Two and twenty sermons of Master John Calvin In which sermons is most religiously…Two and twentie sermons of Maister Iohn Caluin In which sermons is most religiously…

And what is the reason? Because we might fully and wholly confess that God hath spoken most wisely, that all mens mouths might be stopped, and that we all at once might be silent and still to hear him. There is no man but will confess this at the tongues end: But in the mean time for us to know this equity and trueth, which is contained in the word of God, Alas we are too too far off.

And what is the reason? Because we might fully and wholy confesse that God hath spoken moste wisely, that all mennes mouthes might be stopped, and that we al at once might be silent and stil to heare him. There is no man but will confesse this at the tōgues end: But in the meane time for vs to knowe this equitie and trueth, which is contayned in the word of God, Alas we are too too farre off.

So then, let every man look well unto him self, and see whether his life be agreeable unto the word of God or no. And if it be, it is a manifest proof that the righteousness and trueth thereof is deeply imprinted in his heart. Now if this be so, then no doubt of it God his word is honoured as it is worthy. Then let us render unto him effectually, the praises which are here attributed unto him, and as they do appertain unto his majesty. But if we do say that the word of God is good and holy, that it is a wonderful righteousness and power that cannot fail, and yet despise it in deed, show our selves clean contrary unto it in our life and conversation, and making a goodly show to honour it, do spit at it: What a kind of honour call ye this? Wherefore we are to consider, that it is mete that this righteousness and trueth of the law of God be imprinted in our hearts, that we may make such a confession thereof, as David here hath done. And see why here he addeth, Yet is my delight in thy Commandments, Yea when he was afflicted, and in adversity. For it is an easy matter for men to praise God whiles they are quiet and out of trouble, & have all their hearts desire. Yea we shall see the very hypocrites cry out with open mouth, O blessed be God, and our good God: Forsooth when as he sendeth them even their wish, and entreateth them according too their own desires. But when God shall afflict us, so that we be grievously vexed, until we can no more: Lo here a good trial to make us feel, that we have willingly and in earnest honoured him in his word. And we shall show it too be so, when as we shall not change our minds: but constantly persevere in it, and say, whether shall I now run? see how