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A collection of certain learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zechariah…A collection of certaine learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary…
A collection of certain learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinity in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laid down by that author in his catechism. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newly translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoof of our Christian country-manA collection of certaine learned discourses, written by that famous man of memory Zachary Ursine; doctor and professor of divinitie in the noble and flourishing schools of Neustad. For explication of divers difficult points, laide downe by that author in his catechisme. Lately put in print in Latin by the last labour of D. David Parry: and now newlie translated into English, by I.H. for the benefit and behoofe of our Christian country-man
Oxford: printed by Joseph Barnes, 1600Oxford: printed by Ioseph Barnes, 1600
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.
TO THE READER.
Courteous & Christian Reader: at their instant request whom it most concerned, and of mine own inclination, which shall (I profess) be ever servile to thy godly desires, I did six months since begin (and only begin) to teach this stranger to speak English (A stranger indeed for language, but for consent in doctrine our natural country-man, and fellow-citizen in the heavenly Jerusalem.) This course upon special occasion interrupted, I have now the second time attempted and perfected, at the importunity of my friend this printer, whose commodity had otherwise been much prejudiced by prevention.
COurteous & Christian Reader: at their instant request whom it most concerned, and of mine owne inclination, which shall (I professe) bee ever servile to thy godly desi•es, I did sixe moneths since begin (and only beginne) to teach this stranger to speake English (A strāger indeed for language, but for consent in doctrine our natural country-man, and fellow-citizen in the heavenly Hierusalem.) This course vpon special occasion interrupted, I haue now the second time attempted and perfited, at the importunity of my friend this •rinter, whose commodity had otherwise beene much preiudiced by prevention.
If I have truly expressed the Authors intent, it is as much as I can desire, or thou expect. If I have failed thereof, I hope it is neither ordinarily, nor grossly; wherefore being unworthy of pardon, much more of praise, I humbly plead for thy favourable censure. Hast is the enemy of circumspection, and seldom meets a swift and wise resolution. Thou wilt (I presume) the rather bear with me, if thou remember but this, that I was compelled to make a three weeks work of it, in a time when (besides this) I did of duty dispatch more business, and of necessity endure more grief and heaviness, then in so small a space did ever afore befall me. Some proof hereof may be this, that for certain hours I was enforced to employ others, whose stile (I know) thy quick reish can judiciously distinguish.