A01972:1066
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on…An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on…
An exposition on the whole fifth chapter of S. Johns Gospel also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reverend divine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his own hand ...An exposition on the vvhole fifth chapter of S. Iohns Gospell also notes on other choice places of Scripture, taken by a reuerend diuine, now with God, and found in his study after his death, written with his owne hand ...
London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for John Bartlett, 1630London: printed by H. Lownes and R. Young for Iohn Bartlett, 1630
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.
The Occasion in general, was the peoples concourse; where note first what moved the people to come. It is said that his coming was noised abroad; the rumour spreading from one Neighbour, to another. This is to be noted for such places ⟨p. 140⟩(as many in the country are) where the preaching of the Word is rare; that if happily a faithful Minister coming that way, be willing th•re to bestow his pains; one Neighbour do make it known to another, and encourage them to come.
The Occasion in generall, was the peoples concourse; where note first what moued the people to come. It is said that his comming was noised abroad; the rumour spreading from one Neighbour, to another. This is to bee noted for such places ⟨p. 140⟩(as many in the countrey are) where the preaching of the Word is rare; that if happily a faithfull Minister comming that way, be willing th•re to bestow his paines; one Neighbour doe make it knowne to another, and incourage them to come.
2. Note their readiness, expressed two ways. First, their speediness [straight way,] which condemneth the slackness of many in coming to the Church. Secondly, by their Multitude, [many,] amplified by that, that First, the House; Secondly, no not the Porch and places about the house were able to receive them. Amongst which multitude, though some came for curiosity, some for help of their disease, some for other respects, yet some came to hear, and in general, their coming was commendable, and to good effect; occasioning Christ to instruct them.
2. Note their readinesse, expressed two waies. First, their speedinesse [straight way,] which condemneth the slackenesse of many in comming to the Church. Secondly, by their Multitude, [many,] amplified by that, that First, the House; Secondly, no not the Porch and places about the house were able to receiue them. Amongst which multitude, though some came for curiositie, some for helpe of their disease, some for other respects, yet some came to heare, and in generall, their comming was commendable, and to good effect; occasioning Christ to instruct them.