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The marrow of the oracles of God. Or, divers treatisesThe marrovv of the oracles of God. Or, diuers treatises
The marrow of the oracles of God. Or, divers treatises containing directions about six of the weightiest things can concern a Christian in this life. by N. Bifield, late preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex.The marrovv of the oracles of God. Or, diuers treatises containing directions about sixe of the waightiest things can concerne a Christian in this life. by N. Bifield, late preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex.
London: printed by John Legatt, 1630
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.
First, If they consider that God 1takes notice of all the wrongs of that kind done unto them. Thus David, O Lord, thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my ⟨p. 321⟩dishonour, mine adversaries are all before thee, Ps. 69. 19. It easeth his heart, but to talk with God, and tell him that he knows his dishonour.
First, If they consider that God 1takes notice of all the wrongs of that kind done vnto them. Thus Dauid, O Lord, thou hast knowne my reproch, and my shame, and my ⟨p. 321⟩dishonour, mine aduersaries are all before thee, Ps. 69. 19. It easeth his heart, but to talke with God, and tell him that he knowes his dishonour.
- 11. Of the notice God takes of them.
Secondly, It is an increase of 1the comfort, if we further consider that God favours us, and accounts us dear and honourable, whatsoever the wicked think of us: And in this argument the Lord himself pleads withal, Isaiah 43. 4, 5. If Gods Face shine upon his Servants, what cares David for all the reproaches of all sorts of men, even of his neighbours and familiar acquaintance? It is enough to him, that his best and next neighbour and friend respects him,