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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.
Doct. 3. To them that have overcome the world, the yoke of Gods commandments is easy.
Doct. 3. To them that have overcome the world, the yoke of Gods commandements is easie.
By the world we heard is not to be understood the creatures, but there be ⟨p. 356⟩somethings in the world that have a snare in them. 2 There be many comforts in the world that are apt to draw our minds from God. Again, there are many discomforts and dangers, which are enemies to grace. Now, to him that hath overcome these, the yoke of Gods commandments is easy. Paul to whom the world was crucified, Gal. 6.14. when he hears that bonds and afflictions attend him. he cares for none of these things, he can fulfil his course with joy for all these, then surely his task is not a grievous yoke, but joyful.
By the world we heard is not to be understood the creatures, but there be ⟨p. 356⟩somethings in the world that have a snare in them. 2 There be many comforts in the world that are apt to draw our mindes from God. Again, there are many discomforts and dangers, which are enemies to grace. Now, to him that hath overcome these, the yoke of Gods commandements is easie. Paul to whom the world was crucified, Gal. 6.14. when he hears that bonds and afflictions attend him. he cares for none of these things, he can fulfill his course with joy for all these, then surely his task is not a grievous yoke, but joyfull.