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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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Behaviour: that it be modest, humble, and lowly: as standing in their masters presence, 2 King. 5.23. and 10.8. And though Solomon was a King, yet this is common to Kings with other men; and wherein some may object, that by standing, is meant no other, but to serve ⟨p. 84⟩and minister, as Deut. 10.8. We answer, that nevertheless, the reason of this phrase shows, that they that minister, must be ready to perform all things; standing uncovered, as at all times, so especially in the Church, where God and his Angels are to behold their good order: also •heir looks •nd countenance must be sober, and modest.
Behauiour: that it be modest, humble, and lowly: as standing in their masters presence, 2 King. 5.23. and 10.8. And though Salomon was a King, yet this is common to Kings with other men; and wherein some may obiect, that by standing, is meant no other, but to serue ⟨p. 84⟩and minister, as Deut. 10.8. Wee answer, that neuerthelesse, the reason of this phrase shewes, that they that minister, must be ready to performe all things; standing vncouerd, as at all times, so especially in the Church, where God and his Ang•ls are to behold their good order: also •heir lookes •nd countenance must be sober, and modest.