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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.
Concerning our neighbour, we are to consider whether the thing which we are about to speak be good or evil.
Concerning our neighbour, wee are to consider whether the thing which we are about to speake be good or euill.
This being weighed, if it be good, and so commendable, then we are readily and cheerfully, and that upon every occasion to utter it, especially in his absence, whether he be a friend or a foe: as Saint John writeth of Demetrius. Demetrius (saith he) hath good report of all men, and of the trueth it self: yea, 1and we our selves bear record, and ye know that our testimony is true.
This being weighed, if it be good, and so commendable, then we are readily and cheerefully, and that vpon euery occasion to vtter it, especially in his absence, whether he be a friend or a foe: as Saint Iohn writeth of Demetrius. Demetrius (saith he) hath good report of all men, and of the trueth it selfe: yea, 1and we our selues beare record, and ye know that our testimonie is true.
As for the evil which any shall know by his neighbour, he is in no wise to speak of it, whether it be an infirmity or a gross sin, unless in his conscience he shall find himself called of God to speak.