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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
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.
9 When God is considered absolutely, or by himself, the three persons are comprehended: when the word (God) is conferred or set with a person of the Trinity, it signifieth the Father. 2. Cor. 13. 13. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost be with you all.
9 When God is considered absolutely, or by himselfe, the three persons are comprehended: when the word (God) is conferred or set with a person of the Trinitie, it signifieth the Father. 2. Cor. 13. 13. The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ, and the loue of God, and the fellowship of the Holie Ghost be with you all.
10 A general word is taken specially, and so on the contrary; as All (saith August. lib. 6. cont. Julian cap. 12.) for Many, and Many for All are oftentimes used in the Scriptures. Gen. 33. 11. God hath had mercy on nice, therefore I have all things. Jere. 8. 6. All are turned to their own race, that is, the greater part. Matth. 21. 26. All men counted John as a Prophet, that is, the most. Phil. 2. 21. All seek their own things, and not the things of Christ. Deut. 28. 64. And God shall scatter thee among all people, ⟨p. 63⟩that is, many.