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A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first…A practicall commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and vses upon the first…
A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first Epistle general of John by ... John Cotton ...A practicall commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and vses upon the first Epistle generall of John by ... John Cotton ...
London: printed by M.S. for Thomas Parkhurst, 1658
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
4. Bow your hearts to wait on God patiently, as he hath waited on you; the soul is ready soon to wax weary, and to say, Wherefore should I wait on the Lord any longer? Isa. 50.10. Tarry but a while, and he that shall come, will come, and will not delay.
5. Prize the least expression of Gods mercy to thy soul, praise him for dealing thus with thee, that he would take such pains with thee.
First, Bless him that thou art yet on this side hell, crying for mercy, its a greater blessing then all the Devils or damned have.
First, Blesse him that thou art yet on this side hell, crying for mercy, its a greater blessing then all the Devills or damned have.