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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.
First therefore the word, sanctify, is diversly taken. For, to omit all other acceptions; it is taken sometime in a larger sense; and so to sanctify signifieth to assign a creature to any special or singular use whatsoever, either sacred or civill: thus are ithe Medians said by God to be sanctified for the subduing and sacking of Babel: and so are kmeats said to be sanctified by Gods word for mans food; and lthe unbelieving Mate sanctified to the married believer.
First therefore the word, sanctifie, is diuersly taken. For, to omit all other acceptions; it is taken sometime in a larger sense; and so to sanctifie signifieth to assigne a creature to any speciall or singular vse whatsoeuer, either sacred or ciuill: thus are ithe Medians said by God to be sanctified for the subduing and sacking of Babel: and so are kmeates said to be sanctified by Gods word for mans foode; and lthe vnbeleeuing Mate sanctified to the maried beleeuer.