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.

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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.
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Perkins, William, 1558-1602.
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[Cambridge] :: Printed by Iohn Legat, printer to the Vniuersitie of Cambridge,
1600.
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Theology, Doctrinal -- Early works to 1800.
Salvation -- Early works to 1800.
Predestination -- Early works to 1800.
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"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." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A09339.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 13, 2024.

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VIII.

The common Christian euery where is faultie in this thing. Whereas he lo∣ueth himselfe, and wisheth all good that may bee to himselfe, hee doth vsually apply vnto his owne soule the gospel alone neuer regarding the law, or sear∣ching out his sinnes by it. Tell him what ye will, his song is this: God is merci∣full, God is mercifull. By this meanes it commeth to passe, that he leadeth a se∣cure life, and maketh no conscience of couetousnes, of vsurie, of deceit in his trade, of lying, of swearing, of fornication, wantonnesse, intemperancie in bib∣bing and quaffing, &c. But he plaieth the vnskilfull Chirurgian, he vseth hea∣ling plaisters, before his poisoned and cankered nature haue felt the power and paine of a Corasiue. And it will neuer be well with him, vntil hee take a newe course.

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