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CHAP. 6. Properties of true Loue. (Book 6)
NOw yet for our further di∣rection in this point of Loue, I will set downe some such Properties, as the Scripture requi∣reth in it; as that it must be mu∣tuall, common, sincere without feigning, feruent, pure, constant; all gathered out of 1 Pet. 1. 22.
First, it must be mutuall, it must* 1.1 come from one to another mutu∣ally, and be at euery hand: as God commands others to loue vs, so vs to loue others. so that none is free from this duty.
Many will looke for a great deale of Loue from others, that care not how little they shew themselues; would be visited, but care not to visit others: would haue their owne vertues com∣mended,