A69075:1892
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.
What is the cause that moveth the Lord to grace the outward signs in the Sacraments, with the names of the things signified?
What is the cause that moueth the Lord to grace the outward signes in the Sacraments, with the names of the things signified?
First, because of the resemblance and similitude of the elements and the things signified, in which respect they are called signs. Secondly, to show the unseparable conjunction of the thing signified with the sign in the worthy receiver, in which regard they are called seals.
First, because of the resemblance and similitude of the elements and the things signified, in which respect they are called signes. Secondly, to shew the vnseparable coniunction of the thing signified with the signe in the worthie receiuer, in which regard they are called seales.
Do they seal nothing else but the promise of God unto us?
Doe they seale nothing else but the promise of God vnto vs?
Yes, they seal also our promise unto God, that we take him only for our God and Redeemer, whom alone by faith we rest upon, and whom we will obey.