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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.
Theol. Doth he that highly commendeth gold condemn silver? I do ingenuously confess, that both public and private reading of the Scriptures is very necessary and profitable, and would to God it were more used then it is: for it is of singular use both to increase knowledge and judgement, and also to make us more sir to hear the Word preached. For such men as are altogether ignorant of the History of the Bible, can hear the Word with small comfort.
Theol. Doth hee that highly commendeth gold condemne silver? I doe ingenuously confesse, that both publike and private reading of the Scriptures is very necessary and profitable, and would to God it were more used then it is: for it is of singular use both to encrease knowledge and judgement, and also to make us more sir to heare the Word preached. For such men as are altogether ignorant of the History of the Bible, can heare the Word with small comfort.
Phil. It seems that this man neither regards the one not the other: because, for ought that I can see, he cares not greatly if the Scriptures were burnt.
Phil. It seemes that this man neither regards the one not the other: because, for ought that I can see, hee cares not greatly if the Scriptures were burnt.
Antil. Oh sirrah, you speak very malapertly: you may speak when you are bidden. Who made you a Judge? You are one of his Disciples, and that maketh you to speak of his side.
Antil. Oh sirrah, you speak very malapertly: you may speake when you are bidden. Who made you a Judge? You are one of his Disciples, and that maketh you to speak of his side.