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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 order that the Bishops do observe in giving their consent in the Councils: and of the end, and of the curses of the same.
¶ Of the order that the Bishoppes do obserue in geuing their consent in the Councels: and of the ende, and of the curses of the same.
T. IF the worst happen, it can not be denied but that there is great unity of spirit among those men, for so much as they speak all by one spirit. But is there nothing else? D. Those that will make no long discourse, are discharged by one word of two syllables, and a bowed down head, to understand placet, which signifieth, it pleaseth me: For if there were one syllable more, which should be displicet, signifying it displeaseth me, the answer would be very perilous. When this is concluded, the holy ghost, without whose counsel they have determined and done all that ever they would, and whom they have grievously offended and blasphemed, hath notwithstanding determined and concluded all those things, according to their sayings. Wherefore they must be accounted even as though they had proceeded from the mouth of God. And if there be any one that will say against it, he is excommunicated, anathematised, and accursed. Therefore, when their sentence and final conclusion is in this sort published, they then frame the form of their excommunications, anathematisations, and cursings, wherewith they thunder and lighten horribly against all their enemies. And not being contented with that, to the end that their thunderings and lightnings should not seem to be without virtue and force, men must come to fire and weapons, to maintain and defend these holy determinations. T. This manner of proceeding is very meet and worthy of such men as do embrace it. D. Yet notwithstanding it is the very manner & order that they do observe at this present. For it must needs be that after this feast of Nebuchadnezzar, the furnace must be warmed also. T. Then I do not greatly marvel, if that Christendom receive final fruit of such councils, if they be holden in none other sort, there is no great hope to be had of them. D. And good cause why, for their holy ghost is to much burning, ⟨p. 154⟩