A09353:386
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
Chapter 21: Of the second Commandment.Chapter 21: Of the second Commaundement.
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.
Hitherto have we entreated of the first Commandment, teaching us to entertain into our hearts, and to make choice of one only God. The other three of the first Table, concern that holy profession, which we must make towards the same god. For first, it is necessary to make choice of the true God. Secondly, to make profession of God.
HItherto haue we entreated of the firste Commaundement, teaching vs to entertaine into our heartes, and to make choice of one onely God. The other three of the firste Table, concerne that holy profession, which we must make towards the same god. For first, it is necessary to make choise of the true God. Secondly, to make profession of God.
In the profession of God, we are to consider the parts thereof, and the time appointed for this profession.
In the profession of God, we are to consider the partes thereof, and the time appointed for this profession.
The parts are two. The solemn worshipping of God, and the glorifying of him.
The partes are two. The solemne worshipping of God, and the glorifying of him.