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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
THE CURE OF THE FEAR OF DEATH. › Chapter 15THE CVRE OF THE FEARE OF DEATH. › Chapter 15
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.
Sol. First, search thine own 1heart: it may be, this pretence of doing good to others, is pleaded only, because thou wouldest further thine own good. Thou wouldst not seek the public, but to find thine own particular.
Sol. First, search thine owne 1heart: it may be, this pretence of doing good to others, is pleaded onely, because thou wouldest further thine owne good. Thou wouldst not seeke the publike, but to finde thine owne particular.
- 1Six reasons against their pretence▪ that would live long to do good, as they •ay.Six reasons against their pretence▪ that would liue long to do good, as they •ay.
2. God that set thee to do his 1work, knows how long it is fit for thee to be at the same; he knows how to make use of the labours of his workmen: He will not call thee from thy work, till it be provided to dispatch his business without thee.
2. God that set thee to do his 1worke, knowes how long it is fit for thee to be at the same; hee knowes how to make vse of the labors of his workmen: He will not call thee from thy work, till it bee prouided to dispatch his businesse without thee.