A69075:1639
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.
Wherein standeth the manner of him that shall have this office?
Wherein standeth the manner of him that shall haue this office?
Partly without him, and partly in himself. Without him, as that he was of the tribe of Judah, this of the tribe of Levi. Secondly, that the Priests of Levi were appointed by the Law of the fleshly Commandment; where Christ was appointed by the Law of the power of life. Thirdly, in that he was appointed of his father by an oath, for ever to be a priest, after the order of Melchizedek.
Partly without him, and partly in himselfe. Without him, as that hee was of the tribe of Iudah, this of the tribe of Leui. Secondly, that the Priests of Leui were appointed by the Law of the fleshly Commandement; where Christ was appointed by the Law of the power of life. Thirdly, in that he was appointed of his father by an oath, for euer to bee a priest, after the order of Melchizedeck.
What benefit ariseth to us in that this was confirmed with an oath?
What benefit ariseth to vs in that this was confirmed with an oth?