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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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And this thing, if we apply to our own selves, we shall find ever, that we were converted when we thought not of it; whereof this History and the rest are types, though not in regard of the extraordinary manner.
And this thing, if we apply to our owne selues, we shall find euer, that wee were conuerted when wee thought not of it; whereof this History and the rest are types, though not in regard of the extraordinary manner.
Fourthly, the manner of calling: it was done by the only word of Christ, Follow me. Which although it may signify generally to leave a former wicked course of life, and to turn to Christianity, and so to follow Christ: yet here it signifieth more peculiarly to be with Christ, and to attend upon him: for thus did Christ train up his Disciples with him, the more to fit them to their great Calling.
Fourthly, the manner of calling: it was done by the onely word of Christ, Follow me. Which although it may signifie generally to leaue a former wicked course of life, and to turne to Christianity, and so to follow Christ: yet here it signifieth more peculiarly to be with Christ, and to attend vpon him: for thus did Christ traine vp his Disciples with him, the more to fit them to their great Calling.
Note hear how powerful the voice of Christ is; he saith only, Follow me, and Matthew leaveth all, and goeth after him.
Note heare how powerfull the voyce of Christ is; he saith only, Follow me, and Matthew leaueth all, and goeth after him.