A69054:649
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 It is unnatural Philosophy then, which granteth no use of his creatures, but a necessary use. But on the other side, we must with no less diligence provide a stay for the lust of the flesh; which if it be not brought into order, overfloweth without measure. To this bridling, first we must know that all things are made to this end,1 that we should acknowledge the Author, & give him thanks, for his tender kindness toward us: neither of which they can do, which immoderately do abuse these earthly befits.
3 It is vnnaturall Philosophie then, which granteth no vse of his creatures, but a necessary vse. But on the other side, we must with no lesse diligēce prouide a stay for the lust of the flesh; which if it be not brought into order, ouerfloweth wtout measure. To this brideling, first we must know that all things are made to this end,1 yt we should acknowledge the Authour, & giue him thanks, for his tender kindnes toward vs: neyther of which they can doe, which immoderately doe abuse these earthly befites.