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Aphorisms of Christian religionAphorismes of Christian religion
Aphorisms of Christian religion: or, a very compendious abridgement of M. I. Calvins Institutions set forth in short sentences methodically by M. I. Piscator: and now Englished according to the authors third and last edition, by H. Holland.Aphorismes of Christian religion: or, a verie compendious abridgement of M. I. Calvins Institutions set forth in short sentences methodically by M. I. Piscator: and now Englished according to the authors third and last edition, by H. Holland.
London: printed by Richard Field and Robert Dexter, 1596
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
XXIX.
To be short concerning works, take heed of two things: first put no trust in them, next ascribe no glory to them.
To be short concerning workes, take heed of two things: first put no trust in them, next ascribe no glory to them.
XXX.
The Scriptures drive us from all confidence ⟨p. 81⟩in them, teaching us that all our righteousness,a smells in the sight of God as filthy clouts, and only provoke Gods wrath against us. Now take away this confidence of works, all glorying must fall to the ground: for who will ascribe any commendation of justice unto works, if confidence in them cause him to tremble in the sight of God?
The Scriptures driue vs from all confidence ⟨p. 81⟩