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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…

Name: The first part of the Christian instruction, and general so[m]me of the doctrine, contained…
Author: Pierre Viret

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.

Pierre Viret 1511–1571London: printed by John Day, 1565London: printed by Iohn Day, 1565

[28], 191, [5] p. · 83k words · STC 24777 · ESTC S119198

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Dialogue 3 › ❧ The third Dialogue, entitled, the authority of Councells. › ¶ Of the assistance of the holy Ghost in lawful Councels: and of hi…: ¶ Of the assistance of the holy Ghost in lawful Councels: and of his gifts: and of the…Dialogue 3 › ❧ The thyrd Dialogue, intitled, the authoritie of Councells. › ¶ Of the asistance of the holy Ghost in lavvful Councels: and of hi…: ¶ Of the asistance of the holy Ghost in lavvful Councels: and of his giftes: and of the…

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¶ Of the assistance of the holy Ghost in lawful Councils: and of his gifts: and of the perpetual conservation of the truth in the church.

¶ Of the asistance of the holy Ghost in lavvful Councels: and of his giftes: and of the perpetual conseruation of the truth in the church.

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Timothy. Daniel.

Tymothe. Daniell.

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IF thou haddest time I would very gladly that thou wouldest continue those matters, of the which ⟨p. 110⟩we did discourse at our last departure of the one, from the other. D. I am ready when so ever thou wilt be ready to hear. And therefore declare what thou haste to say, as touching the writings of the ancient Fathers and Doctors, & what difference there ought to be put between them and the decrees passed and determined in the lawful Councils. T. When these good fathers and ancient doctors, do teach or write any thing in particular, they may more easily err, being as particulars, than when they are assembled together at the Council, in the which the spirit of God doth assist in greater effect and virtue, in so much as the gifts & graces which he hath given to every member of the body of Jesus Christ, are all there together even as it were in one perfect

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The book

Title as printed

Author

Pierre Viret 1511–1571

Place

London

Printer

John DayIohn Day

Year

1565

Size

[28], 191, [5] p.

Words

82,531

Catalogue

STC 24777 · ESTC S119198

Text

EEBO-TCP A14462

Passages

432

Sections

167

Title page

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…

¶ Of the assistance of the holy Ghost in lawful Councils: and of his gifts: and of the perpetual conservation of the truth in the church.

¶ Of the asistance of the holy Ghost in lavvful Councels: and of his giftes: and of the perpetual conseruation of the truth in the church.

¶ What things there are to be desired in Councils, yea even in those Councils which have been most excellent and lawful of all those that have been celebrated and holden since the time of the Apostles.

¶ VVhat thynges there are to be desired in Councells, yea euen in those Councells vvhich haue beene moste excellent and lavvfull of all those that haue bene celebrated and holden since the tyme of the Apostles.

¶ Of the weaknesses that have been found at the Council of Nice, in them that were there gathered and assembled, and what holy and excellent personages there were present at the same.

¶ Of the vveakenesses that haue bene founde at the Councell of Nice, in them that vvere there gathered and assembled, and vvhat holy and excellent personages there vvere present at the same.

¶ Of the great contrarieties, discords & dissentions that have ben in many of the ancient Councils, between the Bishops, and the Ministers of the Church.

¶ Of the greate contearieties, discordes & dissentiōs that haue ben in many of the auncient Councels, betvvene the Byshops, and the Ministers of the Churche.

¶ Of the contradiction of the Popes, and of their Decrees and Ordinances, the one sort contrary to the other.

¶ Of the contradiction of the Popes, and of their Decrees and Ordinaunces, the one sorte contrarie to the other.

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Reformers309

Puritans1,782

Westminster Assembly24

Evangelicals36

¶ Of the assistance of the holy Ghost in lawful Councils: and of his gifts: and of the perpetual conservation of the truth in the church.

¶ Of the asistance of the holy Ghost in lavvful Councels: and of his giftes: and of the perpetual conseruation of the truth in the church.

¶ What things there are to be desired in Councils, yea even in those Councils which have been most excellent and lawful of all those that have been celebrated and holden since the time of the Apostles.

¶ VVhat thynges there are to be desired in Councells, yea euen in those Councells vvhich haue beene moste excellent and lavvfull of all those that haue bene celebrated and holden since the tyme of the Apostles.

¶ Of the weaknesses that have been found at the Council of Nice, in them that were there gathered and assembled, and what holy and excellent personages there were present at the same.

¶ Of the vveakenesses that haue bene founde at the Councell of Nice, in them that vvere there gathered and assembled, and vvhat holy and excellent personages there vvere present at the same.

¶ Of the great contrarieties, discords & dissentions that have ben in many of the ancient Councils, between the Bishops, and the Ministers of the Church.

¶ Of the greate contearieties, discordes & dissentiōs that haue ben in many of the auncient Councels, betvvene the Byshops, and the Ministers of the Churche.

¶ Of the contradiction of the Popes, and of their Decrees and Ordinances, the one sort contrary to the other.

¶ Of the contradiction of the Popes, and of their Decrees and Ordinaunces, the one sorte contrarie to the other.

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