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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.
2 Do you find that you love God much, for you have been a great sinner, and yet God hath had mercy on you, if so, it is a sign much is forgiven you.
2 Doe you finde that you love God much, for you have been a great sinner, and yet God hath had mercy on you, if so, it is a sign much is forgiven you.
3 Do you find your hearts compassionate over other mens sins? it is a sign yours are forgiven, Matth. 17.23. to. 33. Eph. 4. ult.
3 Do you finde your hearts compassionate over other mens sins? it is a sign yours are forgiven, Matth. 17.23. to. 33. Eph. 4. ult.
Use 4. If we find that we are enemies to God, and our peace is not made with him, it is our wisdom to pacify God, do as Adoniah did when he had offended King Solomon, he ran and took hold of the horns of the Altar, 1 King. 1.15. so we should run and lay hold on Christ, as he that had any benefit by a Sacrifice, was to lay his hands on his head, so, would you have any benefit by Christ? lay hold on him, confess your sins over him, entreat him to make your peace with God.
Ʋse 4. If we find that we are enemies to God, and our peace is not made with him, it is our wisdome to pacifie God, doe as Adoniah did when he had offended King Solomon, he ran and tooke hold of the hornes of the Altar,