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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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4 The name of God here spoken of, is not to be restrained to some one certain title or syllable; but it comprehendeth whatsoever may be spoken concerning God, or doth belong unto his knowledge and glory.
4 The name of God here spoken of, is not to be restrained to some one certaine title or syllable; but it comprehendeth whatsoeuer may bee spoken concerning God, or doth belong vnto his knowledge and glorie.
5 In sum therefore, we are commanded in this precept, (by setting down the part for the whole) in all our walking in this life, to have the glory of God before our eyes; and therefore, here is forbidden whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, either unwittingly or purposely redoundeth unto his dishonour.
5 In summe therefore, we are commanded in this precept, (by setting downe the part for the whole) in all our walking in this life, to haue the glorie of God before our eies; and therefore, heere is forbidden whatsoeuer, either directlie or indirectlie, either vnwittinglie or purposely redoundeth vnto his dishonor.
6 To take the name of GOD, is to make mention of his name; the which thing, the Lord forbidding to be done rashly, or for a matter of small value, or unreverently, he doth much more condemn, whatsoever is a greater offence then rashness, or want of reverence.
6 To take the name of GOD, is to make mention of his name; the which thing, the Lorde forbidding to bee done rashly, or for a matter of smal value, or vnreuerently, he dooth much more condemne, whatsoeuer is a greater offence then rashnes, or want of reuerence.