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An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of…
An abridgement of the whole body of divinity extracted from the learned works of that ever-famous and reverend divine, Mr. William Perkins / by Tho. Nicols.
London: printed by W.B. for Will. Hope, 1654
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.
We are not bound to make this confession of our faith before unbelievers that are past all hope of repentance; ⟨p. 174⟩For holy things must not be given unto Dogs, Matt. 7. 6.
Profession of Christ in time of danger indeed; is called Martyrdom.
Martyrdom is an undergoing of the punishment of death, for the profession of Christ in the Doctrine of Faith, and for Justice, and for the salvation of the brethren. For Justice, John Baptist was beheaded of Herod, Mark. 6. 18. 27. 28.
Christ laid down his life for us, so ought we, if need require for the brethren, 1 John 3. 16.