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The new and complete book of martyrs; or, An universal history of martyrdom: being Fox's Book of martyrs, revised and corrected, with additions and great improvements. : Containing an authentic account of the lives, persecutions and sufferings of the holy martyrs; and the many dreadful persecutions against the Church of Christ in all parts of the world, by pagans, Jews, Turks, papists, and others, from earliest ages of the church to the present period. ... The whole forming at once a general Christian martyrology, and a complete history of persecutions. / By the Rev. Mr. John Fox, M.A. late of Magdalen College, Oxford. ; Now revised, corrected and improved, with many additional articles, relating to the acts and monuments of the church. By Paul Wright, D.D. ; Embellished with forty elegant copper plate engravings. ; In two volumes. Vol. I[-II].The new and complete book of martyrs; or, An universal history of martyrdom: being Fox's Book of marytrs, revised and corrected, with additions and great improvements. : Containing an authentic account of the lives, persecutions and sufferings of the holy martyrs; and the many dreadful persecutions against the Church of Christ in all parts of the world, by pagans, Jews, Turks, papists, and others, from earliest ages of the church to the present period. ... The whole forming at once a general Christian martyrology, and a complete history of persecutions. / By the Rev. Mr. John Fox, M.A. late of Magdalen College, Oxford. ; Now revised, corrected and improved, with many additional articles, relating to the acts and monuments of the church. By Paul Wright, D.D. ; Embellished with forty elegant copper plate engravings. ; In two volumes. Vol. I[-II].
New-York: printed by William Durell, 1794
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TO this so•• of men, Dr. Hooper w•• quite contrary, who abhorred nothing more […], labouring always to sa•e and ••eserve the […] of his flock; who, being bishop […] two dioceses, […] and guided either of then and […] though he had in charge but one family […] his household, no gardener in his garden, nor husbandman in his vineyard, was more or better occupied, than he in his diocese amongst his flock, going about his towns and villages in teaching and preaching to the people there. The time that he had to spare from preaching, he bestowed either in hearing public causes, or else in private study, prayer, and visiting of schools: with his continual doctrine he adjoined due and discreet correction, not so much severe to any, as to those who for abundance of riches and wealthy state, thought they might do what they pleased. And doubtless he spared no kind of people, but was indifferent to all, as well rich as poor, to the great shame of many in th•se days; whereof we see so many addicted to the ⟨p. 454⟩pleasing of the great and rich, that in the mean time they have no regard to the meaner sort, whom Christ hath bought as dearly as the other. But to return to Dr. Hooper, whose life was such, that •o the church and all churchmen, it might be a light and example, to the rest a perpetual lesson and sermon. Finally, how virtuous and good a bishop he was, you may conceive and know evidently by this, that even as he was hated by none but of them who were evil, yet the worst of them all could not reprove his life in any one particular. Nor was this good bishop less exemplary in his private, than in his public character. At home, in his domestic concerns, he exhibited an example of a worthy prelate's life; for he bestowed the most part of his care upon the flock and congregation of Christ, for which also he spent his blood: yet nevertheless there was nothing wanting in him, •o bring up his own children in learning and good manners; insomuch that it is difficult to say, wheth•• […] deserved m••e praise for his fatherly usage at •ome, or for his public conduct abroad. For every-where he kept one religion in one uniform doctrine and integrity. So that if you entered into the bishop's pa••ce, you would suppose yourself to have entered into some church or temple.
