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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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22 It maketh nothing against these things, that sometimes the Children of the wicked, become careful of well-doing: and contrariwise, that the seed of the Godly, do degenerate; because that Law-giver meant not here to set down an inviolable rule which might degenerate from his Election.
22 It maketh nothing against these things, that sometimes the Children of the wicked, become carefull of well-doing: and contrariwise, that the seede of the Godlie, doe degenerate; because thet Law-giuer ment not heere to set down an inuiolable rule which might degenerate from his Election.
23 Now, whereas God doth assign four generations unto his wrath, and doth stretch his mercy unto a thousand; it is an argument, that of his own nature, he is more bent to show mercy, then unto severity.
23 Now, whereas God doth assigne foure generations vnto his wrath, and doth streatch his mercie vnto a thousand; it is an argument, that of his owne nature, he is more bent to shew mercy, then vnto seueritie.
24 This threatening, and also this promise, doth indeed appertain unto the rest of the Commandments; but it was especially annexed unto this second, that thereby we may know, how greatly God detesteth Idolatry amongst all other sins.
24 This threatning, and also this promise, doth indeed appertaine vnto the rest of the Commaundements; but it was especiallie annexed vnto this second, that thereby wee may know, how greatlie God detesteth Idolatrie amongst all other sinnes.