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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 last degree is the fruit of justification, namely, the glory of eternal life, the which works done in grace, doe ex condigno, condignly merit, of sufficient worthiness.
The last degree is the fruit of iustification, namely, the glory of eternall life, the which works done in grace, doe ex condigno, condignly merit, of sufficient worthinesse.
Condigne merit is, when as the reward is after such sort due, as that if it be not given, injustice will be committed. This by the rigour of justice is due.
Condigne merite is, when as the reward is after such sort due, as that if it be not giuen, iniustice will be committed. This by the rigor of iustice is due.
Two conditions are requisite to make a merit. I. That a reward should by some compact or bargain be due: And this condition is in works, in regard of God. For God in the Scriptures hath promised a reward to such as work well. II. That besides this compact whereby the debtor is bound, there should be also some worthiness in the work, or some proportion of the work to the reward.
Two conditions are requisite to make a merit. I. That a reward should by some compact or bargain be due: And this condition is in works, in regard of God. For God in the Scriptures hath promised a reward to such as work wel. II. That besides this compact whereby the debter is bound, there should bee also some worthines in the worke, or some proportion of the worke to the reward.