A01979:1598
The whole-armour of GodThe vvhole-armor of God
The whole-armour of God: or A Christians spiritual furniture, to keep him safe from all the assaults of Satan First preached, and now the second time published and enlarged for the good of all such as well use it:whereunto is also added a treatise of the sin against the Holy Ghost. By William Gouge B.D. and preacher of Gods Word in Black Fryers London. ...The vvhole-armor of God: or A Christians spiritual furniture, to keepe him safe from all the assaults of Satan First preached, and now the second time published and enlarged for the good of all such as well vse it:whereunto is also added a treatise of the sinne against the Holy Ghost. By VVilliam Gouge B.D. and preacher of Gods Word in Blacke Fryers London. ...
London: printed by John Beale, 1619London: printed by Iohn Beale, 1619
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
2 It must be fast fixed on that sure ground.1 If an anchor only lie upon the ground, and be not fixed on it, as good be without ground.
2 It must be fast fixed on that sure ground.1 If an anchor onely lie vpon the ground, and be not fixed on it, as good be without ground.
- 12, Fast fix it on that ground.2, Fast fixe it on that ground.
Then is hope fast fixed on Gods promise, when his promise is steadfastly believed: Faith maketh a way and entrance for hope.c Abraham first believed Gods promise, and then waited for it.
Then is hope fast fixed on Gods promise, when his promise is stedfastly beleeued: Faith maketh a way and entrance for hope.c Abraham first beleeued Gods promise, and then waited for it.
- cRom. 4. 18, &c.
First therefore labour for true and sound faith in Gods promises, then will thy hope be sure and steadfast.