Effect on the Romanists—Luther demands religious Liberty—His dominant Idea—
Song of Triumph—Ingenuous Confessions—Hopes of the Protestants—Failure of the Popish Intrigues—The Emperor’s Council—Violent Discussions—A Refutation proposed—Its Authors—Rome and the civil Power—Perils of the Confessors—
Melancthon’s Minimum—The Emperor’s Sister—Melancthon’s Fall—Luther opposes Concession—The Legate repels Melancthon—The Pope’s Decision—Question—
Melancthon’s School-matters—Answer
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History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century CHAPTER 9
The Refutation—Charles’s Dissatisfaction—Interview with the Princes—The Swiss at
Augsburg—Tetrapolitan
Confession—Zwingle’s
Confession—Afflicting
Divisions—The Elector’s Faith—His Peace—The Lion’s Skin—The Refutation—One Concession—Scripture and the Hierarchy—Imperial Commands—Interview between Melancthon and Campeggio—Policy of Charles—Stormy Meeting—Resolutions of the Consistory—The Prayers of the Church—Two Miracles—The Emperor’s Menace—
The Princes’ Courage—The Mask—Negotiations—The Spectres at Spires—Tumult in Augsburg