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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
A COMMENTARY UPON The First Epistle general OF JOHN. › Chapter 1 › Verse 1
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.
And because Faith is very weak then in them for the most part, it cometh to pass, that their doubtings are strong, they doubt much of this their Estate: And from doubtings, ariseth trouble of mind, and terror of conscience. When the Sun is in its full strength, and shineth brightly, there are no Clouds, or Vapours, or Mists arise, but only when it is low, at rising or setting: so is it with Faith and Doubting; for the removal of which, and for the settling of our souls, in the assurance of Gods love, and for the pacifying of our consciences with the Peace of God, and filling our hearts with joy in the Holy Ghost, St. John moved by the Holy Ghost penned this Epistle, as Chap. 1. v. 4.
And because Faith is very weak then in them for the most part, it cometh to passe, that their doubtings are strong, they doubt much of this their Estate: And from doubtings, ariseth trouble of mind, and terror of conscience. When the Sun is in its full strength, and shineth brightly, there are no Clouds, or Vapors, or Mists arise, but onely when it is low, at rising or setting: so is it with Faith and Doubting; for the removall of which, and for the setling of our souls, in the assurance of Gods love, and for the pacifying of our consciences with the Peace of God, and filling our hearts with joy in the Holy Ghost, St. John moved by the Holy Ghost penned this Epistle, as Chap. 1. v. 4.
And because our joy cannot be full, except we enjoy union with him, and communion with his Children; Therefore that end also he openeth, verse 3. And because these are both begun and preserved by, First, Receiving of the truth of Doctrine; Secondly, Walking in holiness of life.
And because our joy cannot be full, except we injoy union with him, and communion with his Children; Therefore that end also he openeth, verse 3. And because these are both begun and preserved by, First, Receiving of the truth of Doctrine; Secondly, Walking in holinesse of life.