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Religion our true interest, or, Practical notes upon the third chapter of Malachi the…Religion our true interest, or, Practical notes upon the third chapter of Malachy the…
Religion our true interest, or, Practical notes upon the third chapter of Malachi the sixteen, seventeen and eighteen verses : seasonable for the times / by Thomas Watson ...Religion our true interest, or, Practical notes upon the third chapter of Malachy the sixteen, seventeen and eighteen verses : seasonable for the times / by Thomas Watson ...
London: printed by J. Astwood for Tho. Parkhurst, 1682
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.
11. Because of the divine Injunction. God chargeth us to be singular, Mat. 5.47. to be circumspect, Eph. 5.15. to be separate from Idolaters, 2 Cor. 6.17. to shine as Lights in the World, Philip. 2.15. He forbids us to symbolize with Sinners, or do as they do: the way to Hell is a beaten road, the Lord calls to us to turn out of the road, Exod. 23.2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil*. This is reason enough to keep our selves pure in a time of common ⟨p. 5⟩Infection. As Gods Word is our Rule, so his Will is our Warrant.
11. Because of the divine Injunction. God chargeth us to be singular, Mat. 5.47. to be circumspect, Eph. 5.15. to be separate from Idolaters, 2 Cor. 6.17. to shine as Lights in the World, Philip. 2.15. He forbids us to symbolize with Sinners, or doe as they doe: the way to Hell is a beaten road, the Lord calls to us to turn out of the road, Exod. 23.2. Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil*. This is reason enough to keep our selves pure in a time of common