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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.
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By reason of this knowledge, the Reprobate doeth give consent, and in his heart subscribeth to the equity of Gods law; as may appear by the saying of Medea: Video meliora probóque; deteriora sequor. That is, I know what is best to be done, and like it; yet I do the worst. This approbation in the Reprobate cometh from constraint; and is joined with a disliking of the law: in the elect being called, the bapprobation of the law, proceedeth from a willing and ready mind, and is joined with love and liking.
By reason of this knowledge, the Reprobate doeth giue consent, and in his heart subscribeth to the equitie of Gods law; as may appeare by the saying of Medea: Video meliora probóque; deteriora sequor. That is, I know what is best to be done, and like it; yet I doe the worst. This approbation in the Reprobate commeth from constraint; and is ioyned with a disliking of the lawe: in the elect being called, the bapprobation of the law, proceedeth from a willing and ready mind, and is ioyned with loue and liking.