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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
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And by reason of this light of nature, a mere natural man, and a reprobate may be subject to some temptations: for example, he may be tempted of the devil, and of his own corrupt flesh, to believe that there is no God at all. As Ovid saith of himself, Eleg. 3. Sollicitor nullos esse putare deos: I am often tempted to think there is no God.
And by reason of this light of nature, a meere natural man, and a reprobate may be subiect to some temptations: for example, hee may be tempted of the deuill, and of his owne corrupt flesh, to beleeue that there is no God at all. As Ouid saith of himself, Eleg. 3. Sollicitor nullos esse putare deos: I am often tempted to thinke there is no God.
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The reprobate for all this knowledge, in his heart may be an Atheist, as David saith: cThe fool hath said in his heart there is no God. And a man may now a days find houses and towns full of such fools: Nay, this glimmering light of nature, except it be preserved with good bringing up, with diligent instruction, and with good company, it will be so darkened, that a man shall know very little, and lead a life like a very beast: as experience telleth, and David knew very well: who saith,