A17698:73
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.
Moreover we must note, that the doctrine which is set forth in the name of God, serveth not for one age only, but for all ever, and keepeth his force and strength continually. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were dead and rotten in the earth when these things were spoken:§50 but yet the promise that God had made to them was alive still. Although then that men be mortal and transitory: yet is Gods word everlasting. And if it be the seed of the uncorruptible life, needs must it be endless and exempted from all corruption.
Moreouer wee must note, that the doctrine which is set forth in the name of God, serueth not for one age onely, but for all euer, and keepeth his force and strength continually. Abraham, Isaak, and Iacob were dead and rotten in the earth when these thinges were spoken:§50 but yet the promise that God had made to them was aliue still. Although then that men bee mortall and transitorie: yet is Gods worde euerlasting. And if it bee the seede of the vncorruptible lyfe, needes must it be endlesse and exempted from all corruption.
Therefore let us mark, that Gods speaking in old time, was not to the end that his doctrine should be buried after an age or twain: but that it should be set before us to the end §60of the world, and we receive it with all reverence. Likewise at this day, although the Prophets and Apostles be dead: yet doth GOD work still by them, & the word that is brought among us in these days, not only hath his lively force, but also quickeneth us, and maketh us to receive the food of our souls by it. Our salvation must needs go forward, and we must needs be stablished in it, in such wise, as we may overcome the world and attain to the kingdom of heaven. Thus ye see what we have to bear in mind, when as mention is made here, of the promise that God sware to the ancient fathers that were dead long time afore.
Therefore let vs marke, that Gods speaking in olde time, was not to the ende that his doctrine should be buryed after an age or twaine: but that it shoulde be set before vs to the ende