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Edward Fisher
Edward Fisher (fl. 1627–1655) was an English layman, identified on his title pages only as "E.F.", who wrote The Marrow of Modern Divinity (1645), a dialogue between a minister, a legalist, an antinomian and a young Christian that sets out the covenant of works and the covenant of grace from the Reformers and Puritan divines. Thomas Boston's discovery of the book and James Hog's 1718 reprint set off the Marrow Controversy in the Church of Scotland over the free offer of the gospel and the place of the law in the Christian life.
From The Marrow of Modern Divinity
I Have perused this ensuing Dialogue, and finde it tending to Peace and Holinesse; the Authour endeavouring to reconcile and heale those unhappy Differences which have lately broken out a fresh amongst us, about the Points therein handled, and cleered: For which cause I allow it to be Printed, and recommend it to the Reader, as a Discourse stored with many necessary and seasonable truths, confirmed by Scripture, and avowed by many approved Wtiters: All composed in a familiar, plain, moderate style, without bitternesse against, or uncomely reflections upon others; which Flyes have lately corrupted many bo◊es of (otherwise) precious Ointment. Joseph Caryl. Most Honoured, SIR:
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Galatians 3:103×
Philippians 1:273×
1 Corinthians 9:212×
1 Corinthians 15:102×
1 John 4:192×
1 Thessalonians 1:32×
2 Corinthians 3:52×
2 Corinthians 3:142×
2 Corinthians 13:52×
Acts 3:222×
Acts 13:392×
Colossians 2:142×
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