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Sketch of the Reformation in England

Chapter 1: THE LIBRARY OF Christian Knowledge.
By John J. Blunt
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A concise historical survey of the English Reformation that explains the religious, political, and intellectual forces that transformed church structures and public worship. It traces origins and major developments, summarizes pivotal episodes and controversies, and examines doctrinal changes alongside institutional and legislative reforms. The account highlights popular responses and administrative actions, assesses practical effects on liturgy, governance, and social life, and presents material in a clear, chaptered format aimed at general readers seeking an accessible overview of the period’s causes and consequences.

THE
LIBRARY
OF
Christian Knowledge.

EDITED BY

THE REV. HERMAN HOOKER, M. A.,

AUTHOR OF THE “PORTION OF THE SOUL,” &C.

VOL. VI.

LABORE RELUCENS.

PHILADELPHIA:

WILLIAM MARSHALL AND COMPANY;

MDCCCXXXVII.

SKETCH

OF THE

REFORMATION IN ENGLAND.

BY THE REV. J. J. BLUNT,

FELLOW OF ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE.

With an Introductory Letter,

TO THE EDITOR,

BY GEORGE WASHINGTON DOANE, D. D.,

BISHOP OF NEW JERSEY.

PAUL’S CROSS.

PHILADELPHIA:

WILLIAM MARSHALL & CO.

1837.

“They that goe downe to the sea in ships, and occupie by the great waters, they see the workes of the Lord, and his wonders in the deepe. For God is marvellous in the surges and tempests of the sea: he is marvellous in the firmament of heaven: but much more marvellous is he in the surges and stormy tempests of his church. Heere may we behold the worke of his hands. This is the shop of his power, of his wisedome, of his light, and truth, and righteousnesse, and patience, and mercy. Heere may we see the children of light, and the children of darknesse: the vessels of honor, and the vessels of shame: the assaults of falshood, and the glorie and victorie of truth. Heere shall we see how God leadeth even into hell, and yet bringeth safely backe: how he killeth, and yet reviveth: how he refuseth the full, and feedeth the hungrie: how he is the ruine of many, and the resurrection of many. Heere may we see the wonderfull waies, and the unsearcheable judgements of God.”

Bishop Jewel, Sermon on Josh. vi. 1.

Philadelphia:
T. K. & P. G. Collins, Printers,
No. 1 Lodge Alley.