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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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❧ To the honourable the Lord Robert Dudley, Baron of Denbigh, Earle of Leicester, Master of her Majesties horse, and knight of th' order: and one of her highness privy Council. John Shute, wisheth health with increase of honour and Godly understanding,
❧ To the honorable the Lord Robert Dudley, Baron of Denbigh, Earle of Licester, Maister of her Maiesties horse, and knight of th' order: and one of her highnes preuye Councel. Iohn Shute, vvisheth health vvith increase of honor and Godly vnderstandyng,
When Hannibal a manifold wintered soldier, a General of marvellous judgement and worthiness had given ear a while to Phormiō the Philosopher, discoursing before him of martial matters, the duty of a General and office of each man that cometh to field: being demanded at length what he thought of him, whom the Lippewise men esteemed the wisest and learnedst of the world, answered: that fools he had heard many, but a more doting fool then this Phormion was, he never heard. It seemed to him very strange, that he which never went further then the school, never fought but with the rod, should give precepts to him that had spent all his life in martial affairs, obtained moe victories then he had red overthrows. And may it not (right honourable) seem as strange to your good Lordship, and be deemed of some others, as great dotage for me a simple soldier better practised abroad in martial matters, then furnished at home with cunning of the school: to deal with matters of hie divinity? But I take not upon me to teach of my self: but to translate out of others, nor do I mean to brag of any skill, but to ⟨image 3⟩testify my good will employed to profit others: yet do I not think it a matter unmeet for my profession and calling, to know the truth of Gods holy word, and to further in the same as many as I may. For requisite it is (as your honour and wisdom right well understandeth) all Christians to know their God: further if they will be the children of his kingdom to work through obedience to his will as the Apostle saith: their own salvation with trembling and with fear. A soldier is not excluded from this band, he must needs in this battle keep his order