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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.
Q. When shall a Christian heart come to this full assurance?
A. Not bat the first, but in some continuance of time, when he hath been well practiced in repentance, and hath had divers experiences of Gods love unto him in Christ: then after them will appear in his heart the fullness of persuasion: which is the ripeness cand strength of faith.
A. Not bat the first, but in some continuance of time, when hee hath been well practized in repentaunce, and hath had diuers experiences of Gods loue vnto him in Christ: then after them will appeare in his heart the fulnes of perswasion: which is the ripenes