AChain of Principles. 93 burnt and thofe books in it what Exerc. 3. means were ufed to get other copies out of Greece; and how a Colledge of Prie1 s was appointed to keep them fafe. Thefe do lilrely deferve as much and more care in every fiiitable, pof- fible way. The antient Jews preferved the letter of Scripture entire, but loft the fenfe , as thePapifts now keep the text but let go the truth. A good Chriflian will not be backward in giving all diligence to hold-fall both, by laying the Scripture up in his judgement confcience and memory. We are all deflrous to have fair and well -printed Bibles. Beleeve it the faireft imprefsion of the Bible is, to have it well printed on the readers Aas 4"1°- num. vo!. 3. heart. Mr Fox telleth us of one Crow a edition lift. lea-man, who being fhipwrackt loft P. 7°54 all his wares, and alto caft fivepounds in money into the fea but kept his New Tef}ament hanging bill about his neck, fo fwimming upon a br.oken maff, till after four days ( all the reff of N 3; his
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