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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.
2. We must bring with us a meek and quiet spirit, a mind quieted from passions, lusts, and perturbations, and at rest from the turmoiling cares of this ⟨p. 533⟩world. The Word is able to do great things in our hearts, if we receive it with meekness, James 1. 21.
2. Wee must bring with vs a meeke and quiet spirit, a minde quieted from passions, lusts, and perturbations, and at rest from the turmoyling cares of this ⟨p. 533⟩world. The Word is able to doe great things in our hearts, if we receiue it with meeknesse, Iames 1. 21.
First, we must hearken without distraction: we must hear, as if it were for our lives, we must incline our ears, and shake off all impediments arising from our own drowsiness, prejudice, or vain thoughts, or distracting objects, Isaiah 55. 3. Psal. 116. 113.