Contra-Nearly-to-Emmaus…

Heinrich Bullinger writes in the Second Helvetic Confession–

The fast of Lent is attested by antiquity but not at all in the writings of the apostles. Therefore it ought not, and cannot, be imposed on the faithful. It is certain that formerly there were various forms and customs of fasting. hence, Irenaeus, a most ancient writer, says: “Some think that a fast should be observed one day only, others two days, but others more, and some forty days. This diversity in keeping this fast did not first begin in our times, but long before us by those, as I suppose, who did not simply keep to what had been delivered to them from the beginning, but afterwards fell into another custom either through negligence or ignorance” (Fragm. 3, ed. Stieren, I. 824 f.). Moreover, Socrates, the historian, says: “Because no ancient text is found concerning this matter, I think the apostles left this to every man’s own judgment, that every one might do what is good without fear or constraint” (Hist. ecclesiast. V.22, 40).

Did you catch that part Emmaus-ians?

… ought not, and cannot, be imposed on the faithful.

Because there’s no Scriptural warrant for it!  So I will not adopt your human institution and pretend it has some sort of divine purpose!  Hier stehe ich und kann nicht anders! Gott helfe mir, Amen! And amen!