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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.
3 The Lord must be called upon, albeit he need no admonisher, and he is ready of his own accord to give us that we need.
3 The Lorde must be called vppon, albeit he néede no admonisher, and hée is readie of his owne accorde to giue vs that we néede.
4 The first rule is, to frame prayer rightly & well, that we be no otherwise ⟨image 175⟩framed in mind and heart, then becometh them, that enter into talks with God.
4 The first rule is, to frame prayer rightly & wel, that we be no otherwyse ⟨image 175⟩framed in mynde and heart, then becommeth them, that enter into talks with God.
5 Here therefore it is to be noted, that casting off all lightness,1 we earnestly apply our studies and senses to pray: secondly, that we pray not but as the lord permitteth, because we can not do these things of our selves, God to help our weakness hath given us his spirit to teach us that which is right, & to rule our affections: yet not giving over the charge of praying to the Spirit of God, we our selves in the mean tune should wax dull.
5 Here therefore it is to be noted, that casting off all lightnesse,1