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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.
Phil. It is a common opinion, that if a man hold the truth in judgment, be no Papist or Heretic, but leadeth an honest civill life, then he must of necessity be saved.
Phil. It is a common opinion, that if a man hold the truth in judgment, be no Papist or Heretick, but leadeth an honest civill life, then hee must of necessity be saved.
Theol. That followeth not: for many come so far, which yet notwithstanding have not the inward touch.
Phil. That seemeth strange. For many will say, As long as they be neither whore nor thief, nor spotted with such like gross sins, they trust in God they shall be saved.
Phil. That seemeth strange. For many will say, As long as they be neither whore nor thiefe, nor spotted with such like grosse sinnes, they trust in God they shall be saved.
Theol. They err, not knowing the Scriptures. For many thousands are in great danger of losing their souls for ever, which are free from such notorious and horrible vices: nay, many which in the world are counted good honest men, good true dealers, good neighbours, and good towns-men.