B02626:182
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. 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. ⟨p. 32⟩Honest, just, and conscionable dealing in all our actions amongst men.
Theol. There be eight infallible notes & tokens of a regenerate mind, which may well be termed the eight signes 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. Deniall of our selves. Patient bearing of the Crosse with profit and comfort. Faithfulnesse in our calling. ⟨p. 32⟩Honest, just, and conscionable dealing in all our actions amongst men.
- 1Right infallible signs of salvationRight infal••ble signes of salvation
Phil. Now that you have showed us the evident signs of mans salvation, show us also the signs of condemnation.
Phil. Now that you have shewed us the evident signes of mans salvation, shew us also the signes of condemnation.