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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 He looks from heaven of purpose to hear their groans, Psalm. 102. 19, 20. His ears are open, there is not the least impediment in his hearing, Psal. 34. 15. It is his very nature to be a God that heareth prayers: It is not contrary to his disposition, Psal. 65. 1.
5 Hee lookes from heauen of purpose to heare their groanes, Psalm. 102. 19, 20. His eares are open, there is not the least impediment in his hearing, Psal. 34. 15. It is his very nature to be a God that heareth prayers: It is not contrary to his disposition, Psal. 65. 1.
6 He thinks thoughts of peace to give an end, and expectation, Jerem. 29 11, 12, 13.
6 He thinkes thoughts of peace to giue an end, and expectation, Ierem. 29 11, 12, 13.
7 He will be plenteous in mercy, to them that call upon him,