B02626:581
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. The sum of all our conference hitherto, as I remember, may be reduced unto these few heads: First, mans natural corruption hath been laid open. Secondly, the horrible fruits thereof. Thirdly, their evil effects and workings both against our souls and bodies, goods, name, and the whole Land. Lastly, the remedies of all. Now therefore I would grow to some conclusion of that which you touched by the way, and made some mention of; namely, the signs of salvation and damnation: and declare unto us plainly whether the state of a mans soul before God may not by certain signs and tokens be certainly discerned in this life.
Phil. The summe of all our conference hitherto, as I remember, may be reduced unto these few heads: First, mans naturall corruption hath beene laid open. Secondly, the horrible fruits thereof. Thirdly, their evill effects and workings both against our soules and bodies, goods, name, and the whole Land. Lastly, the remedies of all. Now therefore I would grow to some conclusion of that which you touched by the way, and made some mention of; namely, the signes of salvation and damnation: and declare unto us plainely whether the state of a mans soule before God may not by certaine signes and tokens be certainly discerned in this life.
Theol. Besides those which before have been mentioned, we may odd these nine following. ⟨p. 252⟩1Reverence of Gods Name. Keeping of his Sabbaths. Truth. Sobriety. Industry. Compassion. Humility. Chastity. Contentation.
Theol. Besides those which befor• have beene mentioned, wee may odde these nine following. ⟨p. 252⟩1Reverence of Gods Name. Keeping of his Sabbaths. Truth. Sobriety. Industry. Compassion. Humility. Chastity. Contentation.