A17676:564
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.
9 Object. We bring with us our own strength, and God helpeth our weak endeavours. Because it is said, Turn unto me, and I will be turned unto you.
9 Obiect. We bring with vs our owne strength, and God helpeth our weake indeuors. Because it is sayd, Turne vnto me, and I will be turned vnto you.
An. That is I will be merciful unto you. For it is the work of God alone to turn us unto him.
An. That is I will be mercifull vnto you. For it is the worke of God alone to turne vs vnto him.
10 The second order of arguments entreateth of promises.
10 The second order of arguments intreateth of promises.
Object. Seek good and not evil, and ye shall live