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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. You are too impatient: you take matters at the worst. We ought friendly, and in love, to admonish one another: for we must have a care one of another's salvation. I dare say for him, that he speaks both out of love and compassion towards you.
Theol. You are too impatient: you take matters at the worst. We ought friendly, and in love, to admonish one another: for we must have a care one of anothers salvation. I dare say for him, that he speakes both out of love and compassion towards you.
Antil. I care not for such love. Let him keep it to himself. What doth he think of me? doth he suppose that I have not a soul to save as well as he, or that I have no care of my salvation? I would he should know that I have as great care of my salvation as he, though I make not such outward shows. For all is not gold that glisters. I have as good a meaning as he, though I cannot utter it.
Antil. I care not for such love. Let him keep it to himselfe. What doth he thinke of mee? doth hee suppose that I have not a soule to save as well as hee, or that I have no care of my salvation? I would hee should know that I have as great care of my salvation as hee, though I make not such outward shewes. For all is not gold that glisters. I have as good a meaning as hee, though I cannot utter it.
Theol. These words might well be spared: I hope you will be pacified, and amend your life, and draw near to God hereafter.
Theol. These words might well be spared: I hope you will be pacified, and amend your life, and draw neere to God hereafter.