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A Brief and Pithy Sum of the Christian Faith
A brief and pithy sum of the Christian faith made in form of a confession, with a confutation of all such superstitious errors, as are contrary thereunto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of French by R.F.A briefe and piththie summe of the Christian faith made in forme of a confession, vvith a confutation of all such superstitious errours, as are contrary therevnto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of Frenche by R.F.
London: printed by Richard Serll, 1565
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.
Behold the prudence and wisdom of this Woman, she prayeth not to Saint James, she maketh no request to Saint John, she cometh not to Saint Peter, neither respecteth the company of the Apostles, nor searcheth out any one amongest them, but in stead of all these, she taketh Repentance for her guide and companion, and so goeth to the sovereign and only fountain.
Beholde the prudencie and wisedome of this Woman, she prayeth not to Saint Iames, she maketh no request to Saint Iohn, she commeth not to Saint Peter, neyther respecteth the companye of the Apostles, nor searcheth out any one amongest them, but in steede of all these, shee taketh Repentaunce for her guyde and companion, and so goeth to the soueraine and onely fountaine.
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Item, he hath lykewyse written that which followeth in the same text.
When thou wilt make suit to a1 man, thou askest what he doeth: And they well answer thee, he sleepeth or he hath no leisure, or peradventure the servant will not answer thee▪ But unto God there needeth no such things, for in what place so ever thou art, ere that thou callest upon him, be heareth thee, there needeth no Gentle man usher ⟨image 53⟩or Mediator, neither Groom of the Chamber, but say have pity upon me my God.
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