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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 22: Of the Regal office of Christ.Chapter 22: Of the Regall office of Christ.
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.
Now for the explication, that we may more distinctly conceive of this office of Christ, as King, we must consider of four things in it.
Now for the explication, that wee may more distinctly conceiue of this office of Christ, as King, we must consider of foure things in it.
1. The victory over the enemies, that opposed his title. ⟨p. 326⟩2 His kingly glory, with which he was qualified, and prepared for government. 3. His taking of possession of the kingdom. 4. His administration, after he had possession.
1. The victory ouer the enemies, that opposed his title. ⟨p. 326⟩2 His kingly glory, with which he was qualified, and prepared for gouernment. 3. His taking of possession of the kingdome. 4. His administration, after he had possession.
For the first, Christ fought for his kingdom, and most victoriously overcame the Devil, sin, death and hell, and rescued his subjects from their thraldom, 1. Cor. 15.54.55. Colos. 2.15. Heb. 2.14. And this victory he accomplished, and proclaimed in his resurrection from the dead.
For the first, Christ fought for his kingdome, and most victoriously ouercame the Diuell, sinne, death and hell, and rescued his subiects from their thraldome,