A Book of Tracts; Containing the Origin and Progress; Cruelties; Frauds; Superstitions; Miracles; Ceremonies; Idolatrous Customs, &C. &C. of the Chu (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 edition. Excerpt: ... JESUITS EXPOSED. The Reformation Of Religion was an event of the greatest importance to mankind, and which entirely changed the Papal power and influence. It broke the Pope's right arm, deprived him of a considerable portion of his spiritual dominions; and not only curtailed his exorbitant power, but also narrowed his influence. The thunders of his bulls, excommunications, and anathemas were henceforth destined to fall still-born from the Vatican. Even the princes and churches which still adhered to Rome, were taught 'by Protestant example to despise an authority which they had discovered to be neither infallible nor omnipotent. The Protestant faith elevated the spiritual condition of man, advanced even his temporal interests, delivered his soul from ignominious bondage and delusion, and rescued his mind from an usurped and superstitious dominion. It became, therefore, the policy and interest of the Man of Sin and his adherents to oppose and overthrow it, and to bring as much evil as possible out of the elements of so much good. In order to effect this, the best instruments were selected. None of the lazy, cloistered, monkish fraternity could present a front in any way formidable to so powerful an enemy as had now arisen. The Jesuits were, therefore founded with the express view of undermining the Protestant faith; and they have ever been the most subtle, powerful, and implacable enemies with which the Reformation has had to contend. ' Their grand object has always been to retard the march of a purer system, to oppose the diffusion of spiritual light, and to obstruct the progress of civil liberty. Nor have the hopes of their founders and patrons been in the least disappointed. They have fulfilled their high destiny beyond expectation;...