Historical collections of the church in Ireland during the reigns of K. Henry VIII, Edward VI and Q. Mary wherein are several material passages omitted by other historians concerning the manner how that kingdom was first converted to the Protestant religion and how by the special providence of God, Dr. Cole, a bloody agent of Q. Mary was prevented in his designs against the Protestants there : set forth in the life and death of George Browne, sometime Archbishop of Dublin, who was the first of the Romish clergy in Ireland that threw off the Popes supremacy and forsook the idolatrous worship of of [sic] Rome : with a sermon of his on that subject.

Browne, George, d. 1556
Ware, Robert, d. 1696
Publisher: And sold by Randal Taylor
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1681
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A67593 ESTC ID: R12362 STC ID: W848
Subject Headings: Browne, George, d. 1556; Church of Ireland -- History -- Sources; Clergy -- Ireland -- Biography; Cole, Henry, 1500?-1580;
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0 The TEXT, Psal. 119. Ver. 18. Open mine eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law. The TEXT, Psalm 119. Ver. 18. Open mine eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law. dt n1, np1 crd np1 crd j po11 n2, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f po21 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 13
1 THe wonders of the Lord God have for a long time been hid from the children of Men, which hath hapned by Rome 's not permitting the common people to read the holy Scriptures; THe wonders of the Lord God have for a long time been hid from the children of Men, which hath happened by Room is not permitting the Common people to read the holy Scriptures; dt n2 pp-f dt n1 np1 vhb p-acp dt j n1 vbn vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vhz vvn p-acp vvb vbz xx vvg dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt j n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 13
2 for to prevent you, that you might not know the comfort of your Salvation, but to depend wholly on the Church of Rome, they will not permit it to be in any tongue but in the Latin, saying that Latin was the Roman Tongue: for to prevent you, that you might not know the Comfort of your Salvation, but to depend wholly on the Church of Rome, they will not permit it to be in any tongue but in the Latin, saying that Latin was the Roman Tongue: c-acp pc-acp vvi pn22, cst pn22 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns32 vmb xx vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi p-acp d n1 cc-acp p-acp dt njp, vvg cst jp vbds dt njp n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 13
3 But the wonderful God inspired the holy Apostles with the knowledge of all Languages, that they might teach all people in their proper Tongue and Language, which caused our wise King Henry, before his death, to have the holy Scriptures transcribed into the English Tongue, But the wondered God inspired the holy Apostles with the knowledge of all Languages, that they might teach all people in their proper Tongue and Language, which caused our wise King Henry, before his death, to have the holy Scriptures transcribed into the English Tongue, cc-acp dt j np1 vvn dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp po32 j n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd po12 j n1 np1, p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vhi dt j n2 vvn p-acp dt jp n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 13
4 for the good of his Subjects, that their eyes may be opened to behold the wondrous things out of the Law of the Lord. for the good of his Subject's, that their eyes may be opened to behold the wondrous things out of the Law of the Lord. p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n2-jn, cst po32 n2 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n2 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 13
5 But there are false Prophets at this instant, and will be to the end of the World, that shall deceive you with false Doctrines, expounding this Text, But there Are false prophets At this instant, and will be to the end of the World, that shall deceive you with false Doctrines, expounding this Text, p-acp pc-acp vbr j n2 p-acp d n-jn, cc vmb vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst vmb vvi pn22 p-acp j n2, vvg d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 13
6 or that, purposely to confound your understandings, and to lead you captive into a wilderness of Confusion, whom you shall take as your friends, or that, purposely to confound your understandings, and to led you captive into a Wilderness of Confusion, whom you shall take as your Friends, cc cst, av pc-acp vvi po22 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pn22 j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, ro-crq pn22 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 13
