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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 fruit of Repentance is, a Christian conversation, wherein are brought forth fruits worthy amendment of life. Matth. 3.8. Bring ye therefore forth fruits worthy of repentance.
The fruit of Repentance is, a Christian conuersation, wherein are brought forth fruits worthie amendment of life. Matth. 3.8. Bring yee therefore forth fruits worthie of repentance.
A Christian conversation, is such a course of life, whereby we, following Christs example, do by him, perform new obedience to God. Math. 11.29. Take my yoke on you, and learn of me, that am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 1. Pet. 4.1. For as much as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm your selves likewise with the same mind, which is, that he which hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sin. 1. Pet. 2.21. For hereunto are ye called, for Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an ensample that we should follow his steps. 1. Pet. 3.10, 11. If any man long after life, and to see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. Let him eschew evil and do good, let him seek peace and follow after it.
A Christian conuersation, is such a course of life, whereby we, following Christs example, doe by him, performe new obedience to God. Math. 11.29. Take my yoke on you, and learne of me, that am meeke and lowly in heart: and ye shall finde rest vnto your soules.