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A platform, made for the proof of Gods providence that is, for examining of…A platforme, made for the proofe of Gods prouidence that is, for examining of…
A platform, made for the proof of Gods providence that is, for examining of the truth of this doctrine, whether God by his providence rule all things generally, and every creature and action particularly / by Arthur Dent.A platforme, made for the proofe of Gods prouidence that is, for examining of the truth of this doctrine, whether God by his prouidence rule all things generally, and euery creature and action particularly / by Arthur Dent.
London: printed by Ed. Allde for Henry Gosson, 1608
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 Angels, which I placed at the first amongst those creatures, that have the liberty of choice, I will write now the less, hoping that I shall have this back again to view, polish, and enlarge: but their name teacheth us that they are ruled by God him self, for they are called Angeli Angels, that is, messengers sent from God: and in the Epistle to the Hebrews are called the ministers, and servants of God.
Of the Angels, which I placed at the first amongst those creatures, that haue the libertie of choise, I will write now the lesse, hoping that I shall haue this backe againe to view, polish, and enlarge: but their name teacheth vs that they are ruled by God him selfe, for they are called Angeli Angels, that is, messengers sent from God: and in the Epistle to the Hebrues are called the ministers, and seruants of God.
Thus much for the first part, that is for the truth of this doctrine, that God by his providence ruled all things in general, and every particular thing in particular.
Thus much for the first parte, that is for the truth of this doctrine, that God by his prouidence ruled all things in generall, and euery particular thing in particular.
Now come I to that I promised to ⟨p. 24⟩handle in the second place, namely to the unfolding and answering of those arguments which are made against this doctrine. The first argument they make is this: God cannot govern all things generally, and every creature and action without exceeding toil and grief of mind: But if agreeth with the nature of God, that he rest in quiet and be free from all labours: Therefore God doth not govern all and every particular thing.