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The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded
The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propounded : more largely & clearly handled and explained / published by John Downame ...The summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded : more largly & cleerely handled and explaned / published by John Downame ...
London: printed by Willi, 1625
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.
Instruction of their Inferiors in the things of God, and of their special callings, as Joshua did the dIsraelites. And in this respect Job esaith of himself, that he was eyes unto the Blind, and feet unto the Lame.
Instruction of their Inferiours in the things of God, and of their speciall callings, as Ioshua did the dIsraelites. And in this respect Iob esaith of himselfe, that he was eyes vnto the Blind, and feet vnto the Lame.
Secondly, Due recompense of good or evil actions; which Peter fshoweth, to be the cause why Magistrates are erected: for the punishment of evil doers, and praise of them that do well. And gPaul saith, that Princes are not to be feared for good works, but for evil. Wilt thou then be without fear of the Power? Do well: so shalt thou have praise of the same: for he is the minister of God for thy wealth. In