CHAPTER X.

_Results of the Apostasy.--Its Sequel_.

Revolts against the Church of Rome.--John Wickliffe in England.-- John Huss and Jerome of Prague.--The Reformation inaugurated.-- Martin Luther, his revolt; his excommunication; his defense at Worms.--The Protestants.--Zwingle and Calvin.--The Inquisition.-- Zeal of the reformers.--Rise of the Church of England.--Divine over-ruling in the events of the Reformation.--The "Mother Church" apostate.--Fallacy of assuming human origin of divine authority.-- Priestly orders of Church of England declared invalid by "Mother Church."--The apostasy admitted and affirmed.--Wesley's testimony.--Declaration by Church of England.--Divine declaration of the apostasy.--The sequel.--The Revelator's vision of the Restoration.--The Church re-established in the nineteenth century.

COPYRIGHT by JAMES E. TALMAGE. 1909.

The Great Apostasy.