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Propositions and principles of divinity propounded and disputed in the university of GenevaPropositions and principles of diuinitie propounded and disputed in the vniuersitie of Geneua
Propositions and principles of divinity propounded and disputed in the university of Geneva, by certain students of divinity there, under M. Theod. Beza, and M. Anthony Faius ... Wherein is contained a methodical summary, or epitome of the common places of divinity. Translated out of Latin into English, to the end that the causes, both of the present dangers of that Church, and also of the troubles of those that are hardly dealt with else-where, may appear in the English tongue.Propositions and principles of diuinitie propounded and disputed in the vniuersitie of Geneua, by certaine students of diuinitie there, vnder M. Theod. Beza, and M. Anthonie Faius ... Wherein is contained a methodicall summarie, or epitome of the common places of diuinitie. Translated out of Latine into English, to the end that the causes, both of the present dangers of that Church, and also of the troubles of those that are hardlie dealt vvith els-vvhere, may appeare in the English tongue.
Edinburgh: printed by Robert Waldegrave, 1591Edinburgh: printed by Robert Waldegraue, 1591
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20 But where the Magistrates do not profess true religion, we see not to what end, the appointing of Synods, either ordinary or extraordinary, should depend upon their authority. In such a case then, the Pastors are wisely to fore-see, that the Church of God be governed, notwithstanding all the impediments of the adversaries.
20 But where the Magistrates doe not professe true religion, we see not to what end, the appointing of Synodes, either ordinarie or extraordinarie, should depend vppon their authoritie. In such a case then, the Pastors are wisely to fore-see, that the Church of God be gouerned, notwithstanding all the impediments of the aduersaries.
21 Now, what hope there can be of a general Counsel amongst so many distinct kingdoms and estates we see not; seeing that they, who do purposely withstand the reformation of the Church, will never agree, that there shall be a lawful and free meeting. And seeing also, too many of those, whom the Lord hath in these times, enlightened with the brightness of his Gospel, are so drawn into divers factions, that there is left but small hope of reconciliation, except that Princes, being kindled indeed, with the true zeal of Christs glory, would by their authority, restrain ⟨p. 158⟩the madness of some of the Bellowses and firebrands, that Satan hath raised in these our days: so that the discourse concerning such a general Council may at this time seem superfluous.
21 Now, what hope there can be of a generall Counsel amongst so many distinct kingdoms and estates we see not; seeing that they, who do purposely withstand the reformation of the Church, will neuer agree, that there shall bee a lawefull and free meeting. And seeing also, too many of those, whom the Lord hath in these times, inlightned with the brightnes of his Gospell, are so drawen into diuers factions, that there is left but small hope of reconciliation, except that Princes, beeing kindled indeede, with the true zeale of Christs glory, would by their authoritie, restraine