A godlie and fruitefull sermon, made vpon the 20. & 21. verses of the 14. chapter of the booke of Genesis wherein there is taught, what prouision ought to be made for the mynister. Very necessary to be learned of all Christians. By Eusebius Paget.
THE last time beloued that I was in this place, which was the fourth day of this last weeke, you heard that this thirde and laste parte of this chapter, contayneth the tryumph of Abram after the victory:
THE last time Beloved that I was in this place, which was the fourth day of this last Week, you herd that this Third and laste part of this chapter, Containeth the triumph of Abram After the victory:
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In whose returne from the battel he was met of 2. Kinges, the one King of Sodome, the other was the King of Salem. Wherein we considered first, ye dealings of Abram & the king of Sodome in ye first part:
In whose return from the battle he was met of 2. Kings, the one King of Sodom, the other was the King of Salem. Wherein we considered First, you dealings of Abram & the King of Sodom in you First part:
In the first part whereas the King of Sodome came forth to meete Abram: We did note, that aduersity teacheth many good lessons, which men in prosperitie will neuer learne:
In the First part whereas the King of Sodom Come forth to meet Abram: We did note, that adversity Teaches many good Lessons, which men in Prosperity will never Learn:
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and the estate of Gods chyldren to be most happye and blessed. Next the historie of Melchizedech followed, inserted as in a parenthesis, Wherein wee considered.
and the estate of God's children to be most happy and blessed. Next the history of Melchizedek followed, inserted as in a parenthesis, Wherein we considered.
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Out of the first part, which is at large described in the seuenth to the Hebrewes, we considered first his name, to wit Melchizedech, which signifieth righteousnes,
Out of the First part, which is At large described in the Seventh to the Hebrews, we considered First his name, to wit Melchizedek, which signifies righteousness,
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Then we considered the deedes of Melchizedech, which was the bringing forth of bread and wine to relieue the wearied army of Abram: where in I confuted the fancy of the Papistes, that would haue this bread and wine of Melchizedech, to be a fygure of theyr Masse:
Then we considered the Deeds of Melchizedek, which was the bringing forth of bred and wine to relieve the wearied army of Abram: where in I confuted the fancy of the Papists, that would have this bred and wine of Melchizedek, to be a figure of their Mass:
First, shewing that if there had beene anye such matter in it, the holye Ghost woulde haue noted it in the 7. to the Hebrewes, where he descrybeth him so largely.
First, showing that if there had been any such matter in it, the holy Ghost would have noted it in the 7. to the Hebrews, where he Describeth him so largely.
In denying their wafar cake to be bread, they saye truely, for it is a paltry thing, not mouing the senses of the receauers to that consideration it should:
In denying their wafar cake to be bred, they say truly, for it is a paltry thing, not moving the Senses of the Receivers to that consideration it should:
And some of their auncestors before tyme made their stuffe with infants blood, and some with more filthy & abhominable things then are here to be named.
And Some of their Ancestors before time made their stuff with Infants blood, and Some with more filthy & abominable things then Are Here to be nam.
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Melchizedech brought forth bread and wine to refresh the feeble souldiars, wherein was noted, that the Lorde doth alwaies prouide for those that trauaile in his busynesse,
Melchizedek brought forth bred and wine to refresh the feeble Soldiers, wherein was noted, that the Lord does always provide for those that travail in his business,
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Next they that comfort the afflicted are blessed of God, and they that greeue the Spyrite of GOD in his children, by adding afflictions to afflictions, are cursed of God:
Next they that Comfort the afflicted Are blessed of God, and they that grieve the Spirit of GOD in his children, by adding afflictions to afflictions, Are cursed of God:
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I noted he gaue God these titles, beeing onely possessour of Heauen, and that the Pope can not open and shut it with his pardons at his pleasure, for heauen is the Lordes:
I noted he gave God these titles, being only possessor of Heaven, and that the Pope can not open and shut it with his Pardons At his pleasure, for heaven is the lords:
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or abuse it contrary to his will, and therein we see what a happye and blessed thing it is for Gods children, whose kingdome and inheritance is not vpon the earth but in heauen, where no tyrannous oppressours can trouble and annoy:
or abuse it contrary to his will, and therein we see what a happy and blessed thing it is for God's children, whose Kingdom and inheritance is not upon the earth but in heaven, where no tyrannous Oppressors's can trouble and annoy:
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Now it resteth before wee enter into the historie of the king of Sodome, that we consider what Abram did to Melchizedech: The holy Ghost saith, Abram gaue him Tyth of all, wherein he giueth vs to consider that Abram being lightened by Gods spirite, sawe in Melchizedech some more excellent thing then is ordinarilye found in men,
