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A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and…
A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and of His Word written in Latin by that Reverend Father D. Philip Melanchthon, after the convention at Ratisbona, anno 1541 ; translated into English by R.R.A godly and learned assertion in defence of the true church of God, and of His Woorde written in Latine by that Reuerend Father D. Philip Melancthon, after the conuention at Ratisbona, anno 1541 ; translated into English by R.R.
London : Imprinted at London at the three Cranes in the Vinetree by Thomas Dawson, 1580
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Moreover they pretend that the Authority of the church,1 is to be preferred before the word of God: and that the Church hath power to change or alter such things as are delivered in the word of God. Unto these opinions, do they cite the saying of S. Augustine, which is this: I would give no credit unto the Gospel, were it not but that the authority of ⟨image 10⟩the Catholic Church moved me thereunto. And therefore under a false colour of the name of the Church,2 do the Pope and Bishops decree and command many things for their sensuality contrary unto the word of God, yea they confirm and stablish wicked doctrine, & Idolatry: And also by this means the very name only of the Church terrifieth very many nowadays from the true doctrine of the Gospel which we profess. Therefore needful it is that men be admonished rightly as touching the authority of the Church.
Moreouer they pretende that the Autority of the church,1 is to be preferred before the word of God: and that the Churche hath power to change or alter suche thinges as are delyuered in the worde of God. Vnto these opinions, doo they cite the saying of S. Augustyne, which is this: I woulde giue no credit vnto the Gospel, were it not but that the auctority of ⟨image 10⟩the Catholike Church mooued me therevntoo. And therfore vnder a false colour of the name of the Church,2 do the Pope and Bishops decree and commaunde many thinges for their sensuality contrary vnto the word of God, yea they confirme and stablish wicked doctrine, & Idolatry: And also by this meanes the very name only of the Churche terrifieth very many nowadaies from the true doctrine of the Gospel which we professe. Therefore needful it is that men bee admonished rightly as touching the autority of the Church.
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