A09339:1931
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
AN EXPOSITION OF THE CREED. I believe in God. &c.AN EXPOSITION OF THE CREED. I beleeue in God. &c.
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.
Fourthly, we must endeavour our selves to keep a good conscience before God and before all men. This is the practise of S. Paul,1 who in consideration and hope of a resurrection unto judgement as well of the just as of the unjust, endeavoured himself to have always a clear conscience both towards God and towards men. His example is worthy our marking and imitation; for few there be that upon this occasion make any conscience either of duty to God or to their brethren.
Fourthly, wee must endeauour our selues to keepe a good conscience before God and before all men. This is the practise of S. Paul,1 who in consideration and hope of a resurrection vnto iudgement as well of the iust as of the vniust, endeauoured himselfe to haue alwaies a cleare conscience both towards God and towards men. His example is worthie our marking and imitation; for fewe there be that vpon this occasion make any conscience either of duty to God or to their brethren.
Fifthly, the last judgement must stir us up to a reverend fear of God, & cause us to glorify him: as the Angel saith in the Revelation,1 Fear God and give glory to him: for the hour of his judgement is come. And doubtless if any thing in the world will move a man to fear the Lord, it is this, to remember the fearful and terrible day of judgement.
Fifthly, the last iudgement must stirre vs vp to a reuerend feare of God, & cause vs to glorifie him: as the Angel saith in the Reuelation,