Book ii

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By labour and intent study (which I take to be my portion in this life), joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps leave something so written to after times as they should not willingly let it die.

_The Reason of Church Government. Introduction, Book ii ._

Beholding the bright countenance of truth in the quiet and still air of delightful studies.

_The Reason of Church Government. Introduction,