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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
Questions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the adversaries of the same: and answered by M. H. Bullinger of Zurick: reduced into .17. common places. Translated into English by John Cox. 1572Questions of religion cast abroad in Helvetia by the aduersaries of the same: and aunswered by M. H. Bullinger of Zurick: reduced into .17. common places. Translated into Englishe by Iohn Coxe. 1572
London: printed by Henry Bynneman for George Byshop, 1572London: printed by Henrie Bynneman for George Byshop, 1572
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The Conclusion.
Thus far (by the help of God, to whom I render most hearty thanks) have I answered to. […]. Questions, and taught those to whom they shall be objected, how to answer them: yea I have taught what is to be thought of each of these, how to confess the true doctrine of Christ, and to take heed of the false. And therefore now even for Christs sake I heartily beseech all you which stick unto the truth of the Gospel, and mind not to return to filthiness of Rome, that you answer soberly, and without fear, and constantly abide in the truth, being nothing amazed with the daily torments and afflictions which are ever at hand. For the Religion my brethren, for which you suffer persecutions, disple assures, and other griefs, is not of a•eight hundred years standing, but hath ben ever from the birth of Christ, yea and from the beginning of the world, grounded upon the Scriptures, and is in deed the ⟨image 149⟩very true and ancient faith. On the other side we are taught, that the doctrine and Religion of the Church of Rome that now is, is not only a new doctrine, but also devised by men, and ratified by the Counsels and Decrees of men (with whom Christ saith, that he is worshipped in vain.) Our doctrine and religion giveth all glory to God, and seeketh salvation in Christ only. And because we have all fullness in him, we have no respect unto the creatures. And him we serve not with outward pomp and shows, but in spirit and truth, in prayer and thanks giving, in righteousness, charity, purity, faith and mercy. And even common sense teacheth all men, that the true service of God consisteth in these things, whereas on the other part all men cry out against the uncertain doctrine of the Romish Clergy, being confirmed by no good authority, yet they cry out against their filthy life, their intolerable oppressions, pride, and tyranny. Wherefore although they have great power, glory, and dignity, favour ⟨image 149⟩and help of great and mighty men: