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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.
Eight things to be avoided:
Eight things to be auoided:
1 Dissembling. 2 Shame. 3 Impatience. 4 Discouragement. 5 Trust in carnal friends. 6 Perplexed cares. ⟨p. 440⟩7 Sudden fears. 8 Carelessness of thy ways.
1 Dissembling. 2 Shame. 3 Impatience. 4 Discouragement. 5 Trust in carnall friends. 6 Perplexed cares. ⟨p. 440⟩7 Sudden feares. 8 Carelesnesse of thy wayes.
Five things to be done in the time of affliction.
Fiue things to be done in the time of affliction.
1 We must pray, and call upon the Name of the Lord. 2 We must bear our cross with patience and contentation. 3 We must use all good means for our deliverance. 4 We must be sure to show our trust in God, and cast our burden on the Lord. 5 We must show our obedience to God four ways. First, By submitting our selves to Gods will. Secondly, If we judge our selves, and acknowledge our sins to God. Thirdly, If we be constant in the good ways of godliness. Fourthly, If we learn more righteousness, and are made by our crosses to do holy duties with better affections.