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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. What be his chief properties?
Q. What be his chiefe properties?
A. First, he is fmost wise, understanding all things aright, and knowing the reason of them. gSecondly he is most holy, which appeareth in that he is most just and merciful unto his creatures. Thirdly, he is eternal, hwithout either beginning or end of days. Lastly, he is infinite, iboth because he is present in all places, and because he is of power sufficient to do whatsoever he kwill.
A. First, he is fmost wise, vnderstanding all things aright, and knowing the reason of them. gSecondly hee is most holy, which appeareth in that hee is most iust and mercifull vnto his creatures. Thirdly, hee is eternall, hwithout either beginning or ende of dayes. Lastly, hee is infinite, iboth because hee is present in all places, and because hee is of power sufficient to doo whatsoeuer hee kwill.