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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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On the contrary, the lusting of the spirit contains two other actions. The first is to beget good meditations, motions, inclinations, and desires in the mind, will, and affections. Of this David speaketh. My reins teach me in the night season: 1that is, my mind, affection, and will, and my whole soul being sanctified and guided by the spirit of God, do minister unto me considerations of the way in which I ought to walk. Isaiah prophesying of the church of the new testament, sayeth,2 When a man goeth to the right hand or to the left, he shall hear a voice, saying: Here is the way walk ye in it. Which voice is not only the outward preaching of the ministers, but also the inward voice of the spirit.
On the contrarie, the lusting of the spirit containes two other actions. The first is to beget good meditations, motions, inclinations, and desires in the minde, will, and affections. Of this Dauid speaketh. My reines teach me in the night season: 1that is, my minde, affection, and will, and my whole soule beeing sanctified and guided by the spirit of God, doe minister vnto me cōsideratiōs of the way in which I ought to walke. Isaias prophesying of the church of the newe testament, saieth,2 When a man goeth to the right hand or to the left, hee shall heare a voice, saying: Here is the waie walke ye in it. Which voice is not onely the outward preaching of the ministers, but also the inward voice of the spirit.