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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
Chapter 44: Of the patient bearing of the cross.Chapter 44: Of the patient bearing of the crosse.
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.
We ought to take up this cross willingly even with both hands, when it shall please God to lay it upon us.
We ought to take vp this crosse willingly• euen with both hāds, whē it shal please God to lay it vpon vs.
And after we have taken it up, we must bear it with patience and perseverance. Col. 1.11. Strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience & long suffering with joyfulness. Luk. 21.19. Possess your souls with patience.
And after we haue taken it vp, we must beare it with patience and perseuerance. Col. 1.11. Strengthned with all might, through his glorious power, vnto all patiēce & lōg suffering with ioyfulnes. Luk. 21.19. Possesse your soules with patiēce.
The preservatives of patience, are: I. Strength by the holy ghost. Phil. 4. 13. I am able to do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me. Phil. 1. 20. It is given to you for Christ, that not only ye should believe in him, but also suffer for his sake. II. An holy meditation, which is manifold.