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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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Section 32: PIRNCIPLES CONCERNING VOWS. XXXII.Section 32: PIRNCIPLES CONCERNING VOWES. XXXII.
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7 For in the new testament there is no commandment of vowing mentioned, either in the Gospel, or in ⟨p. 77⟩the writings of the Apostles: seeing the whole duty of a Christian, is contained under the rule of faith and charity.
7 For in the newe testament there is no commandement of vowing mentioned, either in the Gospell, or in ⟨p. 77⟩the writings of the Apostles: seeing the whole dutie of a Christian, is contained vnder the rule of faith and charitie.
8 For the vow wherewith PAUL bound himself, was done upon consideration of the time, and other circumstances; the Apostle framing himself unto the Jews, that he might win them unto Christ. Act. 21.
8 For the vow wherewith PAVLE bound himselfe, was done vpon consideration of the time, and other circumstā ces; the Apostle framing himself vnto the Iewes, that hee might win them vnto Christ. Act. 21.
9 Yet vows are nor altogether unprofitable unto christians, that by such exercises they may conform their wills unto well doing, & restrain themselves from evil: so that the cautions above mentioned be observed: for nothing is to be vowed, which maketh not for the setting forward of Gods glory, & the profit of our neighbour. And after this sort did JACOB,