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The copie of an epistle sent by Iohn Knox one of the ministers of the Englishe Church at Geneua vnto the inhabitants of Newcastle, & Barwike. In the end wherof is added a briefe exhortation to England for the spedie imbrasing of Christes gospel hertofore suppressed & banished.
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Knox, John, ca. 1514-1572.
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inuenomed religioÌ„ as from olde Idolators they had receiued and that because it pleased their kinges chiefe rulers and gouerners it must nedes be good and please them They made no difference betwixt that which was holy and cleane because it proceaded froÌ„ God that which was prophane filthye which wicked Idolaters had inuented and deuised The pastors finally were become dumme dogges their watchemen were bliÌ„de giueÌ„ to excesse slowth fulnes and sleape to be short they came to that corruptioÌ„ that the Lord dyd seke a man to repaire the hedge agayne to staÌ„d in the gappe before him that the land shulde not be wasted but yet he founde none for all were declined all soght their own aduaÌ„tage no man called for iustice equitie no maÌ„ was iudged of faithe and veritie They broght forthe coccatrise egges their fete raÌ„ to mischief thei made hast to shed innoceÌ„t blood they nether knewe nether yet would knowe the way of peace but to suche horrible confusioÌ„ came all things that the veritie was banished and whosoeuer departed from iniquitie was made as a praye to all men Which thiÌ„gs when the Lord dyd consider and dyd see that none wolde set them selues no man I saye that opponed him self to so horrible iniquitie his owne arme gaue him saluation and his owne iustice dyd holde him vp c. he powred forthe after dyuers plagues his furie vpon that nation at once and in the hote fyer of his anger dyd he consume them and so dyd rewarde their wicked wayes vpon their owne heades as before was threatened by the mouthe of Moises These testimonies and many mo which to auoyde prolixitie I omit we haue of the prophetes how corrupt was the whole body eueÌ„ in the dayes of the most godly Kinges yea euen in the dayes when the plagues were vpoÌ„ them And the histories do witnes that no soner dyd euer any Idolater rise but that so sone from the highest degre to the lowest from the prince to the Prophet a meane nombre except were all redy to obey what soeuer was commanded by suche as were placed in honors and auctoritie The historie dothe farther witnes that the princes of Iuda after the deathe of Iehoiada by whose wyfe Ioas was preserued in that most cruel murther of all the kingly seade made by Athalia and by whose most faithful diligence the same Ioas was in the seuenthe yeare of his age made king ouer Iuda the conuenant and leage before broken by Idolatrie was renued agayne betwixt God and the people and betwixt the people and the king to witt that the one and the other shulde be the people of the Lord by renuing of which coÌ„uenant vnhappie and cruel Athalia was killed the people dyd enter into the house of Baal brake it downe with his altars and images euen to powder and finally before y e altars of Baal dyd most iustely kyl MathaÌ„ Baals great preste after y e deathe I say of Iehoiada by whose godly prouidence all these thiÌ„ges were broght to paâ—â— se y e priÌ„ces of Iuda came bowed theÌ„ selues vnto the King making no doute this petition vnto him that they might haue the religion which loÌ„g had bene reteined amongst the Kings of Iuda euen from the dayes of Salomon y t they shulde not be so straytly bonde as the conuenant made by Iehoiada commanded â–ª so they wolde not returne as may appeare they did alledge to Baal but stande content with their hylaltars their thickets of wood and ancient Idols And that this was their petition the historie giueth playne light For it saith And the King hard them they leauyng the house of the Lord the God of their fathers serued thickets