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A direction for the government of the tongue according to Gods word
Cambridge: printed by John Legate printer to the University of Cambridge, 1593Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legate printer to the Vniuersity of Cambridge, 1593
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CAP. II. Of the matter of our speech.
The government of the tongue containeth two parts: Holy speech, and holy silence. In holy speech must be considered the matter of our speech and the manner.
THe gouernment of the tongue containeth two parts: Holy speech, and holy silence. In holy speech must be considered the matter of our speech and the manner.
The matter is commonly one of these three: either God, our neighbour, or our selves.
The matter is commonly one of these three: either God, our neighbour, or our selues.
As concerning God, this caveat must be remembered, that the honourable titles of his glorious Majesty be never taken into our mouths, unless it be upon a weighty and just occasion, so as we may plainly see that glory will redound to him thereby: and for this cause the third commandment was given, that men might not take up the Name of God in vain, 1