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Commentary upon the Epistle to the Romans
A commentary upon the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romans, written in Latin by M. John Calvin, and newly translated into English by Christopher Rosdell preacher. Whereunto is added a necessary table for the better and more ready finding out of certain principal matters contained in this workA commentarie vpon the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romanes, written in Latine by M. Iohn Caluin, and newely translated into Englishe by Christopher Rosdell preacher. Whereunto is added a necessarie table for the better and more readie finding out of certayne principall matters conteyned in this worke
London: printed by Thomas Dawson for John Harison and George Bishop, 1583London: printed by Thomas Dawson for Iohn Harison and George Bishop, 1583
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.
Finally, the reasons which have moved me to dedicate this my simple work unto your honourable Lordship, are in number three. First, that godly zeal in religion, and tender care for the vulgar people (in such ⟨image 6⟩places as appertain to your Lordships patronage) that they should not be clogged with an Idol, nor destitute of a guide, which I have alway since my first coming into your Lordships acquaintance noted in you. For who is more meet to be a Patron unto that, which tendeth unto the profit of the common sort, then he who wisheth nothing more, and studieth nothing so much. Secondly, that knowledge of the latin tongue, wherewithal, amongest other qualities which make you truly honourable, God hath richly endued you. And whereby you are able to judge what sincerity & faithfulness, I have used in this kind of labour. Thirdly, that bountifulness and liberality which your Lordship hath lately showed towards me: which presseth me every way (seeing I am by no means able to make satisfaction) to show my self thankful. And I know your Lordship doth not look for any other recompense.
Finally, the reasons which haue moued mee to dedicate this my simple worke vnto your honorable Lordship, are in number three. First, that godly zeale in religion, and tender care for the vulgare people (in suche ⟨image 6⟩