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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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5 But whereas the Lord giving a rule of perfect righteousness,1 hath applied all the parts thereof to his own will, therein is declared all feigned works of vanity, and a profanation of true righteousness not to be suffered; and that same approveth the things that are prescribed: seeing that obedience ought to be the mother & spring of all virtues.
5 But whereas the Lorde geuing a rule of perfect righteousnesse,1 hath applied all the parts thereof to his owne wil, therin is declared al fained works of vanitie, and a prophanation of true righteousnesse not to bée suffered; and that same approueth ye things that are prescribed: séeing that obedience ought to be the mother & spring of al vertues.
6 Now he cometh to observations, the first whereof he would have that we determine that the life of man is instructed in the law, not only too outward honesty, but also to the inward & spiritual righteousness: and herein he disputeth from the commandments or laws1 ⟨image 72⟩of Magistrates.
6 Now he commeth to obseruations, the first wherof he would haue that we determine that ye life of man is instructed in the law, not only too o•tward honesty, but also to the inward & spirituall righteousnes: and herein he disputeth from the cōmandements or lawes