A69075:2901
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.
First, if a faithful servant will be careful for the account of perishable money; much more we, for the Lords spiritual money.
First, if a faithfull seruant will bee carefull for the account of perishable monie; much more wee, for the Lords spirituall money.
What secondly?
VVhat secondly?
If they grudge not at the measure of others, much less should we grudge at the greater graces of God in other men: and if they rested in their masters wisdom and judgement, who might fail, much more should we rest in the judgement of our God, who cannot fail; nay rather, we are assured, that whatsoever he bestoweth upon any one, is for the good of all: for every one hath his portion in other mens gifts.
If they grudge not at the measure of others, much lesse should wee grudge at the greater graces of God in other men: and if they rested in their masters wisedome and iudgement, who might faile, much more should wee rest in the iudgement of our God, who cannot faile; nay rather, we are assured, that whatsoeuer he bestoweth vpon any one, is for the good of all: for euery one hath his portion in other mens gifts.