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Of the nature and use of lots a treatise historical and theologicalOf the nature and vse of lots a treatise historicall and theologicall
Of the nature and use of lots a treatise historical and theological; written by Thomas Gataker B. of D. sometime preacher at Lincolns Inn, and now pastor of Rotherhith.Of the nature and vse of lots a treatise historicall and theologicall; written by Thomas Gataker B. of D. sometime preacher at Lincolnes Inne, and now pastor of Rotherhith.
London: printed by Edward Griffin, 1619
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
I except necessary duties; because such are not to be omitted, though they may be occasion of sin unto others, or though we our selves cannot do them without some sin. nNot for the sin of others; for there is no duty so holy but that many may and will take occasion of evil by: even othe ministry of the word turneth to the evil of not a few, which yet is pnot in that regard to be neglected or omitted, because mans corruption cannot free any from the employment that God enjoineth him.
I except necessarie duties; because such are not to be omitted, though they may be occasion of sinne vnto others, or though wee our selues cannot doe them without some sinne. nNot for the sinne of others; for there is no duty so holy but that many may and will take occasion of euill by: euen othe ministery of the word turneth to the euill of not a few, which yet is pnot in that regard to be neglected or omitted, because mans corruption cannot free any from the imployment that God enjoineth him.
- nMatib. 10.27, 28, 34, 35, 36. & 15.12, 14. •
- o2. Cor. 2.16.
- p1. Cor. 9.17. Ezech. 2.5.6.7.8.