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The hand-maid of repentance. Or, A short treatise of restitution. Written by Arth
The hand-maid of repentance. Or, A short treatise of restitution. Written by Arth: Dent, Minister of Gods word at Southshoobery in Essex. As a necessary appendix to his Sermon of Repentance
London: printed by G. Eld for Thomas Thorp, 1614
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Of the time of Restitution.
A man having ought that is another's,1 is bound forthwith to make Restitution. Touching this word (forthwith) understand it thus, That a man be fully resolved, and purpose, to restore as soon as conveniently he can. As concerning the performance of his purpose, and the effecting of his intent, He ought to do it in time convenient; due circumstances considered.
A man hauing ought that is anothers,1 is bound forthwith to make Restitution. Touching this word (forthwith) vnderstand it thus, That a man be fully resolued, and purpose, to restore as soone as conueniently he can. As concerning the performance of his purpose, and the effecting of his intent, Hee ought to doe it in time conuenient; due circumstances considered.
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Three things may excuse a man, from making present restitution.
Thrée things may excuse a man, from making present restitution.