Ecclesiastical History of Ireland, from the Introduction of Christianity ...

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Page 53 - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge, and the blessings of religion. To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible. Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate...
Page 370 - Then so many as shall be partakers of the holy communion shall tarry still in the quire, or in some convenient place nigh the quire, the men on the one side, and the women on the other side.
Page 355 - Will you be ready with all faithful diligence to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange doctrines contrary to God's word...
Page 367 - And let us not be weary in well-doing ; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Page 372 - Holy-days (if there be no Communion) shall be said all that is appointed at the Communion, until the end of the General Prayer [For the whole state of Christ's Church militant here in earth\ together with one or more of these Collects last before rehearsed, concluding with the Blessing.
Page 370 - EVERY minister saying the public prayers, or ministering the sacraments, or other rites of the church, shall wear a decent and comely surplice with sleeves, to be provided at the charge of the parish.
Page 373 - ... families, according to the doctrine of Christ; and to make both yourselves and them, as much as in you lieth, wholesome examples and patterns to the flock of Christ? Ans. I will apply myself thereto, the Lord being my helper.
Page 222 - And forasmuch as in most places of this realm, there cannot be found English ministers to serve in the churches or places appointed for common prayer...
Page 62 - Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona ; for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Page 200 - The Doctor coming up to his chamber, suspecting nothing of what had been done, put up the box as formerly. The next day going to the water-side, wind and weather serving him, he sails towards Ireland, and landed on the 7th of October, 1558, at Dublin. Then coming to the castle, the Lord Fitz- Walters being Lord deputy, sent for him to come before him and the PrivyCouncil ; who, coming in, after he had made a speech...

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