A69075:2498
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.
By abstinence from meat and drink;1 by wearing of our courser apparel; by ceasing from labour in our calling, and by separation in married persons for the time; we thereby profess our selves unworthy of all the benefits of this present life; and that we are worthy to be as far underneath the earth as we are above it; yea, that we are worthy to be cast into the bottom of hell: which the holy fathers in times past did signify, by putting ashes upon their heads: the truth whereof remaineth still, although the ceremony be not used.
By abstinence from meate and drinke;1 by wearing of our courser apparell; by ceasing from labour in our calling, and by separation in maried persons for the time; we thereby professe our selues vnworthie of all the benefits of this present life; and that we are worthie to be as farre vnderneath the earth as we are aboue it; yea, that we are worthie to bee cast into the bottom of hell: which the holy fathers in times past did signifie, by putting ashes vpon their heads: the truth whereof remaineth still, although the ceremony be not vsed.
What is to be observed for such as are sick or weak?
What is to be obserued for such as are sicke or weake?
That they are to take somewhat for their sustenance, thereby to be better able to serve God in the fast; provided, that they do not abuse this to licence of the flesh.