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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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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.
2 Although by peculiar consideration and respect of his kingdom, he be called anointed, yet in him the prophetical and Priestly anointing, have their place. He is therefore anointed & Prophet: and truly not so much for him self, as for us. And to this end tendeth his prophetical dignity, that we might know that in the sum of the doctrine which he hath taught, are contained all points of perfect wisdom.
2 Although by peculiar cōsideration and respect of his kingdom, he be called annointed, yet in him the propheticall and Priestly annointing, haue their place. He is therfore annointed & Prophet: and truly not so much for him self, as for vs. And to this ende tendeth his prophetical dignitie, yt we might know that in the summe of the doctrine which he hath taught, are contained all points of perfect wisedome.
13 Speaking of his kingdom, first he affirmeth it to be spiritual, not earthly or worldly, yet is it of such force, that it always defendeth the universal church, and every member against every preparation of the devil, & also establisheth ⟨p. 86⟩and confirmeth to every and singular Christian, immortality, as those that are grounded upon the eternal seat of God.
13 Speaking of his kingdom, first hée affirmeth it to be spirituall, not earthly or worldly, yet is it of such force, that it alwayes defendeth ye vniuersal church, and euery member against euery preparation of the deuil, & also establisheth ⟨p. 86⟩and confirmeth to euery and singular Christian, immortalitie, as those yt are grounded vpon the eternal seat of God.
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