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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
For our further encouragement, mark the amplification (In the power of his might.)
For our further incouragement, marke the amplification (In the power of his might.)
Some take these as for a cause, and the effect, viz. might to be the cause of power, power to be meant of strength which is in us, and might to be in the Lord: as if he had said, In that power which ye receive from the Lord. But 1 this is a curious distinction without ground. 2 It is the Apostles purpose here, to raise up our minds out of our selves, to a higher power without us, and above us: Wherefore it is rather an Hebraism, and so it is translated by some (his mighty power:) like as in the 1 chapter ver. 19. So that it adds an emphasis, showing this power of the Lord to be a most Almighty power.
Some take these as for a cause, and the effect, viz. might to be the cause of power, power to be meant of strength which is in vs, and might to be in the Lord: as if hee had said, In that power which yee receiue from the Lord. But 1 this is a curious distinction without ground. 2 It is the Apostles purpose here, to raise vp our minds out of our selues, to a higher power without vs, and aboue vs: Wherefore it is rather an Hebraisme, and so it is translated by some (his mighty power:) like as in the 1 chapter ver. 19. So that it addes an emphasis, shewing this power of the Lord to be a most Almighty power.
Doct. That the power of God whereto we trust, •s a strong and mighty power, able to protect and defend us, as chapter 1.19. a surpassing measure of power, as himself is, so ever is agreeable to him, viz. infinite.
Doct. That the power of God whereto wee trust, s a strong and mighty power, able to protect and defend vs, as chapter 1.19. a surpassing measure of power, as himselfe is, so euer is agreeable to him, viz. infinite.