The state of the now-Romane Church Discussed by way of vindication of the Right Reuerend Father in God, the Lord Bishop of Exceter, from the weake cauills of Henry Burton. By H.C.

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Title: The state of the now-Romane Church Discussed by way of vindication of the Right Reuerend Father in God, the Lord Bishop of Exceter, from the weake cauills of Henry Burton. By H.C.
Author: Cholmley, Hugh, ca. 1574-1641.
Publication: London :: Printed [by Miles Flesher] for Nathaniel Butter,; 1629.
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Subject terms: Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656. -- Olde religion -- Early works to 1800.; Burton, Henry, 1578-1648. -- Seven vials -- Controversial literature -- Early works to 1800.; Catholic Church -- Controversial literature -- Early works to 1800.
Cite this Item: "The state of the now-Romane Church Discussed by way of vindication of the Right Reuerend Father in God, the Lord Bishop of Exceter, from the weake cauills of Henry Burton. By H.C." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A18620.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 9, 2024.

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BVRTON.

And were it not a matter so nearly concerning the glory of God, and the saluation of Mens soules, I had far ra∣ther sit mee downe in safe and sweet si∣lence, wherein I should haue the more opportunitie to pray for the peace of Ie∣rusalem, then any way stand vp to con∣tend.

Answere.

Indeede this is the thing which of all other you had most need to purge your selfe of. This contentious humor which (some say) is predominant in you: for (if Salomon say true) a man so qualified must needes bee presumptuous: And how doe you doe it? You pretend a∣gaine the glory of God. But you haue heard that that may be but a colour. Next, the saluation of mens soules: But how can that be, when you damne all

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Papists to the Deuill? Thirdly, your choise of priuate retirednesse: But that is questionable. Lastly, your deuotion: But Quid verba audiam, cum facta vi∣diam?