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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
Book 1 › Chapter 17: Fruits of Gods providence.Book 1 › Chapter 17: Frutes of Gods prouidence.
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2 But although the will of God be comprehended in the commandments of the Law,1 the rule of all justice and equity, yet we say that his judgements are a great depth*,2 by which we reverence the other will of God which is hidden from us: whereof Paul also speaketh, O the depth of the wisdom & riches, and knowledge of God*.
2 But although the will of God be comprehended in the commaundements of the Lawe,1 the rule of all iustice and equitie, yet we say that his iudgements are a great deapth*,2 by which we reuerence the other wil of God which is hidden frō vs: wherof Paull also speaketh, O the depth of the wisdome & riches, and knowledge of God*.
- 1The law is the rule of justice.The law is the rule of iustice.
- 2Psal. 36.7
- *Rom. 11.33. There is in God a revealed will and a secret will.Rom. 11.33. Ther is in God a reuealed will and a secret will.