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Two sermons, of Jonahs punishmentTwo sermons, of Ionahs punishment
Two sermons, of Jonahs punishment ; Four sermons preached by Master Henry Smith ; and published by a more perfect copy then heretofore.Two sermons, of Ionahs punishment ; Foure sermons preached by Maister Henry Smith ; and published by a more perfect copie then heretofore.
London: printed by T.D. for Cuthbert Burby, 1607
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.
Now followeth another mean which the Mariners use to appease the tempest.
NOw followeth another meane which the Mariners vse to appease the tempest.
They cast lots.
But first, they consult and consent to cast lots. The tempest was so strong that they concluded with themselves, it was the revenging power of some angry God, for the sin of some notorious wretch that was amongest them.
But first, they consult and consent to cast lots. The tempest was so strong that they concluded with themselues, it was the reuenging power of some angrie God, for the sinne of somenotorious wretch that was amongest them.
Seeing therefore neither they, nor Jonah praying had appeased the tempest, but it was rather increased, and no man confessed he was that sinner, they take counsel, and agree to find him out by lots Wherein let us observe first, never a one of them is of Davids spirit, who when he saw the people plagued, said, Lord it is I: Every man excuseth ⟨image 14⟩