A59665:1991
The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied
The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shepherd ; now published from the authors own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shepherd, son to the reverend author ...The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shephard ; now published from the authours own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shephard, son to the reverend author ...
London: printed by J. Hayes for John Rothwell, 1660
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.
Quest. 3. When is it their glory?
Answ. 1. In this life (as hath been already showed) in midst of reproaches, the Spirit of glory, 1 Pet. 4. 14. in midst of weaknesses, Davids heart was perfect.
Answ. 1. In this life (as hath been already shewed) in midst of reproaches, the Spirit of glory, 1 Pet. 4. 14. in midst of weaknesses, Davids heart was perfect.
2. At the great and last day; let a man by his wisdom, conquests, excellencies get himself a name, yet when death comes, his glory perisheth; if it doth last, yet not long; the greatest Monarchs have been like a mighty wind, filled the world with a noise for a time, and then down; but at the last day, then Oh their shame, what everlasting contempt shall they arise unto! But this shall be our glory at the last day, 1 Pet. 1. 5, 6, 7. which shall be to glory and praise at the coming of our Lord; and it is said, then shall the righteous shine as the Sun; and then all the world shall stand and admire, and wonder at them. And
2. At the great and last day; let a man by his wisdom, conquests, excellencies get himself a name, yet when death comes, his glory perisheth; if it doth last, yet not long; the greatest Monarchs have been like a mighty wind, filled the world with a noise for a time, and then down; but at the last day, then Oh their shame, what everlasting contempt shall they arise unto! But this shall be our glory at the last day,