A69075:1190
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.
1When the high ways are not mended. Secondly, when those to whom it appertaineth, do not punish the breach of this Commandment. Thirdly, when the correction is excessive: fourthly, when it is not in love of justice.
1When the high waies are not mended. Secondly, when those to whom it appertaineth, doe not punish the breach of this Commandement. Thirdly, when the correction is excessiue: fourthly, when it is not in loue of iustice.
Seeing our love is commanded to God and man only: whereof is it that mercifulness is commanded to beasts?
Seeing our loue is commanded to God and man onely: whereof is it that mercifulnesse is commanded to beasts?
1All hard usage of the creatures of God is forbidden, not so much in regard of them; as that thereby the Lord would train us forward to mercy to men.