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

Temperance is a moderate and a sober use of lawful¹ pleasures, especially in Meats and Drinks, and in marriage matters. In meats and drinks:

Temperance is a moderate and a sober vse of lawfull¹ pleasures, especially in Meates and Drinks, and in marriage matters. In meates and drinks:

1. 1Temperance, which is a moderate and sober use of lawful Pleasures, especially in meats and drinks,Temperance, which is a moderate and sober vse of lawfull Pleasures, especially in meates and drinkes,

First, By abstinence and fasting oftentimes, whereunto the Apostle by his example doth invite us, 1. Cor. 9. 27. But I beat down my Body, and bring it into subjection, lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I my self should be reproved. The contrary whereof is, to fill the gorge every day, as the rich ^lman did in the Gospel.

First, By abstinence and fasting oftentimes, whereunto the Apostle by his example doth inuite vs, 1. Cor. 9. 27. But I beate downe my Body, and bring it into subiection, lest by any meanes, after that I haue preached to others, I my selfe should be reprooued. The contrary whereof is, to fill the gorge euery day, as the rich ^lman did in the Gospell.