A17698:2431
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.
As touching the second point, it is said that God would have but only one Altar whereon ⟨p. 629⟩to offer their sacrifices. At this day, this is no more in use; we have no more any material altar. For whereas the Papists use altars, in so doing they deface the death and passion of our Lord Jesus Christ as much as they can. Nevertheless, Gods intent at that time, was to keep his people in the union of faith, by allowing them but one Altar.
As touching the second poynt, it is sayd that God would haue but onely one Altar whereon ⟨p. 629⟩to offer their sacrifices. At this day, this is no more in vse; we haue no more any materiall altar. For whereas the Papistes vse altars, in so dooing they deface the death and passion of our Lord Iesus Christ as much as they can. Neuerthelesse, Gods intent at that time, was to keepe his people in the vnion of faith, by allowing them but one Altar.
And now it is said, that they should not se• up any memorial of long continuance, in any certain §10place. For by that means they might have accustomed themselves to worship God there, or they might have made some chapel for devotion, and so had all bin marred. And therefore not without cause were they forbidden to plant any trees in the places where they sacrificed: for Gods Sanctuary was to be planted at length upon mount Zion. And as many as intended to serve God purely, it behooved them to resort thither, to show on common accord, and one true unity §20of belief. Likewise nowadays our Lord Jesus Christ hath left us his holy supper, for a warrant that he dwelleth among us, and is always present with us by his power: insomuch that although he be exalted above the glory of heaven;