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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, by distributing our alms in the fittest course we can, having a principal respect to godly poor. He that showeth mercy, ought to have a good eye, Proverbs, 22. 9.
First, by distributing our almes in the fittest course wee can, hauing a principall respect to godly poore. He that sheweth mercy, ought to haue a good eye, Prouerbs, 22. 9.
Secondly, by observing our own ability, so to ease others, that we burden not our selves, 1. Cor. 9. 14, 15.
Secondly, by obseruing our owne abilitie, so to ease others, that wee burden not our selues, 1. Cor. 9. 14, 15.
Thirdly, by taking heed, that we spend not upon the rich by needless entertainments, what ⟨p. 590⟩ought to be bestowed upon the poor, Prou. 2•. 16. Luk. •4. 13.
Thirdly, by taking heede, that wee spend not vpon the rich by needlesse entertainments, what ⟨p. 590⟩