A25291:1798
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.
30. By virtue of this Faith there is a certain covenant entered into with the Devil, with some religion; if not openly and expressively, at least secretly and impliedly.
30. By vertue of this Faith there is a certaine covenant entred into with the Devill, with some religion; if not openly and eypressively, at least secretly and implyedly.
31. But although one have not a direct intentation to ask counsel of the Devil, yet if he do that which either of its own nature, or by use and application which it hath doth infer a compellation of the Devil to receive his help or counsel, he is made partaker of the same sin.
31. But although one have not a direct intentation to aske counsell of the Devill, yet if he doe that which either of its owne nature, or by use and application which it hath doth infer a compellation of the Devill to receive his helpe or counsell, he is made partaker of the same sin.
32. Therefore all arts brought in by instinct of the Devil, for the knowing of secrets are in this respect to be condemned.
32. Therefore all arts brought in by instinct of the Devill, for the knowing of secrets are in this respect to bee condemned.