A09339:2287
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.
Thy kingdom come.]
Thy kingdome come.]
1. The Coherence.
This petition depends on the former most excellently. For in it is laid down the means to procure the first. Gods name must be hallowed among men: but how is it done? by the erecting of Gods kingdom in the hearts of men. We cannot glorify God until he rule in our hearts by his word and spirit.
THis petition dependes on the former most excellently. For in it is laide downe the meanes to procure the first. Gods name must bee hallowed among men: but howe is it done? by the erecting of Gods kingdome in the hearts of men. We cannot glorifie God vntil he rule in our hearts by his word and spirit.
2. The meaning.
Thy] This word doth put us in mind that there is two kingdoms: one Gods, and that is the kingdom of heaven: the other the devils, called the kingdom of darkness,