and Idols which thing albeyt it dyd so displease the Lord that he sent his prophetes sharply to rebâ—ke their vnthankful defection yet was there no redresse For the King princes and people were conspired against God and so from Idolatrie proceded to cruel murther as the histories doth witnes in the dayes of Achas The same abominations remayned in all estates For Vrias the highe preste him self at the commaundement of the King buylded an altar as the King had sent him a paterne from Damascus so left the altar of the Lord and brent sacrifice vpon that great altar c. In the dayes of Ezechias that zelous and Godly King what were the hartes of the nobilitie and people towardes Gods true religioÌ„ it may appeare by the sequel For streght after his death dothe the whole multitude returne with Manasses vnto Idolatrie abhominations and cruel murther yea euen while the King dyd lyue that treasonable traytor Sobna eÌ„nemie to God to his true whorship and to his prophetes was treasorer and in highest auctoritie Ieremie Ezechiel do witnes that the pâ—inces prophetes people were so corrupt euen to the verie day of the destruction yea and after the same that Zedechias of nature by all apparaÌ„ce not verie cruel but yet faint harted for lacke of faith was coÌ„pelled at their commandement to put Ieremie in prison and to gyue them permission to put him to death at their pleasures whose lyfe by Gods mightie prouidence yet preserued and being called to the presence of the kinge to whome he gaue in Gods name most holsome counsel yet durst not the KiÌ„g for feare of his princes nether follow the same nether yet let them vnderstande what coÌ„munication was betwixt the Prophet and him Ezechiel in his vision saw the people and princes declined from God and dyd also heare these wordes spokeÌ„ by God The iniquitie of the house of Israél and Iuda is great aboue measure the earthe is ful of blood and the Citie ful of defection For they haue said The Lord hathe left the earthe and the Lord seethe vs not After that most miserable destruction of Ierusalem when a remnant of the poore people and Nobilitie who had escaped the edge of the sword were left in the lande with the prophet Ieremie and with Godolias the sonne of Ahikam their olde venome of rebellioÌ„ against God his reueled wil was nothing purged For albeyt that the princes Iohannan the sonne of Carea Iezanias the soÌ„ne of Hoseas with the whole people had promised vnto Ieremie by a solemned othe to do whatsoeuer the Lord shulde commaunde vnto them by his mouthe yet when he commaunded theÌ„ in the name of the Lord to abyde in the lande and not to carie the people to Egypt they nether feared nor ashamed to say vnto him thou speakest a lye the Lord hath not sent the to vs commauÌ„ding that we shulde not go to Egypt c. to Egypt wil we go and we wil serue the quene of heauen c. euen as our ancient kinges and fathers dyd before vs and so in despite of God of his prophet and of his worde reueled vnto them departed from the lande which
Dingat Iohn Forman Mother Trie At Darbie August 1 A Blynde woman At Masâ—â—eldâ— Septembre 24 Iohn Haâ—t Thomas Rauendalle a showmaker a corier Nicolas Holden weauer At Bristow A yong man a gloouer At Newent Iohn Horne At wutton vndérhedge in Glostershier A woman In Canterburie castel Died Iohn Clarcke Dunstone Chettenden Archer Polkins wyfe William Foster At Northampton October 18 A showmaker Thre died in Canterburie castel were buried in the fieldes At Cantorberie Thomas Fynall Ianuarie 22 Foster Fynalls seruant And. 3. mo At Ashford Two At wie Ianuarie 25 Two Yeare 1557. In London April 12 Thomas Lothsbie Henrie Ramsey Thomas Sturley Stanleis wyfe Hydes wyfe In Sainct George fieldes Maie 29 Stephan Gâ—atwicke William Moâ—rant Thomas King At Maidstone Iune 6 Ioan Bradbridge Applebie waeuers wyfe Alyns wyfe Manings wyfe Elizabeth a blind mayde At Brystowe One. At Cantorberie Iune 19 Iohn Fyscocke Nicolas White Nicolas Perdier Barbara Finall wydow Bradbridges