B02626:843
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. 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 ⟨p. 339⟩to Faires on the Sabbath day, or make bargaines on that day, or take journies, or talke of worldly matters, neglecting holy duties.
Asun. Yes, God forgive me, I have.
Theol. Then are you guilty of the breach of the fourth Commandment, which chargeth us, on pain of death, to spend the Sabbath day in holy and religious duties, both publicly and privately. Further, I demand whether you instruct your wife, children, and servants in the true knowledge of God, and pray with them or no?
Theol. Then are you guilty of the breach of the fourth Commandement, which chargeth us, on paine of death, to spend the Sabbath day in holy and religious duties, both publikely and privately. Further, I demand whether you instruct your wife, children, and servants in the true knowledge of God, and pray with them or no?