. The history of Romanism : from the earliest corruptions of Christianity to the present time; with full chronological table, analytical and alphabetical indexes and glossary; illustrated by numerous accurate and highly finished engravings of its ceremonies, superstitions, persections, and historical incidents . 55, Latimer andRidley were brought to the stake, which was prepared in a hollow,near Baliol college, on the north side of the city of Oxford. Thevenerable Latimer being stripped for the stake, appeared in a shroudprepared for the occasion; and now, says Fox, a remarkablechange was obse


. The history of Romanism : from the earliest corruptions of Christianity to the present time; with full chronological table, analytical and alphabetical indexes and glossary; illustrated by numerous accurate and highly finished engravings of its ceremonies, superstitions, persections, and historical incidents . 55, Latimer andRidley were brought to the stake, which was prepared in a hollow,near Baliol college, on the north side of the city of Oxford. Thevenerable Latimer being stripped for the stake, appeared in a shroudprepared for the occasion; and now, says Fox, a remarkablechange was observed in his appearance ; for whereas he had hith-erto seemed a withered, decrepit, and even a deformed old man, henow stood perfectly upright, a straight and comely person. Ridleywas disposed to remain in his trousers ; but on his brother observ-ing that it would occasion him more pain, and that the article ofdress would do some poor man good, he yielded to the latter plea,and saying, Be it, in the name of God, delivered it to his , being stripped to his shirt, he stood upon a stone by the stake,and holding up his hand, said, O heavenly Father, I give unto theemost hearty thanks, for that thou hast called me to be a professor ofthee, even unto death : I beseech thee, Lord God, take mercy upon. Ceremony of the Degradation of a Priest previous to .Martyrdom.


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