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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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Thirdly, towards those that excel us in gifts: our duty is to acknowledge the same gifts, and speak of them to their praise. 1. Cor. 8.22,23.
Thirdly, towards those that excell vs in gifts: our dutie is to acknowledge the same gifts, and speake of them to their praise. 1. Cor. 8.22,23.
Fourthly, toward all our equals: to think reverently of them. Phil. 2.3. Let nothing be done through contention or vainglory, but in meekness of mind, let every man esteem other better then himself.
Fourthly, toward all our equals: to thinke reuerently of them. Phil. 2.3. Let nothing be done through contention or vaineglorie, but in meeknes of minde, let euery man esteeme other better then himselfe.
In giving honour, to go one before an other, and not in receiving it. Rom. 12. 10. Submitting your selves one to another in the fear of God. To salute one an other with holy signs, whereby may appear the love which we have one to ⟨p. 70⟩another in Christ. 1. Pet. 5.14. Greet ye one another with the kiss of love. Rom. 16. 16. Salute one another with an holy kiss.