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Rh at all, and that on Hübmaier's part it was nothing more than a survival of that subtle, hair-splitting method of debate learned by him in the universities, from which he never completely emancipated himself. He had no grounds, certainly, to condemn Zwingli, and he shows too much eagerness to find a cause of accusation against one who had indeed wronged him, but against whom he was not therefore permitted to seek vengeance in this way.

If the Form of the Supper which he published is to be construed literally, then Hübmaier was in favour of surrounding the service with much ritual; with its homilies and prescribed prayers it is extremely liturgical. The actual administration is, however, very simple:

" Now the priest takes the bread into his hand, breaks it, and gives it to those present, and says, ' The Lord Jesus the night on which he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and said, " This is my body that is given for you, do this in remembrance of me." Take and eat this bread, brothers and sisters, in memory of the body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he gave us when he died for us.' And when all have eaten, the priest takes the cup with the wine and says, with eyes lifted, ' God, to thee be the honour and praise.' Then he passes it to them and says, ' In like manner the Lord Jesus took the cup when