A07128:815
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.
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.1 For there is no power but of God. The powers that be, are ordayned of God. Who soeuer therfore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinaunce of God. But they that resiste, shall receaue to them selues damnation. For rulers are not fearefull to them that doe good, but to them that do euill. Wilt thou be without feare of the power? Do well then: and so shalt thou be praysed of the same. For he is ye minister of God for thy wealth. ⟨image 77⟩But if thou do that which is euill, then feare: for hee beareth not the sworde for nought: for he is the minister of God to take vengeance on hym that doth euill. Wherefore, ye must needes obey, not only for feare of punishment, but also for conscience sake. And for this cause pay ye tribute. For they are Gods ministers, seruing for the same purpose. Geue to euery mā therfore hys dutie: tribute, to whō tribute belongeth: custome, to whom custome is due: feare, to whō feare belongeth: honour, to whō honour pertaineth.
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