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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.
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. To them that are defiled a•• vnbeleeuing nothing is pure, but euen their mindes and consciences are defiled. This impuritie hath three effects: the first, is to excuse sinne; as, if a man serue God outwardly, he will excuse and cloake his inward impietie. Mark 10.19,20. Thou knowest the commandements. Thou shalt not, &c. Then he answered, and said, Master, all these things haue I obserued from my youth. Againe, it excuseth intents not warranted in Gods word, 1. Chron. 13.9. When they came to the threshing floore of Chidon, Vzza put forth his hand to hold the Arke, for the oxe did shake it.
The second, is to accuse and terrify for doing good. This we may see in superstitious idolaters, who are grieved when they omit to perform counterfeit and idolatrous worship to their gods.