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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
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Use is for reproof of those that think they are safe, if others call upon God for them, though themselves never pray. This is not sufficient. Abraham prayed for Ismael, Gen. 17.18. but Ismael prayed not with him, and therefore they benefited him not, vers. 21. So did Samuel pray for Saul, 1. Sam. 15.35. but Saul was careless of himself; and therefore God bids Samuel cease praying, Chap. 16.1. So Ezek. 14.14. We ought so as we desire to obtain temporal, or spiritual blessings by the prayers of others, to join also our prayers with theirs.
Vse is for reproofe of those that thinke they are safe, if others call vpon God for them, though themselues neuer pray. This is not sufficient. Abraham prayed for Ismael, Gen. 17.18. but Ismael prayed not with him, and therefore they benefited him not, vers. 21. So did Samuel pray for Saul, 1. Sam. 15.35. but Saul was carelesse of himselfe; and therefore God bids Samuel cease praying, Chap. 16.1. So Ezek. 14.14. Wee ought so as we desire to obtaine temporall, or spirituall blessings by the prayers of others, to ioyne also our prayers with theirs.
All this while we hear of no petition, this poor man is brought before Christ, and there he lies, none spake a word for him, nor yet himself for himself. Nevertheless doth Christ work this great miracle on him.
All this while wee heare of no petition, this poore man is brought before Christ, and there hee lyes, none spake a word for him, nor yet himselfe for himselfe. Neuerthelesse doth Christ worke this great miracle on him.