Matthew Poole and continuators on Acts 11:23

23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Which appeared in their Conversion, being made manifest by their professions; and answered by their Pious lives and Conversations. For all which they might cry Grace, Grace. By the Grace of God is also to be understood the encreasing of the Church, and adding to it such as should be saved.

This is matter of Joy in Heaven, Luke 15.7. and of all such as are learning their Lesson, and preparing for that Blissful place.

Firm and fix'd resolution, That come what can come, tribulation or distress, life or death, they would keep close▪ to the profession of the Truth of Christ. This purpose of heart is the same with the whole heart elsewhere. Which

must be joyned, or stick close to Gods Truth and Ways.

Marginal references: Chap. 13.43. & 14.22.