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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.
Secondly, If he consider the 1measure of them: God will not lay any more upon him, then he is able to bear, he may fear his own strength, as Paul did, but ⟨p. 353⟩God will make his grace sufficient for us, 1 Cor. 10. 13. 2 Cor. 12. 9. Satan is limited, he can go no further then his chain will reach, and for that cause it is, that we are taught to pray, that God would not lead us into temptation, as acknowledging that God doth dispose and order the measure of this kind of affliction.2
Secondly, If hee consider the 1measure of them: God will not lay any more vpon him, then he is able to beare, he may feare his owne strength, as Paul did, but ⟨p. 353⟩God will make his grace sufficient for vs, 1 Cor. 10. 13. 2 Cor. 12. 9. Satan is limited, hee can goe no further then his chain wil reach, and for that cause it is, that we are taught to pray, that God would not lead vs into temptation, as acknowledging that God doth dispose and order the measure of this kind of affliction.2
- 12. Of the measure.
- 21 Of the short continuance.