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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.
Satan. Let us proceed further: Is not the same Lord also a most righteous judge? And therefore a most sharp revenger of sin?
Sathan. Let vs proceed further: Is not the same Lord also a most righteous iudge? And therefore a most sharp reuenger of sinne?
Christian. Yes truly.
Christian. Yes truely.
Satan. Why then wilt thou flatter thy self thou hypocrite: God cannot wink at thy sins, except he should be unjust. Wherefore there is no remedy, thou art sure to be damned: hell was provided for thee, and now it gapeth to devour thee.
Sathan. Why then wilt thou flatter thy selfe thou hypocrite: God cannot winke at thy sinnes, except he should be vniust. Wherefore there is no remedie, thou art sure to be damned: hel was prouided for thee, and now it gapeth to deuoure thee.
Christian. There is remedy enough to deliver me from condemnation. For God is not only (as thou affirmest) a Lord and a judge, but also a saving, and a most merciful father.