A64622:7586
A body of divinity, or, The sum and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded,…A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded,…
A body of divinity, or, The sum and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded, and explained, by way of question and answer : methodically and familiarly handled / composed long since by James Usher B. of Armagh, and at the earnest desires of divers godly Christians now printed and published ; whereunto is adjoined a tract, entitled Immanuel, or, The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God heretofore written [sic] and published by the same author.A body of divinitie, or, The summe and substance of Christian religion catechistically propounded, and explained, by way of question and answer : methodically and familiarly handled / composed long since by James Vsher B. of Armagh, and at the earnest desires of divers godly Christians now printed and published ; whereunto is adjoyned a tract, intituled Immanvel, or, The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God heretofore writen [sic] and published by the same authour.
London: printed by M.F. for Tho. Downes and Geo. Badger, 1645
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.
Both in respect they are for their natural properties most fit to represent the spiritual things, as also for that they are most generally used of all Nations of the world.
Both in respect they are for their naturall properties most fit to represent the spirituall things, as also for that they are most generally used of all Nations of the world.
What are we to learn from hence?
What are we to learne from hence?
The wonderful wisdom of God, that hath chosen base and common things for so high and singular mysteries, whereas he might have chosen things more rare, and of greater price, to set out such excellent benefits as are offered to us in the Sacraments, wherein there is great difference between the time of the Law and of the Gospel.
The wonderfull wisdome of God, that hath chosen base and common things for so high and singular mysteries, whereas he might have chosen things more rare, and of greater price, to set out such excellent benefits as are offered to us in the Sacraments, wherein there is great difference between the time of the Law and of the Gospel.