[Psalms 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.Psalms 118:9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.—KJV] In the presence of that powerful and titled assembly the lowly born Reformer seemed awed and embarrassed. Several of the princes, observing his emotion,Continue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 3”
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The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 2
[Psalms 23:1 (A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk throughContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 1
A new emperor, Charles V, had ascended the throne of Germany, and the emissaries of Rome hastened to present their congratulations and induce the monarch to employ his power against the Reformation. On the other hand, the elector of Saxony, to whom Charles was in great degree indebted for his crown, entreated him to takeContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 1”
The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 6
When the papal bull reached Luther, he said: “I despise and attack it, as impious, false…. It is Christ Himself who is condemned therein…. I rejoice in having to bear such ills for the best of causes. Already I feel greater liberty in my heart; for at last I know that the pope is antichrist, and thatContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 6”
The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 2
Luther was ordained a priest and was called from the cloister to a professorship in the University of Wittenberg. Here he applied himself to the study of the Scriptures in the original tongues. He began to lecture upon the Bible; and the book of Psalms, the Gospels, and the Epistles were opened to the understandingContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: Huss and Jerome—Chapter 6, Part 5
[Horror in Bohemia: Above Fear of Death] [Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Psalms 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest myContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Huss and Jerome—Chapter 6, Part 5”
The Great Controversy: Huss and Jerome—Chapter 6, Part 4
Yet another stake was to be set up at Constance. The blood of another witness must testify for the truth. Jerome, upon bidding farewell to Huss on his departure for the council, had exhorted him to courage and firmness, declaring that if he should fall into any peril, he himself would fly to his assistance.Continue reading “The Great Controversy: Huss and Jerome—Chapter 6, Part 4”