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The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology - Saint Mary ...

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"THESE ERRORS, <strong>and</strong> all others in conflict with sound doctrine,<br />

we reject, <strong>and</strong> we would exhort all devout people not to attempt to<br />

scrutinize this deep mystery with the curious search of human reason, but<br />

rather with the Apostles of our Lord to exercise a simple faith, closing the<br />

eyes of human reason, <strong>and</strong> bringing every thought into captivity to the<br />

obedience of Christ. But most sweet, most firm consolation, <strong>and</strong> perpetual<br />

joy may they seek in the truth that our flesh is placed so high, even at the<br />

right h<strong>and</strong> of the majesty of God, <strong>and</strong> of His almighty power. Thus shall<br />

they find abiding consolation in every sorrow, <strong>and</strong> be kept safe from every<br />

hurtful error."<br />

With these beautiful words our Formula of Concord closes its<br />

matchless discussion of the doctrine of our Redeemer's person, <strong>and</strong> with<br />

them we close, imploring the pardon of that ever-present <strong>and</strong> ever-precious<br />

Saviour for our poor utterances on such a theme, <strong>and</strong> beseeching Iim to<br />

bless even this unworthy offering to the strengthening of some faint heart<br />

in the faith once delivered to the saints.

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