A17397:1899
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.
Now before I proceed unto the rules that concern the manner of welldoing, I will add to the former directions, nine Cautions, or nine things which a Christian must take heed of in 1his practice of holy duties: As
NOw before I proceed vnto the rules that concerne the manner of weldoing, I will adde to the former directions, nine Cautions, or nine things which a Christian must take heed of in 1his practice of holy duties: As
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First, he must take heed of wretchlesnesse, or a scornful 1carelessness of his own ways: he must not despise his ways, as if he cared not how he lived, or rested satisfied to be still as he was: this carelessness proves the bane of many a soul, whereas He that keepeth his soul, keepeth his way, Prou. 19. 16. and 2•. 8.
First, hee must take heed of wretchlesnesse, or a scornefull 1carelesnesse of his owne wayes: he must not despise his wayes, as if he cared not how hee liued, or rested satisfied to bee still as he was: this carelesnesse proues the bane of many a soule, whereas Hee that keepeth his soule, keepeth his way, Prou. 19. 16. and 2. 8.