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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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4. He must inquire and 1take counsel, he must take heed of smothering his doubts, but must carefully seek satisfaction to his conscience, as occasion ariseth. There is more profit in this rule, then many2 Christians are aware of.
4. He must inquire and 1take counsell, hee must take heede of smothering his doubts, but must carefully seeke satisfaction to his conscience, as occasion ariseth. There is more profit in this rule, then many2 Christians are aware of.
- 14. He must propound his doubts.
- 25. He must not consult with flesh and blood.5. He must not consult with flesh and bloud.
5. He must take heed of consulting with flesh and ⟨p. 102⟩blood: He must not regard other mens opinions, or his own carnal reason; but resolve to give the glory to Gods Word, so as to submit himself to what he shall find therein required to be believed, or done, or avoided.
5. Hee must take heede of consulting with flesh and ⟨p. 102⟩bloud: He must not regard other mens opinions, or his owne carnall reason; but resolue to giue the glory to Gods Word, so as to submit himselfe to what hee shall finde therein required to bee beleeued, or done, or auoided.