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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 15: Of Baptism.Book › Book 4 › Chapter 15: Of Baptisme.
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18 That same also is very weak which by the example of Paul they defend themselves,1 as though he rebaptized certain disciples, which he showeth must otherwise be understood, that is to say, the visible grace of the spirit was given them by the laying on of hands, which may well be expressed by the name of Baptism.
18 That same also is very weake which by the example of Paul they defende themselues,1 as though hée rebaptised certaine disciples, which he sheweth must otherwise bée vnderstood, that is to say, the visible grace of the spirite was giuen them by the laying on of handes, which may wel be expressed by the name of Baptisme.
19 This sacrament as touching the outward administration is many ways and marvellously corrupted many ages ago, with mens inventions.
19 This sacrament as touching the outwarde administration is manye waies and meruellously corrupted many ages agoe, with mens inuentions.
20 Of whom it ought to be administered, that is to say, of the Ministers of the Church, not by private men, or women,1