A17400:687
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.
If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
If ye were of the world, the world would loue his owne: but because ye are not of the world, but I haue chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
5. Lastly, this doctrine of Election should fill the hearts of all the godly with unspeakable rejoicing: Everlasting joy should be upon their heads, and sorrow and mourning should fly away: and the rather, if they consider the marvellous privileges of their Election, and the wonderful happiness, unto which they are chosen of God. For if by the former signs thou know thy self to be one of Gods Elect.
5. Lastly, this doctrine of Election should fill the hearts of all the godly with vnspeakable reioycing: Euerlasting ioy should be vpon their heads, and sorrow and mourning should fly away: and the rather, if they consider the maruellous priuiledges of their Election, and the wonderfull happinesse, vnto which they are chosen of God. For if by the former signes thou know thy selfe to be one of Gods Elect.
1. First, thou art sure of thy salvation, and the glory of heaven when thou diest, 2. Thessal. 2.13.14. Whereunto he called you by the Gospel to obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. First, thou art sure of thy saluation, and the glory of heauen when thou diest,