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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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26 That he may obtain the same, he proveth two things out of the scripture: first that kings are not appointed, but by the providence and singular doings of God.1 Moreover, from them are admonitions drawn, that we should obey them: first out of Daniel, Nabuchodonozer, he that conquered Jerusalem,2 was a strong invader, and destroyer of other: yet it is said, That the Lord gave him the land of Egypt, for the service he had done to him in wasting it.
26 That he may obteine ye same, he prooueth two things out of ye scripture: first that kinges are not appointed, but by the prouidence and singular doings of God.1 Moreouer, from them are admonitions drawne, that wée shoulde obey them: first out of Daniell, Nabuchodonozer, he that conquered Hierusalem,2 was a strong inuader, and destroier of other: yet it is said, That the Lorde gaue him the lande of Egypt, for the seruice hée had doone to him in wasting it.
- 1Davi. 2.21Daui. 2.21
- 21. kings. 241. kinges. 24
27 Moreover out of Jeremiah.
27 Moreouer out of Ieremie.