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 ...

§. 66. Of Observations raised from Heb. 12: v. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

V. 6. I. PEoples failings are to be made known. So doth the Apostle here, v. 5▪ Ye have forgotten. See §. 30.

II. It is a fault to forget incouragements. This fault the Apostle here expresly tax∣•…•…th. See §. 30.

III. Gods word affordeth consolatory exhortations. The Greek word translated, ex•…•…ortations implieth as much. See §. 31.

IV. Forgetting grounds of encouragement makes men faint. This is the reason, why the Apostle here reprehendeth their forgetfulnesse. See §. 31.

V. God in the Scripture speaketh unto us. This word, speaketh, hath reference to the Scripture. See §. 32.

VI. Gods word is for all ages. That which was spoken to the Church in Solo∣•…•… time, is here spoken to the Church in the Apostles time, as is intended in this phrase, unto you. See §. 31.

VII. God dealeth with Saints as a Father with children. The metaphor of children here used proveth as much. See §. 32.

VIII. It is sufficient to quote the words of Scripture, though Book, Chapter and verse •…•…e not named. So doth the Apostle here. See §. 35.

IX. People are as children to their Pastor. It is the Minister that here saith, My son. See §. 33.

X. Generall doctrines are intended to particular persons. This hint of a particu∣lar person, My son, gives proof hereof. See §. 34.

XI. Divine principles are with testimonies of love to be instilled into mens hearts. This compellation, My Son, is a testimony of love. See §. 33.

XII. Afflictions are of God. They are here called, the chastisement of the Lord. See 6. 36.

XIII. Saints afflictions are chastisements. So they are expresly called. See §. 37.

XIV. There are extreames about afflictions, whereinto men are ready to fall. Here are two mentioned, despising, and fainting. See §. 38.

XV. Extreames are to be avoyded. We must neither despise nor faint. See §. 38.

XVI. To despise chastisements is a great fault. It is here forbidden in the first place. See §. 38.

XVII. It is a fault also to faint under afflictions. This is also reproved. See §. 38.

XVIII. God by afflictions instructeth his children. The meaning of the word tran∣slated chastisement implieth as much. See §. 37.

XIX. Afflictions are convictions of sin. The word translated rebuketh, implieth thus much. See §. 39.

Vers. 6. XX. God loves Sons of men. This is here taken for granted, in this phrase, whom the Lord loveth. See §. 41.

XXI. God takes care of his children. This is intended under this phrase, whom he receiveth. See §. 41.

XXII. Afflictions are evidences of Gods love and care. So they are here brought in. See §. 41.

XXIII. God oft sorely afflicteth his children. The word scourging, implieth as much. See §. 42.

XXIV. Gods love and care in afflicting his should make them willing to submit to him. Thus much is intended under this causall particle FOR. See §. 40, 42.

Vers. 7. XXV. Gods grant hath its condition. This is implied under this phrase, If yee, &c. See §. 43.

XXVI. Afflictions are made profitable by enduring. This is the condition here expressed, endure. See §. 44.

XXVII. God dealeth with his as Sons. This is expresly set down. See §. 45.

XXVIII. Afflictions are fruits of Gods Fatherly care over Saints. The inference of Gods dealing with them upon chastening proves as much. See §. 45.

XXIX. Afflictions are the common condition of all Gods children. This is the in∣tent of this emphaticall interrogative, What Son is he, &c? See §. 46.

Vers. 8. XXX. Immunitie from afflictions is a bastards prerogative. The Apo∣stle saith of such that they are bastards. See §. 47.

XXXI. Men are hardly brought to believe that afflictions are fruits of Gods father∣ly love. The Apostle therefore again inculcateth this, that all are partakers of afflicti∣ons, and that they are not Sons, who do not partake of them. See §. 48.

Vers. 9. XXXII. Argument upon argument must be used in matters hardly belie∣ved. After sundry arguments the Apostle addeth this word, furthermore. See §. 49.

XXXIII. Men can produce but an earthly being. They are Fathers of the f•…•…esh. See §. 49.

XXXIV. Parents must correct their children as there is cause. The Greek word attributed to them signifieth correctors. See §. 49.

XXXV. Genuine children do not the lesse respect their Parents for correcting them. This phrase, we gave them reverence, intends as much. See §. 50.

XXXVI. God is the author of our spirits. He is here stiled the Father of spirits. See §. 51.

XXXVII. Gods correction is patiently to be endured. This is to be insubjection. See §. 52.

XXXVIII. Patience under Gods affliction bringeth life. The addition of this phrase, and live, intendeth as much. See §. 53.

XXXIX. God is more to be respected in his dealing with us, then earthly Parents. This interrogative, shall we not much rather, imports as much. See §. 52.

Vers. 10. XL. The good that man doth for man is but a while. It is but for a few dayes. See §. 54.

XLI. Men ar•…•… proue to make their own will their rule. This phrase, after their own pleasure, declares as much. See §. 55.

XLII. Mens own will puts them on to correct their children. They chastened after their own pleasure. See §. 55.

XLIII. God in afflicting his children aimes at their good. He doth it for their profit. See §. 56.

XLIV. Afflictions work holinesse. This is the particular profit here expressed. See §. 58.

XLV. Men are made partakers of Gods holinesse. This relative, his, hath refe∣rence to God. See §. 56.

XLVI. Saints receive that holinesse which they have. They are made partakers of it. See §. 57.

Vers. 11. XLVII. Conceipts which thwart truth are to be removed. Here the Apostle removes an objection, which might keep men from yeelding to that truth which he had delivered. See §. 59.

XLVIII. God well understandeth mans condition. He here granteth that affli∣ctions are grievous. See §. 60.

XLIX. Afflictions are no pleasing things in themselves. Thus they are not joyou•…•…. See §. 60.

L. Afflictions are grievous. Thus much is here granted. See §. 60.

LI. The unpleasingnesse, and grievousnesse of afflictions, is▪ especially to sense. This word, seemeth implieth as much. See §. 61.

LII. The unpleasingnesse, and grievousnesse of afflictions is for a while. It is here said to be, for the present. See §. 62.

LIII. Granting truth impeacheth not a just cause. This is implied under this par∣ticle, neverthelesse. See §. 62.

LIV. Afflictions, as ordered by God, are profitable. The profit is here set down in this verse. See §. 62.

LV. The profit of affliction ariseth after enduring it. This word of time, after∣ward, implieth as much. See §. 62.

LVI. Righteousnesse is the proper fruit of affliction. It is here expresly set down. See §. 63.

LVII. Afflictions produce quietnesse of mind. This Epithite peaceable, hath a ge∣nerall reference to afflictions. See §. 63.

LVIII. Righteousnesse is the root of quietnesse. It is therefore stiled a peaceable fruit of righteousnesse. See §. 63.

LIX. Afflictions ar•…•… a means of exercising Saints. They are exercised thereby. See §. 64.

LX. Afflictions prove fruitfull by Saints exercising themselves therein. Unto them, It yeeldeth the foresaid fruit. See §. 64.