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The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few…
The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perilous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begetting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.The orthodox evangelist. Or A treatise wherein many great evangelical truths (not a few whereof are much opposed and eclipsed in this perillous hour of the passion of the Gospel) are briefly discussed, cleared, and confirmed: as a further help, for the begeting, and establishing of the faith which is in Jesus. As also the state of the blessed, where; of the condition of their souls from the instant of their dissolution: and of their persons after their resurrection. By John Norton, teacher of the church at Ipswich in New England.
London: printed by John Macock for Henry Cripps, 1654
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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.
'Tis not with me, as with Hortensius, who though he was weak in writing, yet was he able to speak; Nor as with Albericus, who though weak in speech, was able in writing; but being conscious of my infirmity in both, I have added the latter, to supply in some measure (if God so please) the defect of the former.
'Tis not with me, as with Hortensius, who though he was weak in writing, yet was he able to speak; Nor as with Albericus, who though weak in speech, was able in writing; but being contious of my infirmity in both, I have added the latter, to supply in some measure (if God so please) the defect of the former.
Sometimes Pauls writing is more weighty then his speech, and some of Christs words after his death, were more effectual then in his Life. Hence I have desired to sow Seed, both by Pen and Tongue; present, and absent; Alive and dead: Not knowing whether shall prosper most, either this, or that, or whether they both should be alike good. Good Books help both the understanding, and memory. They are both Teachers, and Registers, like steeled looking-glasses; that do not only reflect, but continue reflecting the Image to the beholder:1 The speaker hasteth on, and cannot wait the leisure of the hearer; but the writer is always at hand, attending the capacity of the Reader. What is said of the poor, with a little alteration, may be applied to written Treatises; Books you have always with you, you may receive good from them when you will.
Sometimes Pauls writing is more weighty then his speech, and some of Christs words after his death, were more effectual then in his Life. Hence I have desired to sow Seed, both by Pen and Tongue; present, and absent; Alive and dead: Not knowing whether shal prosper most, either this, or that, or whether they both should be alike good. Good Books help both the understanding, and memory. They are both Teachers, and Registers, like steeled looking-glasses; that do not only reflect, but continue reflecting the Image to the beholder:1