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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. Another thing that deceiveth you is your own heart: for you know not your own heart, but are altogether deceived therein:1 For the heart is deceivable above all things. He is a wise man, and greatly enlightened, that knoweth his own heart. But you are blind, and know not what is within you; but dimly imagine you shall be saved, and hope you know not what of eternal life. And because blindness maketh you bold, you will seem to be resolute in words, and say, It is pity he should live which doth any whit doubt of his salvation. And assuredly you speak as you think, and as you know. For, for ought that you know ⟨p. 31⟩to the contrary, it seemeth so: though indeed and in truth it is not so: for you are deluded with a false light. And sometimes no doubt you have pricks, gripes, terrors, and inward accusations of conscience, for all your bold and resolute speeches.
Theol. Another thing that deceiveth you is your own heart: for you know not your owne heart, but are altogether deceived therein:1 For the heart is deceivable above all things. Hee is a wise man, and greatly inlightened, that knoweth his own heart. But you are blind, and know not what is within you; but dimly imagine you shall be saved, and hope you know not what of eternall life. And because blindnesse maketh you bold, you will seem to bee resolute in words, and say, It is pity hee should live which doth any whit doubt of his salvation. And assuredly you speak as you think, and as you know. For, for ought that you know ⟨p. 31⟩to the contrary, it seemeth so: though indeed and in truth it is not so: for you are deluded with a false light. And sometimes no doubt you have pricks, gripes, terrours, and inward accusations of conscience, for all your bold and resolute speeches.