...whereof, see how St. Peter, in that fore-cited epistle, doth animate and encourage them: " Beloved1, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial, which is...to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you. But rejoice, in as much as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that when his glory shall...

...establish, strengthen and settle you; casting all your care upon the Lord, for hecareth for you. And, dearly beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...which is to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you ; for it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for welldoing, than...

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...told vou of them." And his apostle, guided hy the same spirit of compassion, says, " Beloveci, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange tiling happened unto you." — For my own part, I es- • tfcem it particularly useful to consider...

...Christ may be doubtful to ourselves, before we suffer for it. Martyrdom is a trial of this attachment. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...you, as though some strange thing happened unto you, 1 ret. iv. 12. Some regard the spectators, in whose presence God calls his children to suffer for religion....

...things may be glorified through Jesus Christ; to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 Beloved, think it not strange" concerning the fiery...you, as though some strange thing happened unto you : 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be...

...may be glorified through Jesus Christ : to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ; that, when his glory shall be...

...reconcile both unto God in one body by the Cross, having slain the enmity thereby. 1 Peter iv. 12,. 13— Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...which is to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you : but rejoice,. inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings ; that, when...

...not be surprised at finding continual changes in us, it being needful that they should take place. " Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery...which is to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you ; knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are...

...Christ maybe doubtful to ourselves, before we suffer for it. Martyrdom is a trial of this attachment. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the .fiery...you, as though some strange thing happened unto you, 1 Pet. iv. 12. Some regard the spectators, in whose presence God calls liis children to suffer for...