An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and…An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and…

The same Erasmus, mentioned last but one, hath a like passage in his Preface to the works of the Ancients (which he with wonderful skill and industry redeemed from many mistakes, and set forth more defecate and pure to the view and use of the world) where observing the different veins of divers Authors in their writings, he concludes thus; Several men have their several gifts, as it pleaseth the gift giving Spirit to give to them. In Athanasius we admire a serious perspicuity of speaking, and in Chrysostom a flowing Eloquence; in Basil, besides his sublimity, a pleasant language; in Hilary we see a lofty stile, well marched with the loftiness of his matter; in Cyprian we reverence a spirit worthy the crown of Martyrdom; and we are in love with the sweet incentives and modesty of St Ambrose; In Jerome we commend his rich treasures of Scripture-knowledge, and must acknowledge in Gregory a pure and unpolished sanctity. He shuts up thus; Least I should be tedious; others ••ve, from the bounty of the same Spirit, their distinct abilities, by which they are commended to the consciences of the Godly. The Inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding. And as this is true with respect to the gifts of Illumination, which Elihu pitcheth here upon; so 'tis much more true in reference to the gifts of sanctification; The Inspiration of the Almighty giveth a spiritual understanding to know sin, and hate it, to know Christ and love him; so to know as to be conformed unto, yea transformed into that which we know. The Inspiration of the Almighty gives this understanding, this heart-changing and life-renewing understanding.

The same Erasmus, mentioned last but one, hath a like passage in his Preface to the workes of the Ancients (which he with wonderfull skill and industry redeemed from many mistakes, and set forth more defecate and pure to the view and use of the world) where observing the different veines of divers Authors in their writings, he concludes thus; Severall men have their severall gifts, as it pleaseth the gift giving Spirit to give to them. In Athanasius we admire a serious perspicuity of speaking, and in Chrysostome a flowing Eloquence; in Basil, besides his sublimity, a pleasant language; in Hilary we see a lofty stile, well marcht with the loftinesse of his matter; in Cyprian we reverence a spirit worthy the crowne of Martyrdome; and we are in love with the sweet incentives and modesty of St Ambrose; In Jerome we commend his rich treasures of Scripture-knowledge, and must acknowledge in Gregory a pure and unpolisht sanctity. He shuts up thus; Least I should be tedious; others ve, from the bounty of the same Spirit, their distinct abilities, by which they are commended to the consciences of the Godly. The Inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding. And as this is true with respect to the gifts of Illumination, which Elihu pitcheth here upon; so 'tis much more true in reference to the gifts of sanctification; The Inspiration of the Almighty giveth a spirituall understanding to know sin, and hate it, to know Christ and love him; so to know as to be conformed unto, yea transformed into that which we know. The Inspiration of the Almighty gives this understanding, this heart-changeing and life-renewing understanding.