Articles agreed upon by the arch-bishops and bishops of both provinces, and the whole clergie in the convocation holden at London, in the yeer 1562. For the avoiding of diversities of opinions, and for the stablishing of consent touching true religion. Re-printed by his Majesties commandment: with his royall declaration prefixed thereunto.

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Articles agreed upon by the arch-bishops and bishops of both provinces, and the whole clergie in the convocation holden at London, in the yeer 1562. For the avoiding of diversities of opinions, and for the stablishing of consent touching true religion. Re-printed by his Majesties commandment: with his royall declaration prefixed thereunto.
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Imprinted at London :: by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings most excellent Majestie: and by the assignes of John Bill,
1638.
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Church of England -- Doctrines -- Early works to 1800.
Canon law -- Early works to 1800.
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"Articles agreed upon by the arch-bishops and bishops of both provinces, and the whole clergie in the convocation holden at London, in the yeer 1562. For the avoiding of diversities of opinions, and for the stablishing of consent touching true religion. Re-printed by his Majesties commandment: with his royall declaration prefixed thereunto." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A72015.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 27, 2025.

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14. ¶ Of works of Supererogation.

VOluntary works besids, over and above Gods Commandments, which they call works of Supererogation, cannot be taught with our arrogancie and impietie. For by them men

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do declare that they do not onely render unto God as much as they are bound to do, but that they do more for his sake, then of bounden duety is requi∣red: Whereas Christ saith plainly, When ye have done all that are commanded to you, say, We are unprofitable servants.

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