The Zurich letters Volume 3, pt. 2; comprising the correspondence of several English bishops and others, with some of the Helvetian reformers, during the early part of the reign of Queen Elizabeth

by Hastings Robinson

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1847 ...himself and his new wife, whom he married on the 29th of January, are in tolerable health. I hope, however, that this interruption of his lectures will bo counterbalanced by some great benefit to the church. We are expecting master Hooper 3 This lady died in August 1552. A Lasco's second marriage was commended by Peter Martyr in a letter to Utenhovius. Strype, Mem. Ii. i. 377. in London within these three he is to preach, as I hear, before the king's majesty on the 26th of this-month. I never could have expected him to be so faithful and diligent in his bishoprick; for when dainty meat is put into the mouths of others, it is apt to make them dumb and inactive. The wife1 of Peter Martyr departed this life four days since. Master John Utenhovius, who was so ill two months since that his life was despaired of, is now, thank God, convalescent. I wish you would publish the heads you have collected for your discourses on Isaiah, the books of Samuel and Kings, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistle to the Romans, and whatever else you may have by you. Far greater assistance, in my opinion, can hence be derived towards a solid knowledge of scripture, than from the bulky commentaries of numerous writers. If I dared recommend this to you, I would endeavour to persuade but as I am not in your counsels, and as I doubt not but that you are anxious for nothing but the edification of the church, I dare not advise any thing rashly, but only state my opinion; and I should not even do this, were it not that I hoped to derive some benefit from it. As to public matters, we are in the enjoyment of peace in this God grant that we may employ it to the promotion of godliness! The emperor Charles went to Brussells on the sixth of this month in ill health. He is o...

160 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2012