A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...

§. 123. Of the Resolution of, and Observations from, Hebr. Chap. 11. vers. 22.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Joseph, when he dyed, made mention of the departing of the Children of Israel, and gave commandement concerning his bones.

THE general sum of this verse, is, as of the former, Faith's proof. Hereabout 〈◊〉〈◊〉 set down,

• 1. The person whose Faith was proved, Ioseph.
• 2. The Arguments whereby it is proved. These are two,
  • 1. His mention of things future.
  • 2. His Charge.

The former is amplified.

• 1. By the time, which was when he died.
• 2. By the matter whereof he made mention, The departing of the Children of Israel.

〈◊〉〈◊〉 his charge we may observe,

• 1. The manner of it, which was by imposing an oath. Gen. 50. 25.
• 2. The matter thereof, His bones.

Doctrines.

• I. Faith manifesteth her vigour, when a believer is dying. So did Ioseph's 〈◊〉〈◊〉. See §. 119.
• II. Dying men must shew their care of their Posterity. Herein is Ioseph set be∣•…•… us as a pattern. §. 119.
• III. Faith resteth upon deliverances to come. Ioseph's mention of the Israelites 〈◊〉〈◊〉 out of Egypt, gives proof hereof. See §. 121.
• IV. Believers will be carefull to perswade others, of that which they themselves 〈◊〉〈◊〉. This doth Ioseph endeavour, by mentioning the departure of the Isra∣•…•…. See §. 120.
• V. God will deliver his. The departing of Israel out of Egypt, is an instance here∣of. See §. 121.
• VI. Care about mens dead corps, is a fruit of Faith. See §. 122.