TO this so•• of men, Dr. Hoop•r w•• quite contrary, who abhorred nothing more 〈…〉, labouring always to sa•e and ••eserve the 〈…〉 of his flock; who, being bishop 〈…〉 two dioceses, 〈…〉 and guided either of then and 〈…〉 though he had in charge but one fa•ily 〈…〉 his houshold, no gardener in his garden, nor husbandman in his vineyard, was more or better occupied, than he in his diocese amongst his flock, going about his towns and villages in teaching and preaching to the people there. The time that he had to spare from preaching, he bestowed either in hearing public causes, or else in private study, prayer, and visiting of schools: with his continual doctrine he adjoined due and discreet correction, not so much severe to any, as to those who for abundance of riches and wealthy state, thought they might do what they pleased. And doubtless he spared no kind of people, but was indifferent to all, as well rich as poor, to the great shame of many in th•se days; whereof we see so many addicted to the ⟨p. 454⟩pleasing of the great and rich, that in the mean time they have no regard to the meaner sort, whom Christ hath bought as dearly as the other. But to return to Dr. Hooper, whose life was such, that •o the church and all churchmen, it might be a light and example, to the rest a perpetual lesson and sermon. Finally, how virtuous and good a bishop he was, you may conceive and know evidently by this, that even as he was hated by none but of them who were evil, yet the worst of them all could not reprove his life in any one particular. Nor was this good bishop less exemplary in his private, than in his public character. At home, in his domestic concerns, he exhibited an example of a worthy prelate's life; for he bestowed the most part of his care upon the flock and congregation of Chri•t, for which also he spent his blood: yet nevertheless there was nothing wanting in him, •o bring up his own children in learning and good manners; insomuch that it is difficult to say, wheth deserved me praise for his fatherly usage at ome, or for his public conduct abroad. For every-where he kept one religion in one uniform doctrine and integrity. So that if you entered into the bishop's pace, you would suppose yourself to have entered into some church or temple.
In every corner thereof there was the beauty of virtue, good example, honest conversation, and reading of the holy scriptures. There was not to be seen in his house any courtly rioting or idleness; no pomp, no dishonest word, no swearing, could there be heard. As to the revenues of both his bishoprics, if any thing surmounted thereof, he saved nothing, but bestowed it in hospitality. Twice I was (says Mr. Fox) in his house in Worcester, where, in his common-hall, • saw a table spread with good store of meat, and beset full of beggars and poor people: and I asking his servants what this meant, they told me, that every day their lord and master's manner was, to have at dinner a certain number of the poor of said city by course, who were served by four at a mess, with wholesome me•ts: and when they were served, (being before examined by him or his deputies, of the Lord's prayer, and the articles of their faith, and ten commandments) then he himself sat down to dinner, and not before. In this manner Dr. Hooper executed the office of a most careful and vigi•••t pastor, for the space of two years and more, so long as the state of religion in king Edward• time did safely flourish and take place: and would to God th•• all other bishops would use the like diligence, care, and observance in their function. After this, in the reign of queen Mary, religion being subverted and changed, this good bishop was one of the first who was sent for by a pursuivant to be at London; and that for two causes:
In every corner thereof there was the beauty of virtue, good example, honest conversation, and reading of the holy scriptures. There was not to be seen in his house any courtly rioting or idleness; no pomp, no dishonest word, no swearing, could there be heard. As to the revenues of both his bishopri•s, if any thing surmounted thereof, he saved nothing, but bestowed it in hospitality. Twice I was (says Mr. Fox) in his house in Worcester, where, in his common-hall, • saw a table spread with good store of meat, and beset full of beggars and poor people: and I asking his servants what this meant, they told me, that every day their lord and master's manner was, to have at dinner a certain number of the poor of said city by course, who were served by four at a mess, with wholesome mets: and when they were served, (being before examined by him or his deputies, of the Lord's prayer, and the articles of their faith, and ten commandments) then he himself sat down to dinner, and not before. In this manner Dr. Hooper executed the office of a most careful and vigit pastor, for the space of two years and more, so long as the state of religion in king Edward time did safely flourish and take place: and would to God th all other bishops would use the like diligence, care, and observance in their function. After this, in the reign of queen Mary, religion being subverted and changed, this good bishop was one of the first who was sent for by a pursuivant to be at London; and that for two causes:
FIRST, To answer to Dr. Heath, then appointed bishop of that diocese, who was deprived thereof in king Edward's days, for being a papist.
