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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
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 remnant of Gods image in the conscience, is an observing and watchful power, like the eye of a keeper, reserved in man, partly to reprove, partly to repress the unbridled course of his affections. Rom. 2.15. Which show the effect of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts accusing one another or excusing.
The remnant of Gods image in the conscience, is an obseruing and watchfull power, like the eye of a keeper, reserued in man, partly to reprooue, partly to represse the vnbridled course of his affections. Rom. 2.15. Which shewe the effect of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witnesse, and their thoughts accusing one another or excusing.
That which the conscience hath received of Adam, is the impureness thereof. Titus 1.15. To them that are defiled a•• unbelieving nothing is pure, but even their minds and consciences are defiled. This impurity hath three effects: the first, is to excuse sin; as, if a man serve God outwardly, he will excuse and cloak his inward impiety. Mark 10.19,20. Thou knowest the commandments. Thou shalt not, &c. Then he answered, and said, Master, all these things have I observed from my youth. Again, it excuseth intents not warranted in Gods word, 1. Chron. 13.9. When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the Ark, for the ox did shake it.
That which the conscience hath receiued of Adam, is the impurenes therof. Titus 1.15