A09339:3414
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.
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.
As for the euill which any shall knowe by his neighbour, hee is in no wise to speake of it, whether it be an infirmitie or a grosse sinne, vnlesse in his conscience he shall find himselfe called of God to speake.
A man is called to speak in three cases: First, when he is called before a magistrate, and is lawfully required to testify the evil which he knoweth by another. II. When any is to admonish his brother of any fault for his amendment. III. When the hurt or danger that may arise of the evil is to be prevented in others. As a man may say to one well disposed, Take heed of such a mans company: for he is given to such or such a vice.
A man is called to speak in three cases: First, when he is called before a magistrate, and is lawfully required to testifie the euil which he knoweth by another. II. When any is to admonish his brother of any fault for his amendment. III. When the hurt or danger that may arise of the euil is to be preuented in others. As a man may say to one well disposed, Take heed of such a mans cō pany: for he is giuen to such or such a vice.
To this end, they of the house of Chloe do certify Paul of the disorders in Corinth.1 And Joseph certifieth his father of his brethren's slanders. In this case all treasons are to be revealed, as tending to the ruin of the whole common wealth. Thus Elisha revealeth the secret of the king of Syria.