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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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The instructions that arise out of this place are; First, in general, to show unto us, that this History is analogical; it hath not only an historical, but also a mystical and spiritual sense. Neither yet will it follow, that one place may have two senses; for these are but two parts of one entire and full sense.
The instructions that arise out of this place are; First, in generall, to shew vnto vs, that this Hystory is analogicall; it hath not only an hystoricall, but also a mysticall and spirituall sense. Neither yet will it follow, that one place may haue two senses; for these are but two parts of one entire and full sense.
Quest. But how may a man know when their is a mystery, besides the history?
Quest. But how may a man know when their is a mystery, besides the hystory?
Answ. This we may know; First, by a diligent observation of the circumstances. As the Apostle doth prove by circumstances; Heb. 4.7. that what the Prophet David speaketh; Psal. 95.7. must be understood of the spiritual rest. So Act. 2.29. Peter proves Davids speech to be meant of Christ; Secondly, by comparing one place with another, the Old Testament with the New: as that of the Red Sea. By 1. Cor. 10. That in Exod. 12.46. with