Verse 〈◊〉〈◊〉. Be ye therefore perfect, even as your father, &c.]
The* 1.1 childe (saith one) is the father multiplied, the father of a second edition. Of Constantines sonnes Eusebius reporteth, that they* 1.2 put on their fathers fashions, and did exactly resemble him. And of Irenaeus, the same 〈◊〉〈◊〉 telleth us, that he expressed to the life the learning and vertues of his master Polycarp. It were happy for us (and we must labour it) if we could passe into the likenesse of the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 patern. Our 〈◊〉〈◊〉 bonum consists in commu∣nion 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉, and conformity to him; in keeping inward peace with God, that he abhor us not because of the provoking of his sons and of his daughters, 〈◊〉〈◊〉. 33. 19. and in seeking and keeping (as much as may be) peace with all men, and holinesse; purifying our 〈◊〉〈◊〉 as he is 〈◊〉〈◊〉 (in quality, though we cannot in an equality)* 1.3 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the love of every 〈◊〉〈◊〉 (the ground of all our wranglings, I am. 4. 1.) but especially from the passions and perturbations of the heart; possessing our selves in patience. For if patience have her 〈◊〉〈◊〉 worke, we shall be perfect and 〈◊〉〈◊〉, wanting nothing.* 1.4 For (〈◊〉〈◊〉) St Luke hath it, Be mercifull, &c. Cap. 6. 37.