The compleat Christian, and compleat armour and armoury of a Christian, fitting him with all necessary furniture for that his holy profession, or, The doctrine of salvation delivered in a plain and familiar explication of the common catechisme, for the benefit of the younger sort, and others : wherein summarily comprehended is generally represented the truly orthodox and constant doctrine of the Church of England, especially in all points necessary to salvation / by W.S., D.D.

37. VVhat are wee to consider in the knowledge of God?

The matter, God and his truth and goodnesse revealed.

The measure, according to our calling, meanes, time alotted.

The manner, spirituall and holy knowledge, in humility, and effectuall to grace and salvation.

Opposite to this in the excesse, curiosity, wise a∣bove sobriety.

The defect, 1. exceedingly, ignorance, simply, affected.

2. In a sort, a small measure of knowledge, too little for the quantity: and

3. For the quantity, a literall or speculative knowledge, without care or conscience of godli∣nesse, or the power thereof.