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M. I agree with thee, that all may be drawn to
these two parts, if a man will precisely and somewhat narrowly treat
of them. But forasmuch as the
most precise manner of dividing is not to be required of children, I
had rather that somewhat in plainer sort thou divide religion into more
parts, that the whole matter may be made the clearer.
Therefore let us handle these things more grossly, so it be more openly. S. Where you like best to deal with me in plainer
sort, I may conveniently of two parts make four, and divide whole religion
into obedience, faith, invocation, and sacraments. M. Go to, then.
Since I desire to have this treating of religion to be as plain
as may be, let us keep this order; first, to inquire of obedience,
which the law requireth; secondly,
of faith, which looketh to, and embraceth the promises
of the gospel; thirdly, of invocation and thanksgiving, which
two are most nearly joined together; fourthly and lastly of the
sacraments and mysteries of God. S.
And I, worshipful master, shall
willingly, according
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