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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.
The proof. The distinction is manifest, by an induction. Also the receiving of the signs is corporal and external: but the things signified are ⟨p. 276⟩§1received spiritually or by faith: Because they are promised only unto such as believe; but the signs are no other wise ratified, then the promises whereunto they are §2annexed. Also because the signs show that unto our eyes, which the promise declareth unto our ears. As therefore the promise is a vain sound: so also are the ceremonies §3vain without faith. Lastly, because the things signified, are the participating of Christ and all his benefits. But this can noway be granted to any man, either in the use of sacraments, or without it, but by faith alone.
The proofe. The distinction is manifest, by an induction. Also the receauing of the signes is corporall and externall: but the thinges signifyed are ⟨p. 276⟩§1receaued spiritually or by faith: Because they are promised onely vnto such as beleeue; but the signes are no other wise ratified, then the promises whervnto they are §2annexed. Also because the signes shew that vnto our eies, which the promise declareth vnto our eares. As therfore the promise is a vaine sound: so also are the ceremonies §3vaine without faith. Lastly, because the thinges signified, are the participating of Christ and all his benefits. But this can noway be graunted to any man, either in the vse of sacraments, or without it, but by faith alone.
5. The signs or elements are not to be changed in nature or substance, but only in respect of their use.