A04468:2539
A defence of the Apology of the Church of England containing an answer to…A defence of the Apologie of the Churche of Englande conteininge an answeare to…
A defence of the Apology of the Church of England containing an answer to a certain book lately set forth by M. Harding, and entitled, A confutation of &c. By John Jewel Bishop of Salisbury.A defence of the Apologie of the Churche of Englande conteininge an answeare to a certaine booke lately set foorthe by M. Hardinge, and entituled, A confutation of &c. By Iohn Iewel Bishop of Sarisburie.
Imprinted at London : In Fleetestreate, at the sign of the Elephant, by Henry Wykes, Anno 1567. 27. OctobrisImprinted at London : In Fleetestreate, at the signe of the Elephante, by Henry VVykes, Anno 1567. 27. Octobris
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M. Harding.
M. Hardinge.
This ye deny as impudently, as ye affirmed the other matter of Diazius falsely. Wherefore what punishment is due to slanderers, that ought this Defender to have for this false slander. Then cometh me your Secretary, and praiseth him self, and all you his holy companions, besides all wit and modesty. And saith much in commendation of your Ministershippes goodness, for that ye keep and use still the Old and Ancient Laws, forsooth, and discipline of the Church.
This yee denie as impudently, as ye affirmed the other matter of Diazius falsely. VVherefore what pounishement is due to slaunderers, that ought this Defender to haue for this false slaunder. Then commeth me your Secretarie, and praiseth him selfe, and all you his holie companions, besides all witte and modestie. And saithe muche in commendation of your Ministershippes goodnesse, for that ye keepe and vse still the Olde and Auncient Lawes, forsoothe, and discipline of the Churche.
For Shame,1 for Conscience, for regard of the world, for fear of Gods wrath, for avoiding everlasting fire, return to the Catholic Church, from whence ye are broken out like the faith Bulls Bashan, put away your most unlawful yokefellows. Leave your selves to be abominable, before with such spiteful railing ye reprehend our