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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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Book › Book 4 › Chapter 14: Of Sacraments.Book › Book 4 › Chapter 14: Of Sacramentes.
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8 They confirm that, because Philip required of the Eunuch,1 that he should believe with all his hart (then that which faith ⟨image 244⟩say they, none can be greater) before he should be baptized: but he clearly showeth how vain as well their reason is, as the confirmation thereof. This place To believe with all the heart, is not perfectly to believe Christ, but only from the heart and with sincere mind to embrace him:2 not to be full with him but with fervent affection to hunger and thirst, and sigh toward him.
8 They cōfirme that, because Philip required of the Eunuke,1 yt he should beleeue wt all his hart (then yt which fayth ⟨image 244⟩say they, none can be greater) before he should be baptized: but he clearly sheweth howe vaine as well their reason is, as the confirmation thereof. This place To beléeue with all the heart, is not perfectly to beléeue Christe, but onely from the heart and with sincere minde to embrace him:2 not to be full with him but with feruent affectiō to hunger and thirst, and sighe towarde him.