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The Articles of Religion

(found in the Book of Common Prayer )

 

XXXVIII.  Of the Christian men's Goods, which are not common.

 

THE Riches and Goods of Christians are not common, as touching the right, title, and possession of the same, as certain Anabaptists do falsely boast.  Notwithstanding, every man ought, of such things as he possesseth, liberally to give alms to the poor, according to his ability.