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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. But now, I pray you, Sir, set down your judgement for outward attire.
Phil. But now, I pray you, Sir, set downe your judgement for outward attire.
Theol. This is all that I can say touching that point, That it must be as the Apostle saith, comely, decent, handsome, neat and seemly: not light, not wanton, not lascivious, not immodest, not offensive.
Phil. But who shall judge what is comely, sober, handsome, modest? &c. For every man and woman will say, their apparel is decent and cleanly, how gallant, brave, and flaunting soever they be.
Phil. But who shall judge what is comely, sober, handsome, modest? &c. For every man and woman will say, their apparell is decent and cleanly, how gallant, brave, and flanting soever they be.
Theol. Herein the examples of the most godly, wise, grave, and modest men and women are to be followed: for who can better judge what is comely, sober and modest, then they?