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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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¶ 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.
Timothy. Daniel.
Tymothe. Daniell.
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 1body. Wherefore the one helpeth the other, and every man feeleth the more presently the virtue of the spirit of God in himself. For if Saul which was forsaken of God, did prophesy among the Prophets, after that he was come into their companies, in such sort that it became a common proverb among the Hebrews, and it was said: is not Saul also amongest the Prophets? Is it not more like to be true that God will give the spirit of prophecy to them that come together to the Council for his glory, and for the edification of the Church? For where is it that the promises by the which God doth promise his perpetual assistance, and an everlasting course of truth to his church, should have place, if not in such a company? Hath he not said: behold, my covenant which I have made with them. My spirit which is in thee, and my words which I have put into thy mouth, shall