A69075:1186
Christian religion
Christian religion: substantially, methodically[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitably treatisedChristian religion: substantially, methodicalli[e,] [pla]inlie, and profitablie treatised
London: printed by Felix Kingston for Thomas Man, 1611
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
They are either Private, or Public.
They are either Priuat, or Publicke.
What are the indirect hurts in private?
What are the indirect hurts in priuate?
When it is against our will, and we think nothing of it, as he which felleth a tree,1 and his axe head falleth, and hurteth, and killeth a man: in which case he shall have the benefit of Sanctuary, and tarry to the death of the high Priest. But it is to be noted, that that is in case a man be about a good work: but if he kill a man at unawares, in burling stones to no use; or if a drunkard in reeling should fell another, whereof he should die; they ought also to die. Secondly, when one giveth not place to the fury of another, as Jacob ⟨p. 108⟩did to Esau by his mothers counsel.2 Thirdly, when one defendeth not himself without injury, or purpose of revenge,3 or to hurt his adversary, and not only to save himself. Fifthly, when a man surfeiteth or eateth out of time, or spendeth himself by unchaste behaviour. Sixthly, when a man neglecteth physic to preserve or recover health,4 so that it be after he have first sought unto God. Seventhly, when he useth not the honest recreation, wherewith his health may be maintained: