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A commentary of M. I. Calvin upon the Epistle to the GalatiansA commentarie of M. I. Caluine vpon the Epistle to the Galathians
A commentary of M. I. Calvin upon the Epistle to the Galatians: and translated into English by R.V.A commentarie of M. I. Caluine vpon the Epistle to the Galathians: and translated into English by R.V.
London: printed by Thomas Purfoote, 1581
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.
16 Whosoever shall walk by this rule.) Whosoever, saith he, keep this rule, well and happy shall it be to them. this is an happy prayer, and it is a sign of approbation. He meaneth than that they are to be beloved and to be embraced with all favour, who bring such kind of Doctrine: contrariwise those that depart from that doctrine are not worthy to be heard. He set down this word Rule, to express a certain and perpetual tenure, to which, all Godly Ministers of the Gospel ought to stick fast. For as the Master Carpenters which build houses, do work them by the rule, that all the parts may join together with a just proportion among themselves and agreement: so he assigneth a rule to to the Ministers of the Word, whereby they may rightly and orderly build the Church. This place ought to cause wondrous cheerfulness in both the faithful and sincere Teachers, and also to all those that suffer themselves to be formed according to their rule, because they hear by the mouth of Paul that they are blessed of GOD. there is no cause wherefore we should so fear the Popes Thunderbolts, if GOD out of Heaven do promise us peace and mercy. The word Walk, may belong as well to the Minister as to the people, although specially it belongeth to the Ministers. The future tense of the Verb (namely shall walk) is put ⟨p. 150⟩to note unto us persevering.
16 Whosoeuer shall walke by this rule.) Whosoeuer, sayth he, keepe this rule, well and happye shall it be to them. this is an happy prayer, and it is a signe of approbation. Hee meaneth than that they are to be beloued and to be embraced with all fauour, who bring suche kynde of Doctrine: contrariwise those that depart from that doctrine are not worthy to be hearde. Hee sette downe this worde Rule, to expresse a certayne and perpetuall tenure, to which, all Godly Ministers of the Gospell ought to sticke fast. For as the Mayster Carpenters which builde houses, doe worke them by the rule, that all the parts may ioyne together with a iust proportion among themselues and agreement: so he assigneth a rule to to the Ministers of the Worde, whereby they maye rightlye and orderlye builde the Churche. This place oughte to cause wonderous cheerefulnesse in both the faythfull and sincere Teachers, and also to all those that suffer themselues to bee fourmed according to their rule, because they heare by the mouth of Paule that they are blessed of GOD. there is no cause wherefore we shoulde so feare the Popes Thunderboltes, if GOD out of Heauen doe promise vs peace and mercie. The worde Walke, maye belong as well to the Minister as to the people, although speciallye it belongeth to the Ministers. The future tence of the Verbe (namelye shall walke) is put