B02626:841
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. Then (by your own confession) you have broken the second Commandment, which doth command the right manner of Gods worship: that is, that as we must worship God, so we must do it in faith, love, zeal, and pure affections. So that here you are guilty also; because when you pray, your mind is of other matters, and you do it not in sincerity and truth. Further, I demand of you, whether you did never swear by your faith, or troth, or by our Lady St. Mary, and such other oaths?
Theol. Then (by your owne confession) you have broken the second Commandement, which doth command the right manner of Gods worship: that is, that as wee must worship God, so wee must doe it in faith, love, zeale, and pure affections. So that here you are guilty also; because when you pray, your minde is of other matters, and you doe it not in sincerity and truth. Further, I demand of you, whether you did never sweare by your faith, or troth, or by our Lady St. Mary, and such other oathes?
Asun. Yes by S. Mary have I: I must needs confess it.
Asun. Yes by S. Mary have I: I must needs confesse it.
Theol. We need no further witness, your very answer proveth it; for your answer is an oath: therefore, here also are you guilty, because you swear by idols. Further, I demand of you, whether you did never travel ⟨p. 339⟩to Fairs on the Sabbath day, or make bargains on that day, or take journeys, or talk of worldly matters, neglecting holy duties.
Theol. Wee need no further witnesse, your very answer proveth it; for your answer is an oath: therefore, here also are you guilty, because you sweare by idols. Further, I demand of you, whether you did never travell