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The Art of Prophesying
The art of prophesying, or, A treatise concerning the sacred and only true manner and method of preaching first written in Latin by Master William Perkins ; and now faithfully translated into English (for that it containeth many worthy things fit for the knowledge of men of all degrees) by Thomas Tuke.The arte of prophecying, or, A treatise concerning the sacred and onely true manner and methode of preaching first written in Latine by Master William Perkins ; and now faithfully translated into English (for that it containeth many worthie things fit for the knowledge of men of all degrees) by Thomas Tuke.
London: printed by Felix Kyngston for E.E., 1607
THE ART OF PROPHESYING. › Chapter 5THE ARTE OF PROPHECYING. › Chapter 5
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.
If the natural signification of the words ⟨p. 46⟩of the place propounded do agree with the circumstances of the same place, it is the proper meaning of the place. As for example;
If the naturall signification of the words ⟨p. 46⟩of the place propounded doe agree with the circumstances of the same place, it is the proper meaning of the place. As for example;
Act. 10. 43. To him also give all the Prophets witness, that through his name, all that believe in him, shall receive remission of sins. The signification of the words of this place is very manifest, to wit, that Jesus Christ doth give righteousness and everlasting life to those that do believe in him. And this sense we do presently admit without any delay, because we see that it doth agree with the analogy of faith and with the holy scriptures.
Act. 10. 43. To him also giue all the Prophets witnes, that through his name, all that beleeue in him, shall receiue remission of sins. The significatiō of the words of this place is very manifest, to wit, that Iesus Christ doth giue righteousnesse and euerlasting life to those that doe beleeue in him. And this sense wee doe presently admit without any delay, because wee see that it doth agree with the analogie of faith and with the holy scriptures.
We must further know, that every article and doctrine concerning faith and manners, which is necessary unto salvation, is very plainly delivered in the Scriptures.