A69054:734
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.
4 The place of Peter which they allege of Cornelius, to make for their purpose, doeth prove nothing less then that man is prepared to receive the grace of GOD by the endeavour of good works, but by contrariwise (seeing there is a double accepting of man with GOD) first when finding nothing in man but only misery,1 yet of his great liberality he receiveth him freely.
4 The place of Peter which they alledge of Cornelius, to make for their purpose, doeth proue nothing lesse then that man is prepared to receaue the grace of GOD by the endeuour of good workes, but by contrariwise (séeing there is a double accepting of man with GOD) first when finding nothing in man but only miserie,1 yet of his great liberalitie hee receiueth him fréely.
5 Last of all, when by the same he hath new begotten him, and newly formed him into a new life, he now embraceth him as a new creature, garnished with the gifts of the holy spirit, (whereof Peter speaketh in this place) he setteth down plainly and showeth that Cornelius was freely accepted, before that his good works could be accepted: & this is the meaning of other ⟨image 166⟩places which witness that God is gentle and merciful,1 to the obeyers and followers of righteousness.
5 Last of all, when by the same hée hath newe begotten him, and newly fourmed him into a newe life, he nowe imbraceth him as a new creature, garnished with the gifts of the holy spirite, (wherof Peter speaketh in this place) hée setteth downe plainely and sheweth that Cornelius was fréely accepted, before that his good workes coulde bée accepted: & this is the meaning of other