Now it rests before we enter into the history of the King of Sodom, that we Consider what Abram did to Melchizedek: The holy Ghost Says, Abram gave him Tith of all, wherein he gives us to Consider that Abram being lightened by God's Spirit, saw in Melchizedek Some more excellent thing then is ordinarily found in men,
Secondly, to whom it was giuen, to Melchizedech. Thirdly by whome they were gyuen, by Abram, and Fourthly, whereof these Tythes were, which are set down by the holye Ghost in the epistle to the Hebrewes 7. to be of the spoyles which Abram had gotten in the Warres,
Secondly, to whom it was given, to Melchizedek. Thirdly by whom they were given, by Abram, and Fourthly, whereof these Tithes were, which Are Set down by the holy Ghost in the epistle to the Hebrews 7. to be of the spoils which Abram had got in the Wars,
So Iacob said, Gene. 28.22. Of all thou shalt giue me, I will giue the tenth to thee, which thing was yeelded as a testimonie of their gratefull & thankefull minds to him that bestowed those benefites vppon them,
So Iacob said, Gene. 28.22. Of all thou shalt give me, I will give the tenth to thee, which thing was yielded as a testimony of their grateful & thankful minds to him that bestowed those benefits upon them,
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For the second part to whom it was giuen, it is here noted that it was to Melchizedech, an axcellent person, a figure of Christ, the sonne of God, a choyce man placed by the Lord,
For the second part to whom it was given, it is Here noted that it was to Melchizedek, an axcellent person, a figure of christ, the son of God, a choice man placed by the Lord,
and thus the Lord hath delt in sundry places of the scripture, appointing diuers sonnes of men to bee his deputies, to receaue reliefe of those outward signes of the inwarde honour due vnto him selfe, of which sortes there bee principally foure.
and thus the Lord hath dealt in sundry places of the scripture, appointing diverse Sons of men to be his deputies, to receive relief of those outward Signs of the inward honour due unto him self, of which sorts there be principally foure.
First, the Leuites appointed to teach Gods people, who being first cursed by Iacob for the bloodinesse of the handes of Leui, and left wythout any tribe or inheritance,
First, the Levites appointed to teach God's people, who being First cursed by Iacob for the bloodiness of the hands of Levi, and left without any tribe or inheritance,
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but to bee deuided in Iacob, and scattered in Israell. Gen. 49.7. their handes were after sanctified of the Lord for shewing their loue & zeale to the Lord, in killing the idolaters which had worshipped ye calfe.
but to be divided in Iacob, and scattered in Israel. Gen. 49.7. their hands were After sanctified of the Lord for showing their love & zeal to the Lord, in killing the Idolaters which had worshipped you calf.
The curse of deuiding & scattering, the Lorde applied as a meanes that his law might be taught in euery corner of Israell, and the losse of their inheritance hee recompensed by feeding them wyth his owne portion,
The curse of dividing & scattering, the Lord applied as a means that his law might be taught in every corner of Israel, and the loss of their inheritance he recompensed by feeding them with his own portion,
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and promising them that hee himselfe would be their lot and their inheritance. Nomb. 18.20. The second sort are the poore, the straunger, the fatherlesse, and the widow.
and promising them that he himself would be their lot and their inheritance. Nomb 18.20. The second sort Are the poor, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow.
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as Samuell sayde when the people would needes haue a King, he will take the tenth of your sede and of your fieldes and giue it to his Eunuches and to his seruants.
as Samuel said when the people would needs have a King, he will take the tenth of your seed and of your fields and give it to his Eunuchs and to his Servants.
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1. Sam. 8.15. The fourth sort, were the children of the Prophetes trayned vp at schoole at Rama, and such other places as Vniuersities, that they might be the apter for the matters of the Lord,
1. Sam. 8.15. The fourth sort, were the children of the prophets trained up At school At Rama, and such other places as Universities, that they might be the apter for the matters of the Lord,
but farre more excellent is the Kingdome and Priesthood of Christ, figured by Melchizedech: he also doth teach vs that the end and abolishing of the priesthoode of Leui was figured in this, that Leui in the loines of Abrahā paid Tithes to Melchizedech. This also was figured in that the priestes,
but Far more excellent is the Kingdom and Priesthood of christ, figured by Melchizedek: he also does teach us that the end and abolishing of the priesthood of Levi was figured in this, that Levi in the loins of Abrahā paid Tithes to Melchizedek. This also was figured in that the Priests,
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& Leuites paid tithes (of those Tythes which were brought them) to the high priest (who was also a figure of Christ) Num. 18.26. Lastly in this text we are to note whereof he payd tythes, which the holy Ghost to the Heb. 7.4. answereth to be of the spoyles gottē by his handes.
& Levites paid Tithes (of those Tithes which were brought them) to the high priest (who was also a figure of christ) Num. 18.26. Lastly in this text we Are to note whereof he paid Tithes, which the holy Ghost to the Hebrew 7.4. Answers to be of the spoils got by his hands.
some were paid in mony, & some otherwise, whereby we see that the holy ghost speaking of tythes is not alwaies to be vnderstod of tenths some do take it,
Some were paid in money, & Some otherwise, whereby we see that the holy ghost speaking of Tithes is not always to be understood of tenths Some do take it,
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But now it is conuenient (this being the first time that we finde the mat-of Tythes, spoken of since wee began this booke of Genesis ) that we should enter deeper into these wordes and learne somewhat out of them for our selues.
But now it is convenient (this being the First time that we find the mat-of Tithes, spoken of since we began this book of Genesis) that we should enter Deeper into these words and Learn somewhat out of them for our selves.
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Howsoeuer therefore the doctrine deliuered, shall be mistaken or wrested, yet the truth must bee deliuered, let men take it as they wyll, the Lord will giue it such successe as he shall thinke best.
Howsoever Therefore the Doctrine Delivered, shall be mistaken or wrested, yet the truth must be Delivered, let men take it as they will, the Lord will give it such success as he shall think best.
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Some peraduenture will aske what this matter of tythes appertaineth to the ministerie now? and will (to saue their goods) say, that these were ceremoniall lawes,
some Peradventure will ask what this matter of Tithes appertaineth to the Ministry now? and will (to save their goods) say, that these were ceremonial laws,
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To whome I answere, that the Lorde (of that portion reserued vnto him selfe) appointed some part to the Leuites for the mayntenance of the ministery about the Lords worke.
To whom I answer, that the Lord (of that portion reserved unto him self) appointed Some part to the Levites for the maintenance of the Ministry about the lords work.
and suppressing of all false worships, is not ceremoniall but morall, and shall so long continue as any face of a Church or religion shall be vpon the earth.
and suppressing of all false worships, is not ceremonial but moral, and shall so long continue as any face of a Church or Religion shall be upon the earth.
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but the preaching of the Gospell that they can not abide, for that it rippeth vp their conscience, it rubbeth iust where they are galled, and discouereth their sinnes:
but the preaching of the Gospel that they can not abide, for that it rippeth up their conscience, it rubbeth just where they Are galled, and Discovereth their Sins:
and to get their bread by other meanes, or by pouertie to runne into debt, contempt and shame) haith raised vp a sort of couetous men, which pul from the ministers what they can,
and to get their bred by other means, or by poverty to run into debt, contempt and shame) hath raised up a sort of covetous men, which pull from the Ministers what they can,
And these men will seeme to haue scripture for their purpose, yea they haue this at their fingers end out of Mat. 10.8. Freely ye haue receyued, freely giue, so far they haue learned,
And these men will seem to have scripture for their purpose, yea they have this At their fingers end out of Mathew 10.8. Freely you have received, freely give, so Far they have learned,
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and that prouision should be set before them for their maintenance, but if they found not places fit for that peace they brought, they should shake the dust from their feete to bee a witnesse of greater vengeance to that place,
and that provision should be Set before them for their maintenance, but if they found not places fit for that peace they brought, they should shake the dust from their feet to be a witness of greater vengeance to that place,
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then that which light vpon Sodom and Gomorrhe: But few are those houses that such men holde and keepe, where the minister may be receiued with his wife and children,
then that which Light upon Sodom and Gomorrah: But few Are those houses that such men hold and keep, where the minister may be received with his wife and children,
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Let vs consider, first whether there be any stipend appoynted for the ministry or no? 2. How the same should be paid? 3. to whom it should be paid? For the first, the law of nature taught it them that had not the law of God to direct them, sundry godly kinges haue executed it, the Fathers directed by Gods spirit before the law was written vsed it, God by his law established it, Christ hath ratified it vnto vs in the new testament,
Let us Consider, First whither there be any stipend appointed for the Ministry or no? 2. How the same should be paid? 3. to whom it should be paid? For the First, the law of nature taught it them that had not the law of God to Direct them, sundry godly Kings have executed it, the Father's directed by God's Spirit before the law was written used it, God by his law established it, christ hath ratified it unto us in the new Testament,
and vsed sundrie reasons to proue the same, let vs leaue all other, and rippe vp those in the 1. Cor. 9. where he vseth foure principal reasons to confirme the same.
and used sundry Reasons to prove the same, let us leave all other, and rip up those in the 1. Cor. 9. where he uses foure principal Reasons to confirm the same.
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The souldier hath his costes borne in his warfare, the husbandman eateth of the fruits of his labours, the shepeheard feedeth of the milke of his flocke.
The soldier hath his costs born in his warfare, the husbandman Eateth of the fruits of his labours, the shepherd feeds of the milk of his flock.
They that wayted of the altar were fed of ye same, we the ministers are the soldiers and ensigne bearers in your christian wars, we are Gods husbandmen, you are Gods husbandrie, we are the shepheardes, you are the sheepe, we treade you out & deuide vnto you the breade of life, the word of God, we minister not vnto you figures and shadowes as the Leuits did,
They that waited of the altar were fed of you same, we the Ministers Are the Soldiers and ensign bearer in your christian wars, we Are God's husbandmen, you Are God's Husbandry, we Are the shepherds, you Are the sheep, we tread you out & divide unto you the bread of life, the word of God, we minister not unto you figures and shadows as the Leuits did,
but the gospel, the power of God to saluatiō, why should not we then be maintayned as soldiers? why reape we not of our labours as husbandmen? why are we not fed as shepheards? Why haue we not the libertie of Oxen? Why liue we not of our calling as the Leuits did? Is our calling more vile then any other occupation? Are not our labours worthie meat and drinke? Yes, yes, your gaine is great by exchaunge with vs,
but the gospel, the power of God to salvation, why should not we then be maintained as Soldiers? why reap we not of our labours as husbandmen? why Are we not fed as shepherds? Why have we not the liberty of Oxen? Why live we not of our calling as the Leuits did? Is our calling more vile then any other occupation? are not our labours worthy meat and drink? Yes, yes, your gain is great by exchange with us,
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Then he goeth forward to his 4. argument, and proueth that Christ alowed & ratified the same in the gospel, ordeyning that they which preach the gospell should liue of the gospell.
Then he Goes forward to his 4. argument, and Proves that christ aloud & ratified the same in the gospel, ordaining that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
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for there the Lord challenged it as a law due vnto himselfe, & here he saith, that he which defraudeth the minister, deceyueth himselfe, & mocketh God:
for there the Lord challenged it as a law due unto himself, & Here he Says, that he which defraudeth the minister, deceiveth himself, & mocks God:
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1. Tim. 5.17. that they which labour in the word & doctrine, are worthie of double honour, that is, a liberall allowance of the maintenance of him and his.
1. Tim. 5.17. that they which labour in the word & Doctrine, Are worthy of double honour, that is, a liberal allowance of the maintenance of him and his.
As kings haue receyued their kingdomes & scepters from the Lord, so must they endeuour that the kingdome of God may haue place in their dominions, that he may rule amongst thē by his worde,
As Kings have received their kingdoms & sceptres from the Lord, so must they endeavour that the Kingdom of God may have place in their Dominions, that he may Rule among them by his word,
& the more certaine they make this portion, the mo mischiefes they do preuent, for the leauing of it vncertaine, doth often cause the minister, eyther to make merchandize of the worde,
& the more certain they make this portion, the more mischiefs they do prevent, for the leaving of it uncertain, does often cause the minister, either to make merchandise of the word,
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or for gaine to flatter ye welthy, or with shame for want to beg, or for néed to starue, all which subtil practises Satan dayly putteth in execution, séeking thereby either to ouerthrow the ministrie,
or for gain to flatter you wealthy, or with shame for want to beg, or for need to starve, all which subtle practises Satan daily putteth in execution, seeking thereby either to overthrow the Ministry,
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But thogh there be some either made slow of speach, or altogether tong-tied by this God Mammon & so bewitched, that they can like better of ministers that liue as Athiests, drunkerds, wantons & old doting priestes,
But though there be Some either made slow of speech, or altogether tong-tied by this God Mammon & so bewitched, that they can like better of Ministers that live as Atheists, Drunkards, wantons & old doting Priests,
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The ministers are driuen to liue of that they can haue of the poorest, which are oft times so scraped, that they are more meete to take almesse then to pay tithes.
