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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.
Thou must avoid eight things.
Thou must auoid eight things.
First, Dissembling: Make not 1thy self poor, when thou ar•rich; nor sick, when thou art well, Prou. 13. 7.
First, Dissembling: Make not 1thy selfe poore, when thou ar•rich; nor sicke, when thou art well, Prou. 13. 7.
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Secondly, Shame. Be not ashamed 1of that condition God brings thee into: bear thy crosses with spiritual magnanimity; account not thy self dishonoured by Gods hand, who doth all for the best, 1. Pet. 4. 16.
Secondly, Shame. Be not ashamed 1of that condition God brings thee into: beare thy crosses with spirituall magnanimity; account not thy selfe dishonored by Gods hand, who doth all for the best,