A17698:1707
Sermons upon Deuteronomy
The sermons of M. John Calvin upon the fifth book of Moses called Deuteronomy faithfully gathered word for word as he preached them in open pulpit; together with a preface of the ministers of the Church of Geneva, and an admonishment made by the deacons there. Also there are annexed two profitable tables, the one containing the chief matters; the other the places of Scripture herein alleged. Translated out of French by Arthur Golding.The sermons of M. Iohn Caluin vpon the fifth booke of Moses called Deuteronomie faithfully gathered word for word as he preached them in open pulpet; together with a preface of the ministers of the Church of Geneua, and an admonishment made by the deacons there. Also there are annexed two profitable tables, the one containing the chiefe matters; the other the places of Scripture herein alledged. Translated out of French by Arthur Golding.
London: printed by Henry Middleton for George Bishop, 1583
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.
Also it importeth, that when we think upon ⟨p. 435⟩God, we should hallow his name, that is to say, not imagine any thing of him to the derogation of his glory, but yield honour to his righteousness, wisdom & power. This is the first point which Moses setteth down here, concerning obedience and the right observing of the Law.
Also it importeth, that when we thinke vpon ⟨p. 435⟩God, wee should hallowe his name, that is to say, not imagine any thing of him to the derogation of his glorie, but yeeld honor to his righteousnes, wisdome & power. This is the first point which Moses setteth downe here, cōcerning obedience and the right obseruing of the Lawe.
Now this reverence requireth also love. For God will be honoured with hearty affection. If we reverence his majesty, & yet stand in fear of it, so as it is a terror to us: then would we wish that §10there were no God at all, and we could find in our hearts to pluck him out of his seat, if it were possible. As many as worship God upon no further ground, but for that they are sure they cannot scape his hand, & because they know him to be their maker; those (say I) being not touched with any free love, will shun God; and when they hear any speaking of him, it grieveth them; insomuch that if it were in their choice & power, they would pluck him out of his seat if §20they could, as I said afore. So then, it is not possible for us to fear God, (I mean to yield him right reverence, so as we bear a hearty god will to him, & have a feeling of his goodness towards us, & that he is the place where we must seek all our welfare) unless we love him. Therefore if we have not this love, there will be no reverence at all. Wherefore let us learn, that God requireth freewill offerings, that is to say, that our offering of our selves unto him should not be of force or constraint,