A Short Catechisme, or Playne Instruction (1553)
The Master's Invitation
The Master invites the Scholar to share his thoughts on the prayer, affirming its clarity.
Master. Since there's nothing doubtful or beside the point in this whole prayer, I'd like to hear your thoughts on it.
The Scholar's Response
The Scholar acknowledges his understanding of the prayer's words.
Scholar. I clearly understand what the words mean.1
Read the original English
Master. For as much as there is in all this praier nothing doubtfull or beside the purpose: I woulde heare thy mynde of it.
Scholer. I do well perceyue what y• wordes do signifie.
Notes
- 1 ↩Source reading "y• wordes" treated as "ye wordes" (the words); the middle-dot looks like damaged type for e.
John Ponet's Short Catechisme (1553) companion
Rule yourself daily, not just on retreat
Chosen Portion turns the mirror into a daily practice — a short reading and examining question each morning before you lead anyone.
Chosen Portion makes the mirror daily: the ruler-formation questions this collection preserves become a two-minute morning examination in the app.
- A daily formation reading drawn from centuries of counsel to those in authority
- One pointed examination question a day — two minutes, before the meetings start
- Track your practice over weeks and watch the examined life become a habit