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A Brief and Pithy Sum of the Christian Faith
A brief and pithy sum of the Christian faith made in form of a confession, with a confutation of all such superstitious errors, as are contrary thereunto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of French by R.F.A briefe and piththie summe of the Christian faith made in forme of a confession, vvith a confutation of all such superstitious errours, as are contrary therevnto. Made by Theodore de Beza. Translated out of Frenche by R.F.
London: printed by Richard Serll, 1565
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.
3. Of the eternal providence of God.
3. Of the eternall prouidence of God.
Nothing is done at adventure or by chance, or without the most just ordinance and appointment of God, aalthough god be in no wise author nor culpable of any evil which is committed. For his goodness & mighty power is such and so incomprehensible, that namely he ordaineth b& doth well and justly, even that which the devil and man doth evil and unjustly.
NOthing is done at auenture or by chaunce, or without the most iust ordinaunce and appointment of God, aalthough god be in no wise authour nor culpable of any euyl which is committed. For his goodnes & mighty power is such and so incomprehensible, that namely he ordaineth b& doth wel and iustly, euen that which the deuill and man doth euill and vniustly.