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The fight of faith crowned, or, A sermon preached at the funeral of that…
The fight of faith crowned, or, A sermon preached at the funeral of that eminently holy man Mr. Henry Stubs by Tho. Watson ...
London : Printed and are to be sold by Joseph Collier ..., 1678
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
These words were spoken by Paul the aged not long before his death, ver. 6. I am now ready to be offered, or (as the word [Greek or Hebrew] signifies) to have my blood poured out in sacrifice. And what a comfort was it to make this noble profession before his departure, I have fought a good fight, &c. The Text falls into three Parts:
THese words were spoken by Paul the aged not long before his death, ver. 6. I am now ready to be offered, or (as the word 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 signifies) to have my blood poured out in sacrifice. And what a comfort was it to make this noble profession before his departure, I have fought a good fight, &c. The Text falls into three Parts:
1. St. Pauls Courage, I have fought a good fight.
2. His Constancy, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
3. His Crown, Henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness.