A69054:972
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.
1 As concerning the first where he granteth the first to the Bishops, in this disputation for honours sake, first he showeth who, and what men must be chosen, that is, the unlearned, dissolute, boys, Sodomites.
1 As concerning the first where hée graunteth the first to the Bishops, in this disputation for honors sake, first he sheweth who, and what men must bée chosen, that is, the vnlearned, dissolute, boies, Sodomites.
2 Moreover as concerning the third member, that is to say, the order of choosing, all that right of the* people in choosing, is taken away, against Leo, Cyprian and many decrees of Synods, neither can they be excused with that collar they allege.
2 Moreouer as concerning the thirde member, that is to say, the order of chosing, al that right of the* people in chosing, is takē away, against Leo, Cyprian and many decrees of Synodes, neither can they bée excused with that coller they alledge.
- *That he complaineth the peoples right to be abridged, it is doubtful whether it were but for a time, and tied to certain circumstances, I truly cannot be persuaded to grant such right to the people, as our churches are now governed.That he complaineth the peoples right to be abridged, it is doubtfull whether it were but for a time, and tied to certaine circumstances, I truely cannot be perswaded to graunt such right to the people, as our churches are nowe gouerned.