A05143:623
Twenty-seven Sermons
27 sermons preached by the right Reverend father in God and constant martyr [sic] of Jesus Christ, Master Hugh Latimer, as well such as in times past have been printed, as certain other coming to our hands of late, which were yet never set forth in print. Faithfully perused [and] allowed according to the order appointed in the Queens Majesties injunctions. 1. Hys sermon Ad clerum. 2. Hys fourth sermon upon the plough. 3. His. 7. sermons before king Edward. 4 His sermon at Stamford. 5. His last sermon before king Edward. 6. His. 7. sermons upon the Lords prayer. 7. His other. 9. sermons upon certain Gospels and Epistles27 sermons preached by the ryght Reuerende father in God and constant matir [sic] of Iesus Christe, Maister Hugh Latimer, as well such as in tymes past haue bene printed, as certayne other commyng to our handes of late, whych were yet neuer set forth in print. Faithfully perused [and] allowed accordying to the order appoynted in the Quenes Maiesties iniunctions. 1. Hys sermon Ad clerum. 2. Hys fourth sermon vpon the plough. 3. Hys. 7. sermons before kyng Edward. 4 Hys sermon at Stamforde. 5. Hys last sermon before kyng Edward. 6. Hys. 7. sermons vpon the Lordes prayer. 7. Hys other. 9. sermons vpon certayne Gospels and Epistles
London: printed by John Day, 1562London: printed by Iohn Day, 1562
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In any wise, let no such a won prepare unto him self1 many horses. &c. In speaking these words, ye shall under stand, that I do not intend to speak against the strength, policy and provision of a king, but against excess, & vain trust that kings have in them selves, more then in the living God the author of all goodness, and giver of all victory. Many horses are requisite for a king, but he may not exceed in them, nor triumph in them, more then is needful, for the necessary affairs and defence of the realm: what meaneth it, that God hath to do with the kings stable? but only he would be master of his horses, the Scripture2 sayeth, In altis habitat. He dwelleth on high, it followeth. Humilia respicit. He looketh on low things, yea, upon the kings stables, and upon all the offices in his house.3 God is great grand master of the kings house, and will take account of every one that beareth rule therein, for the ⟨p. 27⟩executing of their offices, Whether they have […] and truly served the king in their offices or no. Yea god looketh upon the king him self, if he work well or not. Every king is subject unto god, and all other men are subjects unto yt king. In a king god requireth faith, not excess of horses. Horses for a king be good and necessary, if they be well used. But horses are not to be preferred above pore men. I was ones offended with the kings horses, and therefore toke occasion to speak in the presence of the kings majesty that dead is, when […] stood. Abbeys were […] ned for the comfort of the poor, Wherefore I said it was not decent that the kings horses should be kept in them (as many were at that time) the living of poor men thereby minished & taken a way: But afterward a certain noble man said to me what hast thou to do with the kings horses? I answered, and said, I spake my conscience as gods word directed me. He said horses be the maintenances and part of a kings honour, and also of his realm, wherefore in speaking against them ye are against the kings honour. I answered. God teacheth what honour is decent for the king and4 for all other men according unto their vocations. God appointeth every king a sufficient living for his state and de gree both by lands and other customs. And it is lawful for every king to enjoy the same goods and possessions.