B02626:49
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 may be these men are somewhat ignorant of the very principles of Religion; and therefore I think it not amiss to begin there, and so to make way for further matters.
Phil. It may be these men are somewhat ignorant of the very principles of Religion; and therefore I think it not amisse to begin there, and so to make way for further matters.
Theol. I pray you do so then.
Phil. First then, I demand of you in what state all men are born by nature.
Theol. In the state of condemnation; as appeareth, Ephes. 2.3. We are by nature the children of wrath as well as others. And again, it is written: ⟨p. 5⟩Behold, I was borne in iniquity, and in sin hath my mother conceived me, Psal. 51.5.
Theol. In the state of condemnation; as appeareth,