7 but they shall be your greatest enemies, speaking against the Tenents of Rome and yet be set on by Rome; these shall be a rigid people full of fury and envy. but they shall be your greatest enemies, speaking against the Tenants of Room and yet be Set on by Room; these shall be a rigid people full of fury and envy. cc-acp pns32 vmb vbi po22 js n2, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f vvb cc av vbi vvn a-acp p-acp vvi; d vmb vbi dt j n1 j pp-f n1 cc n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 1 Page 13
8 But to prevent these things that are to come, observe Christ and his Apostles; But to prevent these things that Are to come, observe christ and his Apostles; p-acp pc-acp vvi d n2 cst vbr pc-acp vvi, vvb np1 cc po31 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 13
9 Let all things be done with with decency, with mildness, and in order, servently crying unto God, Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold the wondrous things out of thy Law, then should you rightly keep the Law and the Prophets. Let all things be done with with decency, with mildness, and in order, servently crying unto God, Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold the wondrous things out of thy Law, then should you rightly keep the Law and the prophets. vvb d n2 vbb vdn p-acp p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1, av-j vvg p-acp np1, vvb pns21 po11 n2, cst pns11 vmb vvi dt j n2 av pp-f po21 n1, av vmd pn22 av-jn vvi dt n1 cc dt n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 14
10 It is the part of a Prince to be wise, for he hath a great Charge to Rule and govern a Nation: It is the part of a Prince to be wise, for he hath a great Charge to Rule and govern a nation: pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vbi j, c-acp pns31 vhz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 14
11 Your late King foreseeing Rome and her Pope's intentions, how that he intended to inslave his Subjects, Your late King Foreseeing Room and her Pope's intentions, how that he intended to enslave his Subject's, po22 j n1 vvg vvi cc po31 ng1 n2, c-crq cst pns31 vvd pc-acp vvi po31 n2-jn, (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 14
12 and to keep them in the state of ignorance, consulted with the Learned of his Realm, knowing that Youth might quickly be wrought on, and to keep them in the state of ignorance, consulted with the Learned of his Realm, knowing that Youth might quickly be wrought on, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, vvg d n1 vmd av-j vbi vvn a-acp, (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 14
13 therefore he prepared before his death a wise and Learned sort of Counsellors for his Sons Overseers, not trusting to one or two, Therefore he prepared before his death a wise and Learned sort of Counsellors for his Sons Overseers, not trusting to one or two, av pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n1 dt j cc j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp po31 n2 n2, xx vvg p-acp crd cc crd, (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 14
14 but to several, that he might the better Rule his people, whose eyes the Lord God Almighty hath opened betimes, to behold his wondrous works. but to several, that he might the better Rule his people, whose eyes the Lord God Almighty hath opened betimes, to behold his wondrous works. cc-acp p-acp j, cst pns31 vmd dt av-jc vvi po31 n1, rg-crq n2 dt n1 np1 np1 vhz vvn av, pc-acp vvi po31 j n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 14
15 Though the words of my Text be plainly thus (Open thou mine eyes) the meanest of you that hear me have eyes, Though the words of my Text be plainly thus (Open thou mine eyes) the Meanest of you that hear me have eyes, cs dt n2 pp-f po11 n1 vbi av-j av (vvb pns21 po11 n2) dt js pp-f pn22 cst vvb pno11 vhi n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 14
16 but the true meaning of the words is, Endue us with understanding; but the true meaning of the words is, Endue us with understanding; cc-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 vbz, vvb pno12 p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 14
17 for a Fool hath eyes, and sees men, women, beasts, birds, and other things, but yet wants understanding: for a Fool hath eyes, and sees men, women, beasts, Birds, and other things, but yet Wants understanding: p-acp dt n1 vhz n2, cc vvz n2, n2, n2, n2, cc j-jn n2, cc-acp av vvz n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 14
