A69075:2545
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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No: the exceeding is not in the quantity of meat and drink; but in a more dainty and bountiful diet then ordinary, which is to be referred to the exercise of godliness;1 and therefore ought to be used in that moderation and sobriety, at men may be made more able thereunto; even as the abstinence in fasting is used to a further humiliation of the mind, and affecting of the soul.
No: the exceeding is not in the quantity of meat and drinke; but in a more daintie and bountifull diet then ordinarie, which is to bee referred to the exercise of godlinesse;1 and therefore ought to be vsed in that moderation and sobrietie, at men may bee made more able thereunto; euen as the abstinence in fasting is vsed to a further humiliation of the mind, and affecting of the soule.
What is the exercise of godliness?
What is the exercise of godlinesse?
It is either in piety and duty unto God, or in kindness unto men,
It is either in pietie and duety vnto God, or in kindnesse vnto men,