A09391:24
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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Concerning our neighbour, we are to consider whether the thing which we ⟨p. 8⟩are about to speak be good or evil.
Concerning our neighbour, we are to consider whether the thing which wee ⟨p. 8⟩are about to speake be good or evill.
This being weighed, if it be good, and so commendable, then we are readily and cheerfully, and that upon every occasion ro utter it, especially in his absence, whether he be a friend or a foe: as S. John writeth of Demetrius. Demetrius (saith he) hath good report of all men, 1and of the trueth it self: yea, and we our selves bear record, and ye know that our testimony is true.
This being weighed, if it be good, and so commendable, then we are readily and cheerefully, and that upon every occasion ro utter it, especially in his absence, whether he be a friend or a foe: as S. Iohn writeth of Demetrius. Demetrius (saith he) hath good report of all men, 1and of the trueth it selfe: yea, and we our selves beare recorde, and ye knowe that our testimonie is true.