FIRST, To answer to Dr. Heath, then appointted bishop of that diocese, who was deprived thereof in king Edward's days, for being a papist.
SECONDLY, To render an account to Dr. Bonner, bishop of London, for that he in king Edward's time was one of his accusers, in that he showed himself not conformable to such ordinances as were prescribed to him by the king and his council, openly at St. Paul's Cross. And although the said bishop Hooper was not ignorant of the evils which should happen towards him, (for he was admonished by certain of his friends to get away, and shift for himself) yet he would not prevent them, but tarried still, saying, "Once did I flee, and take me to my feet; but now, because I am called to this place and vocation, I am thoroughly persuaded to tarry, and to live and die with my sheep."
SECONDLY, To render an account to Dr. Bonner, bishop of London, for that he in king Edward's time was one of his accusers, in that he shewed himself not conformable to such ordinances as were prescribed to him by the king and his council, openly at St. Paul's Cross. And although the said bishop Hooper was not ignorant of the evils which should happen towards him, (for he was admonished by certain of his friends to get away, and shift for himself) yet he would not prevent them, but tarried still, saying, "Once did I flee, and take me to my feet; but now, because I am called to this place and vocation, I am thoroughly persuaded to tarry, and to live and die with my sheep."
WHEN at the day of his appearance, the […] September, he was come to London, before he could see Dr. Heath and Dr. Bonner, he was intercepted, and commanded, violently, against his will, to appear before the queen and her council, to answer to certain bonds and obligations, wherein they said he was bound unto her. And when he came before them, Gardiner, bishop of Winchester, received him very opprobriously, railing, and rating of him, and accused him of his religion. He again freely and boldly answered, and cleared himself. But he was commanded to ward, (it being declared unto him at his departure, that the cause of his imprisonment was only for certain sums of money, for which he was indebted to the queen, and not for religion). This, how false and untrue it was, shall in its place mo•e plainly appear.
WHEN at the day of his appearance, the 〈…〉 September, he was come to London, before he could see Dr. Heath and Dr. Bonner, he was intercepted, and commanded, violently, against his will, to appear before the queen and her council, to answer to certain bonds and obligations, wherein they said he was bound unto her. And when he came before them, Gardiner, bishop of Winchester, received him very opprobriously, railing, and rating of him, and accused him of his religion. He again freely and boldly answered, and cleared himself. But he was commanded to ward, (it being declared unto him at his departure, that the cause of his imprisonment was only for certain sums of money, for which he was indebted to the queen, and not for religion). This, how false and untrue it was, shall in its place mo•e plainly appear.
THE next year, being March 19, 1554, he was ⟨p. 455⟩called again to appear before Winchester, and others of the queen's commissioners: where, what for the bishop, and what for the unruly multitude, when he could not be permitted to plead his cause, he was deprived of his bishoprics. Which how, and in what order it was done, may here be seen from the testimony and report of one, who being present at the doing, committed the same to writing.
FORASMUCH as a rumour in spread abroad of the conversation at my lord chancellor's, between him with other commissioners there appointed, and Dr. Hooper, quite contrary to the truth, and therefore to be judged rather to be risen of malice, for the discrediting of the truth by false suggestions and evil reports, than otherwise: I thought it my duty, being present thereat myself, in writing to set forth the whole effect of the same; partly that the verity thereof may be known to doubtful people; and partly also to advertise them, how uncharitably Dr. Hooper was handled at their hands, who with all humility used himself towards them, desiring, that with patience he might have been permitted to speak: so that had I been in a doubt, which of these two religions to have credited, either that set forth by the king's majesty that is dead, […] else that now maintained by the queen's majesty▪ their irreverent behaviour towards Dr. Hooper, would have moved •e more to credit his doctrine, than that which they with railing and cruel word• defended, considering that Christ was so handled before. And that this which I have written here▪ was the effect of their discourse, as I acknowledge it to be true myself, so I appeal to all the hearers' consciences who were then present (so they put affection away) for the witness of the same.
