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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
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15 Moreover that which they object out of Paul,1 that wicked men must not be suffered in our company, he plainly showeth it, that it doth belong nothing to the matter, because the judgement of such separation belongeth not to every man, but to the Church only.
15 Moreouer that which they obiect out of Paul,1 that wicked mē must not be suffered in our company, he plainly sheweth it, yt it doth belong nothing to the matter, bicause ye iudgement of such separation belongeth not to euery man, but to the Church only.
16 Thirdly by Augustine's authority, & most firm reasons, he convinceth such waywardness not to proceed of a true study of holiness, but of a proud & false opinion. Thereof Augustin giveth this ⟨p. 196⟩counsel to godly & quiet men, that they mercifully correct that which they can, & that which they cannot, patiently to bear, & groan, & mourn with love,1 until God either amend them, or at harvest root up the tares, & fan out the chaff.
16 Thirdly by Augustines authoritie, & most firm reasons, he conuinceth such waywardnes not to procéede of a true study of holines, but of a prowd & false opinion. Thereof Augustin giueth this ⟨p. 196⟩counsell to godly & quiet men, that they mercifully correct that which they can, & that which they cannot, patiently to beare, & grone, & mourne wt loue,