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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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5: Yield thy self over to be wholly guided by Gods Word; Without knowledge the mind cannot be good, Prou. 19. 2. and he, that walketh according to this rule, shall have peace in his heart and conscience, Gal. 6. 16. Let Gods Law be the light for thy feet, and the lantern for thy paths, Psal. 119. Labour therefore to get a particular warrant for the lawfulness of thy practice in the occasions ⟨p. 116⟩of thy Calling, either general or particular, where thou doubtest enquire, so shalt thou walk in a sure way, and delight thy self in much peace.
5: Yeeld thy selfe ouer to bee wholly guided by Gods Word; Without knowledge the minde cannot bee good, Prou. 19. 2. and he, that walketh according to this rule, shall haue peace in his heart and conscience, Gal. 6. 16. Let Gods Law bee the light for thy feete, and the lanthorne for thy pathes, Psal. 119. Labour therefore to get a particular warrant for the lawfulnesse of thy practice in the occasions ⟨p. 116⟩of thy Calling, either generall or particular, where thou doubtest enquire, so shalt thou walke in a sure way, and delight thy selfe in much peace.
6. Take heed of idleness, and provide to walk faithfully and diligently in some honest calling of life.