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3862 From Here to Forever, p. 76.5 (Ellen Gould White)

At school Luther was treated with harshness and even violence. He often suffered from hunger. The gloomy, superstitious ideas of religion then prevailing …

3863 From Here to Forever, p. 77.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Robbing himself of sleep and grudging even the time spent at his scanty meals, he delighted in the study of God’s Word. He had found a Bible chained to the convent wall, and to this he often repaired.

3866 From Here to Forever, p. 82.5 (Ellen Gould White)

But encouragement had changed to reproach. Many dignitaries of church and state soon saw that the acceptance of these truths would virtually undermine …

3867 From Here to Forever, p. 84.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The tidings of Luther’s arrival at Augsburg gave great satisfaction to the papal legate. The troublesome heretic exciting the attention of the world seemed …

3868 From Here to Forever, p. 86.5 (Ellen Gould White)

At the news of Luther’s escape the legate was overwhelmed with surprise and anger. He had expected to receive great honor for his firmness in dealing with …

3870 From Here to Forever, p. 88.5 (Ellen Gould White)

When the papal bull reached Luther, he said: “I despise and attack it, as impious, false. ... It is Christ Himself who is condemned therein. Already I feel greater liberty …

3871 From Here to Forever, p. 93.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The same arguments are still urged against all who dare to present the plain teachings of God’s Word. “Who are these preachers of new doctrines? They are unlearned …

3872 From Here to Forever, p. 94.5 (Ellen Gould White)

A committee was appointed to prepare an enumeration of papal oppressions that weighed heavily on the German people. This list was presented to the emperor …

3873 From Here to Forever, p. 95.5 (Ellen Gould White)

At Erfurt, Luther passed through the streets he had often traversed, visited his convent cell, and thought upon the struggles through which the light now …

3874 From Here to Forever, p. 99.5 (Ellen Gould White)

“Most serene emperor, illustrious princes, gracious lords,” said Luther, “I appear before you this day, in conformity with the order given me yesterday. If, through …

3875 From Here to Forever, p. 101.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The partisans of Rome had been worsted. They sought to maintain their power, not by appealing to Scripture, but by threats, Rome’s unfailing argument. Said …

3876 From Here to Forever, p. 102.5 (Ellen Gould White)

The elector Frederick had with deep emotion listened to Luther’s speech. With joy and pride he witnessed the doctor’s courage and self-possession, and determined …

3877 From Here to Forever, p. 107.5 (Ellen Gould White)

As men rejoice in the freedom which the truth brings them, Satan seeks to divert their thoughts and affections from God and to fix them upon human agencies …

3878 From Here to Forever, p. 109.4 (Ellen Gould White)

Zwingli was soon called from Basel to enter upon his lifework. His first labor was in an alpine parish. Ordained as a priest, he “devoted himself with his whole soul to the search after divine truth.” Wylie, bk. 8, ch. 5.