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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.
3 He might have had many pleasures in the Court, but by faith he esteemed the affliction of Gods people before the pleasures of sin.
4 He might have incurred the Kings wrath, but by faith he feared not the Kings wrath. So that, let the world flatter or threaten, faith overcomes it.
Reas. 1. Because faith enlightens the mind, to see things in another manner then the world seeth them. Faith lets us see things as they are. Faith lets Moses see, that to be called Gods Son, is far greater honour then to be called the Son of Pharaoh's daughter. Faith lets him see, that the afflictions of Gods servants are better then worldly pleasure. Faith lets him see, that Gods wrath is more to be feared then the Kings. Faith is of a discerning nature, Heb. 11.1. Faith makes that evident to a Christian, which others see not.
Reas. 1. Because faith inlightens the minde, to see things in another manner then the world seeth them. Faith lets us see things as they are. Faith lets Moses see, that to be called Gods Son, is far greater honour then to be called the Son of Pharoah's daughter. Faith lets him see, that the afflictions of Gods servants are better then worldly pleasure. Faith lets him see, that Gods wrath is more to be feared then the Kings. Faith is of a discerning nature, Heb. 11.1. Faith makes that evident to a Christian, which others see not.