A69054:1070
The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reverend father, M. John Calvin, compendiously…The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reuerend father, M. Iohn Caluin, compendiously…
The institutions of Christian religion, written by the reverend father, M. John Calvin, compendiously abridged by Edmond Bunny Bachelor of divinity; and translated into English by Edward MayThe institutions of Christian religion, written by the reuerend father, M. Iohn Caluin, compendiously abridged by Edmond Bunnie Bachellour of diuinitie; and translated into English by Edward May
London: printed for William Norton, 1580
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
6 But coming to the question, where again he showeth more plain, what the state of the question is, he denieth that the Bishops are appointed law makers over the faithful, that may of them selves prescribe a rule to live by; or compel to their ordinances the people committed to them.
6 But comming to the questiō, where agayne hée sheweth more plaine, what the state of the question is, he denieth that the Bishoppes are appoynted law makers ouer the faythfull, that may of them selues prescribe a rule to lyue by; or compell to their ordinances the people committed to them.
7 Seeing the Lord hath contained1 in his law the perfect rule of well ⟨image 229⟩living, and for two causes doeth keep it to him self only to be our law maker, and therefore he is the King of souls to whom belongeth the power to save, and destroy.
7 Séeyng the Lorde hath contained1 in his lawe the perfecte rule of well ⟨image 229⟩liuing, and for two causes doeth kéepe it to him selfe only to be our lawe maker, and therefore hée is the King of soules to whom belongeth the power to saue, and destroy.