A69054:1326
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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2 It is not in mens power to institute sacraments, and the same is in no mans power, but Gods. Moreover it is profitable that some difference be kept between Sacraments and other Ceremonies, least all things pass into Sacraments. A Sacrament ought to be a witness of the good will of God towards us, whereof no man nor angel ⟨image 268⟩can be witness, forasmuch as none hath been of Gods counsel.
2 It is not in mens power to institute sacraments, and the same is in no mans power, but Gods. Moreouer it is profitable that some difference bee kept betwéene Sacramentes and other Ceremonies, least all things passe into Sacramentes. A Sacrament ought to be a witnesse of the good will of God towardes vs, whereof no man nor angell ⟨image 268⟩can be witnesse, forasmuch as none hath béene of Gods counsell.
3 There can no where be found among the ecclesiastical writers the number of 7. sacraments. And Augustine acknowledgeth 2. only of this sort.
3 There can no where bée founde amōng ye ecclesiastical writers the number of 7. sacraments. And Augustine acknowledgeth 2. only of this sort.
4 Descending to the forms, and first to confirmation, he showeth what in times past it was.
4 Descending to the formes, and first to confirmation, hee sheweth what in times past it was.