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An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the…
An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulness. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philip. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Gray's-Inn.An exposition of the third chapter of the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians also two sermons of Christian watchfulnesse. The first upon Luke 12 37. The second upon Revel. 16.15. An exposition of part of the second chapter of the Epistle to the Philipp. A sermon upon Mal. 4. 2.3. By the late reverend divine Richard Sibbes, D.D. master of Katherine Hall in Cambridge, and sometimes preacher at Grayes-Inne.
London: printed by T. Cotes and John Dawson for Peter Cole, 1639
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VERS. 17. Brethren be followers together of me.
VERS. 17. Brethren be followers together of mee.
These words contain another exhortation, with a friendly compellation, which I pass over, having heretofore had often occasion to speak of it: the exhortation is to imitation of the Apostle, follow me. And because I cannot ever be with you, therefore follow those among you, that walk as I do.
THese words containe another exhortation, with a friendly compellation, which I passe over, having heretofore had often occasion to speake of it: the exhortation is to imitation of the Apostle, follow me. And because I cannot ever be with you, therefore follow those among you, that walke as I doe.
Whence we lear••, that together with the rules of religion, we must propound Gods graces in us, as examples for others to imitate: and this arises not from pride, but from confidence of truth and holiness in our own hearts, and conversations, and religion maketh this a virtue and duty, without which it were boasting: and so it doth make many things (of themselves not seemly) very fitting. Davids dance was in worldly esteem counted but folly, yet having respect to Gods glory is commendable; and therefore we must not be captious, when we see such things in others, that men ordinarily count indiscretion, but mark their ground, and by it esteem of them, and accordingly follow