which the Roman hierarchy thus carried on in the name of the Triune
God.

FOOTNOTES:

[7] Many of the sayings which Tetzel gave out in his addresses to the
people have been preserved, and are amply attested by those who
listened to his harangues.

"I would not," said he, "exchange my privileges for those of St. Peter
in heaven. He saved many by his sermons; I have saved more by my
indulgences."

"Indulgences are the most precious and sublime of all the gifts of
God."

"No sins are so great that these pardons cannot cover them."

"Not for the living only, but for the dead also, there is immediate
salvation in these indulgences."

"Ye priests, nobles, tradespeople, wives, maidens, young men! the
souls of your parents and beloved ones are crying from the depths
below: 'See our torments! A small alms would deliver us; and you can
give it, and you will not.'"

"O dull and brutish people, not to appreciate the grace so richly
offered! This day heaven is open on all sides, and how many are the
souls you might redeem if you only would! Your father is in flames,
and you can deliver him for ten groschen, and you do it not! What