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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
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.
That it is unchangeable and eternal, Isaiah 54.10. For the mountains shall remove, and the hills shall fall down; but my mercy shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace fall away, saith the Lord, that hath compassion on thee.
That it is vnchangeable and eternall, Isaiah 54.10. For the mountaines shall remoue, and the hilles shall fall downe; but my mercy shall not depart from thee, neither shall the couenant of my peace fall away, saith the Lord, that hath compassion on thee.
And we may the rather be assured of this, if we consider: 1. The nature of God: Mercy pleaseth him, and he is so desirous of reconciliation, that he beseecheth men to be reconciled, 2. Cor. 5.19.20. Hosea 2.19. 2. The propitiation in Christ God hath proclaimed it from heaven, that in him he is well pleased, and fully pacified, Mat. 3.17. &c. And Christ is given for a covenant of the people, Isai. 49.8. ⟨p. 213⟩3. That there is an act for it in the counsel of God from everlasting, 1. Cor. 2.7. 4. That God hath sworn to keep this covenant, Heb. 6.18. and 7.19.20.21.22