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

Wish the king no evil in thy thought,¹ and speak no hurt of the rich in thy privy chamber: for a bird of the air shall betray thy voice, and with her feathers shall she bewray thy words.

Wishe the king no euill in thy thought,¹ and speake no hurt of the rich in thy priuie chāber: for a byrde of the ayre shall betray thy voyce, and with her feathers shall she bewray thy wordes.

1. 1Eccle. x.

Let every soul submit him self unto the higher powers.¹ For there is no power but of God. The powers that be, are ordained of God. Who soever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. But they that resist, shall receive to them selves damnation. For rulers are not fearful to them that do good, but to them that do evil. Wilt thou be without fear of the power? Do well then: and so shalt thou be praised of the same. For he is the minister of God for thy wealth. ⟨image 77⟩But if thou do that which is evil, then fear: for he beareth not the sword for nought: for he is the minister of God to take vengeance on him that doth evil. Wherefore, ye must needs obey, not only for fear of punishment, but also for conscience sake. And for this cause pay ye tribute. For they are Gods ministers, serving for the same purpose. Give to every man therefore his duty: tribute, to whom tribute belongeth: custom, to whom custom is due: fear, to whom fear belongeth: honour, to whom honour pertaineth.

Let euery soule submit him selfe vnto the hier powers.