A69075:2667
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.
What is the second effect?
That he is exceedingly lift up against all that is called God; which also proveth the former exposition: for Christ being very God, abaseth himself unto the nature of man: the Pope a vile man, advanceth himself to the throne of God. Christ being above secular power, paid tribute, and was taxed, even in his mothers womb; and suffered himself to be crowned with a crown of thorns, and bare his own cross: But the Pope being under all secular power, exalteth himself above all secular powers; exacteth tribute of Kings; setteth his foot on the neck of Emperors; carrieth a triple crown of gold, and is borne upon mens shoulders.
That he is exceedingly lift vp against all that is called God; which also proueth the former exposition: for Christ being very God, abaseth himselfe vnto the nature of man: the Pope a vile man, aduanceth himselfe to the throne of God. Christ being aboue secular power, paid tribute, and was taxed, euen in his mothers wombe; and suffered himselfe to be crowned with a crowne of thornes, and bare his owne crosse: But the Pope being vnder all secular power, exalteth himselfe aboue all secular powers; exacteth tribute of Kings; setteth his foote on the necke of Emperours; carrieth a triple crowne of gold, and is borne vpon mens sholders.
Is not the Pope humble, when he calleth himself the servant of servants?
Is not the Pope humble, when he calleth himselfe the seruant of seruants?