A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude

This now informeth us what a difference there is between a child of God and wicked men, they wish this day would never come, and would be glad in their hearts to hear such news, the thought of Christs coming is their burden and torment, they have the spirit of the Devil in them, art thou come to torment us before our time, Matth. 8. 31. They cannot endure to hear or think of it; if it might go by voices whether Christ should come or no, would they give their voice this way, and say Come Lord Jesus, yea, come quickly? If Thieves and Malefactors should have the liberty to choose whither the Assizes should be kept or no, would they ever fix it? and look for and long for the time of its approach? No no, but a child of God is waiting and looking for this happy time.

This now informeth us what a difference there is between a child of God and wicked men, they wish this day would never come, and would be glad in their hearts to hear such news, the thought of Christs coming is their burden and torment, they have the spirit of the Divel in them, art thou come to torment us before our time, Matth. 8. 31. They cannot endure to hear or think of it; if it might go by voices whether Christ should come or no, would they give their voice this way, and say Come Lord Jesus, yea, come quickly? If Thiefs and Malefactors should have the liberty to chuse whither the Assizes should be kept or no, would they ever fix it? and look for and long for the time of its approach? No no, but a child of God is waiting and looking for this happy time.

But now here is an Objection, are Christians always in¹ this frame? What shall we say then to those weak ones that tremble at the thought of it, for want of the assurance of Gods Love, and the best Saints that do not always feel such an actual inclination and strength of desire?

But now here is an Objection, are Christians alwayes in