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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 counsel of God, is that by the which he doth most straightly perceive the best reason of all things that are. Prov. 8. 14. I have counsel and wisdom, I am understanding, and I have strength.
The counsell of God, is that by the which he doth most straightly perceiue the best reason of all things that are. Prov. 8. 14. I haue counsell and wisdome, I am vnderstanding, and I haue strength.
The will of God, is that by the which he both most freely and justly with one act willeth all things. Rom. 9. 18. He hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will hardeneth. Eph. 1.5. Who hath predestinate us to be adopted through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. Jam. 4. 15. For that which you should say, if the Lord will, and we live, we will do this or that.
The will of God, is that by the which he both most freely and iustly with one act willeth all things. Rom. 9. 18. He hath mercie on whom he will, and whom he will hardeneth. Eph. 1.5. Who hath predestinate vs to be adopted through Iesus Christ vnto himselfe, according to the good pleasure of his will. Iam. 4. 15. For that which you should say, if the Lord will, and we liue, we will doe this or that.