A17400:655
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.
Every one of us should study §1this doctrine of our Election, and labour to make it sure, seeing here lieth the foundation of our ⟨p. 140⟩grace: now one labour doth both, if we make our calling sure, we make our Election sure, 2. Pet. 1. 10: and we may be sure our calling is right, if we add virtue to our faith, if we can find the gifts of grace in our hearts: for this (I fail) we must study the doctrine of the signs; of which before.
Euery one of vs should study §1this doctrine of our Election, and labour to make it sure, seeing here lieth the foundation of our ⟨p. 140⟩grace: now one labor doth both, if we make our calling sure, wee make our Election sure, 2. Pet. 1. 10: and we may be sure our calling is right, if we adde vertue to our faith, if we can find the gifts of grace in our hearts: for this (I fay) we must study the doctrine of the signes; of which before.
If we find assurance of our Election, we should with all thankfulness acknowledge Gods goodness to us, and the riches of his free grace, as the Apostle teacheth us, Ephes. 1.3. and 2. Thes. 2.13. But we ought to give thanks alway to the Lord for you brethren, beloved of God, because that God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and the faith of truth: and so rest in this happiness, as our chief desire to God should be still to vouchsafe us this favour to bless