B04689:21
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be…
The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to hear sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.The foundation of Christian religion, gathered into six principles. And it is to be learned of ignorant people, that they may be fit to heare sermons with profit, and to receive the Lords Supper with comfort.
London: printed by John Field, 1660
To the reader: TO ALL IGNORANT PEOPLE That desire to be INSTRUCTED.
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12. That ye can keep the Commandments as well as God will give you leave.
13. That it is safest to do in religion as most do.
14. That merry ballads and books, as Skoggin, Bevis of Southampton &c. are good to drive away the time, and to remove heart-qualms.
15. That ye can serve God with all your hearts; and that you would be sorry else.
16. That a man need not hear so many Sermons, except he could follow them better.