A69075:2400
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 how agreeth it with the Lord to lead into tentation, when it is said that God tempteth none, as he is tempted of none?
But how agreeth it with the Lord to leade into tentation, when it is said that God tempteth none, as he is tempted of none?
When all things are of him and by him, it must needs follow, that the things that are done, are guided and governed of him; yet in such sort, as none of the evil which is in the transgressors, cleaveth unto him.
When all things are of him and by him, it must needs follow, that the things that are done, are guided and gouerned of him; yet in such sort, as none of the euill which is in the transgressors, cleaueth vnto him.
But how can that be without stain of his righteousness?
But how can that bee without staine of his righteousnesse?
It is a righteous thing with God to punish sin with sin; and so to cast a sinner into further sins by way of just punishment: therefore we desire God not to give us over to our selves by withdrawing his spirit from us: as when men do delight in lies,