A07405:233
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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Therefore, omitting other confutations, I will now further add certain things briefly,1 touching oblation for the dead. We need not inquire, whether there be any Purgatory yea, or not this question pertaineth nothing too the oblation. Although there were a Purgatory, yet it is wickedly done too offer the Sacrament for the dead. There are many most strong arguments to prove the same.
Therefore, omitting other confutations, I will nowe further adde certaine thinges briefly,1 touching oblation for the dead. Wee neede not inquyre, whether there be any Purgatory yea, or not this question pertaineth nothing too the oblation. Although there were a Purgatory, yet it is wickedly doone too offer the Sacrament for the dead. There are many most stronge argumentes to prooue the same.
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The first is ungodliness, too ordain a tradition in the Church without the commandment of God. Again, the application of the Lords supper for others, is made without any commandment of God, or testimony of Gods will. Ergo, without all doubting this application is wicked.
The first is vngodlynesse, too ordayne a tradition in the Churche without the commaundement of God. Againe, the application of the Lordes supper for others, is made without any commaundement of God, or testimony of Gods will. Ergo, without all doubting this application is wicked.