wydow Alice Bendens wyfe Wylsons wyfe At Lewes Iune 22 Richard Woodman George Steuhen Margerie Morris Iames Morris hyr sonne Dionyse Burges William Mainerd Alexander Hoâ—smares seruant Thomasin Atwoods mayden Ashdounes wyfe Groues wyfe In Mâ—ydstâ—ne prison Died one Ambrose A Norwiche Iulie 12 Simon Miller yeoman And a woman At Colchester in the fornoone August 2 Alice syluersed Vines wyff Elizabeth fookes with 3. mo There in the afternoone 4. mo At Colchester August 5 Thurstones wyfe Bowmers wyfe At Rochester August 20 Robert Frier an aged man A man A woman At Norwitch August 23 A woman At Lytchefeild SepteÌ„bre 10 Ioice Lewes At Islington SepteÌ„bre 17 Rauffe Allerton Iames Ansâ—o Maâ—gerie his wyfe Richard Rothe In London NoueÌ„bre 13 Iohn Holingdaie carpenter Sparrow Richard Gybson gentilman In London Decembre 22 Iohn Roughe preacher to the coÌ„gregation in London Margeret Iames. In London Febr. 27 Cutbert Symson one of the Deacons fyrst chosen in the congregation in London Iohn Deuenysh woolwynder Haghe Foxe hoâ—ier At Hantington March. Lawton April 15 Iohn Mainerd died in Newgate and was buried in the fieldes At Colchester Maie 26 Iohn Harrison Daie Agnes George At Norwitch Iune Three Died in Nâ—wgat and were buried in the field Thomas Tyler Mathew Wethers In London Henrie Pond Iune 27 Mathew Rycarbie Iohn Holydaie Iohn Flonde Raynold Louonder Roger Holland Thomas Sowtham At Bramford Iohn Slade Iulie 13 And. 5. more At wynchester Bainbrigge gentleman TO THE READER YF the examinations and iniuste accusations of these our deare brethern with the names of their wicked accusers false Iudges and cruel tormenâ—eâ—s had bene sent vnto vs as these fewe names were we woulde most gladly haue done our diligence that the wonderful conâ—â—aÌ„cie of the one the great rage crueltie of the other shulde haue bene witnessed vnto y e world which thing neuertheles we mynde hereafter more largely to performe to the glorie of God to the comfort of this Church to the perpetuall coÌ„fusioÌ„ of those murtherers and members of SataÌ„ whome the Lord shall confounde by the glorious coming of our Sauiour Iesus Christ The reason of man is not able to iudge of the wonderful workes of God towardes his Church The preaching of the worde semeth folishnes to the worlde Iohn 15. The deathe of the martyrs 〈◊〉 â—reaseth the age and malâ—ce of the reprobat agaâ—st Christ Iesus â–ª and for tyme troâ—bleth the hartes of the cleâ—â— Esai 57. The frute and benifite of deathe vnto the iust Esai 57. The outwarde profession of Newcastle aÌ„d Barwike in the tyme of the Gospel Rom. 1. Philip. 2. Matt. 10. The Gospel of Christ hath euer the crosse folloing Matth. 10. Iohn 13. Act. 14. 2. Timo. 3. In the tyme of persecution and tryal not one was fouÌ„d faithful and constant This rule oght of all preachers to be obserued Beholde wherein the preachers of Christ shulde reioyce If he that is innocent hath this feare howe oght the offenders to tremble 3. Reg. 19. â— Timo. 3. Repentance is the 〈◊〉 to finde mercie Esai 28. Esai 5. Esai 22. Esai 28. Ezech. 11. Iere. 5. Luk. 13. Iohn 15. No vayne excuses or flatterie of the preachers can turne awaye Gods vengeance The threatninges of Gods prophets are effectual The worde of God hathe two offices Matt. 24. Suche as wil not acknowledge God by his worde shall knowe him by his iudgementes Zach. 1. The worde is not to be measured by the mâ—â—sâ—ngâ—r but by the powre of God that sendeth it 1. Esd 3. 1. Esd 4. 2. Nehe. 4. The same God that spake in tymes past by his prophetes speaketh as effectually now by his messingers None can excuse theÌ„ selues of the innoceÌ„t blood that kepe silence in such cruel murthers Aâ—o 6. Barwike Newcastel England was once made the sanctuary of God â–ª which is a title most honorable and blessed Because the multitude deliteth rather in lies then in truthe therfore fall they suddainly to errors The plagues of God shal apprehend euen such as by silence flattery conâ—ent to the murther of his 〈◊〉 Calice called the key of England Barwike let the suddayne fall of thy sister moue the to repentance Note Psal 32. Iere. 11. Gene. 27. All are Esau children that prefer earthly pleasures to spiritual blessings The frutes of 〈◊〉 reign Math. 10. To take away life is onely in the powâ—â— of God that gaue it God easely bring theÌ„ to passe that which to maÌ„â— reason is impossible Gods powre is not diminished Beholde the meanes to atteyne Gods fauor and mercie God many tymes plageth euen by such as men seke to please In deliuering them out of the boÌ„dage of Egypt captiuitie of Babilon Ieroboam and Rehoboam Kings of Israél Iuda with their posterities Aâ—â—loâ—â— Mâ—nasses 2. Par. 24. 4. King 2â— Apoc. 3. Prou. 1. Iohn 14. Hebr. 10. Luk 11.20 As he dyd the sead of Abrahám In casting out 7. nations beâ—or them and deliueryng them from their oppressors Gen. 12.13 Psal 66. Esai 43. Ezech. 20. Esai 42.43 Esâ—r 1. Nâ—he 2. Esai 14.43 Esai 48. Esai 42. Matth. 1. Gen. 12. Iohn 1. Luk 13. Act. 1. Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles preached first to the Iewes Act. 13.14.17.18.19.21.22.28 Gods fearful iudgements vpon the Iewes euen to this day Gods vnspeakeable mercies bestowed vpon England Matt. 25. Ezech. 16. The shameful defection of England Gods mercies once agayne offred to England Ezech. 12. Zach. 7. Deut. 29. Idolatrie was the cause of those horrible plagues Leu 1.26 Iere. 7. 4. Kin. 25. Let the iuste punishements of other nations 〈◊〉 the o England to repenâ—â—â—ces In this tyme reigned Rehoboam Abiah Ioram 10 others all Idolatrous kinges 4. King 14 15. 3. King 16. 4. King 8 2. Para. 19. 2. Para. 17. Laâ—iers Esai 10. Iudgeâ— Prince Esai 1. Esai 5. Esai 57. Iere. 23. Nobles Esai 56. Commons Prophetes prestes The corruptioÌ„ mixture of Religion Ezech. 8.9 Ezech. 22. Pastors Ezech. 22. Esai 59. Beholde ó England this vniuersal defection compare it with thy former yet present state be warned Deut. 18. Such as thâ—â— price is such commonly are the people 2. Para. 24. 4. King 11. This had bene thy bounden dutie ó England in the dayes of that most execrable Idolatreâ— Marie Note this practise the successe therof 4. King 16. Sobna Treasorer Iere. 36. Ezech. 8.91 Iere. 40. Iere. 43. Iere. 44. Behold y e frutes of Idolatrie 4. King 6. Ezeh 9. Iere. 39. Iere. 43. Reue. â— The names of so many as could be now gotten are annexed in the end The duetie of England when Idolatrie was first erected Oseas 5.7 â— Para. 2. Math. 23. By true repentaÌ„ce you shal escape Gods vengeance 4. Kin. 3â— Two thinges required in yeâ—eformation 〈◊〉 religion Vayne ceremonies and such as serue not to edification oght to be abolished 〈◊〉 prince 〈◊〉 parlament 〈◊〉 to do 〈◊〉 thinge in 〈◊〉 matters of religion without the assurance of Gods worde The voices counsel of such as are nether hote nor colde None oght to be freed froÌ„ the yoke of discipline nor permitted to decline from y e religioÌ„ of God None compellinge Gods people to Idolatrie oght to be permitted to reigne ouer them Deut. 13. Idolaters oght to be put to death 2. Para. 15. The Lord is found of all them that vnfaynedlie seke him Iohn 21. Esai 56. No duÌ„m dogâ— nor poisoned papiste oght to haue any charge of Chrisâ—â—â—â—ock Pluralitie of benefices reproued London The great dominions and charge of prowde prelats is the inuention of Antichrist The office of 〈◊〉 Ministers Philip. 3. Matt. 20. The ministers of the wâ—rde oght not to exercise any ciuil office or to be intangled with the affaires of the Realme Discipline must be executed without respect of persoÌ„s The Ministers must be stowt and bolde in Gods cause albeit they waÌ„t the glorious vayne titles of Lordes 3. Par. 26. 4. King 26 Scholes to be vniuersallie erected An answer to two obiectioÌ„s Num. 16. 2. Para. 20. 2. Para. 32. Num. 16. 4. Kin. 20. 2. Par. 32. Deut. 4. Be warned oâ— England yf y u wâ—lt escape Gods veÌ„geaÌ„ce Such as vnfaynedly feare the Lord shal finde comfort in their greatest daunger Esai 25. Reuel 6.