# The Confessions Of The Waldenses, Or Their Own Creeds. · Page 2 of 2

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Article XII. We believe that the sacraments are
signs of holy things, or visible representations of
invisible grace; and deem it well, that believers
should from time to time use these visible signs or
representations, when it is possible for them to do
so; nevertheless, we also believe and hold, that said
believers can be saved, though they do not receive
these signs; that is, when they have no place or
opportunity where to receive or use them.

Article XIII. We have never confessed that
there is any other sacrament than baptism and the
Supper.

Article XIV. We must honor the secular authorities
with subjection, obedience, willingness, and
taxes.

The above fourteen articles are extracted from
the book called by the Waldenses, “The Spiritual
Almanac,” and from the “Memoirs of George
Morel.” Also, “Hist. of the Waldens.,” 1st part,
1st book, cap. 12, pages 43–48.

As regards said articles, they are wholesome and
good, if observed in simplicity; hence we will leave
them and proceed to another confession, of said
Waldenses and Albigenses, drawn up by those of
Merindol and Cabriere, and sent to the King of
France. The same was publicly read, as A. Mellinus
informs us, in the King’s Parliament at Paris, and
its contents are, word for word, as follows.



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