18 So when we say, Open thou our eyes, we desire the Lord God to instruct and teach us the knowledge of his Laws. So when we say, Open thou our eyes, we desire the Lord God to instruct and teach us the knowledge of his Laws. av c-crq pns12 vvb, vvb pns21 po12 n2, pns12 vvb dt n1 np1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 dt n1 pp-f po31 n2. (6) sermon (DIV1) 3 Page 14
19 When you were lately led in blindness, your eyes beheld the Images that then stood in several of the Monasteries and Churches until they were removed; When you were lately led in blindness, your eyes beheld the Images that then stood in several of the Monasteries and Churches until they were removed; c-crq pn22 vbdr av-j vvn p-acp n1, po22 n2 vvd dt n2 cst av vvd p-acp j pp-f dt n2 cc n2 c-acp pns32 vbdr vvn; (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 14
20 yet all this while were your understandings blinded, because ye believed in them, and placed your trust in them. yet all this while were your understandings blinded, Because you believed in them, and placed your trust in them. av d d n1 vbdr po22 n2 vvn, c-acp pn22 vvd p-acp pno32, cc vvd po22 n1 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 14
21 Suppose an Artist or Workman make an Image either of Man or Woman, and at last a Clergy man of Rome give it such a name, calling it St. Peter, or St. Paul, or St. Mary, or St. Anne; must not that man, Suppose an Artist or Workman make an Image either of Man or Woman, and At last a Clergy man of Room give it such a name, calling it Saint Peter, or Saint Paul, or Saint Marry, or Saint Anne; must not that man, vvb dt n1 cc n1 vvi dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1, cc p-acp ord dt n1 n1 pp-f vvb vvi pn31 d dt n1, vvg pn31 n1 np1, cc n1 np1, cc n1 uh, cc n1 zz; vmb xx d n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
22 though he behold his own handy work, and knows in his heart that it was his own work, blind, though he behold his own handy work, and knows in his heart that it was his own work, blind, cs pns31 vvb po31 d j n1, cc vvz p-acp po31 n1 cst pn31 vbds po31 d n1, j, (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 14
23 and void of and understanding of the Law of God, and of the wondrous things that are contained in the Law of the Lord; and void of and understanding of the Law of God, and of the wondrous things that Are contained in the Law of the Lord; cc j pp-f cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f dt j n2 cst vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 51
24 Yes surely, he must be blind, and void of Reason, and of the true Faith, that would worship the same. Yes surely, he must be blind, and void of Reason, and of the true Faith, that would worship the same. uh av-j, pns31 vmb vbi j, cc j pp-f n1, cc pp-f dt j n1, cst vmd vvi dt d. (6) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 51
25 The Workman carved the Eyes, but these Eyes see not; he likewise carved the Ears, but they hear not; The Workman carved the Eyes, but these Eyes see not; he likewise carved the Ears, but they hear not; dt n1 vvd dt n2, cc-acp d n2 vvb xx; pns31 av vvd dt n2, cc-acp pns32 vvb xx; (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 51
26 the Nose, and it smells not; the Mouth, and it neither breaths nor speaks; the Hands, they feel not; the Nose, and it smells not; the Mouth, and it neither breathes nor speaks; the Hands, they feel not; dt n1, cc pn31 vvz xx; dt n1, cc pn31 av-dx vvz ccx vvz; dt n2, pns32 vvb xx; (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 51
27 the Feet, but they stand st••k still. the Feet, but they stand st••k still. dt n2, cc-acp pns32 vvb av av. (6) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 51
28 How therefore can your prayers be acceptable unto this Image, that sees you not approaching towards it, that hears you not when you pray to it, that smells not the sweet smells, be they of Myrrhe or Frankincense burning before it? How can it absolve you, How Therefore can your Prayers be acceptable unto this Image, that sees you not approaching towards it, that hears you not when you pray to it, that smells not the sweet smells, be they of Myrrh or Frankincense burning before it? How can it absolve you, c-crq av vmb po22 n2 vbb j p-acp d n1, cst vvz pn22 xx vvg p-acp pn31, cst vvz pn22 xx c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp pn31, cst vvz xx dt j n2, vbb pns32 pp-f n1 cc n1 vvg p-acp pn31? q-crq vmb pn31 vvi pn22, (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 51
29 when the mouth is not able to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee ▪ And if you place a certain sum of Money in the palm of the hand of that Image; when the Mouth is not able to say, Thy Sins Are forgiven thee ▪ And if you place a certain sum of Money in the palm of the hand of that Image; c-crq dt n1 vbz xx j pc-acp vvi, po21 n2 vbr vvn pno21 ▪ cc cs pn22 vvb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 51
