A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude

The last thing in this Inscription, is the Particle Amen, which is signaculum fidei & votum desiderii nostri, it signifieth an hearty consent to Gods promise, and a steady belief that it will continue to all generations: this word is often put at the end of Prayers and Doxologies in Scripture, see Rev. 5. 13, 14. Rom. 16. 27. Phil. 4. 20. &c. and sometimes 'tis doubled for the greater vehemency, Psal. 51. 13. Ps. 72. 19. Psal. 89. 52. and it seemeth by that passage oft he Apostle that anciently it was audibly pronounced by the people in public Assemblies, at the conclusion of prayers, 1 Cor. 14. 16. and since that Hierom telleth us that Amen ecclesiae instar t•ni•ru•reboabat, that the Amen was so heartily sounded¹ out by the Church, that it seemed like a crack of thunder: Certainly 'tis good to conclude holy exercises with some vigour and warmth; natural motion is swifter in the end and close, so should our spiritual affections be more vehement, as we draw to a conclusion, and when the Prayer is done, put out the efficacy of our faith and holy desires in a strong Amen, that it may be to you according to the requests of your hearts, and you may come away from the Throne of grace as those that have had some feeling of Gods love in your Consciences, and are persuaded that he will accept you, and do you good in Jesus Christ.

The last thing in this Inscription, is the Particle Amen, which is signaculum fidei & votum desiderii nostri, it signifieth an hearty consent to Gods promise, and a steady belief that it will continue to all generations: this word is often put at the end of Prayers and Doxologies in Scripture, see