I was not commissioned to preach by any man in this world, … - Girolamo Savonarola

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I was not commissioned to preach by any man in this world, nor by any lord, but by Him who is the Lord of lords and by the Holy Trinity.

Girolamo Savonarola

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Girolamo Savonarola (September 21, 1452 – May 23, 1498) or Jerome Savonarola was an Italian Dominican friar from Ferrara and preacher active in Renaissance Florence. He was known for his prophecies of civic glory, the destruction of secular art and culture, and his calls for Christian renewal. He denounced clerical corruption, despotic rule, and the exploitation of the poor.

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Alternative Names: Girolamo Maria Francesco Matteo Savonarola • Hieronymus Savonarola • Hieronymo da Ferrara • Jérome Savonarole • Ierom Savonarola • Jerome Savonarole • Hierome Savanorola • Hieronimo Savonarola • Hieronymo • Gerolamo Savonarola • Ieróm Savonarola • Savonarola, Girolamo, 1452-1498 • Savonarola, Girolamo Maria Francesco Matteo, 1452-1498

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God is the best helper, but He loves to be helped. Be earnest in prayer, but do not neglect human means. You must help yourself in all manner of ways, and then the Lord will be with you.

Elegance of language must give way before simplicity in preaching sound doctrine.

Ecce gladius Domini super terram, cito et velociter.

I was not commissioned to preach by any man in this world, nor by any lord, but by Him who is the Lord of lords and by the Holy Trinity. - Girolamo Savonarola

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