A17676:582
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.
114 Object. Good works are called ours: and we are said no less to do that which is holy & acceptable to the Lord, then to commit sin. But and if sin be worthily imputed to us, surely there must somewhat in righteousness be assigned to us.
114 Obiect. Good workes are called ours: and we are sayd no lesse to do that which is holy & acceptable to the Lord, then to commit sinne. But and if sinne be worthely imputed to vs, surely there must somewhat in righteousnesse be assigned to vs.
- 1Why our good works are called ours.
Object. The Scripture doeth often affirm that we our selves do worship God, keep righteousness, and obey the Law: how should these things ⟨p. 85⟩be attributed to us, unless there were a certain communicating of our industry with the power of God.