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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.
4. He hates sin heartily, because God hates it; and he dislikes sinners, because they hate God; accounting Gods enemies as if they were his own enemies, Psal. 139. 21, 22. and 97. 10.
4. He hates sinne heartily, because God hates it; and he dislikes sinners, because they hate God; accounting Gods enemies as if they were his owne enemies, Psal. 139. 21, 22. and 97. 10.
5. He constantly desires to be like God in holiness, being careful to approve his affection to God, ⟨p. 164⟩by his obedience to his commandments, so as it is not grievous to him to receive directions, but serves God with all his heart, being fearful to displease God in any thing, Joh. 14. 21. 1 Joh. 5. 3. Deut. 10. 12. and 11. 22. and is more affected with Gods approbation, then all the praise of men, Rom. 2. 29.
5. He constantly desires to be like God in holinesse, being carefull to approue his affection to God, ⟨p. 164⟩