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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 reason why it pleaseth Christ to have these friends, is, first, for the honour of himself; •s it is the honour of a g••at man, not to do all by himself. Secondly, for the good of th• Church; that the Church might more familiarly receive the Word by the Ministry of man, which would be astonished, […] she should now hear Christ speaking to her from Heaven in his Majesty and glory. Thirdly, this is a means to try the simple and pure obedience of the Church, that she doth not so ⟨p. 106⟩much regard the messengers, as the message, because it is her husbands will, and so she will obey it by whomsoever she receives the knowledge of it.
The reason why it pleaseth Christ to haue these friends, is, first, for the honour of himselfe; •s it is the honour of a g••at man, not to doe all by himselfe. Secondly, for the good of th• Church; that the Church might more familiarly receiue the Word by the Ministery of man, which would be astonished, 〈…〉 she should now heare Christ speaking to her from Heauen in his Maiesty and glory. Thirdly, this is a meanes to trie the simple and pure obedience of the Church, that shee doth not so ⟨p. 106⟩much regard the messengers, as the message, because it is her husbands will, and so she will obey it by whomsoeuer she receiues the knowledge of it.
Use. This showeth the dignity and excellency of the Ministers Calling.
Ʋse. This sheweth the dignity and excellency of the Ministers Calling.