A69054:982
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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12 This did Gregory consider of in his time: but Bernard being somewhat after, much more. The world, saith Gregory, is full of Priests, but yet in harvest there are seldom workmen found. Again, what do we O Priests which receive reward and are no work men?1 we leave the ministry of preaching, & to our punishment, as I see, we are called Bishops that keep the name of honour, and not of virtue.
12 This did Gegory cōsider of in his time: but Bernard being somewhat after, much more. The worlde, saith Gegory, is full of Priestes, but yet in haruest there are seldome workemen founde. Againe, what doe wée O Priestes which receaue rewarde and are no worke men?1 wée leaue the ministerie of preaching, & to our punishement, as I sée, wée are called Bishops that kéepe the name of honour, and not of vertue.
13 The whole form of Ecclesiastical government, which at this day florisheth under Papism, there is nothing else but a spoiling place where in thieves licentiously range without law and measure, howsoever they brag them selves with the colour of the Apostles authority.
13 The whole forme of Ecclesiasticall gouernment, which at this day florisheth vnder Papisme, there is nothing else but a spoiling place where in théeues licentiously raunge without lawe and measure, howsoeuer they bragge them selues with the couller of the Apostles authoritie.