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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.
To the preparation, we must use the complete armour of God. Eph. 6.13. For this cause, take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the evil day, and having finished all things, stand fast.
To the preparation, we must vse the complet armour of God. Eph. 6.13. For this cause, take vnto you the whole armour of God, that yee may be able to resist in the euill day, and hauing finished all things, stand fast.
The parts hereof, are especially six. I. Trueth. II. Justice. III. Evangelical obedience. IV. Faith. V. The word of God. VI. Continual and fervent prayer with watching. Eph. 6.14. Stand therefore, and your loins girded about with verity, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. 15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. 16. Above all, take the shield of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. 18. And pray always with all manner prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watch thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all Saints. 1. Pet. 5.8. Be sober, and watch: for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour.
The parts hereof, are especially sixe. I. Trueth. II. Iustice. III. Euangelicall obedience. IV. Faith. V. The word of God. VI. Continuall and feruent prayer with watching. Eph. 6.14. Stand therefore, and your loynes girded about with veritie, and hauing on the brestplate of righteousnesse. 15. And your feete shodd with the preparation of the Gospell of peace. 16. Aboue all, take the sheild of faith, wherwith ye may quench all the fierie dartes of the wicked. 17. And take the helmet of saluation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. 18. And praie alwaies with all manner praier and supplication in the spirit, and watch thereunto with all perseuerance and supplication for all Saints.