B02626:51
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. 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, Ephes. 2.3. Wee are by nature the children of wrath as well as others. And againe, it is written: ⟨p. 5⟩Behold, I was borne in iniquity, and in sin hath my mother conceived mee, Psal. 51.5.
Phil. Is it every mans case? Are not Dukes and Nobles, Lords and Ladies, and the great Potentates of the earth exempted from it?