A09353:1033
A golden chain, or the description of theologyA golden chaine, or the description of theologie
A golden chain, or the description of theology containing the order of the causes of salvation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view of the order whereof, is to be seen in the table annexed. Written in Latin by William Perkins, and translated by an other. Hereunto is adjoined the order which M. Theodore Beza used in comforting troubled consciences.A golden chaine, or the description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods woord. A view of the order wherof, is to be seene in the table annexed. Written in Latine by William Perkins, and translated by an other. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting troubled consciences.
London: printed by Edward Alde, 1591
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.
Chap. 47. Of edification, and Alms among the faithful.
Chap. 47. Of edification, and Almes among the faithfull.
That profession of Christ, which concerneth his members, namely, the saints and faithful ones, is either edification or alms.
THat profession of Christ, which concerneth his members, namely, the saints and faithfull ones, is either edification or almes.
Edification, is every particular duty towards our brethren, whereby they are furthered either to grow up in Christ, or else are more surely united to him. Rom. 14.19. Let us follow those things which concern peace, and wherewith one may edify another.
Edification, is euerye particular duetye towardes our brethren, whereby they are furthered either to growe vp in Christ, or els are more surelye vnited to him. Rom. 14.19. Let vs follow those thinges which concerne peace, and wherwith one may edifie another.