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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
Chapter 39: Of Repentance and the fruits thereof.Chapter 39: Of Repentance and the fruites thereof.
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 fruit of repentance, is a Christian conversation, wherein are brought forth fruits worthy amendment of life. Matth. 3.8. Bring ye therefore fruits worthy of repentance.
The fruite of repentance, is a Christian conuersation, wherein are brought foorth fruites worthie amendment of life. Matth. 3.8. Bring ye therefore fruites worthy of repentance.
A Christian conversation, is such a course of life, whereby we following Christs example, do by him, perform new obedience to God. Matth. 11.29. Take my yoke on you, and learn of me, that […] ⟨image 129⟩meek and lowly in heart: And ye shall find rest unto your souls. 1. Pet. 4.1. For as much as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm your selves likewise with the same mind, which is, that he which hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sin. 1. Pet. 2.21. For hereunto are ye called, for Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an ensample that we should follow his steppes. 1. Pet. 3.10, 11. If any man long after life, & to see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. Let him eschew evil and do good, let him seek peace and follow after it.
A Christian conuersation, is such a course of life, whereby we following Christes example, doe by him, performe new obedience to God. Matth. 11.29