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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.
The Covenant with the Devil is1 either secret, or express.
- 1The Covenant with the Devil is either secret, or express.
The secret Covenant with the Devil is, when the party doth not expressly compact and Covenant with the Devil, but yet in heart doth allow of his means, and doth assuredly believe that by the using of such means wonders may be effected.
The secret Covenant with the Devil is, when the party doth not expresly compact and Covenant with the Devil, but yet in heart doth allow of his means, and doth assuredly believe that by the using of such means wonders may be effected.
Express Covenant with the Devil is when the party doth not only trust in him, but also Covenant with him, and give himself holly to him upon condition that he may by the observing of certain ceremonies accomplish his desires.
Express Covenant with the Devil is when the party doth not onely trust in him, but also Covenant with him, and give himsel holely to him upon condition that he may by the observing of certain ceremonies accomplish his desires.