A01979:1784
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.
Thus will the understanding of hearers be much informed with a distinct knowledge of the mysteries of godliness,1 and thus shall they much better discern the great depth of those mysteries, and the rich treasure that is contained in them. Yea thus also shall their memory be much helped in retaining them: for several branches distinctly and in order set down, are a great means to strengthen memory.
Thus will the vndestanding of hearers be much informed with a distinct knowledge of the mysteries of godlinesse,1 and thus shall they much better discerne the great depth of those mysteries, and the rich treasure that is contained in them. Yea thus also shall their memory bee much helped in retaining them: for seuerall branches distinctly and in order set downe, are a great meanes to strengthen memory.
- 1Reason.
Use This justifieth that manner of teaching, which is (as we speak) Common-place-wise: by particular defining, ⟨p. 344⟩dividing, subdividing, and distinct handling of particular branches of the Principles of Religion.
Vse This iustifieth that manner of teaching, which is (as wee speake) Common-place-wise: by particular defining, ⟨p. 344⟩diuiding, subdiuiding, and distinct handling of particular branches of the Principles of Religion.