Report on Whether Secular Authority Should Suppress the Writings of Enthusiasts

...debating too much in matters of the most holy Sacrament / but rather one should surrender their thoughts to the obedience of Christ / For it can only be believed healthfully / but searched out fruitlessly / that which Christ has spoken concerning the Sacrament of his Body and Blood / They should remember / that He who speaks these words / "This is my Body," etc.Original German: Das ist mein Leib. This refers to the Words of Institution from the Gospels, which formed the core of the debate between Lutherans and other reformers. / is not only man / but also God / And therefore what He says / He can also do. But the fanatical spiritOriginal: Schwermer geist. A derogatory term for those who believed the Spirit spoke to them apart from or against the literal word of Scripture. is much wiser and more understanding than our dear Lord Jesus Christ.

The Son of God is so poor in wisdom and understanding to them / as if He does not know / how His Body can be in the bread / and His Blood in the wine / so finely can they give God his honor / and hold the Lord's word for truth. Fie upon the shame and blasphemy / God does such wondrous works daily in creationOriginal: schepffung. / which are impossible to explore and understand through human reasonOriginal: vernunfft. and power / How then should He not also be able to institute such a Sacrament / and perform such wondrous works therein / which we also cannot comprehend and fathom? But the miserable spirit and eyes of the fanatic / cannot see and believe such things / therefore it is not true / and an impossible thing / ha / ha / he.

ALAS / We must look upon Christ's word alone / grasp the same / believe them against all our senses / and trust God / who is eternal truth itself / more than our eyes and all senses /