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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
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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.
We must further know, that euery article and doctrine concerning faith and maners, which is necessary vnto saluation, is very plainely deliuered in the Scriptures.
Cryptical or hidden places are those, which are difficult and dark: for the expounding of them let this be thy Rule and leader.
Crypticall or hidden places are those, which are difficult and darke: for the expounding of them let this be thy Rule and leader.
If the native (or natural) signification of the words do manifestly disagree with, either the analogy of faith, or very perspicuous places of the Scripture: then the other meaning, ⟨p. 47⟩which is given of the place propounded, is natural and proper, if it agree with contrary and like places, with the circumstances and words of the place, and with the nature of that thing, which is entreated of. As for example; 1. Cor. 11. 24. This is my body, which is broken for you.
If the natiue (or naturall) signification of the words doe manifestly disagree with, either the analogy of faith, or very perspicuous places of the Scripture: thē the other meaning, ⟨p. 47⟩which is giuen of the place propounded, is naturall and proper, if it agree with contrarie and like places, with the circumstances and wordes of the place, and with the nature of that thing, which is intreated of. As for example;