A69054:804
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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26 Last of all,1 he wipeth away that which many do object: that the prayers of the Saints are oftentimes heard, preposterously reasoning, that none ⟨image 180⟩shall be heard, but they that have once been heard: this first he interpreteth, secondly, he confirmeth his interpretation by the authority of the Scripture, and showeth it by examples.
26 Last of all,1 he wipeth away that which many doe obiect: that the prayers of the Saints are oftentimes heard, preposterously reasoning, that none ⟨image 180⟩shall be heard, but they that haue once bene heard: this first he enterpreteth, secondly, he confirmeth his interpretation by the authoritie of the Scripture, and sheweth it by examples.
127 And so he concludeth, that this calling on of Saints, is many ways sacrilege. The beginning of praying rightly, springeth out of Faith, & Faith cometh of the hearing of the word of God: therefore prayer must be made according to the word of God, where no such superstitious intercession is mentioned.
127 And so he cōcludeth, that this calling on of Saintes, is many wayes sacriledge. The beginning of praying rightly, springeth out of Faith, & Faith commeth of the hearing of the worde of God: therfore prayer must be made according to the worde of God, where no such superstitious intercession is mentioned.