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Sermons of M. John Calvin, upon the.X.Commandments of the Law, given of GodSermons of M. Iohn Caluine, vpon the.X.Commandementes of the Lawe, geuen of God
Sermons of M. John Calvin, upon the.X.Commandments of the Law, given of God by Moses, otherwise called the Decalogue. Gathered word for word, presently at his sermons, when he preached on Deuteronomy, without adding unto, or diminishing from them any thing afterward. Translated out of French into English, by I.H.Sermons of M. Iohn Caluine, vpon the.X.Commandementes of the Lawe, geuen of God by Moses, otherwise called the Decalogue. Gathered word for word, presently at his sermons, when he preached on Deuteronomie, without adding vnto, or diminishing from them any thing afterward. Translated out of Frenche into English, by I.H.
London: printed by Thomas Dawson for John Harison, 1579London: printed by Thomas Dawson for Iohn Harison, 1579
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. 9. Sermon.
Deut. Chap. 5. 18. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Deut. Chap. 5. 18. Thou shalt not committe adulterie.
Saint Paul speaking of the life of Christians,1 having exhorted them to the fear of God, addeth that they must walk righteously and soberly. Now, there is no doubt, but that this appertaineth to the second table of the law. Will we then observe that which God commandeth us in the second table? It sufficeth not that we do not any wrong or injury unto any, either in his person, or in his goods: but besides this doctrine, it is further required, that we live in all temperance and honesty. And to this purpose mention is made hereof, in this former place which I have alleged to Titus, where it is said, That we have been redeemed by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the end we should live in this world in the fear of God, and soberly and righteously. In another place to Timothy he saith,2 That if there be a good policy and rule of government observed, we shall walk justly and honestly in all godliness. Now, touching the fear of God, this is that spiritual service whereof we have spoken heretofore, that God be purely and sincerely worshipped of us, that we put our whole trust and confidence in him, that we call upon him, that we bear him the reverence which he deserveth. But come we to our neighbours. Will we learn how we ought to be conversant with men? Lo two articles or points to be observed, which he placeth to this purpose. The first is integrity and uprightness, that is, just dealing, that we use no violence, no extortion, no deceit in the goods of our neighbours. The second followeth: that we be not dissolute in life and conversation, that we show no villainous and unchaste behaviour, that our living be not inordinate. And this is that which he understandeth by honesty or sobriety. We have