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Acts and monuments of matters most special and memorable, happening in the Church. [vol.…Actes and monuments of matters most speciall and memorable, happenyng in the Church. [vol.…
Acts and monuments of matters most special and memorable, happening in the Church. [vol. 2, part 1] with an universal history of the same, wherein is set forth at large the whole race and course of the Church, from the primitive age to these latter times of ours, with the bloody times, horrible troubles, and great persecutions against the true martyrs of Christ, sought and wrought as well by heathen emperors, as now lately practised by Romish prelates, especially in this realm of England and Scotland. Newly revised and recognised, partly also augmented, and now the fourth time again published and recommended to the studious reader, by the author (through the help of Christ our Lord) John Fox, which desireth thee good reader to help him with thy prayer.Actes and monuments of matters most speciall and memorable, happenyng in the Church. [vol. 2, part 1] with an vniuersall history of the same, wherein is set forth at large the whole race and course of the Church, from the primitiue age to these latter tymes of ours, with the bloudy times, horrible troubles, and great persecutions agaynst the true martyrs of Christ, sought and wrought as well by heathen emperours, as nowe lately practised by Romish prelates, especially in this realme of England and Scotland. Newly reuised and recognised, partly also augmented, and now the fourth time agayne published and recommended to the studious reader, by the author (through the helpe of Christ our Lord) Iohn Foxe, which desireth thee good reader to helpe him with thy prayer.
London: printed by John Daye, 1583London: printed by Iohn Daye, 1583
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In much like sort Garret also protesting and exhorting the people after his confession made, ended his protestation in manner as followeth.
In much like sort Garret also protesting and exhorting the people after his confession made, ended his protestation in maner as foloweth.
I also detest, abhor, and refuse all heresies and errors,1 and if either by negligence or ignorance I have taught or maintained any, I am sorry for it, and ask God mercy. Or if I have been so vehement or rash in preaching, whereby any person hath taken any offence, error, or evil opinion, I desire him, and all other persons which I have any way offended, of forgiveness. Notwithstanding to my remembrance, I never preached wittingly or willingly any thing against Gods holy word, or contrary to the true faith, to the maintenance of errors, heresies, or vicious living, but have alway for my little learning and wit, set forth the honour of God, and the right obedience to his laws, and also the Kings accordingly. And if I could have done better, I would. Wherefore Lord if I have taken in hand to [figure] ⟨p. 1201⟩do that thing which I could not perfectly perform, I desire thee pardon for my bold presumption. And I pray God send the kings grace good and godly counsel, to his glory, to the Kings honour, and the increase of virtue in this his Realm. And thus now I yield up my soul unto almighty God,2 trusting and believing that he of his infinite mercy for his promise made in the blood of his son our most merciful Saviour Jesus Christ, will take it, and pardon me of all my sins, whereby I have most grievously from my youth offended his Majesty: wherefore I ask him mercy, desiring you all to pray with me and for me,3