Huldrych Zwingli

“For even though there be things diabolic in papal baptism yet they cannot nullify the Lord's words, 'I baptise thee in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Ghost'; so that it should not be true baptism; unless we are prepared to say, that the devil or the Roman Pontiff is stronger than the Lord.”

“It was given to her what belongs to no creature, that in the flesh she should bring forth the Son of God”

“I firmly believe that Mary, according to the words of the gospel as a pure Virgin brought forth for us the Son of God and in childbirth and after childbirth forever remained a pure, intact Virgin.”

“The more the honor and love of Christ increases among men, so much the esteem and honor given to [[Mary should grow”

“I esteem immensely the Mother of God, the ever chaste, immaculate Virgin Mary.”

“Christ ... was born of a most undefiled Virgin.”

“It was fitting that such a holy Son should have a holy Mother.”

“Whatever your religious belief was, I know that you have been a good Confederate. May God forgive your sins!”