A17397:1781
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.
Unto the humility of thy conversation, bel•ng these rules:
Vnto the humilitie of thy conuersation, bel•ng these rules:
1. Be soft, show all meekness to all men. 2. Hearken to the words of those that are wise. 3. Stand not in the place of great men.
1. Be soft, shew all meekenesse to all men. 2. Harken to the words of those that are wise. 3. Stand not in the place of great men.
Unto the discretion of thy conversation, belong these rules.
Vnto the discretion of thy conuersation, belong these rules.
1. Speak what is acceptable. 2. Avoid those that cause divisions. 3. Make no friendship with the angry man. 4. In the evil time be silent. 5. And communicate not thy secrets. 6. Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbours house. 7. Restrain thy passions. 8. Bless not thy friend with a loud voice.