A69075:2707
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 can Antichrist be already come, seeing the Empire yet standeth?
But how can Antichrist bee already come, seeing the Empire yet standeth?
The name of the Empire only remaineth, the thing is gone: for he hath neither the chief City, nor the tribute, nor the commandment of the people; and therefore he can be no let to the Antichrists coming, especially the Pope having gotten such an upper hand upon him, as to cause him to wait ⟨p. 267⟩at his gate barefoot, and to hold his stirrup.
The name of the Empire onely remaineth, the thing is gone: for hee hath neither the chiefe Citie, nor the tribute, nor the commandement of the people; and therefore he can be no let to the Antichrists comming, especially the Pope hauing gotten such an vpper hand vpon him, as to cause him to waite ⟨p. 267⟩at his gate barefoot, and to hold his stirrop.
What shall be the end of this Antichrist?