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The surest & safest way of thriving, or, A conviction of that grand mistake…
The surest & safest way of thriving, or, A conviction of that grand mistake in many, that what is given to the poor, is a loss to their estate : which is so directly contrary as to the experiences of the charitable : so to the testimony of God's spirit in divers places of Scripture ... by Thomas Gouge ...
London: printed for William Rawlins, 1673
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.
From the duty here expressed of receiving, and relieving Prophets, and righteous men, with the manner of setting it down, we may observe.
1. Doct. That all needful succour, and good entertainment is to be afforded to Ministers of the Gospel. This is the main and principal point intended.
2. Doct. Christian kindness is to be showed not only to Ministers, but also to all the members of Christ. For our blessed Saviour contents not himself to have mentioned a Prophet, but also addeth a righteous man.
2. Doct. Christian kindness is to be shewed not only to Ministers, but also to all the members of Christ. For our blessed Saviour contents not himself to have mentioned a Prophet, but also addeth a righteous man.
These two sorts make up The household of Faith; to whom the Apostle exhorteth Christians especially to do good, Gal. 6. 10.
These two sorts make up The household of Faith; to whom the Apostle exhorteth Christians especially to doe good,