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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.
Chap. 4. p. 475. to 491.
Nine things to be ever in our minds, that in general concern the manner of well-doing: for in all good works we must show:
NIne things to bee euer in our minds, that in generall concerne the manner of well-doing: for in all good workes wee must shew:
1—1. Zeal. 2—2. Sincerity, which hath in it: Truth, Respect to all Gods commandments. A right end, Obedience without objecting, Obedience in all companies. 3. Constancy, when we do good. Without weariness. Without discouragement. ⟨p. 416⟩Without resistance. Without wavering. Without declining. 4. Fear. 5. Simplicity: which is, To rest upon the word for the form of holiness and happiness. To be harmless. To be simple concerning evil. To love goodness for it self. To be meek and lowly minded. So to fear God, as not to envy the wicked. 6. Circumspection, which hath in it, A respect of lesser commandments, Abstaining from appearance of evil, Observation of the circumstances of things, Unrebukeablenesse, Avoiding evil when good might come of it. 7. Growth, which hath in it, ⟨p. 417⟩Abounding in goodness. Finishing of holiness. Progress. 8. Moderation, to be neither just nor wicked overmuch, which is expounded at large.
1—1. Zeale. 2—2. Sinceritie, which hath in it: Truth, Respect to all Gods commandements. A right end, Obedience without obicting, Obedience in all companies. 3. Constancie, when wee doe good. Without wearinesse. Without discouragement.