Of the proceedings of Henry VIII. of England, in Page CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN THIS MATTER In the office of Deacons . In the office of ordaining Priests The Act of 21st Henry VIII. repealed by the book of Ordination 72 76 78 84 Advice to those who are already in orders 888 87 89 OF THE DUE PREPARATION OF SUCH AS MAY AND OUGHT TO BE PUT IN ORDERS (1) Of such preparations as are necessary to give (2) Of such studies as are necessary to enable 112 Observations Of his duty with relation to them that are with out Of visiting his whole parish from house to house 142 . 143 . 138 Another method of preaching. A man must have in himself a deep sense of the truth and power of religion Observations . 157 . 160 Concerning the duties incumbent on Bishops . Reasons for preparing this discourse CHAPTER X. OF PRESENTATION TO BENEFICES, AND SIMONY THE AUTHOR'S DEDICATION. ΤΟ THE QUEENS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.* MAY IT PLEASE YOUR MAJESTY, HE title of Defender of the Faith is so in THE herent in the royal dignity, and so essential a part of its security, as well as of its glory, that there was no need of papal bulls to add it to the crown your Majesty now wears: you hold it by a much better tenure, as well as by a more ancient possession. Nor can one reflect on the pope's giving it to King Henry VIII., without remembering what is said of Caiaphas, that "being high priest that year, he prophesied." * Mary, the pious and excellent Queen of King William III. For since that time the true faith hath been so eminently defended by our princes, and that, of both sexes, we having had our Pulcherias as well as our Constantines and our Theodoses, that this Church has been all along the chief strength and honour of the Reformation, as well as the main object of the envy and spite of those of the Roman communion. But though your Majesty's royal ancestors have done so much for us, there remains yet a great deal to be done for the completing of our reformation, especially as to the lives and manners of men. This will most effectually be done, by obliging the clergy to be more exemplary in their lives, and more diligent and faithful in the discharge of their pastoral duty. And this work seems to be reserved for your Majesties, and designed to be the felicity and glory of your reign. To serve God by promoting this great and glorious design, which is so truly worthy of your Majesty's best care and endeavours, I have purposely written this trea tise, which I do with all humility dedicate and present to your Sacred Majesty. May that God who is the King of kings, and hath blessed us with two such excellent princes, preserve you both long to us, and make you as happy in us as we are in you! May you reign over us till you have accomplished all those great designs for which God hath raised you up, and with which he hath filled your hearts: and may this Church be made, by your means, the “ perfection of beauty," and "the joy of the whole earth!" These are the daily and most fervent prayers of, 66 May it please your Majesty, Your Majesty's most loyal, Most humble, and most obedient Subject and Chaplain, GI. SARUM. b |