A69075:2434
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.
May we not offer our selves into temptation, as Christ did?
May wee not offer our selues into temptation, as Christ did?
In no wise: for he was carried extraordinarily by the power of his God-head into the desert to be tempted for our sakes, that in his victory we might overcome.
In no wise: for hee was carried extraordinarily by the power of his God-head into the desert to bee tempted for our sakes, that in his victorie wee might ouercome.
What learn you of this?
What learne you of this?
First, that no man should choose his dwelling among those of a sinful profession, as a chaste man among stews, a temperate man among drunkards, belli gods,1 &c. Secondly, if we fall into such company or occasions at unawares, as did Joseph and David, that we pray God for his assistance to carry our selves godly, and in no wise to be infected by them.