A69054:239
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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19 Moreover, he confirmeth by the authority of the Scripture, from the 19. to the 21. to wit, in this order. Mans soul is lightened with the brightness of Gods light,1 so that it is never altogether without some small flame,2 or at least some small spark of it, but yet with such a light, he comprehendeth not God. Because mans quickness of wit, as towards the knowledge of God, is but mere darkness, for flesh is not capable of the high wisdom of God, to conceive ⟨p. 47⟩GOD, and that which is godly, unless it be lightened with the spirit of GOD, as Christ testified, that this was a special revelation of the father that Peter did know him.
19 Moreouer, hée confirmeth by the authoritie of the Scripture, from the 19. to the 21. to wit, in this order. Mans soule is lightened with the brightnesse of Gods light,1 so yt it is neuer altogether without some small flame,2 or at least some small sparke of it, but yet with such a light, hée comprehendeth not God. Because mans quicknesse of wit, as towardes the knowledge of God, is but méere darkenes, for flesh is not capable of ye high wisedom of God, to conceaue ⟨p. 47⟩GOD, and that which is godlie, vnlesse it be lightened with the spirite of GOD, as Christ testified, that this was a speciall reuelation of the father that Peter did knowe him.