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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.
Honour] This Word, by the figure, signifieth all that duty, whereby our neighbours dignity is preserved, but especially our Superiors. This dignity proceedeth of this, that every man beareth in him some part of the image of God, if we respect the outward order and decency, which is observed in the Church and common wealth. In the Magistrate there is a certain image of the power and glory of God. Dan. 2.37. O King, thou art a King of Kings, for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, & glory. Hence is it, that Magistrates are called Gods. Psal. 82. 1. In an old man is the similitude of the eternity of God: in a father, the likeness of his fatherhood. Math. 2•.9. And call no man your father upon the earth: for there is but one, your Father which is in heaven. In a man is the image of Gods providence and authority. 1 Cor. 11.7. For a man ought not to cover his head, because he is the image of the glory of God: but the woman is the glory of her husband. Finally, in a learned man, is the likeness of the knowledge and wisdom of God. Now therefore that person, in whom even the least title of the image of God appeareth, is to be be honoured and reverenced.
Honour] This Word, by the figure, signifieth all that dutie, whereby our neighbours dignitie is preserued, but especially our Superious. This dignitie proceedeth of this, that euery man beareth in him some part of the image of God, if we respect the outward order and decency, which is obserued in the Church and common wealth. In the Magistrate there is a certaine image of the power and glory of God. Dan. 2.37. O King, thou art a King of Kings, for the God of heauen hath giuen thee a kingdome, power, and strength, & glorie. Hence is it, that Magistrates are called Gods.