A69075:378
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.
They are instruments and means of the execution of Gods justice and vengeance upon men that offend against him: in which respect the Prophet saith,1 There is no evil in the city which the Lord hath not done.
They are instruments and meanes of the execution of Gods iustice and vengeance vpon men that offend against him: in which respect the Prophet saith,1 There is no euill in the citie which the Lord hath not done.
- 1Amos 3.
How cometh it then to pass if these be instruments of vengeance for sin, that they fall upon the good, and rather upon them then upon the wicked?
How commeth it then to passe if these be instruments of vengeance for sin, that they fall vpon the good, and rather vpon them then vpon the wicked?
The most godly having the remnant of sin that dwelleth in their mortal bodies, deserve everlasting condemnation: and therefore in this life are subject to any of the plagues of God: As for that they are sharplier handled oftentimes then the wicked, it is to make trial of their patience, and to make show of the graces he hath bestowed upon them, which he will have known; and that it may be assured that there is a judgement of the world to come, wherein every one shall receive according to his doing.1