounded; which is derived from the precedent verse. Because the foundation of eternal life is to be laid here, and in this life an entrance must be made to •hat everlasting kingdom, or there will be no fruition hereafter: Therefore I will •ake all possible pains to prepare your souls for it. Now it is certain, that the foundation of Eternity is to be laid in this life: the proposition is proved by Saint Paul, Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come,