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The pattern of wholesome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of…The paterne of wholsome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of…
The pattern of wholesome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of necessity to be believed unto salvation separated out of the body of all theology made evident by infallible plain proofs of Scripture. And withal, the several uses such principles should be put to, are abundantly showed. A project much desired, and of singular use for all sorts of Christians. By N. Bifeild [sic], preacher of Gods word at Isleworth in Middlesex.The paterne of wholsome words. Or a collection of such truths as are of necessity to be belieued vnto saluation separated out of the body of all theologie made euident by infallible plaine proofes of Scripture. And withall, the seuerall vses such principles should be put to, are abundantly shevved. A proiect much desired, and of singular vse for all sorts of Christians. By N. Bifeild [sic], preacher of Gods word at Isleworth in Middlesex.
London: printed by F. Kingston for Samuel Man, 1618
Chapter 20: Of the expiation of sin.Chapter 20: Of the expiation of sinne.
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The hands, I say, in respect of operation, that it may work no more. The feet in respect of progression, that it may reign no longer; and the heart in respect of affection, that it may be loved no longer: we have an inward seat for concupiscence to lodge in. And thus as we should upon all occasions, so especially in the ⟨p. 277⟩preparation to the Sabbath, and when we are to keep a Passover to the Lord. That was the time chosen to crucify Christ in, and certainly it is a wonderful fit time for us to execute this work of mortification upon our sins.
The hands, I say, in respect of operation, that it may worke no more. The feet in respect of progression, that it may raigne no longer; and the heart in respect of affection, that it may be loued no longer: wee haue an inward seate for concupiscence to lodge in. And thus as we should vpon all occasions, so especially in the ⟨p. 277⟩preparation to the Sabbath, and when we are to keep a Passeouer to the Lord. That was the time chosen to crucifie Christ in, and certainely it is a wonderfull fit time for vs to execute this worke of mortification vpon our sins.
Lastly, this doctrine of the passion of Christ should wonderfully arm us with patience in all afflictions. The Captain of our salvation was consecrate through afflictions, Heb. 2.10. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, s•eing that he brought many children unto glory, that he should consecrate the Prince of their salvation through affliction. Though he were the son, yet he learned obedience by the things he suffered, Heb. 5.8. For as much as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, we should arm our selves with the same mind,