A69075:2309
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
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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.
That seeing God giveth to whom he will, and what he will, we learn to be content with whatsoever we have received. Moreover, to be thankful for it,1 seeing all things in regard of God are sanctified by the word, and in regard of our selves by prayer, and thanksgiving. And last of all, not to envy other mens plenty, being Gods doing.
That seeing God giueth to whom hee will, and what he will, we learne to bee content with whatsoeuer we haue receiued. Moreouer, to bee thankfull for it,1 seeing all things in regard of God are sanctified by the word, and in regard of our selues by prayer, and thanksgiuing. And last of all, not to enuie other mens plentie, being Gods doing.
What reason is there that they should pray for these things of God, which have them already in their Garners, Cellars, &c.
VVhat reason is there that they should pray for these things of God, which haue them already in their Garners, Cellars, &c.
Very great: First, for that we in Adam have lost the right of them all; which in Christ the heir of the world we only recover: so that although we possess them, yet are we not right owners of them but by faith, which is declared by prayer for them.