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The plain mans path-way to heaven
The plain mans path-way to heaven wherein every man may clearly see whether he shall be saved or damned. / Set forth dialogue-wise for the better understanding of the simple, by Arthur Dent, preacher of the word of God at South-Shoobery in Essex.
London: printed by Ja. Young for G. Lathum, 1643
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.
Theol. Yes certainly, it is a secret of secrets, which the wise of this world cannot comprehend.
Phil. Some think that courtesy, kindness, good nurture, good nature, and good education are regeneration; and that courteous and good natured men must needs be saved.
Phil. Some think that courtesie, kindnesse, good nurture, good nature, and good education are regeneration; and that courteous and good natured men must needs be saved.
Theol. They are generally deceived: for these things do not necessarily accompany salvation, but are to be found in such as are altogether profane and irreligious: yet we are to love such good outward qualities, and the men in whom we find them.
Theol. They are generally deceived: for these things doe not necessarily accompany salvation, but are to be found in such as are altogether profane and irreligious: yet wee are to love such good outward qualities, and the men in whom we find them.
Phil. What say you then to learning, wit, and policy? are not these things of the essence of religion, and prove a regeneration?