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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. From the condition of his office: He was a candle, and therefore not having light from himself, but from another: showing, that Ministers are no other then ordinary men, unless they be enlightened from God. And this teacheth people how to esteem aright of Ministers, and yet not to despise them, seeing that a candle is necessary in the night.
1. From the condition of his office: He was a candle, and therefore not hauing light from himselfe, but from another: shewing, that Ministers are no other then ordinary men, vnlesse they be illightned from God. And this teacheth people how to esteeme aright of Ministers, and yet not to despise them, seeing that a candle is necessary in the night.
2. From his properties: first, of burning, noting his inward zeal to the glory of God, and salvation of his people. Secondly, of shining, by his faithful preaching, and godly life. A pattern for all Ministers.
2. From his properties: first, of burning, noting his inward zeale to the glory of God, and saluation of his people. Secondly, of shining, by his faithfull preaching, and godly life. A patter•e for all Ministers.
3. From the effect of his ministry, the people rejoiced, ⟨p. 69⟩though the wicked and hypocrites but for a season. Here note first, the action, they rejoiced; which is spoken, not so much in commendation of them, as to show the efficacy of the ministry of Gods Word, that it works even upon the obstinate.