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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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These so great matters doth the deliverance from the law comprehend, which men of secure minds understand not, who know not, what true repentance meaneth, nor what pertaineth unto true Invocation. Finally which are not exercised in afflictions, and either have their minds occupied in carnal pleasures, or are delighted with their own opinions, and despise the word of God: either else, which do wrest it and abuse it, according too their own imaginations.
These so greate matters doth the deliueraunce from the law comprehend, which men of secure mindes vnderstande not, who know not, what true repentance meaneth, nor what pertaineth vntoo true Inuocation. Finally which are not exercised in afflictions, and either haue their mindes occupied in carnall pleasures, or are delighted with their owne opinions, and despise the word of God: either els, which do wrest it and abuse it, according too their owne imaginations.
Some of our adversaries more subtle then others,1 although they plainly see that Augustine's interpretation, and ours also is the true meaning agreeable unto the mind ⟨p. 39⟩of Paul, and of Prophetical as also Apostolical scripture: yet they exclaim against us, and cite for their purpose the authority of Origen, Hierome, Chrysostom, and I know not of whom: Not because they allow those from their heart: but only too blear the eyes of the ignorant people, least they should seem to be overcome.
Some of our aduersaries more subtill then others,1 although they plainely see that Augustines interpretation, and ours also is the true meaning agreeable vntoo the mynde ⟨p. 39⟩of Paule, and of Propheticall as also Apostolicall scripture: yet they exclaime against vs, and cite for theyr purpose the autority of Origen, Hierome, Chrysostome, and I knowe not of whom: Not because they allowe those frō theyr hearte: but onely too bleare the eyes of the ignoraunt people, least they shoulde seeme to be ouercome.