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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 language that is in the heart of the hypocrites & wicked, and how they cloak it before the world.
¶ Of the langage that is in the heart of the hypocrites & vvicked, and hovv they cloke it before the vvorld.
D. Thou hast stricken the white in the middest, and haste touched the very pith of that universal disease that reigneth through out the world, the which Jesus Christ doth thoroughly open unto us, when he sayeth, speaking of his doctrine: That he, that is desirous to do the, will of his 1father, shall soon know whether it be of God or no. There is but one thing, that disguiseth this whole matter: which is that some of them can cover and cloak otherwise and more finely then can the others. T. It is certain, without any circumlocution, that those which search out such starting holes, should rather say even at one word, that which the wicked ones spake, of whom the Scripture in the book of the Prophets declareth saying, we have nothing to do with 2God: We will not know his ways: nor walk in the same, nor yet bear his yoke. D. It is very true. But that should not be so honourable for them: nor have so good a grace. For although they speak it in their heart, they will in no wise that the world understand it, yea and that which is more vile, they are so beastly, & do so much delight in their ⟨p. 12⟩folly and filthy sophistry, that they think even by the same to be able to abuse and mock God, even as they abuse and mock men: as though he saw not the wickedness of their hearts, and wanted wisdom & understanding how to trap the subtle and crafty in their cautels and finesses.