the opinions of men. so far as I am possessed concerned. are to me as the crackling of the thorns under the pot. or the whistling of the wind,
Columbus and the eggs.—
Ladder and rainbow.
like precious faith with us . . . — add to your faith virtue &c . . . another point after having all these qualifictins [qualifications] he lays this injutin [injunction].— but rather make your calling & election sure— after adding all. this. virtue knowledge &. make your cal[l]ing. &c Sure.— what is the secret, the starting point. according as his divine power which hath given unto all things that pertain to life & godliness. [p. [214]]