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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.
114 Furthermore though Christ did more fully declare his glory by rising again, yet by his ascending into heaven, he did truly begin his kingdom. Which the Apostle showeth when he saith,2 that he ascended that he might fulfil all things.* For he poured out then greater abundance of his spirit,* he did more gloriously advance his kingdom,3 and showed greater power, both in helping those that were his,4 and also in throwing down his enemies.
114 Furthermore though Christ did more fullie declare his glorie by rising againe, yet by his ascending into heauen, he did trulie begin his kingdome. Which the Apostle sheweth when he saith,2 that hee ascended that he might fulfill all thinges.* For hee powred out then greater aboundance of his spirit,* he did more gloriouslie aduance his kingdome,3 and shewed greater power, both in helping those that were his,4 and also in throwing downe his enemies.