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 sons as stood convicted of notorious sin, were put to open penance, and punished in this world, that their souls might be saved in the day of the Lord : And that others admonished by their example, might be the more afraid to offend. In stead whereof, vntill the said discipline may be restored again, (which is much to be wished) it is thought good, that at this time (in the prsence of you all) should be read the generall sentences of Gods cursing against impenitent sinners, gathered out of the seven and twentith Chapter of Deuteronomy, and other places of Scripture; and that ye should answer to every Sentence, Amen : to the intent that being admonished of the great indignation of God against Sinners, ye may the rather be moved to earnest and true repentance, and may walke more warily in these dangerous dayes, fleeing from such vices, for which ye affirm with your own mouthes, the curse of God to be due. Cursed is the man that maketh any carved, or molten image to worship it. ¶ And the People shall answer and say.

Amen.

¶ Minister.

Cursed is he that curseth his father and mother.

¶ Answer. Amen. ¶ Minister. Cursed is he that removeth his neighbours Landmark.

¶ Answer.

Amen.

¶ Minister.

Cursed is he that maketh the blind to goe out of his way.

¶ Answer. Amen. ¶ Minister.