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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.
3 He is as much troubled for his 1sins, as he was wont, or now should be for crosses in his estate. He mourns as heartily for the sorrows that fell upon Gods Son for his sin, as if he had lost his own and only Son, Zach. 12. 10, 11. or at least this he striveth for, and judgeth himself, if worldly afflictions do trouble him more then his sins. ⟨p. 122⟩Psalm 38. 5.
3 He is as much troubled for his 1sinnes, as hee was wont, or now should be for crosses in his estate. Hee mournes as heartily for the sorrowes that fell vpon Gods Sonne for his sinne, as if hee had lost his owne and onely Sonne, Zach. 12. 10, 11. or at least this he striueth for, and iudgeth himselfe, if worldly afflictions doe trouble him more then his sins. ⟨p. 122⟩Psalme 38. 5.
- 1As much as for crosses.
Fifthly, he is truly grieved and 1vexed in soul for the abominations that are done by others, to the dishonour of God, or slander of true religion, or the ruin of the souls of men. Thus Lot,