A69075:1877
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.
1That they are ordained, to the end, that by comparing and conferring them with the things which are inward, they might help: First, our understanding, in which regard they are as it were image, or glasses, Secondly, our remembrance, in which respect they are monuments. Thirdly, and especially, the persuasion of our hearts, by reason whereof they are seals and pledges.
1That they are ordained, to the end, that by comparing and conferring them with the things which are inward, they might helpe: First, our vnderstanding, in which regard they are as it were image, or glasses, Secondly, our remembrance, in which respect they are monuments. Thirdly, and especially, the perswasion of our hearts, by reason whereof they are seales and pledges.
What doctrine is here to be gathered?
First, what root of blindness, of forgetfulness, and especially hardness of heart to believe, is in us; that the word and oath of God is not sufficient to ⟨p. 177⟩pluck up, but that we must have such aides. Secondly, the mercy of God, that applieth himself to our weakness. Thirdly, what miserable men they are that refuse the Sacraments.