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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.
The Proposition is proved by ban instance of the Temple, set apart for prayer, which the Jews therefore are reproved for applying to market and merchandise.
The Proposition is proued by ban instance of the Temple, set apart for praier, which the Iewes therefore are reproued for applying to market and merchandise.
- bMatth. 21.12, 13. ex Esai 56.7. & I•r. 7.11.
The Assumption is confirmed principally by that saying of Solomon, cThe Lot stinteth strife, and maketh partition among the mighty. For dthe other place is but an instance that a Lot once was by Gods own appointment so used. It is amplified à simile, eby the like use of an Oath: concerning which there is a further speech of the Apostle brought fto prove that Solomons purpose in those words before alleged is to show the only lawful use of a Lot; (viz. to end controversies which otherwise conveniently cannot, when each Contender without the Lot is too mighty to yield;) thus: gAs when the Apostle saith,