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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.
Psalm. 34. 18. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Psalm. 34. 18. The eyes of the Lord are vpon the righ teous, and his eares are open vnto their cry.
Math. 11. 28. 29. Come unto me, all ye that are weary ⟨p. 151⟩and laden, and I will ease you.
Math. 11. 28. 29. Come vnto me, al ye that are weary ⟨p. 151⟩and laden, and I will ease you.
Take my yoke on you, and learn of me, that I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall find rest unto your souls.
Take my yoke on you, and learne of me, that I am meek and lowly in heart, and you shall finde rest vnto your soules.