A commentary or, exposition upon the divine second epistle general, writtenA commentary or, exposition vpon the diuine second epistle generall, written

Not Grace, for all such in holy writ have their brands; as Ahithophel, Saul, Judas. They slew indeed Malos, sed Malè; evill men, but after a worse manner. Our Saviours direction was; When you are persecuted in one City, fly into the next. He says not, dispatch your selves lest your enemies triumph over you; nor get others to do it that you may escape further torments: but save your selves by flight, run •ot out of your own lives. Non recipio animam, quae me nolente egreditur de vita. ¹God will refuse that soul, which leaves the body before himself call for it. It is objected, that

Not Grace, for all such in holy writ have their brands; as Achitophel, Saul, Iudas. They slew indeed Malos, sed Malè; evill men, but after a worse manner. Our Saviours direction was; When you are persecuted in one Citie, fly into the next. He saies not, dispatch your selves lest your enemies triumph over you; nor get others to doe it that you may escape further torments: but save your selves by flight, run •ot out of your owne lives. Non recipio animam, quae me nolente egreditur de vita. ¹God will refuse that soule, which leaves the body before himselfe call for it. It is objected, that

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Sampson did this, yet he is reckoned in the Legend and calendar of Saints, Heb. 11. But his fact cannot be excused, but that by divine revelation it was warranted. Nisi quia latenter Spiritus hoc jusserat; unlesse the Spirit of God did infuse this into him, who purposed to work miracles by him, Aug. He prayed to the Lord, he was heard of the Lord: therefore I doubt not but his motion was divinely inspired. For God after that his strength was departed, assisted him in the act. Therefore as Augustine says of Abraham's offering up of Isaac; That which without Gods command had been no less than madness; when GOD commands it, proves obedience.