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The sermons of M. John Calvin, upon the Epistle of S. Paul too the…The sermons of M. Iohn Caluin, vpon the Epistle of S. Paule too the…
The sermons of M. John Calvin, upon the Epistle of S. Paul too the Ephesians. Translated out of French into English by Arthur GoldingThe sermons of M. Iohn Caluin, vpon the Epistle of S. Paule too the Ephesians. Translated out of French into English by Arthur Golding
London: printed by Thomas Dawson for Lucas Harison, 1577
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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.
The .xxxvi. Sermon, which is the fourth upon the fifth Chapter.
The .xxxvi. Sermon, which is the fourth vppon the fifth Chapter.
11. Have not too do with the fruitless works of darkness, but rather rebuke them. 12. For (as for) the things which they do in secret, it is a shame even too name them. ⟨p. 255⟩13. But all things are laid open when they be rebuked by the light: for the light is it that lays all things open. 14. Wherefore he saith, awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ will enlighten thee.
11. Haue not too doo vvith the fruitlesse vvoorkes of darkenesse, but rather rebuke them. 12. For (as for) the things vvhich they doo in secret, it is a shame euen too name them. ⟨p. 255⟩13. But all thinges are layd open vvhen they bee rebuked by the lyght: for the lyght is it that layes all things open. 14. VVherfore he sayth, awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ vvillinlyghten thee.
We have seen this morning, that although there be many things in the world too turn us away from the serving of God: yet must we not therefore swerve as though that might serve us for an excuse. For there have bin stumbling blocks in the world at all times: but the remedy for them is this doctrine, that is too wit, that Gods children must stand upon their guard, that they corrupt not themselves by companying with the unbelievers, because God hath shoaled them asunder. And it is not enough for us not too be drunkards, whoremongers, thieves, or murderers: but we must also shun all manner of evil wheresoever it be. In deed we ought too begin always at our selves: