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The promises
The promises: or, A treatise showing how a godly Christian may support his heart with comfort against all the distresses which by reason of any afflictions or temptations can befall him in this life. Containing all the most comfortable places through the whole Bible, orderly digested. By N. Bifield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex.The promises: or, A treatise shewing how a godly Christian may support his heart with comfort against all the distresses which by reason of any afflictions or temptations can befall him in this life. Containing al the most comfortable places through the whole Bible, orderly digested. By N. Bifield preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex.
London: printed by G. Purslowe for Ralph Rounthwaite, 1619
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
5 The Lord will strengthen 1his own work in us by his Spirit, and though Grace be but in the bud, yet his blessing shall be upon our buds, and he will make us grow as the willows planted by the water-courses: the hope of increase should stay us against the present sense of weakness, Isaiah, 44. 2. 3. 4.
5 The Lord will strengthen 1his owne worke in vs by his Spirit, and though Grace bee but in the bud, yet his blessing shall be vpon our buds, and he wil make vs grow as the willowes planted by the water-courses: the hope of increase should stay vs against the present sense of weakenesse, Esay, 44. 2. 3. 4.
- 1Of the hope of strength and
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