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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.
It hath been an ancient opinion, that every true Christian hath a particular Angel to deliver him; why, this is certain, when dangers come, there never want Angels without, nor Gods Spirit within, nor the prayers of his servants for us, and therefore we have no cause to fear.
Use 1. This is a notable ground upon which that heavenly truth is built, of the perseverance of Saints; and a bulwark against Apostasy; if a loving heart be without fear of the day of judgement, he is without fear of falling away.
Ʋse 1. This is a notable ground upon which that heavenly truth is built, of the perseverance of Saints; and a bulwark against Apostasie; if a loving heart be without fear of the day of judgement, he is without fear of falling away.
Obj. True, as long as he keeps perfect to his love, but may he not fall off from his love, and so from his good estate?
Answ. The Apostle •ith, there is no fear in love; then if there be no fear, there is no fear of falling away.