B02626:78
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. Their hot words do nothing amend the matter: for the devil is no more driven away with words, then with holy water: but he sitteth in the tongues and mouths, nay, possesseth the very hearts and entrails of thousands, which say, They defy him, and are not troubled with him: as appeareth manifestly by their particular actions, and the whole course of their life.
Theol. Their hot words doe nothing amend the matter: for the divell is no more driven away with words, then with holy water: but he sitteth in the tongues and mouthes, nay, possesseth the very hearts and intrals of thousands, which say, They defie him, and are not troubled with him: as appeareth manifestly by their particular actions, and the whole course of their life.
Phil. Me thinks, if the devil do so inwardly possess the hearts and consciences of men, they should have some sight and feeling of it.
Phil. Me thinks, if the divell do so inwardly possesse the hearts and consciences of men, they should have some sight and feeling of it.
Theol. The working of the devil ⟨p. 11⟩in mens souls (being an invisible spirit) is with such unconceivable sleight and crafty conveyance, that men in the state of nature cannot possibly feel it, or perceive it: for how can a blind man see, or a dead man feel?
Theol. The working of the divell ⟨p. 11⟩in mens soules (being an invisible spirit) is with such unconceivable sleight and crafty conveyance, that men in the state of nature cannot possibly feele it, or perceive it: for how can a blind man see, or a dead man feel?