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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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14 Moreover that in arts, aswell liberal as handicrafts, we are only apt although this also is not to be let slipped, that this light of reason whereof we speak, is so universal good, that therein every man nevertheless ought for him self to acknowledge the peculiar grace of God.
14 Moreouer that in arts, aswell liberall as handicraftes, we are only apt although this also is not to be let slipt, yt this light of reason wherof we speak, is so vniuersall good, that therein euery man neuerthelesse ought for him selfe to acknowledge the peculiar grace of God.
15 This middle way therefore must be held that by such things, we are admonished that mans mind howsoever it be perverted and fallen from his integrity is yet still clothed & garnished with the excellent gifts of God.
15 This middle way therfore must bée helde that by such thinges, wée are admonished that mans mind howsoeuer it bée peruerted and falne from his integritie is yet still clothed & garnished with the excellent giftes of God.
16 Yet in the mean time let us not forget that these are the most excellent good gifts of the spirit of God,1 which for the common benefit of mankind he dealeth abroad to whom it pleaseth him, sometime also to the wicked, which notwithstanding obtain no praise thereby, because they leave off to be pure in a polluted man, and in one that wanteth the foundation of the trueth: and for that cause are made before God, brittle, and unprofitable.