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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
Dedication: To the right Honourable Edward, Lord Russell Earle of Bedford: Grace and peace be multi…
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To the right Honourable Edward, Lord Russell Earle of Bedford: Grace and peace be multiplied.
Right Honourable, if you consider what is one of the chiefest ornaments of this Noble state, unto which God hath advanced you: it will appear, that there is none more excellent then athe spirit of grace and prayer. For what doth your heart affect? would you speak the languages? Behold, by prayer you may speak the most heavenly tongue that ever was, beven the language of Canaan. Would you have the valour of knighthood? By prayer you may stand in place where Gods hand hath cmade a breach, and do as much as dall the chariots and horsemen in a kingdom. Would you enjoy Gods blessings which you want? By prayer you may (as it were) put your hand into the coffers of Gods treasures e& enrich your self. Do you desire the favour of Monarchs and Princes? By prayer you may come in presence and have speech with Jehovah the king of heaven and earth. Lastly, would you know, whether now living you be dead, that being ⟨image 290⟩dead you may live for ever? By prayer a man may know, whether he be dead to sin, dead to the world, live to God, live to Christ and live eternally.
RIght Honourable, if you consider what is one of the chiefest ornaments of this Noble state, vnto which God hath aduanced you: it wil appeare, that there is none more excellent then athe spirit of grace and prayer. For what doth your heart affect? would you speake the languages? Behold, by prayer you may speak the most heauenly tongue that euer was,