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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
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. That he makes intercession only for the Elect, John 17.9. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me: for they are thine &c.
4. That he makes intercession onely for the Elect, Iohn 17.9. I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast giuen me: for they are thine &c.
Now for the explication of these principles, three things must be opened.
The first is the acceptation of the word intercession: for it signifieth
Sometimes the prayers which the godly make in the name of Christ the intercessor, to turn away Gods judgements from their brethren in this world, and so it is taken, 1. Tim. 2.1. I exhort therefore, that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, &c.