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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 20: Of Civill government.Book › Book 4 › Chapter 20: Of Ciuill gouernment.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
2 And when they cry out, that the civil administration is unmeet for Christians, ⟨image 276⟩and that such in it self, that it repugneth Christian profession on both parts: Against both which it is showed that it is such as either in this life doth begin after a sort immortality, and is very profitable for us.
2 And when they cry out, that the ciuil administration is vnméete for Christians, ⟨image 276⟩and that such in it selfe, that it repugneth Christian profession on both partes: Against both which it is shewed that it is such as either in this life doth begin after a sort immortalitie, and is very profitable for vs.
3 This same he prosecuteth, proving that civill government is not only profitable for us in earthly matters: but also to defend & increase the kingdom of Christ. Moreover that the matter may more plainly go forward, he divideth this government which he speaketh of, into three parts: that is to say, into the Magistrate, the law and the people, speaking of every one in order.
3 This same hee prosecuteth, prouing that ciuill gouernment is not only profitable for vs in earthly matters: but also to defende & increase the kingdome of Christe. Moreouer that the matter may more plainly goe forwarde, he diuideth this gouernment which he speaketh of, into thrée partes: that is to say, into the Magistrate, ye lawe and the people, speaking of euery one in order.