B11881:154
The signs of the wicked man Together with directions that show how the several…The signes of the wicked man Together with directions that shew how the seuerall…
The signs of the wicked man Together with directions that show how the several gifts and graces of Gods spirit may be attained. Needful for such as want those graces, and for such as desire to increase in them. By N. Bifield, preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex.The signes of the wicked man Together with directions that shew how the seuerall gifts and graces of Gods spirit may be attained. Needfull for such as want those graces, and for such as desire to increase in them. By N. Bifield, preacher of Gods Word at Isleworth in Middlesex.
London: printed by George Purslow for Ralph Rounthwaite, 1619London: printed by George Purslovv for Ralph Rounthvvaite, 1619
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Tenthly, mark what1 things they are, which by nature thou art proud of, and labour seriously both by arguments & restraint, to alienate thy affections from them: In particular, take heed of the snare that is in gay clothes, delicious ⟨p. 67⟩fare, worldly titles, and the like.
Tenthly, marke what1 things they are, which by nature thou art proud of, and labour seriously both by arguments & restraint, to alienate thy affections from them: In particular, take heed of the snare that is in gay clothes, delicious ⟨p. 67⟩fare, worldly titles, and the like.
- 110. Watch against the things thou art naturally proud of.
Eleventhly, shun and avoid1 with detestation the flatterer, and seek unto thee a righteous companion, that may smite thee for thy failings, and reprove thee, and not hate thee in his heart.
Eleuenthly, shun and auoide1 with detestation the flatterer, and seeke vnto thee a righteous companion, that may smite thee for thy faylings, and reprooue thee, and not hate thee in his heart.
- 111. Avoid the flatterer.11. Auoide the flatterer.