Of the nature and use of lots a treatise historical and theologicalOf the nature and vse of lots a treatise historicall and theologicall

The rule then is here, that as we exclude not Gods presence in play; so we call not in his providence to further our play. It is one thing to play before the Prince and in his presence, an other thing ^eto call him in to stickle between us at some question about a measuring cast: So it is one thing to play as before God and in his presence; and another thing it is to make God our play-fellow, or to call him in to help and further our game, that which a Christian man may not do.

The rule then is here, that as we exclude not Gods presence inplay; so we call not in his prouidence to further our play. It is one thing to play before the Prince and in his presence, an other thing ^eto call him in to stickle betweene vs at some question about a measuring cast: So it is one thing to play as before God and in his presence; and another thing it is to make God our play-fellow, or to call him in to help and further our game, that which a Christian man may not doe.

1. eEasily histor. of Gospel.Easlie histor. of Gospell.

§ 9. And these be the Cautions that I have thought good to propound for the limiting and rectifying of the use of these games: Which cautions, I confess, the most of them are such, as concern game in general, (^f of which as well as of more serious and sad matters either civill or sacred, account also must be given unto God) and in that regard are not so proper and peculiar to this particular kind of Lot. Yet I supposed it not amiss to point at them, and in some sort also to press them: partly that I might not be taxed and censured as a Pleader ⟨p. 262⟩