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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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Furthermore although he nameth us certain things, yet notwithstanding he showeth sufficiently whom they are which he specially inveigheth against. He declaimeth against us which have shaken of from us certain Tyrannical and ungodly laws of the Popes. And although indeed I think that he spake not these things without reward: Yet notwithstanding seeing the same things are spoken of many notable and eloquent men, I will not here dispute what this fellow seeketh or goeth about.
Furthermore although hee nameth vs certayne things, yet notwithstanding he sheweth sufficiently whom they are which he specially inueigheth against. He declaimeth against vs which haue shaken of from vs certaine Tyrannicall and vngodly lawes of the Popes. And although indeede I thinke that he spake not these thinges without rewarde: Yet notwithstanding seeyng the same thinges are spoken of many notable and eloquent men, I will not here dispute what this fellow seeketh or goeth about.
All this kind of Orations or speeches doeth belong only too confirm the minds of mighty men that no modest and godly Councils should be heard:1 and moreover, that being inflamed by them, they may then exercise unjust cruelty over the people. But as David required of the Lord, That the Councils of Ahithophel should note prevail: So do we pray to God that the eloquence of these Rhetoricians may never be able to oppress the trueth and glory of Christ. And seeing it is written, Out of the mouths of infants & sucking babes, hast thou made perfect thy praise. &c. 2We will hope well, that God will vouchsafe not to be absent from us in refuting these slanders, and in advancing of the glory of ⟨p. 57⟩Christ.
All this kinde of Orations or speches doeth belong onely too confirme the mindes of mighty men that no modest and godly Councelles shoulde be hearde: