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The plain mans path-way to heaven
The plain mans path-way to heaven wherein every man may clearly see whether he shall be saved or damned. / Set forth dialogue-wise for the better understanding of the simple, by Arthur Dent, preacher of the word of God at South-Shoobery in Essex.
London: printed by Ja. Young for G. Lathum, 1643
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.
Phil. Yet for all this, I pray you set us down some directions and rules, out of Gods holy Book, concerning attire. For albeit some be very bad, and outrageous in these things, yet there be some others which are well disposed, and will (no doubt) make some conscience to frame themselves according to the rules of Gods word.
Phil. Yet for all this, I pray you set us down some directions and rules, out of Gods holy Book, concerning attire. For albeit some be very bad, and outragious in these things, yet there be some others which are well disposed, and will (no doubt) make some conscience to frame themselves according to the rules of Gods word.
Theol. Well then, for their sakes which are well disposed, I will set down some few directions. Saint Paul in 1 Tim. 2.9. willeth, that women should array themselves in comely apparel, with shamefastness and modesty, as becometh women that profess the fear of God: and not with broidered hair, or gold, or ⟨p. 52⟩pearls, or costly apparel. The Apostle Saint Peter giveth like rules also:1 for he saith, speaking of Christian matrons, and professors of holy religion, That their apparel must not be outward, that is, not consist so much in outward bravery; as broidered hair, gold put about, &c. as it must be inward, that the hid man of the heart may be clothed with a meek and quiet spirit, which is a thing before God much set by. For after this manner, saith he, in times past the holy women which trusted in God did attire themselves; as Sarah, Rebeica, Rachel, and such like ancient and grave matrons.
Theol. Well then, for their sakes which are well disposed, I will set downe some few directions. Saint Paul in 1 Tim. 2.9. willeth, that women should array themselves in comely apparell, with shamefastnesse and modesty, as becometh women that professe the feare of God: and not with broydered haire, or gold, or