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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
16 The first commandment hath not only this end, that god alone should have preeminence among the people: but also doth command, first, that all impiety and superstition be taken heed of; secondly that God may be worshipped with true endeavour of piety.
16 The first commandement hath not only this end, that god alone should haue preheminēce amōg the people: but also doth commande, first, that al impietie and superstition be taken héede of; secondly that God may be worshipped with true endeuour of pietie.
17 In the second commandment there are two parts, the first restraineth our liberty: that we presume not to make subject,1 or by any form represent God who is incomprehensible: The second part forbiddeth us to honour any Image for religions sake.
17 In the second cōmandement there are two parts, the first restraineth our libertie: that we presume not to make subiect,1 or by any forme represent God who is incomprehensible: The seconde part forbiddeth vs to honor any Image for religions sake.
18 The penal ordinance, which followeth, is set to shake of our sluggishnesses: and the Lord doth induce us to himself being clothed and set out with four titles, strange, jealous, a severe revenger and merciful,