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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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1. They persecute Christ. The word is taken from Hunters, that pursue the beast and suffer him not to be at rest, till he be taken. Which notably setteth forth the purpose of the Jews, that they would bring him before the High Priest, and Rulers, and there accuse him, and condemn him. &c. The cause of all this, is their own malice whetted on by superstition and ambition. Use is, that we do look for the like, enduring the Cross, and despising the shame as Christ did. &c.
1. They persecute Christ. The word is taken from Hunters, that pursue the beast and suffer him not to be at rest, till he be taken. Which notably setteth forth the purpose of the Iewes, that they would bring him before the High Priest, and Rulers, and there accuse him, and condemne him. &c. The cause of all this, is their owne malice whetted on by superstition and ambition. Vse is, that we doe looke for the like, enduring the Crosse, and despising the shame as Christ did. &c.
2. They sought to slay Christ: note here, first the Extent of their rage in this word Slay. Secondly the Restraint of it, in this word Sought.
Doctrine 1. Persecutors of Gods Ministers are satisfied with nothing but blood, and so are they called blood suckers, and the metaphor of Hunters before used, fitly showeth this. So Jer. 38.4. 1. King. 19.2. Nothing would satisfy the Jews, but to have Christ crucified.
Doctrine 1. Persecutors of Gods Ministers are satisfied with nothing but blood, and so are they called blood suckers, and the metaphor of Hunters before vsed, fitly sheweth this. So