FORASMUCH as a rumour in spread abroad of the conversation at my lord chancellor's, between him with other commissioners there appointed, and Dr. Hooper, quite contrary to the truth, and therefore to be judged rather to be risen of malice, for the discrediting of the truth by false suggestions and evil reports, than otherwise: I thought it my duty, being present thereat myself, in writing to set forth the whole effect of the same; partly that the verity thereof may be known to doubtful people; and partly also to advertise them, how uncharitably Dr. Hooper was handled at their hands, who with all humility used himself towards them, desiring, that with patience he might have been permitted to speak: so that had I been in a doubt, which of these two religions to have credited, either that set forth by the king's majesty that is dead, 〈…〉 else that now maintained by the queen's maje••y▪ their irreverent behaviour towards Dr. Hooper, would have moved e more to credit his doctre, than that which they with railing and cruel word defended, considering that Christ was so handled before. And that this which I have written here was the effect of their discourse, as I acknowledge it to be true myself, so I appeal to all the hearers' consciences who were then present (so they put affection away) for the witness of the same.
AT Dr. Hooper's coming in, the lord chancellor asked whether he was married.
HOOPER. Yes, my lord, and will not be unmarried, till death unmarry me.
DURHAM. That is matter enough to deprive you.
HOOPER. It is not, my lord, except you do against the law.
THE matter concerning marriage was no more talked of then for some time: but as well the commissioners, as such as stood by, began to make such outcries, and laughed, and used such gestures as were unseemly for the place, and for such a matter. Dr. Day, bishop of Chichester, called bishop Hooper hypocrite, with vehement words, and scornful countenance. Bishop Tonstall called him beast; so did Smith, one of the clerks of the council, and several others that stood by. At length the bishop of Winchester said, that all m•n might live chaste who would, and brought in this text, "There are those that have become […] for the kingdom of heaven," Matt. xix.12.
THE matter concerning marriage was no more talked of then for some time: but as well the commissioners, as such as stood by, began to make such outcries, and laughed, and used such gestures as were unseemly for the place, and for such a matter. Dr. Day, bishop of Chichester, called bishop Hooper hypocrite, with vehement words, and scornful countenance. Bishop Tonstall called him beast; so did Smith, one of the clerks of the council, and several others that stood by. At length the bishop of Winchester said, that all m•n might live chaste who would, and brought in this text, "There are those that have become 〈…〉 for the kingdom of heaven," Matt. xix.12.
BISHOP HOOPER said, that text proved not that all men could live chaste, but such to whom it was given; and read the context that goeth before. But there was a clamour and cry, mocking and scorning, with calling him beast, that the text could not be examined. Then bishop Hooper said, that it did appear by the old canons, that marriage was not forbidden unto priests, and named the decrees. But the bishop of Winchester sent for another part, namely, the Clementines, or the Extravagants▪ But bishop Hooper said, that book was not i• which he named.
THE bishop of Winchester replied, You shall not have any other, until you be judged by this. And then began such a noise, tumult, and sp••king together of a great many that favoured not the cause, that nothing was done or spoke orderly or charitably. Afterwards, judge Morgan began to rail at bishop Hooper a long time, with many opprobrious and foul words of his doing at Gloucester, in punishing of men, and said, there was never such a tyrant as he was. After that, Dr. Day, bishop of Chichester said, that the […] of Ancyra, which was before the council of Nice, was against the marriage of priests.
THE bishop of Winchester replied, You shall not have any other, until you be judged by this. And then began such a noise, tumult, and sp••king together of a great many that favoured not the cause, that nothing was done or spoke orderly or charitably. Afterwards, judge Morgan began to rail at bishop Hooper a long time, with many opprobrious and foul words of his doing at Gloucester, in punishing of men, and said, there was never such a tyrant as he was. After that, Dr. Day, bishop of Chichester said, that the 〈…〉 of Ancyra, which was before the council of Nice, was against the marriage of priests.
