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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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2. By their particular questions, we may see the fruit of due attention. First, they inquire into the nature of the Miracle, [What thing is this] for when once by diligent attention the mind hath received a deep impression, it is never satisfied, till it hath gotten the full knowledge of the thing. Secondly, they come to consider of the principal circumstance of the miracle, viz. the mean of performance, [What word is this?] Lastly, they go further, and apply the miracle to the right end of it, viz. the confirmation of a Doctrine, which for the high account and estimation they had of it, they called New; not in disdain to diminish the authority of it. A thing is said to be new, when it is done in another manner then it hath usually been.
2. By their particular questions, we may see the fruit of due attention. First, they inquire into the nature of the Miracle, [What thing is this] for when once by diligent attention the mind hath receiued a deepe impression, it is neuer satisfied, till it hath gotten the full knowledge of the thing. Secondly, they come to consider of the principall circumstance of the miracle, viz. the meane of performance, [What word is this?] Lastly, they goe further, and apply the miracle to the right end of it, viz. the confirmation of a Doctrine, which for the high account and estimation they had of it, they called New; not in disdaine to diminish the authority of it. A thing is said to be new, when it is done in another manner then it hath vsually been.
3. The reason was; For with, &c.
The Fame and report of Christ, (which is another effect of this Miracle.) First, spread abroad, namely, by the good providence of God, that Christ and his doctrine might be the better entertained wheresoever he became. Wherein Gods goodness to the Church appears, that thereby many came to reap profit by that which was done amongst a few. Wherefore our duty is to publish the works of God: which also was commanded by Christ to many whom he cured. For first, this is a special means to amplify the glory of God. Secondly, to increase and edify the Church. Thirdly, to hinder other idle and vain rumours, when our care is to speak of the works of God.