Jonah 2

Jonah 2:2

ANd said] This prayer, which containes the Prophets concei〈…〉 and motions whilest he was in the Fish, was set downe in writing by him after his deliverance; with the addition of thanks-giving.

Jonah 2:4

Yet I will] Words of faith, grounded upon an expresse revelation.

Jonah 2:5

Unto the soule] Bringing me into danger of present death: See Psal. 69. 1.

Jonah 2:6

Barres] A terme taken from prisons. The meaning is; I am in the sea, as it were, in a strong prison; shut up and 〈…〉rred from the earth on ll sides For ever] Unlesse thou dost miraculously relieve me.

Jonah 2:7

Temple] namely. In heaven, Gods dwelling in glory: the representation whereof was in the Temple of Jerusalem.

Jonah 2:8

They that] namely, Idolaters and Infidels are sometimes moved, when they are in want, with some feeling of devotion towards God: But because the lively root of Faith, & of the Spirit is wanting in them; that motion is not constant in them But I will fulfill my duties of piety with perseverance and loyalty.