30 come you again to morrow, the Money, it is true shall find a customer, but the Image never the wiser who took it; come you again to morrow, the Money, it is true shall find a customer, but the Image never the Wiser who took it; vvb pn22 av p-acp n1, dt n1, pn31 vbz j vmb vvi dt n1, cc-acp dt n1 av-x dt jc r-crq vvd pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 51
31 and if you desire to have it come unto you it cannot without help; and if you desire to have it come unto you it cannot without help; cc cs pn22 vvb pc-acp vhi pn31 vvn p-acp pn22 pn31 vmbx p-acp vvi; (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 51
32 therefore the Workman that made this Image, is as blind, as deaf, as dumb, and as void of sense as the Image it self, Therefore the Workman that made this Image, is as blind, as deaf, as dumb, and as void of sense as the Image it self, av dt n1 cst vvd d n1, vbz a-acp j, c-acp j, c-acp j, cc p-acp j pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 51
33 and so be ye all that put your trust in them. and so be you all that put your trust in them. cc av vbb pn22 d cst vvd po22 n1 p-acp pno32. (6) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 51
34 Therefore of late new Artificers, by springs have made artificial ones, which for a certain time shall move, Therefore of late new Artificers, by springs have made artificial ones, which for a certain time shall move, av pp-f j j n2, p-acp n2 vhb vvn j pi2, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vmb vvi, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 51
35 and ye shall believe it to be real and certain: and you shall believe it to be real and certain: cc pn22 vmb vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi j cc j: (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 51
36 But beware good people, for they be but lying wonders, purposely that ye may break the Law of God. But beware good people, for they be but lying wonders, purposely that you may break the Law of God. cc-acp vvb j n1, c-acp pns32 vbb p-acp j-vvg n2, av cst pn22 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 51
37 And thus hath the Devil devised a lying wonder, that ye may be deluded to break the Law of the Lord, which is, Thou shalt not make unto thy self any Graven Image. And thus hath the devil devised a lying wonder, that you may be deluded to break the Law of the Lord, which is, Thou shalt not make unto thy self any Graved Image. cc av vhz dt n1 vvd dt j-vvg n1, cst pn22 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz, pns21 vm2 xx vvi p-acp po21 n1 d j-vvn n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 51
38 O Lord, open thou our Eyes, our Ears, and our Understanding, that we may behold the wondrous things that are in thy Law. Oh Lord, open thou our Eyes, our Ears, and our Understanding, that we may behold the wondrous things that Are in thy Law. uh n1, vvb pns21 po12 n2, po12 n2, cc po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi dt j n2 cst vbr p-acp po21 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 51
39 The Law of God is an undefiled Law. The Law of God is an undefiled Law. dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt j n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 51
40 Oh! why should we be so wicked then as to defile that Law, which the Almighty God hath made so pure without blemish. Oh! why should we be so wicked then as to defile that Law, which the Almighty God hath made so pure without blemish. uh q-crq vmd pns12 vbi av j av c-acp pc-acp vvi d n1, r-crq dt np1 np1 vhz vvn av j p-acp n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
41 Jesus came to fulfil the Law, and not to abolish the Law. jesus Come to fulfil the Law, and not to Abolah the Law. np1 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc xx pc-acp vvi dt n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
42 But there are a new fraternity of late sprung up, who call themselves Jesuits, which will deceive many, who are much after the Scribes and Pharisees manner: But there Are a new fraternity of late sprung up, who call themselves Jesuits, which will deceive many, who Are much After the Scribes and Pharisees manner: p-acp pc-acp vbr dt j n1 pp-f j vvn a-acp, r-crq vvb px32 np2, r-crq vmb vvi d, r-crq vbr d p-acp dt n2 cc np1 n1: (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
43 Amongst the Jews they shall strive to abolish the truth, and shall come very near to do it; among the jews they shall strive to Abolah the truth, and shall come very near to do it; p-acp dt np2 pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vmb vvi av av-j pc-acp vdi pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
