A09418:17
The Foundation of Christian Religion
The foundation of Christian religion gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.The foundation of Christian religion gathered into sixe principles. And it is to bee learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receiue the Lords Supper with comfort.
printed by Thomas Orwin for John Porter, 1591printed by Thomas Orwin for Iohn Porter, 1591
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.
9 That a Preacher is a good man no longer than he is in the pulpit. They think all like themselves.
9 That a Preacher is a good man no longer than he is in the pulpet. They thinke all like themselues.
10 That a man may repent when he will, because the Scripture saith, At what time soever a sinner doth repent him of his sin, &c.
10 That a man may repent when hee will, because the Scripture saith, At what time soeuer a sinner doth repent him of his sinne, &c.
11 That it is an easier thing to please God than to please our neighbour.
12 That ye can keep the Commandments, as well as God will give you leave.
12 That yee can keepe the Commandements, as well as God will giue you leaue.