B02626:590
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. No, I assure you: no more then a Lawyer can find fault with the Tenure of mens lands and fee-simples, when as both the title is good, and strong by law; and the evidences thereof are sealed, subscribed, delivered, conveyed, and sufficient witness upon the same, and all other signs and ceremonies (in the delivering, and taking possession thereof) according to strict law observed. For if a man have these forenamed evidences of his salvation, sure it is, his title and interest to heaven is good, by the Law of Moses and the Prophets, I mean the word of God. God himself subscribeth to them: Jesus Christ delivereth them as his own deed: the holy Ghost sealeth unto them: yea, the three great witnesses, which bear record in the earth (that is, water, blood, and the spirit) do all witness the same.
Theol. No, I assure you: no more then a Lawyer can finde fault with the Tenure of mens lands and fee-simples, when as both the title is good, and strong by law; and the evidences thereof are sealed, subscribed, delivered, conveyed, and sufficient witnesse upon the same, and all other signes and ceremonies (in the delivering, and taking possession thereof) according to strict law observed. For if a man have these forenamed evidences of his salvation, sure it is, his title and interest to heaven is good, by the Law of Moses and the Prophets, I meane the word of God. God himselfe subscribeth to them: Iesus Christ delivereth them as his owne deed: the holy Ghost sealeth unto them: yea, the three great witnesses, which beare record in the earth (that is, water, bloud, and the spirit) do all witnesse the same.
Phil. Now you have very fully satisfied me touching this point. And one thing more I do gather out of all your speech, to wit, that you do think a man may be assured of his salvation even in this life.
Phil. Now you have very fully satisfied mee touching this point. And one thing more I doe gather out of all your speech, to wit, that you doe thinke a man may be assured of his salvation even in this life.