A Writing of the Bishops against English Books; namely, out of the "Book of the Biggars," "The Primer," also against "An Exposition on the Seventh Chapter of the First Break to the Corinthians; "with a "bill or declaration" in English to be published by the preacher. Philpot's Letter concerning the Handling of Master Green in Bishop Bonner's House; also another letter to Lady Vane, followed by Philpot's prayer, &c.
ACTS AND MONUMENTS
For a conclusion, the said bishop in all his doings since he came to his diocese, hath behaved himself most unmeet for a man of his
To the first article he says, that by lawful order in the king's majesty's name and authority, from the said bishop (who was then in London), given to the chanter and chapter of St. King's Majesty's most Honorable Counsel, against the said Bishop.
THE HISTORY OF ONE RAWLINS WHITE
However, Father Rawlins still persisted in his good intentions until he was finally apprehended by city officials. Immediately after this advertisement they sent to London for the above-named letter; upon the receipt of which they hastened somewhat the execution of the said Rawlins. Moreover, of the said good father Rawlins, this reporter wrote that his nature seemed to change as he went to his death and stood upon the stake.
The main cause of his trouble was his opinion of the sacrament of the altar. He was at the time of his death at the age of sixty years or so. AN EXCUSE FOR ALL CHRISTIANS TO SEE AND TAKE ON THE POPE'S BASFEMISE TEACHINGS.
A DECLARATION OF THE LIFE, EXAMINATION, AND BURNING OF GEORGE MARSH,
In which article is the doctrine of the Church of Rome rejecting the teachings of Christ?”. And as for the disagreement in doctrine, the Church of Rome fails among many other things in the sacrament. For we are the true temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in us, if that is the case, so that we continue in the teachings of the gospel.
ANOTHER LETTER FROM THE SAID GEORGE MARSH TO SOME OF HIS DEARLY LOVING FRIENDS AT God, so that you can stand firm against the wily attacks of the devil. To fulfill God's word, Joshua was made the leader of Israel.
Ananias, Azariah and Misael remained steadfast in the faith and were delivered from the fire. Paul says, not only to be thrown into prison, but also to die for the name of the Lord Jesus.
THE LIFE AND STORY OF WILLIAM FLOWER,
To the second article he answers, and confesses that the same is true of every part thereof: though he says that he never esteemed, nor yet esteemed, the said order of the priesthood, according to the said order of the Catholic Church; because he was offended by that. To the fifth article he answers and confesses that his conscience has been grievously offended by the said Mr. John Cheltham, priest. Robert Graunt, of Westminster, examined from the said answers of William Flower, says and declares that he heard and saw the said Flower acknowledge and recognize the said answers, and endorsed them with his own hand; and was also present in the church of St.
Margaret's at Westminster, examined the said answer of the said flower, says and deposes that the same. William Jennings of Westminster, having been examined for the answers of the said William Flower, says and deposes by virtue of his oath that he heard and saw the said Flower acknowledge and acknowledge the said answers and join the same with his own deponents in the consistory: and further states that he was (on Easter Sunday last) present in the church of St. Margaret's at Westminster, sworn and examined on the said answers, says and deposes that he heard and saw the said Flower acknowledges and acknowledges the said answers, and also subscribes to the same.
THE BURNING AND MARTYRDOM OF JOHN CARDMAKER AND JOHN WARNE, UPHOLSTERER
On the 26th a letter was sent to the Lord Treasurer, to confer with the Bishop of London, and the Justices of the Peace of that County, where they were to be executed, who had already been convicted on account of Religion; and on. Item, which you have believed and taught, and so believe, that in the sacrament of the altar among the visible signs there; that is, under the form of bread and wine there is really and truly the true and very natural body and blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. On the fourth he answers and confesses, the first part being true; and to the second part of the same article he answers and says:
Such strength and endurance God's Holy Spirit worked in him to stand firmly and confidently in defense of the sincere teachings of his Son. Upon this answer he was willing to come again the next day, being the 25th of the same month, at one o'clock in the afternoon. JOHN WARNE, A CITIZEN OF LONDON, WRITTEN THE DAY BEFORE HE WAS THE CREED.
