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The Mass is Idolatry. All worshipping, honouring, or service invented by the brain of man in the religion of God, without his own express commandment, is idolatry. The Mass is invented by the brain of man, without any commandment of God; therefore it is idolatry.

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I have a testimony this day in my conscience, before God, however the world rage.

From a corrupt and venomed fountain can spring no wholesome water.

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But hereof be assured, that all is not lawful nor just that is statute by civil laws; neither yet is everything sin before God, which ungodly persons allege to be treason.

The very antichrist, and son of perdition, of whom Paul speaks.

I am a watchman...For that reason I am bound in conscience to blow the trumpet publicly.

World Studies for Christian Schools (2000)

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