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

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.

Sampson did this, yet he is reckoned in the Legend and kalendar 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 worke 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 saies of Abrahams offering up of Isaac; That which without Gods command had beene no lesse than madnesse; when GOD commands it, proves obedience.

But Rhasis is commended for this. 2 Maccab. 14.42. He fell upon his sword, choosing rather to die manfully, &c. Even that commendation is warrant enough, to raise the book out of the Scriptural Canon. But he called upon the Lord of life and spirit to restore his bowels again: alas, this shall be common to the very reprobates. Yes, but he died nobly: it had been a better report to have died humbly. He did it saith the Author, manfully: and I do not say, that he did it womanly. It was Magnè, but not Benè factum: far more Roman, than Christian.

But Rhasis is commended for this. 2 Maccab. 14.42. He fell upon his sword, chusing rather to die manfully, &c. Even that commendation is warrant enough, to raise the book out of the Scripturall Canon. But he called upon the Lord of life and spirit to restore his bowels againe: alas, this shall be common to the very reprobates. Yes, but he died nobly: it had beene a better report to have died humbly. He did it saith the Author, manfully: and I doe not say, that he did it womanly. It was Magnè, but not Benè factum: farre more Roman, than Christian.