A Practical Commentary on the Epistle of Jude

Secondly, It showeth the perverseness of men, who ⟨p. 378⟩are apt superstitiously to regard the Relics of them dead, whom they despised living: Moses was often opposed living, and after death likely to be adored; as 'tis often the condition of Gods people, to live hated, and dye Sainted. Vetus morbus est (saith Salvian) quo mortui sancti coluntur, vivi contemnuntur: The Scribes and Pharisees garnished the Tombs of the dead Prophets, and killed the living, Mat 23. 29, 30. And the Jews in the fifth of John, pretended love to Moses, and showed hatred to Christ; posterity honoureth them whom former ages destroyed: living Saints are an eye-sore, they torment the world, either by their example, or their reproofs, Rev. 11. 10. Heb. 11. 7. but objects out of sight, do not exasperate, and stand in the way of our lusts; this fond affection is little worth; those that were ready to adore Moses would not imitate him.

Secondly, It sheweth the perverseness of men, who ⟨p. 378⟩are apt superstitiously to regard the Relicks of them dead, whom they despised living: Moses was often opposed living, and after death likely to be adored; as 'tis often the condition of Gods people, to live hated, and dye Sainted. Vetus morbus est (saith Salvian) quo mortui sancti coluntur, vivi contemnuntur: The Scribes and Pharisees garnished the Tombs of the dead Prephets, and killed the living, Mat 23. 29, 30. And the Jews in the fifth of John, pretended love to Moses, and shewed hatred to Christ; posterity honoureth them whom former ages destroyed: living Saints are an eye-sore, they torment the world, either by their example, or their reproofs, Rev. 11. 10. Heb. 11. 7. but objects out of sight, do not exasperate, and stand in the way of our lusts; this fond affection is little worth; those that were ready to adore Moses would not imitate him.