A17397:1871
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.
Seventhly, he must not rest satisfied 1with a small measure of ⟨p. 455⟩understanding; he must not give over when he hath gotten a little knowledge more then he had: he must desire to increase in knowledge, and never be well pleased with himself, while he is but a child in understanding, […] Cor. 14 20.
Seuenthly, he must not rest satisfied 1with a small measure of ⟨p. 455⟩vnderstanding; he must not giue ouer when he hath gotten a little knowledge more then he had: he must desire to increase in knowledge, and neuer be well pleased with himselfe, while hee is but a child in vnderstanding, 〈…〉 Cor. 14 20.
- 17 He must st•ue to increase in knowledge
Eighthly, he must enquire and 1take counsel, he must propound his doubts daily and carefully. He that would know much, must ask much; he must break off that wretched silence he is prone to, and provide, if it •ee possible, to enjoy the favour of some one or moe, that are able to resolve his doubts from time to time. This rule hath incredible profit in it, if it be rightly practised, Prou. 15. 12. and 20. 17, 18