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The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned…
The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained in the holy Scriptures wherein the principal points of the religion are familiarly handled by dialogues, very necessary to be read of all Christians. Translated into English, by John Shute, according to the late copy set forth, by th'author Master Peter Viret. 1565. Overseen and perused, according to the order appointed, by the Queens majesties injunctions.The firste parte of the Christian instruction, and generall so[m]me of the doctrine, conteyned in the holy Scriptures wherein the principall pointes of the religion are familiarly handled by dialogues, very necessary to be read of all Christians. Translated into Englishe, by Iohn Shute, accordyng to the late copy set forth, by th'author Maister Peter Viret. 1565. Ouersene and perused, accordyng to the order appointed, by the Queenes maiesties iniunctions.
London: printed by John Day, 1565London: printed by Iohn Day, 1565
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¶ Howe men ought to have greater care for those matters that appertain to Religion: then for any others, and the reasons why.
¶ Hovve men ought to haue greater care for those matters that appertayne to Religion: then for any others, and the reasons vvhy.
D. Moreover, the case in matters of Religion is not like to that of other matters, or of other arts, sciences, occupations and estates. For when there is question in matters of Religion, we have not a matter in hand of a piece of money, or of a piece of land, or for an other man which toucheth not us at all. But a matter of the greatest importance, ⟨p. 42⟩that may be, and toucheth all men in general and in particular, so near, as nothing in the world doth so nearly touch them. If there were question, of a piece of an earthly inheritance, or else of our honour & fame, we would not so greatly put others in trust, but that we would put to our own hand: & would know in what sort the matter should pass. And further, if it were a matter that touched our life, we would not sleep the matter, but would be so much that more careful, we would leave no mean unsought for, that might stand us in stead. T. Experience teacheth it plainly. D. Now in this matter, whereof we speak, the question is of the greatest honour or dishonour that ever may happen unto us: here is the question of a marvellous great honour & glory, or else of an extreme shame & confusion, which we shall once receive, before the face of God, & before all men which ever have ben, are, or shall be, this question is of an eternal inheritance: to wit, of Paradise or else of hell, here is the question of our death, or of our life, not only temporal, but eternal, Wherefore I do greatly marvel of those that have so great trust in the sound faith of their Curates, Priests, Monks, Bishops and Prelates, which commit them wholly into their hands, both body and soul. T. There are no small number of those that do so.