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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.
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6 By this consideration great fruit returneth to the Magistrates themselves,1 seeing that both may very well instruct them with what equity and diligence they ought to be occupied in their duties, and also may sustain them in singular comfort.
6 By this consideration great fruite returneth to the Magistrates thēselues,1 séeing that both may verie wel instruct them with what equitie and diligence they ought to be occupied in their dueties, and also may sustaine them in singular comfort.
7 They that rail at this holy Ministry do not refuse the Magistrate,1 but cast away God, that he should not reign over them.2 Notwithstanding that which they object, that dominion is forbidden by the mouth of Christ: neither is there any difference what form of government it be: when we reason of giving obedience, seeing it proveth that all are ordained of God.
7 They that raile at this holie Ministerie do not refuse the Magistrate,