A golden chaine: or The description of theologie containing the order of the causes of saluation and damnation, according to Gods word. A view whereof is to be seene in the table annexed. Hereunto is adioyned the order which M. Theodore Beza vsed in comforting afflicted consciences.
Perkins, William, 1558-1602., Bèze, Théodore de, 1519-1605.
4. Wants to be bewailed.
THe wants to be bewailed are the burthen of our sinnes and the corrupti∣ons of our natures, and the wickednes of our liues, and the sinnes of our youth, and of our old age, Psal. 40. 12. My sinnes haue taken such hold vpon me, that I am not able to looke vp: they are more in number then the haires of my head: therefore mine heart hath failed me. Thus with Dauid we are to trauel & grone vnder this burthen: but this griefe for sinne, is a rare thing in the world. Men can mourne bitterly for the things of this life, but their sinnes neuer trouble them. Againe, this sorrow must be for sinne, because it is sinne, though there were neither hell to torment, nor deuill or conscience to accuse, nor iudge to reuenge.
