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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.
2. Because it is industrious. For this holy thirst will guide him to a careful use of all the means, by which good things may be attained; and doth not breathe it self out only with sudden and vain wishes, or flashes of desire, Psa. 27. 4. 1 Pet. 2. 2. Psa. 63. 1, 2. Psa. 1. 2. Acts 2. 37.
2. Because it is industrious. For this holy thirst will guide him to a carefull vse of all the meanes, by which good things may bee attained; and doth not breathe it selfe out onely with sudden and vaine wishes, or flashes of desire, Psa. 27. 4. 1 Pet. 2. 2. Psa. 63. 1, 2. Psa. 1. 2. Acts 2. 37.
3. Because it works a constant and secret meditation of heavenly things desired, the heart frequently seeks after God day and night, Esa. 26. 9. Psal. 63. 1, 6. For what we desire fervently, we think on almost continually: