The sinners guyde A vvorke contayning the whole regiment of a Christian life, deuided into two bookes: vvherein sinners are reclaimed from the by-path of vice and destruction, and brought vnto the high-way of euerlasting happinesse. Compiled in the Spanish tongue, by the learned and reuerend diuine, F. Lewes of Granada. Since translated into Latine, Italian, and French. And nowe perused, and digested into English, by Francis Meres, Maister of Artes, and student in diuinitie.
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- The sinners guyde A vvorke contayning the whole regiment of a Christian life, deuided into two bookes: vvherein sinners are reclaimed from the by-path of vice and destruction, and brought vnto the high-way of euerlasting happinesse. Compiled in the Spanish tongue, by the learned and reuerend diuine, F. Lewes of Granada. Since translated into Latine, Italian, and French. And nowe perused, and digested into English, by Francis Meres, Maister of Artes, and student in diuinitie.
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- Luis, de Granada, 1504-1588.
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"The sinners guyde A vvorke contayning the whole regiment of a Christian life, deuided into two bookes: vvherein sinners are reclaimed from the by-path of vice and destruction, and brought vnto the high-way of euerlasting happinesse. Compiled in the Spanish tongue, by the learned and reuerend diuine, F. Lewes of Granada. Since translated into Latine, Italian, and French. And nowe perused, and digested into English, by Francis Meres, Maister of Artes, and student in diuinitie." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A06447.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 13, 2024.
Contents
- THE SINNERS GVYDE.
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TO THE RIGHT HO∣NOVRABLE SIR
THOMAS EGERTON KNIGHT: LORDE Keeper of the Great-Seale of England, and one of her Maiesties most honourable priuie Counsell. (*) - TYPOGRAPHVS LECTORI.
- THE PROLOGVE OF the first Booke.
- THE ARGVMENT OF THE FIRST BOOKE.
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THE FIRST BOOKE OF THE SINNERS GVIDE: In which is contayned a large and copious exhortation to keepe Gods commaun∣dements.
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- THE FIRST TITLE. That man is bound to seeke after Vertue, and to serue GOD: and of the excellencie of the Diuine perfection. CHAP. I.
- THE SECOND TITLE. Of the bond in which we are bound to Vertue: and to attend vp∣on GOD, by reason of the benefite of our Creation. CHAP. II.
- THE THIRD TITLE. How we are bound to the Lord GOD, by reason of the bene∣fite of preseruation and gouerning. CHAP. III.
- THE FOURTH TITLE. That we are bound vnto Vertue by reason of the inestimable benefit of our Redemption. CHAP. IIII.
- THE FIFT TITLE. How wee are bound to follow Vertue, by reason of our Iustification. CHAP. V.
- THE SIXT TITLE. That the inestimable benefit of the diuine Predestination, doth binde vs vnto Vertue. CHAP. VI.
- THE SEAVENTH TITLE. That man is bound to follow and embrace Vertue, by reason of the first of these foure last things, which happen vnto him, which is Death. CHAP. VII.
- THE EIGHT TITLE. That man is bound to desire Vertue, by reason of that second last thing that happeneth vnto him: which is the last Iudgement. CHAP. VIII.
- THE NINTH TITLE. That man is bound to the exercise of Vertue, by reason of the third last thing that happeneth vnto him, which is the glory of Heauen. CHAP. IX.
- THE TENTH TITLE. That the last of those foure last things, that happen vnto vs, that is, Hell fire, doth bind vs to seeke after Vertue. CHAP. X.
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THE SECOND PART OF THE SINNERS GVIDE: In which are handled the temporall and spirituall bles∣sings, which in this life are promised to Vertue: and more particulerly, the twelue more notable and famous priuiledges & prerogatiues, which are found in Vertue.
- THE ELEVENTH TITLE. ¶ That we are bound vnto Vertue, by reason of the inesti∣mable blessings, which are promised in this present life. CHAP. XI.
- THE TWELFTH TITLE. That the first priuiledge or prerogatiue of Vertue, doth bind vs vnto her: which is the speciall prouidence, by which God directeth all good men to all good, and chastiseth the iniquity of the wicked. CHAP. XII.
- Of that manner of prouidence, by which God espieth out the wicked, to chastise theyr maliciousnesse. CHAP. XIII.
- ¶ Of the second priuiledge or prerogatiue of Vertue: that is, of the Grace of the holy Ghost, which is giuen to the vertuous. CHAP. XIIII.
- ¶ Of the third priuiledge of Vertue, which is a light, and a certaine supernaturall knowledge, which our Lord giueth to them, who seeke after Vertue. CHAP. XV.
- Of the fourth priuiledge of Vertue, that is, of the consolations and comforts of the holy Ghost, which the righteous enioy in this world, and which they ioy in. CHAP. XVI.
- Of the fift priuiledge of Vertue, which is the tranquilitie and peace of a good conscience, which the righteous enioy: and of the torment and inward byting, with which the wicked and vngodly are tortured. CHAP. XVII.
- Of the sixt priuiledge of Vertue, which is the confidence and hope of the Diuine mercy, which the righteous reioyce in: and of the miserable and vaine trust and repose, in which the vvicked liue. CHAP. XVIII.
- Of the seauenth priuiledge of Vertue, that is, of the true libertie, which the righteous haue and reioyce in: and of the misery and vnknowne seruitude and bon∣dage, in which sinners liue. CHAP. XIX.
- Of the eight priuiledge of Vertue, that is, of the blessed peace, and in∣ward quietnesse, which the righteous enioy: and of the wretched warre, and continuall trouble and terrour, with which the wicked are shaken and smitten in theyr soules. CHAP. XX.
- Of the ninth priuiledge of Vertue: that God heareth the prayers of the righteous, and reiecteth the prayers of the wicked. CHAP. XXI.
- Of the tenth priuiledge of Vertue: which is the helpe and fauour of God, which the righteous feele and tast of in their tribulations: and of the impatience and torment of the wicked in carrying theirs. CHAP. XXII.
- Of the eleuenth priuiledge of Vertue, that is, that the Lord doth prouide temporall blessings for the louers of Vertue. CHAP. XXIII.
- Of the twelfth priuiledge of Vertue: that is, of the quiet, peaceable, & ioyfull death of the righteous: and contrarily, of the wretched, miserable, painfull, disquiet, and grieuous death of sinners. CHAP. XXIIII.
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THE THIRD PART OF THE SINNERS GVIDE:
- Against the first excuse of those, who deferre and put off from day to day the amendment of their lifes, and the embracing of Vertue. CHAP. XXV.
- Against them that deferre their repentance to the houre of death. CHAP. XXVI.
- Against them, that through the hope of the Diuine mercie, doe continue and perseuere in theyr sinnes. CHAP. XXVII.
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Against them that excuse themselues, saying, that the way of Vertue is rough, sharpe, and difficult. CHAP XXVIII.
- ¶ How the grace giuen vs by Christ, doth make the way of Vertue easie and pleasant.
- ¶ An aunswer to certaine obiections.
- ¶ How Charity also maketh the way easie and pleasant, which leadeth vnto heauen.
- ¶ Of other things, which make the way of saluation easie & sweete.
- ¶ All the precedent matters are proued by examples to be true.
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Against them that feare to enter into the way of Vertue for the loue of this world. CHAP. XXIX.
- ¶ How short the felicity of this world is.
- ¶ Of the great miseries that are mingled with worldlie fe∣licities.
- ¶ Of the multitude of the snares and dangers of this world.
- ¶ Of the blindnes and darknes of this vvorld.
- ¶ Of the multitude of sinnes, that are in this world.
- ¶ How deceaueable the felicitie of the world is.
- ¶ The conclusion of all this aforesaid.
- ¶ That true rest and tranquilitie is found in God alone.
- ¶ Those things which haue beene spoken are prooued by examples.
- ¶ The Conclusion of all this first Booke.
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- THE PROLOGVE of the second Booke.
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THE SECOND BOOKE of the Sinners Guyde. In which, doctrine appertaining vnto Vertue is hand∣led, and diuers instructions are set downe, which teach how a man at the length may come vnto Vertue.
- The first aduice and instruction: which is very necessary for that man that desireth to serue GOD. CHAP. I.
- Of the second instruction and aduice, which that man must follow, who will come to the seruice of God. CHAP. II.
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THE FIRST PART OF THE SECOND BOOKE OF THE SINNERS GVIDE. VVhich entreateth of vices, and theyr remedies.
- Of the firme and resolute purpose, which a Christian ought to haue, that he may not doe any thing hereafter, which is sinne. CHAP. III.
- Of the remedies against Pryde. CHAP. IIII.
- Of the remedies against Couetousnes. CHAP. V.
- Remedies against Luxurie. CHAP. VI.
- Remedies against Enuie. CHAP. VII.
- Of the remedies against Gluttony. CHAP. VIII.
- Remedies against anger, hatred, and enmities, which arise of anger and wrath. CHAP. IX.
- Remedies against Idlenes. CHAP. X.
- Of other kinds of sinnes, which a good Christian ought to eschew. CHAP. XI.
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Of other shorter remedies against all kind of sinnes, but most especially against the seauen capitall sinnes. CHAP. XII.
- Therefore Pride first beginneth, and sayth.
- True humility aunswereth.
- Vaine-glory sayth.
- The feare of the Lord aunswereth.
- Counterfaiting of true Religion saith.
- True Religion answereth.
- Disobedience sayth.
- Blessed subiection answereth.
- Enuie sayth.
- Congratulation for thy brothers good answereth.
- Hatred sayth.
- True Charitie answereth.
- Detraction sayth.
- The liberty of iust and vpright correction answereth.
- Anger sayth.
- Patience aunswereth.
- Frowardnes and malapartnes sayth.
- Meekenes and gentlenes answereth.
- Swelling loftinesse sayth.
- Humble satisfaction, which would willingly content all, answereth.
- Sorrowfulnes sayth.
- Spirituall ioy aunswereth.
- Drowsines or Idlenes sayth.
- The exercise of vertue aunswereth.
- Dissolute wandering sayth.
- Firme stability aunswereth.
- Desperation sayth.
- The assurance of Hope aunswereth.
- Couetousnes sayth.
- The contempt of the world aunswereth.
- Gluttony sayth.
- Temperance aunswereth.
- Vayne foolish mirth sayth.
- Moderate sadnes answereth.
- Many words and much babling sayth.
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Discreet
answereth. - Luxury sayth.
- Undefiled Chastitie answereth.
- Spirituall fornication sayth.
- Cleannes and purity of hart aunswereth.
- The loue of this world sayth.
- The loue of the heauenly Countrey aunswereth.
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THE SECOND PART OF THE SECOND BOOKE OF THE SINNERS GVYDE.
- Of the three kinde of Vertues, in which the vvhole summe of Christian righteousnesse is contained. CHAP. XIII.
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Of the bond and dutie of man towards himselfe. CHAP. XIIII.
- ¶ Of the reforming of the body.
- ¶ Of the vertue of Abstinence.
- ¶ Of the keeping of the Sences.
- Of the keeping of the tongue.
- ¶ Of the mortification of the affections.
- ¶ Of the reforming of the Will.
- ¶ Of the reforming of the Imagination.
- ¶ Of the reforming of the vnderstanding, and of the duties of wisedome.
- ¶ Of the wisedome, which concerneth the practise and effec∣ting of things.
- ¶ Of certaine meanes, by which this vertue is gotten.
- Of that which man oweth vnto his neigh∣bour. CHAP. XV.
- Of that which man oweth vnto God. CHAP. XVI.
- Of the bond and dutie of diuers estates. CHAP. XVII.
- The first admonition in what esteeme and price vertues are to be had, that this rule may be better vnder∣stoode. CHAP. XVIII.
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very profitable , which are of the precedent doctrine. CHAP. XIX. - The second admonition, wherin is handled the diuersity of estates, and sundry manners of liuings in the Church. CHAP. XX.
- The third admonition is of the care and watch, which a religious man ought to haue ouer his actions. CHAP. XXI.
- The fourth admonition of the fortitude, which is necessary for them, that aspire vnto vertue. CHAP. XXII.
- A necessary Table, directing the Reader to euery Chapter in this Booke, and to euery particuler Argument handled in each Chapter.