A69054:865
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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5 Seeing we are chosen in Christ alone,1 in him alone the certainty of our election is to be sought: and no man can be sure of his election, but he that resteth upon Christ only.
5 Séeing we are chosen in Christe alone,1 in him alone the certaintie of our election is to be sought: and no man can be sure of his election, but hée that resteth vpon Christ only.
6 If we be ascertained of an undoubtful calling,1 we may certainly determine that we are the elect: but seeing against this assurance certain places are alleged: before he answer them, he confirmeth by many testimonies that Christ hath delivered us from all care and doubt.
6 If we be assertayned of an vndoubtfull calling,1 wée may certainly determine that wée are the electe: but séeing against this assuraunce certayne places are alledged: before hée aunsweare them, hée confirmeth by many testimonyes that Christe hath deliuered vs from all care and doubt.