A17676:1475
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.
14 Furthermore we must observe four rules, if we will make our prayer aright: The first is, that we be §1no otherwise framed in mind then becometh those which enter into talk with God. Which we shall obtain, §1if our mind being cleared from carnal cares, do not only wholly bend it self to prayer, but also, §2so much as may be, lift up it self above it self.
14 Furthermore we must obserue foure rules, if we will make our praier aright: The first is, that wee be §1no otherwise framed in mind then becōmeth those which enter into talk with God. Which we shall obtaine, §1if our mind being cleered from carnall cares, doe not onlie wholie bend it selfe to prayer, but also, §2so much as may bee, lift vppe it selfe aboue it selfe.
- 1The laws of prayer.The lawes of prayer.
5 Because nothing is more contrary to the reverence of God, then that lightness, a witness of too wanton licentiousness, and without all fear. Wherein we must labour so much the more earnestly, the harder we find it to be. To this end tendeth the lifting up of our hands: that men may remember that they are far from God, unless they lift up their senses on high.1 Also we must beware that we ask no more then God giveth us leave to ask in his word.