A17400:1289
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.
Concerning the Church, there are these Principles:
First, that it is a company of men separate from the world, gathered by the voice of Christ: the Scripture still makes a difference between the world, and the ⟨p. 345⟩Church; and the word signifieth such, as are gathered together by the voice of Gods Criers, 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.
First, that it is a companie of men separate from the world, gathered by the voice of Christ: the Scripture still makes a difference between the world, and the ⟨p. 345⟩Church; and the word signifieth such, as are gathered together by the voice of Gods Criers, 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.
Vers. 14. I have given them thy Word, and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world, &c.
Vers. 14. I haue giuen them thy Word, and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world, &c.