Morning of the ReformationAmerican Sunday-school Union, 1842 - 324 páginas |
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... divine Providence kept the thoughts and the hands of the Emperor Charles occupied , so that he had no time or opportunity to exert his power in crushing the infant Reformation . Governing , as he did , not only Germany , but Spain ...
... divine Providence kept the thoughts and the hands of the Emperor Charles occupied , so that he had no time or opportunity to exert his power in crushing the infant Reformation . Governing , as he did , not only Germany , but Spain ...
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... the cloister a Bible fastened with a chain ; and to this chained Bible he had recourse daily . He understood but little of the divine word ; but * still it was his most absorbing study . Some- 60 MORNING OF THE REFORMATION .
... the cloister a Bible fastened with a chain ; and to this chained Bible he had recourse daily . He understood but little of the divine word ; but * still it was his most absorbing study . Some- 60 MORNING OF THE REFORMATION .
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... divine word and Spirit , he had formed some conception of what it is to be holy ; and he was distressed at find- ing neither in his heart nor his life , any appear- ance of that holiness which he saw to be needful . A dreadful discovery ...
... divine word and Spirit , he had formed some conception of what it is to be holy ; and he was distressed at find- ing neither in his heart nor his life , any appear- ance of that holiness which he saw to be needful . A dreadful discovery ...
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... divine justice . " But what works , " said he , " can proceed out of a heart like mine ! How can I , with works pol- luted even in their source and motive , stand before a holy judge ! " Luther , at this period , was greatly agitated ...
... divine justice . " But what works , " said he , " can proceed out of a heart like mine ! How can I , with works pol- luted even in their source and motive , stand before a holy judge ! " Luther , at this period , was greatly agitated ...
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... divine grace in his heart ; but he had not ceased to regard the pope , in all the plenitude of his as- sumed character , and the church over which he presided , with its imposing array of rituals and cardinals , as the proper arbitress ...
... divine grace in his heart ; but he had not ceased to regard the pope , in all the plenitude of his as- sumed character , and the church over which he presided , with its imposing array of rituals and cardinals , as the proper arbitress ...
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Página 274 - ... it would receive confirmation from your most Serene Majesty, and all the States of the Empire. Great God! I should thus be like to an infamous cloak, used to hide and cover over every kind of malice and tyranny. " In the third and last place, — I have written some books against private individuals, who had undertaken to defend the tyranny of Rome by destroying the faith. I freely confess that I may have attacked such persons with more violence than was consistent with my profession as an ecclesiastic...
Página 87 - are the most precious and sublime of God's gifts. " This cross" (pointing to the red cross) " has as much efficacy as the cross of Jesus Christ. Draw near, and I will give you letters, duly sealed, by which even the sins you shall hereafter desire to commit shall be all forgiven you.
Página 72 - It is incredible what sins and atrocities are committed in Rome. He says, " again they must be seen and heard to be believed." So that it is usual to say, " If there be a hell Rome is built above it." It is an abyss from whence all sins proceed.
Página 146 - I have no will but the Lord's. He will do with me what seemeth good in his sight But had I a hundred heads, I would rather lose them all than retract the testimony I have borne to the holy Christian faith.
Página 90 - Many Prophets and Kings have desired to see the things which ye see, and have not seen them ; and to hear those things that ye hear, and have not heard them.
Página 78 - Oct. 1516. go to pieces if brother Martin should fall.* If the plague spreads, I will send the brethren away in all directions, but for my part I am placed here ; obedience does not allow me to leave the spot until He who called me hither shall call me away.
Página 264 - I would gladly pass my days in happiness and peace. But the cause is Thine . . . and it is righteous and everlasting! O Lord ! help me!
Página 88 - We are enduring horrible torment! A small alms would deliver us; you can give it, and you will not !' " A shudder ran through his hearers at these words, uttered by the formidable voice of the mountebank monk.
Página 274 - I have spoken evil, bear witness against me? (John xviii. 23.) How much more should I, who am but dust and ashes, and so prone to error, desire that every one should bring forward what he can against my doctrine. " Therefore, most Serene Emperor, and you illustrious Princes, and all, whether high or low, who hear me, I implore you by the mercies of God to prove to me by the writings of the prophets and apostles that I am in error. As soon as I shall be convinced, I will...
Página 142 - Most worthy father, upon the summons of his Holiness the Pope, and at the desire of my gracious Lord, the elector of Saxony, I appear before you, as...