Heinrich Bullinger
16th Century, Switzerland
Time and Place
Western Christianity, Protestantism, Presbyterianism
Christian Tradition
Theologian, Clergy, Protestant Reformer
Noted Characteristics
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The Seventh Sermon: Office of the Magistrate
Mark this, you great men and princes of authority. For keeping or not keeping true religion is the root from which abundant fruit of felicity, or else utter unhappiness, springs and buds out. Therefore, he that has ears to hear, let him hear. Let no man allow himself to be seduced and carried away with any coloured intent, however good it is to the eye, which is indeed a mere vanity and detestable iniquity. To God, obedience is much more acceptable than sacrifices. Nor do the decrees of the Highest need any bit of our fond additions.