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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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20 Moreover these things whereof he now speaketh,1 he divideth into two kinds, that is to say, of the old and new Testament, but both tend to this end, to lead us as it were by the hand to Christ.
20 Moreouer these thinges whereof he nowe speaketh,1 he deuideth into two kindes, that is to say, of the old and new Testament, but both tend to this end, to leade vs as it were by the hande to Christ.
21 First he showeth the same in the Sacraments of the old Testament, Circumcision was to the Jews,1 whereby they were put in mind that what so ever cometh of the seed of man is corrupt, and hath need of pruning: and a remembrance to confirm them selves of the blessing promised to Abraham.
21 First he sheweth the same in the Sacraments of the old Testamēt, Circumcision was to the Iewes,1 whereby they were put in minde that what so euer commeth of the séede of man is corrupt, and hath néede of pruning: and a remembrance to confirme them selues of the blessing promised to Abraham.