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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 matters of discord that may be in the Councils of the Papists: & of the causes of the agreement that is among them: & how dangerous it is for those that do maintain the cause of the truth.
¶ Of the matters of discorde that may be in the Councels of the Papistes: & of the causes of the agreement that is amōg them: & hovv daungerous it is for those that do maintaine the cause of the truth.
T. I Think for all that they have not always the best agreement: of the world among them. D. If there be any discord of opinion among them, it is not commonly for any matter that concerneth the honour of God, the edification of his ⟨p. 148⟩Church, & the salvation of the Christian people: but rather for their ambitions and honours, preeminences, benefices & particular affairs. For in manner all those that come thither, are assured the one of the other, and there is nothing in the world that they have less care for: then for God, & for the honour of his Church, and the salvation of their own souls, & of the Christian people, wherefore in this respect they fear not one an other. For there are seldom any other there, but Scribes & Pharisees, Sadducees & Herodians, Hypocrites and Epicures, Gluttons & Drunkards. Whoremasters & Sodomites, Players & Hunters, with such like, very ignorant in divinity, & of very filthy and detestable life, & should be all excommunicated, & accursed and deprived from their offices, if they should be judge according to the rigour of the ancient Councils, & of their own decrees, which do excommunicate