A17676:991
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.
20 Paul teacheth both things finely: For when he saith that we know in part, and that we prophecy in part*,1 he showeth what a small portion of that divine wisdom is given us in this life. But the same doth teach elsewhere how sure and not deceivable a taste even a small drop of faith doth make us feel, when he affirmeth that we behold the glory of God with so great efficacy, with open face, without having any veil put between, that we are transformed into the same image*.2
20 Paule teacheth both things finely: For whē he saith that we know in part, and that we prophecy in part*,1 he sheweth what a small portion of that diuine wisedome is giuen vs in this life. But the same doth teach elswhere how sure and not deceaueable a tast euen a small drop of faith doth make vs feele, when he affirmeth that we behold the glory of God with so great efficacie, with open face, without hauing any vaile put betweene, that we are transformed into the same image*.2
21 Furthermore faith doth arm and fortify her self with the word,1 to bear of all brunts. If therefore any such temptation do assault her, that God is our enemy, because he is angry: she answereth that he is merciful even then when he punisheth. Because chastisement cometh rather from love then from anger. Faith is shaken, yet at length it hath the victory: so doth John conclude*, This is the victory which overcometh the world, your faith.