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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.
First, to believe Gods acceptation ⟨p. 588⟩of the mercy showed. For a godly Christian, that is not vain-glorious, hath so mean an opinion of his best works, that he finds need to fly to Gods promises, and da•es not trust upon his own goodness. Now God hath promised to accept of that we do, if there be a willing mind: The will is accepted for the deed, 2 Cor. 8. 12.
First, to beleeue Gods acceptation ⟨p. 588⟩of the mercy shewed. For a godly Christian, that is not vaine-glorious, hath so meane an opinion of his best workes, that hee finds neede to flie to Gods promises, and da•es not trust vpon his owne goodnesse. Now God hath promised to accept of that we doe, if there be a willing minde: The will is accepted for the deed, 2 Cor. 8. 12.