44 for these sorts will turn themselves into several forms, with the Heathen, an Heathenist; with Atheists, an Atheist; with the Jews, a Jew; for these sorts will turn themselves into several forms, with the Heathen, an Heathenist; with Atheists, an Atheist; with the jews, a Jew; p-acp d n2 vmb vvi px32 p-acp j n2, p-acp dt j-jn, dt np1; p-acp n2, dt n1; p-acp dt np2, dt np1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
45 and with the Reformers, a Refomade, purposely to know your intenations, your minds, your hearts, and with the Reformers, a Reformed, purposely to know your intenations, your minds, your hearts, cc p-acp dt n2, dt j, av pc-acp vvi po22 n2, po22 n2, po22 n2, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
46 and your inclintions, and thereby bring you at last to be like the fool that said in his heart there was no God. and your inclintions, and thereby bring you At last to be like the fool that said in his heart there was no God. cc po22 n2, cc av vvb pn22 p-acp ord pc-acp vbi av-j dt n1 cst vvd p-acp po31 n1 a-acp vbds dx n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
47 These shall spread over the whole World, shall be admitted into the Council of Princes, and they never the wiser; These shall spread over the Whole World, shall be admitted into the Council of Princes, and they never the Wiser; d vmb vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, cc pns32 av-x dt jc; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
48 Charming of them, yea, making your Princes reveal their hearts, and the secrets therein unto them, Charming of them, yea, making your Princes reveal their hearts, and the secrets therein unto them, vvg pp-f pno32, uh, vvg po22 n2 vvb po32 n2, cc dt n2-jn av p-acp pno32, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
49 and yet they not perceive it; and yet they not perceive it; cc av pns32 xx vvi pn31; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
50 which will happen from falling from the Law of God, by neglect of fulfilling of the Law of God, which will happen from falling from the Law of God, by neglect of fulfilling of the Law of God, r-crq vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
51 and by winking at their sins; and by winking At their Sins; cc p-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
52 yet in the end, God to justifie his Law, shall suddenly cut off this Society even by the hands of those who have most succour'd them, and made use of them; yet in the end, God to justify his Law, shall suddenly Cut off this Society even by the hands of those who have most succored them, and made use of them; av p-acp dt n1, np1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, vmb av-j vvi a-acp d n1 av p-acp dt n2 pp-f d r-crq vhb av-ds vvd pno32, cc vvd n1 pp-f pno32; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
53 so that at the end they shall become odious to all Nations: so that At the end they shall become odious to all nations: av cst p-acp dt n1 pns32 vmb vvi j p-acp d n2: (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
54 They shall be worse than Jews, having no resting place upon the Earth, and then shall a Jew have more favour than a Jesuite. They shall be Worse than jews, having no resting place upon the Earth, and then shall a Jew have more favour than a Jesuit. pns32 vmb vbi jc cs np2, vhg dx j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, cc av vmb dt np1 vhb dc n1 cs dt np1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
55 Now, to arm you all good Christians against these things that are to come, lest ye be led into temptation; Now, to arm you all good Christians against these things that Are to come, lest you be led into temptation; av, pc-acp vvi pn22 d j np1 p-acp d n2 cst vbr pc-acp vvi, cs pn22 vbb vvn p-acp n1; (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
56 Cry unto the Lord your God, and heartily pray that he would be so merciful unto you as to open the eyes of your understanding, that you may behold the wonders and pleasantness that is in his Law. Cry unto the Lord your God, and heartily pray that he would be so merciful unto you as to open the eyes of your understanding, that you may behold the wonders and pleasantness that is in his Law. vvb p-acp dt n1 po22 n1, cc av-j vvb cst pns31 vmd vbi av j p-acp pn22 a-acp p-acp vvb dt n2 pp-f po22 n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi dt n2 cc n1 cst vbz p-acp po31 n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16
57 Which God of his mercy grant that you may all do. Which God of his mercy grant that you may all doe. r-crq np1 pp-f po31 n1 vvi cst pn22 vmb d n1. (6) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 16

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