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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.
1. Because from the rising of the Sun to the going down of the same, the Lords name is to be praised, Psal. 113. 3. all reasonable creatures are bound to ascribe praise and thanksgiving to him: and so it cannot be true of any Potentate on earth.
1. Because from the rising of the Sunne to the going downe of the same, the Lords name is to be praised, Psal. 113. 3. all reasonable creatures are bound to ascribe praise and thankesgiuing to him: and so it cannot be true of any Potentate on earth.
2. Because from all persons and actions glory comes to God: whatsoever we are, we are to his glory, Ephes. 1. 12. 6. 14. and whatsoever we do all must be done to his glory, 1. Cor. •0, 31.
2. Because from all persons and actions glory comes to God: whatsoeuer wee are, we are to his glory, Ephes. 1. 12. 6. 14. and whatsoeuer we doe all must be done to his glory, 1. Cor. •0, 31.
3. Because in all the glory or praise given to the creatures, the first and chief glory is due to God: their glory is subordinate.