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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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3 The old writers sometime have alleged these not to the work of God, but to his foreknowledge and sufferance: and to what end have they done it, when as notwithstanding the scripture doeth plainly show, that there is therein somewhat else of God besides his foreknowledge, that is, he hardeneth the reprobate, blindeth, and moveth, and that two ways: first, by forsaking them or taking from them his holy Ghost: Moreover also, by directing them as it seemeth him good,1 by Satan the minister of his wrath.
3 The olde writers sometime haue alledged these not to the work of God, but to his foreknowledge and sufferance: and to what end haue they doone it, when as notwithstanding the scripture doeth plainely shew, that there is therein somewhat else of God besides his foreknowledge, that is, he hardneth the reprobate, blindeth, and mooueth, and that two wayes: first, by forsaking them or taking from them his holy Ghost: Moreouer also, by directing thē as it seméeth him good,1 by Satan the minister of his wrath.
4 And he showeth both by many places of scripture, that he taketh away the lip from the speakers of trueth,1 and ⟨p. 52⟩taketh away the reason from the elders, he taketh the heart away from them that are set over the people,2 he maketh them to wander where no way is. Again, Lord, why hast thou made us mad, and hardened our hearts, that we should not fear thee?