John Knox

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Although I never lack the presence and plain image of my own wretchedinfirmity, yet seeing sin so manifestly abounds in all estates, I amcompelled to thunder out the threatenings of God against the obstinaterebels.

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That we should not pray to the glorious Virgyn Marie, butt to God only.