The Life of John Knox: Containing Illustrations of the History of the Reformation in Scotland : with Biographical Notices of the Principal Reformers, and Sketches of the Progress of Literature in ScotlandH. G. Bohn, 1847 - 470 Seiten |
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Seite 322 - And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see ? A reed shaken with the wind ? 25 But what went ye out for to see ? A man clothed in soft raiment ? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings
Seite 228 - Queen, say ye, will not agree with us. Ask ye of her that which by God's word ye may justly require, and if she will not agree with you in God, ye are not bound to agree with her in the Devil.
Seite 29 - Whereat the said John, abashed, burst forth in most abundant ' tears, and withdrew himself to his chamber. His countenance ' and behaviour, from that day till the day that he was compelled ' to present himself to the public place of preaching, did sufficiently ' declare the grief and trouble of his heart ; for no man saw any ' sign of mirth in him, neither yet had he pleasure to accompany
Seite 277 - What I have been to my country, albeit this unthankful age will not know, yet the ages to come will be compelled to bear witness to the truth.
Seite 29 - Brother, ye shall not be offended, albeit that I speak unto you that which I have in charge even from all those that are here present, which is this : In the name of God and of His Son Jesus Christ, and in the name of these that...
Seite 130 - Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
Seite 329 - I did not in writing communicate my judgment upon the scriptures (says he,) I have ever thought myself to have most just reason. For, considering myself rather called of my God to instruct the ignorant, comfort the sorrowful, confirm the weak, and rebuke the proud, by tongue and lively voice, in these most corrupt days, than to compose books for the age to come...
Seite 144 - ... delivered, uncovered a rich altar-piece, decorated with images, and prepared to celebrate mass. A boy, having uttered some expressions of disapprobation, was struck by the priest. He retaliated by throwing a stone at the aggressor, which, falling on the altar, broke one of the images. This operated...
Seite 39 - Yes, I know it well ; for I see the steeple of that place where God first opened my mouth in public to his glory ; and I am fully persuaded, how weak soever I now appear, that I shall not depart this life, till that my tongue shall glorify his godly name in the same place.
Seite 138 - Franee. which was to be direeted against them ; and that it was the interest as well as the duty of the English Court. to afford them the most effectual support. But he was afraid that a selfish and narrow policy might prevent them from doing this. until it was too late ; and was therefore anxious to call their attention to this...