A17167:170
A confutation of the Popes bull which was published more then two years ago…A confutation of the Popes bull which was published more then two yeres agoe…
A confutation of the Popes bull which was published more then two years ago against Elizabeth the most gracious Queen of England, France, and Ireland, and against the noble realm of England together with a defence of the said true Christian Queen, and of the whole realm of England. By Henry Bullinger the Elder.A confutation of the Popes bull which was published more then two yeres agoe against Elizabeth the most gracious Queene of England, Fraunce, and Ireland, and against the noble realme of England together with a defence of the sayd true Christian Queene, and of the whole realme of England. By Henry Bullinger the Elder.
London: printed by John Day, 1572London: printed by Iohn Day, 1572
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¶ Here be recited other articles of accusation, which the Bull mentioneth concerning the Queens abolishing of the mass, and her taking away of many other superstitions and abuses. Also here is expounded, what catholikenesse is, and who be catholic.
¶ Here be recited other articles of accusation, which the Bull mentioneth concerning the Queenes abolishing of the masse, and hir taking away of many other superstitions and abuses. Also here is expounded, what catholikenesse is, and who be catholike.
The Bull knitteth hereunto also other articles of accusation against the Queen. She hath also (saith the bull) abolished prayers, fastings, choice of meats, single life, & catholic ceremonies. As concerning the sacrifice of the mass, the Queen not unjustly, but for many and most just causes hath abolished it,1 like as King Edward had abolished it afore. In the Synod of London, whereof we have made mention now once or twice already, thus remaineth in writing concerning the mass: Christs oblation once made for all, is a full redemption, atonement, and satisfaction for all the sins of the whole world,2 as well original as actual. Neither is there any other satisfaction for sins,3 saving only that one.4 Wherefore the sacrifices of masses, wherein the priest was commonly said to offer Christ, for release of penalty and fault, for the quick and the dead, are but forgeries, ⟨image 56⟩and hurtful deceits. Thus much is written there. But it is the duty of kings to abolish and banish, yea and to punish noisome deceits and deceivers. Worthily therefore have the Kings of England abolished the mass, neither have they trespassed at all in that behalf, against God or against their own office.