A69075:2235
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.
For that being taught that we should pray that the kingdom of God may come,1 thereby we are put in mind of another kingdom of Satan and darkness, which opposeth strongly against his kingdom.
For that being taught that wee should pray that the kingdome of God may come,1 thereby wee are put in mind of another kingdome of Satan and darknes, which opposeth strongly against his kingdome.
Why, all men do naturally abhor Satan, even to the very name of him.
Why, all men do naturally abhorre Satan, euen to the very name of him.
They do in words and show, but when they do his will, live under his laws, delight in his works of darkness, subject themselves to the Pope and other his instruments, they are found indeed to love him as their father, and honour him as their Prince, whom in words they would seem to abhor: for even the same men, our Saviour Christ affirmeth to approach unto God with their lips, and to have their hearts far from him:1 and in their lips far from Satan, but near him in their hearts.