Faith is nothing else than trust in the divine mercy promised in Christ.
– Philipp Melanchthon, (exact source unknown)
In essentials, unity; in differences, liberty; in all things, charity. [1]
– Philipp Melanchthon, (exact source unknown)
Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer and prayer drives away perplexity and trouble.
– Philipp Melanchthon, (exact source unknown)
Philipp Melanchthon, on this date,9/9/1519, was made a Bachelor of the Bible. He was also Lecturer on theology – both of these at Wittenberg University. His paper argument was “On the Supremacy of the Scriptures.” Melanchthon was born 2/16/1497 at Bretten, Germany and died at Wittenberg 4/19/1560. Melanchthon is said to be the Hellenized form of Schwarzerd.
[1] Please let me know if this IS NOT Melanchthon’s quote. Thanks.