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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.
The remnant of Gods image in the conscience, is an observing and watchful power, like the eye of a keeper, reserved in man, partly to reprove, and partly to repress the unbridled course of his affections. Rom. 2.15. Which show the effect of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts accusing one another or excusing.
The remnant of Gods image in the conscience, is an obseruing and watchfull power, like the eye of a keeper, reserued in man, partly to reprooue, and partly to represse the vnbrideled course of his affections. Rom. 2.15. Which shew the effect of the Lawe written in their heartes, their conscience also bearing witnesse, and their thoughts accusing one another or excusing.
That which the conscience hath received of Adam, is the impureness thereof. Tit. 1.15. To them that are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure, but even their minds and consciences are defiled. This impurity hath three effects, the first is to excuse sin: as, if a man serve God outwardly, he will excuse and cloak his inward impiety. Ma. 10.19.20. Thou knowest the commandment thou shalt not, &c. Then be answered and said, Master all these things have I observed from my youth. Again it ⟨image 20⟩excuseth intents not warranted in Gods word. 1. Chro. 13.9. When they came to the threshing floor of Chi•en, Uzza put fo•rth his hand to hold the Ark, for the ox did shake i•.
That which the conscience hath receiued of Adam, is the impurenesse thereof.