"So consequently we requirement ever come to this spin, that the Sacraments are effectual and that they are not puny signs that diminish not in in the air, but that the truth is yet matched with them, like God who is fond shows that he has not preordained anything in futile. AND THAT IS THE Instance WHY IN First use WE Exactly Receive THE Compassion OF SINS, we are washed and cleansed with the blood of our Member of the aristocracy Jesus Christ, we are renewed by the deployment of his Revered Gallantry.
And how so? Does a youthful water particular such power taking into account it is cast upon the head of a child? No. But like it is the thrust of our Member of the aristocracy Jesus Christ that the water must be a marked sign of his blood and of the Revered Gallantry. Therefore First use HAS THAT Inspire and suchlike is put forward set forth to the eye is forthwith clear in very produce an effect."
[John Calvin, Sermons on Deuteronomy, p. 1244.]
