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CHRISTIANITY.

CHAPTER I.

Concerning the Christian Religion and profession in general.

I. Decorative woodcut initial letter E with floral patterns in a square frame. To be a Christian and to be named as such / contains much more than one thinks. One carries that name from baptism original: "doop"; the initiation rite into the Christian faith. onward / it is given and received lightly / and usually without even thinking well upon it. However, it is of great weight / has great consequences / and binds one to great matters. O how good it is when one carries and professes original: "belijdt"; to openly declare one's faith or adherence to a set of beliefs. that name / to consider it well / in order to rightly observe it / and to live in conformity original: "conform"; living in a way that matches or mirrors the life and teachings of Christ. with it.

II. Every person original: "pegelick"; an archaic Dutch term meaning each individual or everyone. attends to their calling. A craftsman applies himself to his craft / and strives to know and perform it well; indeed, he ought to do so. A Doctor original: "Doctor"; in this historical context, this refers to a highly learned scholar or teacher of theology or law, rather than a medical practitioner. carries his