A17676:1102
An abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written
An abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written by M. John Calvin. Wherein brief and sound answers to the objections of the adversaries are set down. By William Lawn minister of the word of God. Faithfully translated out of Latin into English by Christopher Fetherstone minister of the word of GodAn abridgement of the Institution of Christian religion written by M. Ihon Caluin. VVherein briefe and sound ansvveres to the obiections of the aduersaries are set dovvne. By VVilliam Lawne minister of the word of God. Faithfullie translated out of Latine into English by Christopher Fetherstone minister of the word of God
Edinburgh: printed by Thomas Vautrollier, 1586
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.
An. There was no law made concerning it before Innocentius the thirds time:1 which when it was made, Nectarius bishop of Constantinople did reverse.
An. There was no lawe made concerning it before Innocentius the thirdes time:1 which when it was made, Nectarius bishop of Constantinoble did reuerse.
- 1The law of Innocentius the Pope abrogated.
8. Also this kind of Confession did greatly mislike even Chrysostom, therefore let us conclude that auricular confession is absurd and contrary to the word of God.
8. Also this kind of Confession did greatlie mislike euen Chrysostome, therfore let vs cōclude that auricular confession is absurd and contrarie to the worde of God.
9 But the true confession which is commanded us respecteth both God and man. The first is,1 that we confess our sins to God, that we may obtain pardon, forasmuch as it is the Lord who alone forgiveth,§1 forgetteth, and blotteth out the same. He is the alone Physician, the knower of mens hearts,