Page 39 - 04 The Waldenses

The Waldensian missionaries were invading

the kingdom of Satan, and the powers of

darkness aroused to greater vigilance. Every

effort to advance the truth was watched by

the prince of evil, and he excited the fears of

his agents. The papal leaders saw a portent of

danger to their cause from the labors of these

humble itinerants. If the light of truth were

allowed to shine unobstructed, it would

sweep away the heavy clouds of error that

enveloped the people. It would direct the

minds of men to God alone and would

eventually destroy the supremacy of Rome.

The very existence of this people, holding the

faith of the ancient church, was a constant

testimony to Rome's apostasy, and therefore

excited the most bitter hatred and

persecution. Their refusal to surrender the

Scriptures was also an offense that Rome