A54381:570
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.
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, 1 Cor. 13. 5.
Here is showed the lawfulness of Truces,1 Covenants, and Agreements concerning peace made to maintain love, and to avoid injuries. 1. Whither in the maintaining of ancient bounds. 2. Or to procure security in traffic, and ⟨p. 87⟩