A69075:379
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.
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
The most godly hauing the remnant of sinne that dwelleth in their mortall bodies, deserue euerlasting condemnation: and therefore in this life are subiect to any of the plagues of God: As for that they are sharplier handled oftentimes then the wicked, it is to make triall of their patience, and to make shew of the graces he hath bestowed vpon them, which hee will haue knowne; and that it may bee assured that there is a iudgement of the world to come, wherein euery one shall receiue according to his doing.1
What is the end or effect of this government in all things whatsoever?