John Trapp on John 5:2

Verſe 2. Having five porches,] Built, belike, by ſome well-affected perſons, at the motion of Gods Miniſters, for the uſe of ſuch impotent folk, as here lay looking and languiſhing at Hopes Hoſpitall: K. Edward 6. his life [illegible: 1 word] Sir I. He [illegible: 2 letters]. p. 169 &c. Like as King Edward the 6. was moved by a Sermon of Biſhop Ridley, touching works of charity, to grant his two Houſes in London, [illegible: 1 word] and the Savoy, for ſuch like good uſes, together with lands and monies, for their maintenance.