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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 last and general judgement of God, and of the sentence that shall be given there, without respect of person, as well upon the faithful, as on the infidels.
¶ Of the last and general iudgement of God, and of the sentence that shall be geuen ther, vvithout respect of person, as vvel vpon the faithful, as on the infidels.
D. Therefore it behoveth us to have good regard to our doings in this behalf: for these are no plays of little children, nor lightnings papal, which are but in parchment and paper, and in ink, and in wax, and in lead. There shall be there an other assistance then is that ⟨p. 168⟩of the Council of Trent. There shall be there an other kind of song and melody then in the feast of the Image of Nebuchadnezzar, and in the Popes sessions, the Popes, Cardinals, Bishops, and generals of the Monks, shall not be set there to give the last sentences, nor to pronounce the condemnations, the curses & maledictions against the very disciples of Jesus Christ: nor yet the Emperors, kings, Princes, & their Ambassadors, to execute the judgements of these here: but all these together shall appear there to be themselves judged every man according to his works, 1by the which they have declared what faith they have had in Jesus Christ. Jesus the very son of God to whom the father hath given all power and all judgement, he shall be 2