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The principles of Christian Religion necessary to be known of all the faithfulThe principles of Christian Religion necessary to be knowen of all the faythful
The principles of Christian Religion necessary to be known of all the faithful: set forth to the great profit in training up of all youth, by Tho. Becon.The principles of Christian Religion necessary to be knowen of all the faythful: set forth to the great profite in trayning vp of all youth, by Tho. Becon.
London: printed by John Daye, 1569London: printed by Iohn Daye, 1569
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 blessing of the father buildeth up the houses of the children, but the mothers curse rooteth out the foundations.
The blessing of the father buildeth vp the houses of the children, but the mothers curse rooteth out the foundations.
Rejoice not when thy father is reproved, for it is not honour unto thee, but a shame. For y• worship of a mans father, is his own worship, & where the father is without honour, it is the dishonesty of y• some.
Reioyce not when thy father is reproued, for it is not honour vnto thee, but a shame. For y• worship of a mans father, is his owne worship, & where the father is without honour, it is the dishonestie of y• some.
My son, make much of thy father ⟨image 44⟩in his age, & grieve him not as long as he liveth. And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not in thy strength. For the good deed that thou showest to thy father, shall not be forgotten, & when thou thy self wantest, it shall be rewarded thee (and for thy mothers offence, thou shalt be recompensed with good, yea, it shall be founded for thee in righteousness) and in the day of trouble thou shalt be remembered: thy sins also shall melt way, like as the Ice in the air and warm weather. He that forsaketh his father, shall come to shame: and he that despiseth his mother, is cursed of God.