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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
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 Also we must fetch proves to prove the Godhead of the holy ghost, chiefly from the same fountains. That testimony of Moses is evident enough that the spirit of God was stretched out upon the depths.* Also Isaiah saith, The Lord sent me ⟨p. 34⟩and this spirit.1 Because he communicateth or imparteth his power in sending his prophets,* with the holy Ghost:* whereby appeareth his divine majesty. Being §2spread abroad every where, he sustaineth all things, he regenerateth to eternal life,* he justifieth,* he is our sanctification, truth, grace, & whatsoever good thing can be invented. Whereby appeareth that the spirit hath divine power, and that he is personally resident in God.
14 Also we must fet proues to proue the Godhead of the holie ghoste, chieflie from the same fountaines. That testimonie of Moses is euident enough that the spirite of God was stretched out vppon the depthes.* Also Isaias saith, The Lord sent me ⟨p. 34⟩and this spirite.1 Because he cōmunicateth or imparteth his power in sending his prophets,* with the holie Ghost:* wherby appeareth his diuine maiestie. Being §2spred abroade euerie where, hee sustaineth all thinges, hee regenerateth to eternall life,