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The mind and exposition of that excellent learned man Martin Bucer, upon these words…The mynd and exposition of that excellente learned man Martyn Bucer, vppon these wordes…
The mind and exposition of that excellent learned man Martin Bucer, upon these words of S. Matthew: Woo be to the wordle [sic] because of offences. Math. xviij. Faithfully translated in to English, by a faithful brother, with certain objections [and] answers to the sameThe mynd and exposition of that excellente learned man Martyn Bucer, vppon these wordes of S. Mathew: Woo be to the wordle [sic] bycause of offences. Math. xviij. Faythfully translated in to Englishe, by a faythfull brother, with certayne obiections [and] answeres to the same
Emden: printed by E. van der Erve, 1566
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Although we must needs confess,1 that we have to much consented heretofore with the Papist in robbing and bereaving God of his glory & honour, yet may we not now in the light of Gods truth continue a partaker with you in the adulteration of Christs sacraments, contrary to our consciences & knowledge, wherein we judge our selves only, not prejudicing other mens doing, whom we leave to God, before whom they ether stand or fall. For our parts we must render account, not obstinately bent against any thing that shall be approved by Gods word.
ALthoughe we muste nedes confesse,1 that we haue to much consentyd heretofore with the Papiste in robbing and bereuinge God of his glory & honor, yet may we not now in the lyght of Gods truthe contynew a partaker with you in the adulteracion of Christes sacramentes, cōtrary to our consciences & knowledge, wherein we iudge our sealues onlye, not preiudisynge other mens doinge, whō we leaue to God, before whō they ether stand or falle. For oure partes we must render accompte, not obstinatly bent against any thing yt shalbe approuyd by Gods worde.
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We are persuaded,1 that we may not use any thing repugnant to Christian liberty, nor maintain an opinion of holiness where none is, which were Hypocrisy, nor consent to Idolatry, which were denial of the truth, or discourage the godly, encouraging the wicked, nor destroying the Church of Christ, which are bound to edify, nor consent unto confusion, where God requireth order, nor show disobedience, where God requireth to obey.
We are persuadyd,1