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

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.

1. lLuk. 16. 19.

Secondly, By a moderate and sober diet, so as the body may receive strength, and be more fresh and lively to perform the actions of godliness: Take ^mheed to your selves, lest at any time your hearts be oppressed with surfeiting and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and lest that day c•me on you unawares. ⁿTo whom is woe, &c? Even to them that tarry long at the Wine, to them that go seek mixed wine. ^o