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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.
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And with all we should stir up our selves
And with all we should stirre vp our selues
3. To pray daily, that his kingdom may come, that the people that yet are in darkness, may be converted; and that his glory may shine more and more in those, that have submitted themselves to his Sceptre: and to this end, that the ordinances of his kingdom, especially the preaching of the Gospel may run with power, and mightily conquer and enlarge the bounds of his kingdom; and that all opposite kingdoms may be subverted, as is that of Anti-Christ, especially ⟨p. 334⟩that his kingdom of glory may be hastened upon us.
3. To pray daily, that his kingdome may come, that the people that yet are in darkenesse, may be conuerted; and that his glory may shine more and more in those, that haue submitted themselues to his Scepter: and to this end, that the ordinances of his kingdome, especially the preaching of the Gospell may run with power, and mightily conquer and enlarge the bounds of his kingdome; and that all opposite kingdomes may be subuerted, as is that of Anti-Christ, especially ⟨p. 334⟩that his kingdome of glory may be hastened vpon vs.
And for our own parts we should every one be ready,
And for our owne parts wee should euery one be ready,