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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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4 And because it is spiritual, therefore it is to be known, that whatsoever felicity is promised us in Christ, it consisteth not in outward commodities,1 but it is spiritual, and lifteth us up to eternal life.2 And there are two things which thereby come unto us: first that he enricheth us with all good things necessary to salvation: secondly, that he maketh us unexpugnable against all the assaults of the spiritual enemy.
4 And because it is spiritual, therfore it is to be known, that whatsoeuer felicitie is promised vs in Christe, it consisteth not in outward commodities,1 but it is spirituall, and lifteth vs vp to eternal life.2 And ther are two things which therby come vnto vs: first that he enricheth vs with all good things necessary to saluation: secondly, that hée maketh vs vnexpugnable against all the assalts of the spirituall enemy.
5 Therefore was he anointed,1 not with earthly oil, but with heavenly oil, that is to say, with the holy Ghost, and that not for him self, but to pour his plenty upon us, being hungry & dry, the spirit undoubtedly choosing his seat in Christ, that from thence the heavenly riches might largely flow out unto us.