Protestantism in Sweden and Denmark - James Aitken Wylie

named, there were two men, both famous, who
taught in the College of Malmoe -- Peter Lawrence,
and Olaus Chrysostom, Doctor of Theology. The
latter's stay in Malmoe was short, being called to
be first preacher in the Church of Mary in
Copenhagen.[10]
The king's interest in the work continued to
grow. The Danish Reformers saw and seized their
opportunity. Seconded by the zeal and assistance of
Frederick, they sent preachers through the
kingdom, who explained in clear and simple terms
the heads of the Christian doctrine, and thus it
came to pass that in this year (1529) the truth was
extended to all the provinces of Denmark. The
eloquent Taussan, at the king's desire, removed
from Viborg to Copenhagen, where he exercised
his rare pulpit gifts in the Temple of St. Nicholas.
Taussan's removal to this wider sphere gave a
powerful impulse to the movement. His fame had
preceded him, and the citizens flocked in crowds to
hear him. The Gospel, so clearly and eloquently
proclaimed by him, found acceptance with the
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