The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded

Thirdly, this subsistence must be by it self, neither the part of another thing, nor sustained of another thing, as the Soul of a man, whilst it is coupled with the Body, subsisting all that while, not alone, but together with the Body, is not called a person. And so we rightly say, that the humanity of Christ consisting of a reasonable Soul and Body, as all other men do, yet in him maketh not a person (as it doth in John and Peter) because it subsisteth not alone, but in the Deity which supporteth it.

Thirdly, this subsistence must be by it selfe, neyther the part of another thing, nor sustayned of another thing, as the Soule of a man, whilest it is coupled with the Body, subsisting all that while, not alone, but together with the Body, is not called a person. And so wee rightly say, that the humanity of Christ consisting of a reasonable Soule and Body, as all other men doe, yet in him maketh not a person (as it doth in Iohn and Peter) because it subsisteth not alone, but in the Deitie which supporteth it.

To prove the Son, and Holy Ghost,¹ to be persons truly subsisting, endued with Judgement, will, understanding, and a living ⟨p. 29⟩nature, not bare qualities or actions, the place of Genesis ^ois most clear and subject to no cavil, Let us make man according to our Image. God the Father consulteth not there with his Angels (for the glory of Creation he reserveth to himself alone, neither was man made to the Image of Angels, but of God) he speaketh not of himself in the plural number for honour sake: (for that kind of speech you shall not find so ancient, nor known to the former Ages) but he speaketh and consulteth (after his manner which is Divine, and Spiritual) with his Son & Holy Spirit, which, how could it be, if they were not understanding substances?

To prooue the Sonne, and Holy Ghost,