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The rule of faith, or, An exposition of the Apostles Creed so handled as…
The rule of faith, or, An exposition of the Apostles Creed so handled as it affordeth both milk for babes, and strong meat for such as are at full age / by ... Nicholas Bifield ; ... now published ... by his son, Adoniram Bifield.The rule of faith, or, An exposition of the Apostles Creed so handled as it affordeth both milke for babes, and strong meat for such as are at full age / by ... Nicholas Bifield ; ... now published ... by his sonne, Adoniram Bifield.
London: printed by G.M. for Philemon Stephens and Christopher Meredith, 1626
THE CREED. › Article 2 › And in Jesus.THE CREEDE. › Article 2 › And in Iesus.
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.
4. That he did execute the Office of Mediator with unspeakable gladness and willingness. Never man did work so willingly. It was the Oil of gladness he was Anointed withal, Psal. 45. 7.
4. That he did execute the Office of Mediator with vnspeakable gladnesse and willingnesse. Neuer man did worke so willingly. It was the Oyle of gladnesse hee was Anointed withall, Psal. 45. 7.
5. That the gifts bestowed upon him, were such as were agreeable to his humane nature, for the Oil consisted of earthly substance, his humane nature was not endowed with the essential properties of the God-head, but with created qualities.
5. That the gifts bestowed vpon him, were such as were agreeable to his humane nature, for the Oyle consisted of earthly substance, his humane nature was not endowed with the essentiall properties of the God-head, but with created qualities.
6. That Jesus should be acceptable to God and man: he was a sweet smelling savour unto God: and no perfume can smell so sweet in the nostrils of men, as doth Jesus in the ⟨p. 220⟩hearts of all believers: nothing savours so sweetly.
6. That Iesus should be acceptable to God and man: he was a sweet smelling sauour vnto God: and no perfume can smell so sweet in the nostrills of men, as doth Iesus in the