A17400:895
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.
For the second: in the case of affliction, there are many Scriptures that have recourse to this doctrine for comfort. If the godly be grieved and oppressed, and come unto God, and humble themselves, the Lord will remember ⟨p. 216⟩this covenant, and hear them: as Exod. 2.2.4.5. and Exod. 6. 4.5.6. Levit. 26.41.42. &c.
For the second: in the case of affliction, there are many Scriptures that haue recourse to this doctrine for cōfort. If the godly bee grieued and oppressed, and come vnto God, and humble thēselues, the Lord wil remember ⟨p. 216⟩this couenant, and heare them: as Exod. 2.2.4.5. and Exod. 6. 4.5.6. Leuit. 26.41.42. &c.
The godly know in all afflictions, whom they have trusted, and ought to believe, that he will keep that, which by covenant is committed to him, 2. Tim. 1. 12. Christ hath commission from God by virtue of this covenant to say to the prisoners, go forth, and to them that are in darkness, show your selves, Esa. 49.9.10. For a small moment God may forsake, but with great mercy will he gather us: In a little wrath he may hide his face, but in everlasting kindness will he have mercy on us: For this is as the waters of Noah, &c. The mountains may depart; but his kindness, and the covenant of his peace shall not depart, nor be removed, saith the Lord, that