The Ministers Are driven to live of that they can have of the Poorest, which Are oft times so scraped, that they Are more meet to take almesse then to pay Tithes.
In the booke of Nehem. 13.4. there is a story recorded how Tobiah the Ammonite kinsman to Eliashib ye priest had gotten by his fauour into the chamber made for the prouision of the house of God and of the Leuites, so that they fled to their land,
In the book of Nehemiah 13.4. there is a story recorded how Tobiah the Ammonite kinsman to Eliashib you priest had got by his favour into the chamber made for the provision of the house of God and of the Levites, so that they fled to their land,
& left the house of God voyd, but whē Nehemiah heard of it, he obtayned libertie of king Artahshasht, & came to Ierusalē with griefe, he found the same to be true, he cast out all Tobiah his stuffe,
& left the house of God void, but when Nehemiah herd of it, he obtained liberty of King Artahshasht, & Come to Ierusalē with grief, he found the same to be true, he cast out all Tobiah his stuff,
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If that our noble prince wold now send forth some godly & zealous Nehemiah, to looke to these matters now, he might find a nūber of Tobiahs entred into the chambers, appointed for the prouision of the ministrie.
If that our noble Prince would now send forth Some godly & zealous Nehemiah, to look to these matters now, he might find a number of Tobiah's entered into the chambers, appointed for the provision of the Ministry.
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Secondly he should find a number of bishops equal in this sinne, with Eliashih, or with that high priest of Rome, for they haue spoyled many benefices by confirming leases to their kinsmen by power,
Secondly he should find a number of Bishops equal in this sin, with Eliashih, or with that high priest of Room, for they have spoiled many Benefices by confirming leases to their kinsmen by power,
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or by bloude, or by the purse, yea I know one bishop in this realme, that hath confirmed I thinke nere 20. of the best benefices in his diocesse, some to his children, some to his kinsmen, some to his officers, some for mony to diuers that are as badde as Ammonites in religion,
or by blood, or by the purse, yea I know one bishop in this realm, that hath confirmed I think never 20. of the best Benefices in his diocese, Some to his children, Some to his kinsmen, Some to his Officers, Some for money to diverse that Are as bad as Ammonites in Religion,
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or they will for cosinage haue the tith corne for prouision for their house, & leaue their poore cosin tithe goose and tith calfe, with the egges at Easter, at least they will haue their owne tithes.
or they will for cosinage have the tith corn for provision for their house, & leave their poor Cousin tithe goose and tith calf, with the eggs At Easter, At lest they will have their own Tithes.
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Fourthly, he shall finde many wealthy and mightie men to be so neere kinsmen to the ministers, yt they will pay either nothing, or very litle, they will pleasure them some other way.
Fourthly, he shall find many wealthy and mighty men to be so near kinsmen to the Ministers, that they will pay either nothing, or very little, they will pleasure them Some other Way.
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But if they may not haue it as they list, they will bee neither their cosins nor friends, the preacher nor gospeller must not harbour there, he were better to be many a mile frō them.
But if they may not have it as they list, they will be neither their cousin's nor Friends, the preacher nor gospeler must not harbour there, he were better to be many a mile from them.
Pharao that heathenishe king, in whom was no religion, toke this order when the great famine was in Egipt, as appeareth in Gen. 47.22 that his idoll priestes were maintained of his own charge.
Pharaoh that Heathenish King, in whom was no Religion, took this order when the great famine was in Egypt, as appears in Gen. 47.22 that his idol Priests were maintained of his own charge.
Iezabel that Qeeene so full of wickednes, mayntained Baals priestes at her owne table 1. King. 18.17. & Michah as it is in the booke of Iudges 17.5.10. made him an Idole, got him a prieste,
Jezebel that Qeeene so full of wickedness, maintained Baal's Priests At her own table 1. King. 18.17. & Micah as it is in the book of Judges 17.5.10. made him an Idol, god him a priest,
equall with Pharao, with IeZabell, and with Michah, were our forerunners in the time of popery, who crammed both the bellies & the pursses of Satans hirelings, ye chapplaines of Antichrist who coulde do nothinge but say a Masse or mumble vp a mattins,
equal with Pharaoh, with Jezebel, and with Micah, were our forerunners in the time of popery, who crammed both the bellies & the purses of Satan hirelings, you chapplaines of Antichrist who could do nothing but say a Mass or mumble up a matins,
nor the reuerence of the name of God set foorth in the thirde, nor the obseruation of the sabboth, established in the 4. Nor the honor of the ministery appointed in the fift.
nor the Reverence of the name of God Set forth in the Third, nor the observation of the Sabbath, established in the 4. Nor the honour of the Ministry appointed in the fift.
