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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.
First Theft: He ithat stealeth, let him steal no more, but rather let him labour, &c. The special kinds of these, are Sacrilege, when it is of things consecrated to God; in which sort kAchan offended. And of this the Wiseman lspeaketh: It is a snare for a man to devour that which is sanctified▪ and after vows to inquire. Robbery by the high-way: The company mof Priests is like unto Troops that wait for one by the high-way side. Piracy upon the Sea: Burglary in the night, breaking of houses, &c. If na Thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he dye, no blood shall be shed for him. Stealing mens servants or children: which sin the Apostle owrappeth up in the number of those things that are contrary to wholesome Doctrine: filching, or pilfering the least Pin or Point.
First Theft: He ithat stealeth, let him steale no more, but rather let him labour, &c. The speciall kinds of these, are Sacriledge, when it is of things consecrated to God; in which sort kAchan offended. And of this the Wiseman lspeaketh: It is a snare for a man to deuoure that which is sanctified▪ and after vowes to inquire. Robberie by the high-way: The companie mof Priests is like vnto Troopes that waite for one by the high-way side. Piracie vpon the Sea: Burglarie in the night, breaking of houses, &c. If