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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. That is because you shut your eyes, and stop your ears against God and all goodness.1 You are like the deaf Adder, which heareth not the voice of the charmer, though he be most expert in charming.
Theol. That is because you shut your eyes, and stop your ears against God and all goodnesse.1 You are like the deaf Adder, which heareth not the voice of the charmer, though hee be most expert in charming.
- 1Psal. 58.47.
Asun. Well then, if it be so, I would be glad now to learn, if you would teach me. And as you have showed me the means whereby the true birth is wrought, so now show me the certain signs and tokens thereof, whereby all men may certainly know that they are sanctified, regenerate, and shall be saved.
Asun. Well then, if it be so, I would be glad now to learn, if you would teach me. And as you have shewed mee the meanes whereby the true birth is wrought, so now shew mee the certain signes and tokens thereof, whereby all men may certainly know that they are sanctified, regenerate, and shall be saved.
Theol. There be eight infallible notes & tokens of a regenerate mind, which may well be termed the eight signs of salvation; and they are these: A love to the children of God.1 A delight in his word. Often and fervent prayer. Zeal of Gods glory. Denial of our selves. Patient bearing of the Cross with profit and comfort. Faithfulness in our calling.