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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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A reprobate before he commit a sin, is often vexed within himself, & feareth to commit it: not because he hateth and disliketh the sin for it self, but because he cannot abide the punishment due unto the sin. pWhen the daughter of Herodias danced before Herod, and pleased him: that he might do her a pleasure, he bad her ask what she would: she asked John Baptists head in a platter: Herod did grant her request, but yet he had a grudging in heart, & he was sore grieved at it.q In like manner, Pilate was very much troubled inwardly before he condemned our Saviour Christ.
A reprobate before he commit a sin, is often vexed within himselfe, & feareth to commit it: not because he hateth and disliketh the sin for it selfe, but because he cānot abide the punishment due vnto the sin. pWhen the daughter of Herodias danced before Herod, and pleased him: that hee might doe her a pleasure, he bad her aske what she would: shee asked Iohn Baptists head in a platter: Herod did grant her request, but yet he had a grudging in heart, & he was sore grieued at it.q In like maner, Pilate was very much troubled inwardly before he condemned our Sauiour Christ.
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