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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 40: Of Christian warfare.Chapter 40: Of Christian warrefare.
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.
To the preparation, we must use the complete armour of God. Ephes. 6.13. For this cause, take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the evil day, and having finished all things, stand fast.
To the preparation, we must vse the complete armour of God. Ephes. 6.13. For this cause, take vnto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to resist in the euill day, and hauing finished all thinges, stand fast.
The parts hereof, are especially six. I. Truth. ⟨image 130⟩II. Justice. III. Evangelical obedience. IIII. Faith. V. The word of God. VI. Continual and fervent prayers with watching. Ephes. 6.14. Stand therefore, and your loins girded about with verity, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. verse 15. And your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. verse 16. Above all, take the shield of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. verse 17. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. verse 18. And pray always with all manner prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watch thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all Saints. 1. Pet. 5.8. Be sober, and watch, for your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
The partes hereof, are especially sixe. I. Truth. ⟨image 130⟩II. Iustice. III. Euangelicall obedience. IIII. Faith. V. The worde of God. VI. Continuall and feruent prayers with watching.