B02626:395
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. I pray you good Mr. Theologus, let him alone; for he will never have done cavilling. I see he is a notable caviller. Let us therefore proceed to speak of the fifth sign of condemnation, which is swearing.
Phil. I pray you good Mr. Theologus, let him alone; for hee will never have done cavilling. I see hee is a notable caviller. Let us therefore proceed to speake of the fift signe of condemnation, which is swearing.
Theol. It may well indeed be called a sign of condemnation. For I think it more than a sign; it is indeed an evident demonstration of a Reprobate. For I never knew any man truly fearing God in his heart, that was an usual and a common swearer.
Theol. It may well indeed be called a signe of condemnation. For I think it more than a signe; it is indeed an evident demonstration of a Reprobate. For I never knew any man truely fearing God in his heart, that was an usuall and a common swearer.
Phil. I am flat of your mind for that. For it cannot be, that the true fear of God and ordinary swearing should dwell together in one man; sith swearing is a thing forbidden by flat statute: And God addeth a sore threat to his Law, That he will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain; but will most sharply and severely punish that man.
Phil. I am flat of your mind for that. For it cannot bee, that the true feare of God and ordinary swearing should dwell together in one man; sith swearing is a thing forbidden by flat statute: And God addeth a sore threat to his Law, That hee will not hold him guiltlesse that takes his name in vaine; but will most sharply and severely punish that man.