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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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Many speak of Faith, but few there be that have it. This Faith is a great State, a Lady, a Duchess, a ⟨p. 103⟩great woman, and she hath ever a great Company and Train about her (as a Noble State ought to have.) First, She hath a Gentleman Usher, that goeth before her, and where he is not, there is not Lady Faith.
MAny speak of Faith, but few there be that have it. This Faith is a great State, a Lady, a Duchess, a ⟨p. 103⟩great woman, and she hath ever a great Company and Train about her (as a Noble State ought to have.) First, She hath a Gentleman Usher, that goeth before her, and where he is not, there is not Lady Faith.
This Gentleman-Usher is called Agnitio Peccatorum, knowledge of sin, when we enter into our hearts, knowledge our faults, and stand not about to defend them. He is none of these Winkers, he kicks not, when he hears his Fault. Now as the Gentleman-Usher goeth before her, so she hath a great Train behind her, following after her; the Fruits of good works, the walking in the Commandments of God. He that believeth, will not be idle, he will walk, he will do his business. Have ever the Gentleman-Usher with you: So if you will try your Faith,1 remember this Rule. Consider whether the Train be waiting upon her: If you have another Faith than this, you are like to go to the scalding House, and there you shall have two Dishes, weeping and gnashing of teeth, much good do it you, you see your Fare.—
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