A25291:1322
The Marrow of Sacred Divinity
The marrow of sacred divinity drawn out of the Holy Scriptures, and the interpreters thereof, and brought into method / by William Ames ... ; translated out of the Latin ... ; whereunto are annexed certain tables representing the substance and heads of all in a short view ... as also a table opening the hard words therein contained.The marrow of sacred divinity drawne out of the Holy Scriptures, and the interpreters thereof, and brought into method / by William Ames ... ; translated out of the Latine ... ; whereunto are annexed certaine tables representing the substance and heads of all in a short view ... as also a table opening the hard words therein contained.
London: printed by Edward Griffin for Henry Overton, 1642
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. For the old and New Testament are reduced to these two primary heads: the old •miseth Christ to come, the New testifieth that he is come.
6. Whilst Christ was to be exhibited, all things were more outward and carnal, afterward more inward and spiritual John 1. 17. The Law was delivered by Moses, grace and truth came by Christ.
6. Whilest Christ was to be exhibited, all things were more outward and carnall, afterward more inward and spirituall Iohn 1. 17. The Law was delivered by Moses, grace and truth came by Christ.
7. Yet at that time there was a double consideration of the Church. 1. As an heir, and 2. as it was an infant. Galatians 4. 1. and following: So long as the heir is an infant, he nothing differs from a servant, though he be Lord of all.
7. Yet at that time there was a double consideration of the Church. 1. As an heire, and 2. as it was an infant. Galatians 4. 1. and following: So long as the heire is an infant, hee nothing differs from a servant, though hee bee Lord of all.