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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.
The Resolution.
Name] This word properly signifieth Gods title: here figuratively it is used for any thing, whereby God may be known, as men are by their names: so it is used for his word, works, judgements. Act. 9.15. He is an elect vessel, to convey my name among the Gentiles. Psal. 8.1. O Lord our God, how great is thy name through all the world! which settest thy glory above the heavens.
Name] This word properly signifieth Gods title: here figuratiuely it is vsed for any thing, whereby God may be knowne, as men are by their names: so it is vsed for his word, workes, iudgements. Act. 9.15. He is an elect vessell, to conuey my name among the Gentiles. Psal. 8.1. O Lord our God, how great is thy name through all the world! which settest thy glory aboue the heauens.
Take] That is, usurp: this word is translated from precious things, which may not be touched without licence. And in trueth, men, which are no better then worms creeping on the earth, are utterly unworthy to take, or, as I may say, touch the sacred name of God with mind, or mouth: nevertheless God of his infinite kindness permitteth us so to do.
Take] That is, vsurpe: this word is translated from pretious things, which may not be touched without licence. And in trueth, men, which are no better then wormes creeping on the earth, are vtterly vnworthie to take, or, as I may say, touch the sacred name of God with minde, or mouth: neuerthelesse God of his infinite kindnes permitteth vs so to doe.