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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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Again, faith may otherwise be expressed by the Last words, which for the most part in them that have truly served God, are very excellent & comfortable and full of grace: some choice examples whereof I will rehearse for instructions sake and for imitation. The last words of Jacob were those whereby as a prophet he foretold blessings and curses upon his children:1 and the principal among the rest were these, The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, and the lawgiver from between his feet till Shiloh come: 2and, O Lord, I have waited for thy salvation. The last words of Moses are his most excellent song set down Deut. 32. and the last words of David were these, The spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue: the God of Israel spake to me, the strength of Israel, said, Bear rule over men, &c. 3The words of Zechariah the son of Jehoida, when he was stoned were,4 The Lord look upon it and require it. The last words of our Saviour Christ when he was dying upon the cross, are most admirable, and stored with abundance of spiritual grace. 1. To his father he saith, Father, forgive them, they know not what they do. 52. to the thief, Verily I say unto thee, this night shalt thou be with me in Paradise. 3. to his mother, Mother, behold thy son: & to John, behold thy mother. 4. and in his agony, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me. 5. and earnestly desiring our salvation, I thirst. 6. and when he had made perfect satisfaction, It is finished. 7. and when body and soul were parting, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. The last words of Steven were, 1. Behold I see the heavens open and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God. 2. Lord Jesus receive my spirit. 3. Lord lay not this sin•e to their charge. Of Polycarp, Thou art a true God without lying, therefore in all things I praise thee, and bless thee, and glorify thee by the eternal God and high Priest Jesus Christ thine only beloved son, by whom and with whom to thee and the holy Spirit, be all glory now and for ever. Of Ignatius, I care not what kind of death I die: I am the bread of the Lord and must be ground with the teeth of lions, that I may be clean bread for Christ who is the bread of life for me. Of Ambrose, I have not so led my life among you as if I were ashamed to live: neither do I fear death, because we have a good Lord.