A69075:2276
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.
But it seemeth that the secret will of God is often contrary to the revealed will; seeing by the former many evil things are committed, and by the other all evil is forbidden.
But it seemeth that the secret wil of God is often contrarie to the reuealed will; seeing by the former many euill things are committed, and by the other all euill is forbidden.
In as much as by the providence of God evil things come to pass, it is for some good, of Gods glory, or good of the Church, or both; in which only respect they by the providence of God are done or suffered to be done.
In as much as by the prouidence of God euill things come to passe, it is for some good, of Gods glory, or good of the Church, or both; in which only respect they by the prouidence of God are done or suffered to be done.
What more specially of sanctification do we pray for in this petition?
First, that we may know his will, without the which we cannot do it: then, that so many as are subjects in the kingdom of Christ, may do the duty of ⟨p. 218⟩