B02626:815
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. What say you to the third Commandment? which is this, Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain, &c.
Theol. What say you to the third Commandement? which is this, Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vaine, &c.
Asun. Nay certainly, I was never counted a swearer in my life, but I have served God always of a child, and have had a good faith in him ever since I could remember; I would be sorry else.
Asun. Nay certainly, I was never counted a swearer in my life, but I have served God alwaies of a child, and have had a good faith in him ever since I could remember; I would be sorry else.
Theol. What say you then to the fourth Commandment? Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day, &c.
Theol. What say you then to the fourth Commandement? Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day, &c.
Asun. Nay, for that matter I keep my Church as well as any man in the parish where I dwell, and mind my prayers as well when I am there. I thank God for it (though I say it my self) I have been alway well given, and have loved Gods word with all my heart; and it doth me good to hear the Epistles and Gospels read every Sunday by our Vicar.