Nor the auoiding of bloudguiltines & preseruation of life giuen in charge in the 6. Nor the giuing to euery man his right required in the 8. Nor the hauing of a contented hart without any motion, coueting or desiring yt which is another mans, straitly exacted of vs in ye tenth, are any whit at all regarded,
Nor the avoiding of bloudguiltines & preservation of life given in charge in the 6. Nor the giving to every man his right required in the 8. Nor the having of a contented heart without any motion, coveting or desiring that which is Another men, straitly exacted of us in the tenth, Are any whit At all regarded,
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Our sauiour commands yt the hier shoulde be paide to the labourers, & the Apostle appointeth the double honor to them yt trauel in the word & doctrine,
Our Saviour commands that the hire should be paid to the labourers, & the Apostle appoints the double honour to them that travel in the word & Doctrine,
so yt the masse men, ye idle shepheards, the dumb dogs, ye blind & sleepy watchmen, the wine prophets, ye foolish ignorant shepheards, ye idle loiterers,
so that the mass men, you idle shepherds, the dumb Dogs, you blind & sleepy watchmen, the wine Prophets, you foolish ignorant shepherds, you idle loiterers,
and if they procure a quarter sermō for their people, this must be one principall caueat to ye preacher, the people are slacke in paying their tithes, they must be stirred vp to féede the idle flatterer,
and if they procure a quarter sermon for their people, this must be one principal caveat to you preacher, the people Are slack in paying their Tithes, they must be stirred up to feed the idle flatterer,
Lorde in thy good time remooue these loiterers, scraping sléecers, & time seruers, and place in their roome such painfull labourers as wil bear the weight of the burdens,
Lord in thy good time remove these loiterers, scraping sléecers, & time servers, and place in their room such painful labourers as will bear the weight of the burdens,
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All these considerations are swallowed by ye loue he beareth to his subiects, his mercy to his men ful of miseries & calamities, causeth him to regard none of those things,
All these considerations Are swallowed by you love he bears to his Subjects, his mercy to his men full of misery's & calamities, Causes him to regard none of those things,
This example is seldome folowed (to ye shame I speak it of the miserable worldlings that liue in these daies) yt this prophane king not professing God, dwelling at the vile place Sodom, shewed more mercy towards men, thē many called christians, dwelling in ye body of Christian realmes, do to their Christian brethren.
This Exampl is seldom followed (to the shame I speak it of the miserable worldlings that live in these days) that this profane King not professing God, Dwelling At the vile place Sodom, showed more mercy towards men, them many called Christians, Dwelling in you body of Christian Realms, do to their Christian brothers.
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as the oppressing of ye poore, by rackinges of rentes, by excessiue fines, by extraordinary payments, gnawing frō them the bread gottē with paineful hands,
as the oppressing of you poor, by rackings of rents, by excessive fines, by extraordinary payments, gnawing from them the bred got with painful hands,
and children, widowes, & Orphans, yea, the fatherlesse infants, are driuen to waile, because that mercilesse Landlordes craue the goods & haue no compassion vppon christians.
and children, Widows, & Orphans, yea, the fatherless Infants, Are driven to wail, Because that merciless Landlords crave the goods & have no compassion upon Christians.
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as the couetous heaping vp of many benefices togeather the number of none residentes, ye carelesse setting ouer of soules, to iourney men and hirelings that will serue best chepe, ye greedy scraping for tithes, ye seldome preaching yea many great Rabbyns which would be counted ioly preachers, will preach no oftener then shame, law, or iniunction compell thē.
as the covetous heaping up of many Benefices together the number of none residentes, you careless setting over of Souls, to journey men and hirelings that will serve best cheap, you greedy scraping for Tithes, you seldom preaching yea many great Rabbins which would be counted jolly Preachers, will preach no oftener then shame, law, or injunction compel them.
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Thus in these fewe wordes we see ye course of the world in generall, which is to be cōdemned by this example of the king of Sodom, & I feare it wil not be amended til God consume vs & our corruptions with fire,
Thus in these few words we see you course of the world in general, which is to be condemned by this Exampl of the King of Sodom, & I Fear it will not be amended till God consume us & our corruptions with fire,
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