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Three godly and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Master John DodThree godlie and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Maister Iohn Dod
Three godly and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Master John Dod: the last by Master Robert Cleaver. Whereunto are annexed, five propositions, or points of doctrine, comprehended in three other sermons, by the same authorThree godlie and fruitful sermons; the two first preached by Maister Iohn Dod: the last by Maister Robert Cleauer. Whereunto are annexed, fiue propositions, or points of doctrine, comprehended in three other sermons, by the same author
London: printed by N. Okes and F. Kingston for William Welby, 1610
THE FIRST SERMON, UPON the twelfth of Zechariah.THE FIRST SERMON, VPON the twelfth of Zechariah.
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.
And Joshua protesteth and voweth, that he and1 his house should serve the Lord. And David also, that he would not endure a wicked person near him: but if he knew any to be a vassal of the Devil, to be a slanderer, a proud person, a liar, or the like, he should not long remain in his sight, but he would soon thrust him out of his house, and banish him from his presence. And it standeth with reason that good men should deal thus: for
And Ioshua protesteth and voweth, that he and1 his house should serue the Lord. And Dauid also, that hee would not endure a wicked person neare him: but if he knew any to be a vassall of the Diuell, to be a slanderer, a proud person, a lyer, or the like, hee should not long remaine in his sight, but he would soone thrust him out of his house, and banish him from his presence. And it standeth with reason that good men should deale thus: for
- 1Joshua. 24▪ 15. Psa. 101. 5. 6. 7.Ioshua. 24▪ 15. Psa. 101. 5. 6. 7.
Reasons. 1 First, he that is a friend unto God, and truly loveth his honour himself, will be desirous that every body else should be affected in the like sort, especially such as are near unto him. He that carieth a loyal and loving heart towards his sovereign, will be very unwilling that traitors and professed enemies to his life and dignity, should have entertainment under his roof.