A69054:1352
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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28 Thirdly coming to Priests or Presbyters, first he showeth that that office as it is among them, is injurious to the Priesthood of Christ, because they themselves profess that they offer the sacrifice of appeasement.1 Christ commanded distributers of his Gospel and Mysteries to be ordained, not sacrificers to be consecrated.
28 Thirdly comming to Priestes or Presbiters, first he sheweth that that office as it is among them, is iniurious to the Priesthood of Christe, because they themselues professe that they offer the sacrifice of apeasement.1 Christ commanded distributers of his Gospel and Mysteries to be ordained, not sacrificers to be consecrated.
29 Moreover coming to the Ceremonies, first he showeth how unadvisedly they have imitated,1 blowing by the example of Christ: but the Lord did many things that he willed not to be examples to us: he showed a proof of his divine power, when in blowing upon the Apostles, he filled them with the grace of the holy Ghost.
29 Moreouer comming to the Ceremonies, first he sheweth howe vnaduisedly they haue imitated,1 blowing by the example of Christ: but the Lord did many thinges that he willed not to be examples to vs: he shewed a proofe of his diuine power, when in blowing vppon the Apostles, hée filled them with the grace of the holie Ghost.