Martyrologia alphabetikē, or, An alphabetical martyrology containing the trials and dying expressions of many…Martyrologia alphabetikē, or, An alphabetical martyrology containing the tryals and dying expressions of many…

Bishop Ridley, born in Northumberlandshire, had his education in Newcastle, was Master of Pembroke-Hall in Cambridge, Vol. 1. p. 432. then Chaplain to King Henry the 8th, who made him Bishop of Rochester; and in King Edward the 6th's days he was made Bishop of London. He Preached every Sunday, and Holiday, in some place or other, if not hindered by great affairs: he was kind and affable, one that presently forgave injuries; and was wont to tell his Relations, that if they acted evil, he should esteem them as strangers to him; and they who did honestly, ⟨p. 143⟩should be to him as Brothers and Sisters. As soon as he was ready each morning, he always prayed for half an hour, and then spent most part of the day and night in study, he not going to Bed usually till eleven of the Clock, and then praying. He did read every day a Lecture in his Family, gave every one of his Family a new Testament, and hired them to learn several Chapters, especially the 13. of the Acts. He being advised, by one that was his Chaplain formerly, to consult others, and to turn Papist, he said, I would have you know that I esteem nothing available for me, which also will not further the glory of God. Vol. 3. p. 447. He being condemned at Oxford, was kept close Prisoner in Mr. Irish, the Major's House; where he being at Supper the night before he was to suffer, he was very merry, and invited the Guests at the Table to his Wedding next day; for to morrow, saith he, I shall be married; which the Major's Wife hearing, wept; to whom he said, You love me not now I ⟨p. 144⟩see, for I perceive you will not be at my Wedding, nor are contented with my marriage; but quiet your self, though my Breakfast be sharp and painful, yet I am sure my Supper shall be more pleasant and sweet. Vol. 3. p. 502. And at the Stake, he suffering with Mr. Latimer, he cheerfully ran to him, embraced him, kissed him, and said, Be of good cheer Brother, for God will either assuage the fury of the flames, or else strengthen us to abide it: and then he went to the Stake and kissed it, and prayed effectually. Being stripped into his Shirt, he held up his hands, and said, O heavenly Father, I give thee most hearty thanks that thou hast called me to be a Professor of thee, even to death. And fire being kindled, he often said, Into thy hands O Lord, I commend my spirit; Lord, Lord, receive my spirit:

Bishop Ridley, born in Northumberlandshire, had his education in Newcastle, was Master of Pembroke-Hall in Cambridge, Vol. 1. p. 432. then Chaplain to King Henry the 8th, who made him Bishop of Rochester; and in King Edward the 6th's days he was made Bishop of London. He Preached every Sunday, and Holyday, in some place or other, if not hindred by great affairs: he was kind and affable, one that presently forgave injuries; and was wont to tell his Relations, that if they acted evil, he should esteem them as strangers to him; and they who did honestly,