What is the Opinion of Christopher St. German is the novel, Wolf Hall?

The opinion of Christopher St. German is given as Henry publicly advocates reform of the church. St. German, a respected jurist, has his opinion seized upon by Henry, Cromwell, and their allies, as proof that Henry has the right to reform the Church. The opinion, essentially, states that The Church is in need of reform, and that if the Church cannot handle the reform, then the State must handle the reform.