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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.
Hereupon are annexed other final causes; 1They distinguish the church from other sects; this appeareth by effect and by testimonies, as, A stranger shall not eat therefore. What then availeth circumcision? very much.2 For unto them were committed the words of God Ye gentiles, which in times past were called the uncircumcision,3 because in that time ye were without Christ,4 strangers from the covenant and common wealth of Israel,5 having no hope of the promise, and without God in the world. They are a confession & public thanksgiving for Christs benefits. It shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you; and it shall be my covenant in your flesh. As often as ye ⟨p. 275⟩shall eat this bread, show ye the Lords death.6 They continue the memory of Gods benefits. This day shall be unto you for a remembrance.7 It shall be assign unto thee upon thine hand,8 & a remembrance between thine eyes.9 Do this in remembrance of me. They are a band of charity: for because they which use them are in league with God, they are also in league between themselves. 10One Lord, one faith,11 one baptism &c. We being many are one bread, one body. For we are all partakers of one bread.