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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 fourth degree, is perfection, when sin being by custom perfect, and, as it were ripe, the sinner reapeth death, that is, damnation.
The fourth degree, is perfection, when sinne beeing by custome perfect, and, as it were ripe, the sinner reapeth death, that is, damnation.
This appeareth in the example of Pharaoh: wherefore custom in any sin is fearful.
This appeareth in the example of Pharaoh: wherefore custome in any sinne is fearefull.
Sin actually committed, hath five differences.
Sinne actually committed, hath fiue differences.
First, to consent with an offender, and not actually to commit sin. Eph. 5.11. Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but reprove them rather. This is done three manner of ways.
First, to consent with an offendour, and not actually to commit sinne.