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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
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2 Hence cometh the treasure of the Church,1 which containeth the merits of Christ, & of his Apostles, and of his holy martyrs. The principal custody of this barn is committed to the Bishop of Rome,2 in whose power the distribution of so great goods is, so that he may bestow them of him self, & appoint to others the jurisdiction to bestow them.
2 Hence commeth the treasure of the Church,1 which containeth the merits of Christ, & of his Apostles, and of his holy martyrs. The principall custodie of this barne is committed to the Bishop of Rome,2 in whose power the distribution of so great goods is, so that he may bestow them of him selfe, & appoint to others the iurisdiction to bestowe them.
3 Leo Bishop of Rome writeth excellently to the Palestines against the sacrileges*. Although saith he, the death of many Saints was precious in the sight of the Lord, yet the death of no innocent hath bin the propitiation of the world. Just men have received & not given crowns: & the examples of patience issued from the fortitude of the faithful, & not the rewards of righteousness.