John Trapp on Philippians 1:29

Verſe 29 For unto you it is given] As an high honour, not only to believe (though that's a great matter: For he that believeth hath ſet to his ſeal that God is true, hath given God a teſtimoniall, ſuch as is that Deut. 32.4. but alſo (as a further favour) to ſuffer for his ſake: This is the loweſt ſubjection that can be to God, but the higheſt honour both to him and us. This made Latimer after the ſentence pronounced on him,Act. and Mon. cry out, I thank God most heartily of this honour. Saunders ſaid, I am the unmeetest man for this high office, that ever was appointed to is. Such an honour it is, ſaid Careleſſe Martyr, as the greateſt Angel in heaven is not permitted to have. God forgive me mine unthankefulneſſe, &c.Ibi[illegible: 1 letter] [illegible: 1 letter]3 61. Ibid 1744.