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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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And although besides that number, there are some godly persons, which retain still the Articles of the faith: Notwithstanding even they being moved with examples, do […] yield unto certain errors: whereby it comes to pass, that they retain the same articles of faith less pure, then they ought too do.1 Like as Bernard is seen too have had better judgement, then others, although yet he yielded and condescended unto many errors, to the abuses of Masses, too the Popes power, too vows, and worshippings of Saints.
And although besides that number, there are some godly persons, which retaine still the Articles of the faith: Notwithstanding euen they beeyng moued with examples, doe 〈…〉 yeelde vnto certaine erroures: whereby it comes to passe, that they retayne the same articles of faith lesse pure, then they ought too doe.1 Like as Bernarde is seene too haue had better iudgement, then others, although yet hee yeelded and condiscended vnto many errors, to the abuses of Masses, too the Popes power, too vowes, and woorshippings of Saintes.
- 1Bernard condescended unto many errors.Bernarde condiscended vnto many errors.
Therefore the authority of the multitude, is not at all to be alleged against the word of God▪ But we must return to the rule, If any man teach any other Gospel, let him be holden accursed: Gal. 1. Let the chief authority •e of the word delivered by God:1 Afterwards that is to be reputed the church which agreeeth with that word, as Christ saith, My sheep hear my voice,