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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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7 Furthermore all men are under his power, whether their minds must be won to good will as of the Egyptians*: or their wickedness must be restrained, as of Ahab*, Ahithophel* &c. After this knowledge ensueth thankfulness of mind in the prosperous success of things: in adversity patience: & incredible security against the time to come.
7 Furthermore all men are vnder his power, whether their minds must be wonne to good will as of the Aegyptians*: or their wickednes must be restrained, as of Achab*, Achitophell* &c. After this knowledge ensueth thankfulnes of mind in the prosperous successe of things: in aduersitie patience: & incredible securitie against the time to come.