I. Scripture-light the most sure light ... delivered in three sermons on 2 Pet.…

Others say these words do relate unto Heavenly Glory, and so the meaning of the words should be, That we are to take heed unto the written Word, until we come into Heaven; which thing is true: But where do we find in Scripture, that the Glory of Heaven is said thus to dawn, or shine in our hearts? Or that Christ is said thus to shine in our hearts, in regard of Heavenly Glory?

Therefore I think the word Until, is not to be taken exclusively; but as in other Scriptures, Psal. 110. Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thine Enemies thy foot-stool. Shall Christ sit on Gods right hand no longer? Shall he not sit there for ever? Yea, he shall sit there for ever, after all Enemies are subdued: But the words show what Christ shall enjoy, and do, whilst ⟨p. 6⟩the Enemies rage; he shall sit in power, judging on the right hand of God; not that he shall not sit there when they are subdued. So here, Ye do well (saith the Apostle) that ye take heed to the Word, till the day dawn, and the Day-Star arise, and shine in your hearts; that is, till ye have more clear Light; not that ye lay by the Word then, but because ye are now in the dark; I'll tell you, says the Apostle, what ye shall do whilst ye are in the dark, even take heed to the Word written. And so the Doctrine from the whole Verse, is this:

Therefore I think the word Ʋntil, is not to be taken exclusively; but as in other Scriptures, Psal. 110. Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thine Enemies thy foot-stool. Shal Christ sit on Gods right hand no longer? Shal he not sit there for ever? Yea, he shal sit there for ever, after al Enemies are subdued: But the words shew what Christ shal enjoy, and do, whilst ⟨p. 6⟩the Enemies rage; he shal sit in power, judging on the right hand of God; not that he shal not sit there when they are subdued. So here, Ye do well (saith the Apostle) that ye take heed to the Word, till the day dawn, and the Day-Star arise, and shine in your hearts; that is, til ye have more cleer Light; not that ye lay by the Word then, but because ye are now in the dark; I'le tel you, saies the Apostle, what ye shal do whilst ye are in the dark, even take heed to the Word written. And so the Doctrine from the whol Verse, is this: