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The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observable…The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observeable…
The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observable passages, in several sermons preached by the reverend father in God, Mr Hugh Latimer, Bish. of Worcester, (one of our first reformers, and a glorious martyr of Jesus Christ) before K. Edw. the sixth; before the convocation of the clergy, and before the citizens of London, at Pauls. Wherein, many things, relating to the honour and happiness of the king (our most gracious sovereign) the honourable lords, the reverend judges, the citizens of London, and commons of all sorts, but especially, the bishops and clergy are most plainly, piously and pithily represented.The preaching bishop reproving unpreaching prelates Being a brief, but faithful collection of observeable passages, in several sermons preached by the reverend father in God, Mr Hugh Latimer, Bish. of Worcester, (one of our first reformers, and a glorious martyr of Jesus Christ) before K. Edw. the sixth; before the convocation of the clergy, and before the citizens of London, at Pauls. Wherein, many things, relating to the honour and happiness of the king (our most gracious soveraign) the honourable lords, the reverend judges, the citizens of London, and commons of all sorts, but especially, the bishops and clergy are most plainly, piously and pithily represented.
London : printed, and are to be sold by booksellers, 1661
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This did good King Hezekiah, for he was like Apollo, fervent in spirit, and diligent to promote Gods Glory.
And good hope there is, that it shall be likewise here in England; for the Kings Majesty is so brought up in knowledge, virtue and godliness, that it is not to be mistrusted, but that we shall have all things well, and that the ⟨p. 44⟩Glory of God shall be spread abroad through all parts of the Realm,1 if the Prelates will diligently apply their Plough, and be Preachers rather than Lords.
And good hope there is, that it shall be likewise here in England; for the Kings Majesty is so brought up in knowledge, vertue and godliness, that it is not to be mistrusted, but that we shall have all things well, and that the ⟨p. 44⟩Glory of God shall be spread abroad through all parts of the Realm,1 if the Prelates will diligently apply their Plow, and be Preachers rather than Lords.
- 1Note, Who hindered a more perfect reformation.Note, Who hindred a more perfect reformation.
But our Blanchers which will be Lords, and no Labourers, when they are commanded to go and be resident upon their Cures, and preach in their Benefices, they will say;