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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. : [Two lines from Psalms] / By William Perkins.
printed by Samuel Green, 1682
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.
11. That it is an easier thing to please God, then to please our neighbour.
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