A69054:1086
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
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23 This tyranny which they have taken to them selves by this example of the Apostles, is for two causes to be improved: first because they miserably crucify not only the bodies, but also the consciences. Moreover because it taketh from the Lord his Dominion, which afterward he showeth at large how worthy great reprehension it is,1 and that in those in whom no manifest impiety appeared.
23 This tyrannie which they haue taken to them selues by this example of the Apostles, is for two causes to be improoued: first because they miserably crucifie not onely the bodies, but also the consciences. Moreouer because it taketh from the Lorde his Dominion, which afterwarde hée sheweth at large howe worthie great reprēhesion it is,1 and that in those in whom no manifest impietie appeared.
24 No marvel because mans inventions did always so displease the lord,1 that first they were esteemed for his worship.