B02626:130
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. 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.
Theol. They erre, 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.
Asun. I pray you, Sir, give me leave a little. I have heard all your speech hitherto, and I like reasonable well of it; but now I can forbear no longer, my ⟨p. 19⟩conscience urgeth me to speak: For me thinks you go too far, you goo beyond your learning in this, that you condemn good neighbours, and good towns-men. You say, many such men are in danger of losing their souls; but I will never believe it while I live: For if such men be not saved, I cannot tell who shall.
Asun. I pray you, Sir, give mee leave a little. I have heard all your speech hitherto, and I like reasonable well of it; but now I can forbear no longer, my ⟨p. 19⟩conscience urgeth mee to speak: For mee thinks you goe too far, you goo beyond your learning in this, that you condemn good neighbours, and good towns-men. You say, many such men are in danger of losing their souls; but I will never beleeve it while I live: For if such men be not saved, I cannot tell who shall.