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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 1 › I Believe in God.THE CREEDE. › Article 1 › I Beleeue in God.
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.
3. If any man want the Light of the Truth, let him come hither, even to the God of Truth, and he will be the true ⟨p. 99⟩Light to enlighten him: he is the Father of Lights, and therefore let him pray with David that God would direct him in his Truth, James 1. 17. Psal. 25. 5. & 43. 3.
3. If any man want the Light of the Truth, let him come hither, euen to the God of Truth, and hee will bee the true ⟨p. 99⟩Light to enlighten him: hee is the Father of Lights, and therefore let him pray with Dauid that God would direct him in his Truth, Iames 1. 17. Psal. 25. 5. & 43. 3.
4. It should make us love the Truth and stick to it, without fainting or discouragement, though all the world do oppose us, for the Lord will be justified in his Truth, and it shall prevail. We should choose out that way of life which God hath directed us, and not doubt of the issue, for there is no error or deceit in his ways, they will be found all true: Jerusalem should be called a City of Truth, Gods people should trade more heartily for the Truth. then any other people would do for any Merchandise. They should love the Truth, but never sell it for any respect, Zach. 8. 3. 19.