THE STORY OF JOHN ARDELEY AND JOHN SIMSON, MARTYRS,
First, that thou John Simson [or John Ardeley] husbandman, of the age of thirty-four years or thereabout, wast and art of the parish of
Great Wig-borough, within the diocese of London; and you did not believe or believe that there is one catholic and universal whole church on earth that holds and believes all the faith and religion of Christ and all the necessary articles and sacraments thereof. Item, That you have not believed, nor do you believe, that you are necessarily bound, under pain of damnation of your soul, to give full faith and credence to the said catholic and universal church, and to the religion of the same , in all necessary points of the said faith and religion, without wavering or doubting in the said faith or religion, or in any part thereof. To the fourth they answer, that in the sacrament, which is commonly called the sacrament of the altar, there is much bread and much wine, in no way changed or changed in essence; and that he who receives the said bread and wine receives spiritually and by faith only the body and blood of Christ; but not the very natural body and blood of Christ essentially under the forms of bread and wine.
To the fifth they say, they have answered, answering to the fourth article mentioned, and yet they say that they have believed and believe, that in the sacrament of the altar is not the very substance of Christ's body and the blood, but only the substance of the bread and natural wine. At the time of the examination of this Simson and the aforesaid John Ardeley, so great a multitude of people assembled, that on account of. It happened that the bishop, being exasperated with the strong and bold answers of the two prisoners in question (especially of John Simson), broke out in his loud and angry voice, and said, “Let .
THE RIDICULOUS HANDLING AND PROCEEDING OF BISHOP BANNER AND HIS MATES AGAINST
To which they replied, in defense of their own simplicity, that they were content to yield all their goods and lands to the queen, that they might live under her, keeping their consciences free from all idolatry and papal religion.
JOHN TOOLEY
MARTIN'S IN THE FIELD OF CITATION AND FURTHER INQUIRY OUT OF THE CASE OF JOHN TOOLEY. Thomas Way, keeper of the Marshalsea, aged thirty years, being sworn and examined, says and deposes in effect as the first jurat, not adding that the said Tooley had written a paper which he read to the people, and then tare to pieces, and then threw it. Nicholas Cole-Abbey, aged thirty-six years, sworn and examined, says and deposes in fact, as the first Jurist deposes, except that he adds that the paper fell out of Tooley's hand; and one (whom this jurate did not know) gave it up to him again; which the said Tooley read the second time, aloud.
Marshalsea, nineteen years old, sworn and examined, says and deposes in effect as the first jurat deposes: except that he adds that Tooley said, 'Those trental masses, statues and bulls of lead, it is not they that I believe in. Giles without Cripplegate, of the City of London, aged forty-four years, sworn and. And the said butler, hearing the said words read at the beginning and end of the said prayer, desired the steward to extinguish them with pen and ink;
THE HISTORY AND MARTYRDOM OF THE WORTHY SERVANT OF CHRIST, THOMAS
HAULKES, GENTLEMAN
Haukes: - 'It seems that your lord says that to me, because I am not polite to you:' - and with that came Baget. Haukes: – “and is it not sufficient for my salvation?” “Yes,” said Darbishire, “it is sufficient for our salvation, but not for ours.” Haukes: - "And I desired of you that your doctors and servants would give me no opportunity." — Then we went to his orchard again, he, his doctors and I.
Haukes: — "I speak the text: I don't mean you." Then all the doctors and his men who were with him said: "He speaks of you, my lord" [with a great noise they made]. Haukes: — “Christ said thus: but therefore it does not follow that the sacrament of the altar is as you teach; Christ never taught it to be like that either." Haukes: — "If you do not teach me through the word of God, I will never honor or believe you." — and so we concluded.