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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
8 There are three special forms of civill government: but whether is better it can not be defined. The state of the chiefest men tempered with common government is the best, by the Princes default, yet all are of God.
8 There are thrée speciall fourmes of ciuill gouernment: but whether is better it can not be defined. The state of the chiefest men tempered with common gouernment is the best, by ye Princes defalt, yet all are of God.
9 Speaking of the office of a Magistrate, ⟨image 277⟩that is,1 to what end he is set of God, he showeth that his office is extended to both tables: neither is he instituted only to attend on civil judgements, but much more to have regard of religion, and for that cause he is armed with power, both for reward and punishment.
9 Speaking of ye office of a Magistrat, ⟨image 277⟩that is,1 to what ende he is set of God, hee sheweth that his office is extended to both tables: neither is he instituted only to attend on ciuil iudgements, but much more to haue regarde of religion, and for that cause he is armed with power, both for reward and punishment.
- 1judg. 21.25.•udg. 21.25.