B02626:70
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, not in any thing: for till we be in the state of grace, even our best actions are sinful, as preaching, prayer, alms-deeds, &c. as it is written: Who can bring a clean thing out of that which is unclean? Job 14.4. The Apostle also saith: They that are in the flesh cannot please God, Rom. 8.8. that is, such as are still in their natural corruption. And our Lord Jesus himself saith, Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Matth. 7.16. meaning thereby, that mere natural men can bring forth no fruits acceptable to God.
Theol. No, not in any thing: for till wee be in the state of grace, even our best actions are sinfull, as preaching, prayer, almes-deeds, &c. as it is written: Who can bring a clean thing out of that which is unclean? Job 14.4. The Apostle also saith: They that are in the flesh cannot please God, Rom. 8.8. that is, such as are still in their naturall corruption. And our Lord Iesus himself saith, Doe men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Matth. 7.16. meaning thereby, that meer naturall men can bring forth no fruits acceptable to God.
Phil. This is a very harsh and hard saying: I pray you, for my further instruction make it more plain.
Phil. This is a very harsh and hard saying: I pray you, for my further instruction make it more plaine.