Questions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the adversaries of the sameQuestions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the aduersaries of the same

Surely it had been much¹ better for these miserable wretches, if they had let slip this Question, sith they have no better ⟨p. 66⟩argument & testimony, than that they have from this damned rich man. But this is Gods judgement, for that they are not content with that most sure, excellent, faithful and perfect intercession of Christ. For if they thought this intercession only sufficient, why then make they mention of any other intercessors? And because they often speak of other intercessors, which yet, notwithstanding are none, neither would they be, and because they set forth rather the intercession of creatures than of Christ, as not content with him, therefore are they justly for their deserts punished with so great blindness. Furthermore it is not written in the Scripture, that the rich man did call upon GOD, and pray for his brethren, that GOD might have mercy over them: But rather desired, that him self might be delivered to the end that he might warn them. And therefore was it denied him, because God will not have the living to have any respect to the dead, as to look for any Doctrine, Revelation, ⟨image 77⟩or salvation, from them, but to content them selves with the doctrine of the holy Scripture. Wherefore if our Adversaries acknowledge this, then on Gods name let them content themselves with the intercession of Christ, which the holy Scripture doth allow and commend unto us only. And this similitude maketh quite against themselves.