A54381:569
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.
Here we are also commanded in the wants and infirmities of our Neighbours to avoid occasions of ⟨p. 86⟩stirring them up, and laying them open, Gen. 13. 8. and 27. 44. 45.
And to part with our own right rather then do wrong, Matth. 17. 25. 26. 27.
And to appease anger that is kindled. 1. By overcoming evil with good, Rom. 12. 21. 2. By seeking and following after peace, 1 Pet. 3. 11. 3. By courteous answers, Prov. 15. 1. 1 Sam. 1. 14. Phil. 4. 5. 4. By passing by words, and infirmities in mens words, and deeds, Prov. 19. 11. 5. By covering them with silence, Prov 17. 9. For he that covereth a transgression seeketh love, and love covereth a multitude of faults, 1 Pet. 4. 8. 6. By taking every thing if it be possible in the best part,