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A Golden Chain
A golden chain: or The description of theology containing the order of the causes of salvation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seen in the table annexed. Hereunto is adjoined the order which M. Theodore Beza used in comforting afflicted consciences.A golden chaine: or The description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seene in the table annexed. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting afflicted consciences.
Cambridge: printed by John Legat, 1600Cambridge: printed by Iohn Legat, 1600
Chapter 6: Of Gods works, and his decree.Chapter 6: Of Gods workes, and his decree.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The works of God, are all those, which he doth out of himself, that is, out of his divine essence.
The workes of God, are all those, which he doth out of himselfe, that is, out of his diuine essence.
These are common to the Trinity, always reserved the peculiar manner of working to every person.
These are common to the Trinitie, alwaies reserued the peculiar manner of working to euery person.
The end of all these, is the manifestation of the glory of God. Rom. 11.36. For him are all things, to him be glory for ever.
The end of all these, is the manifestation of the glorie of God. Rom. 11.36. For him are all things, to him be glorie for euer.
The work, or action of God, is either his decree, or the execution of his decree.