burg-Collegiate Institution there.-Grindal's literary pursuits.-

He attends Peter Martyr's lectures.-His correspondence with

Bishop Ridley." Troubles of Frankfort."-Fruitless mediation of

Grindal.-Death of Queen Mary.-Grindal returns to England.-In

favour with Parker and Queen Elizabeth

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CHAPTER XIX.

GRINDAL BISHOP OF LONDON.

Grindal is appointed a commissioner on the Prayer-book.-Conference

at Westminster.-Grindal preaches at St. Paul's.-One of the Royal

Visitors. His scruples of conscience.-Consults Peter Martyr con-

cerning them.-Master of Pembroke Hall.-Protests against the

queen's appropriation of ecclesiastical property.-Is present at the

consecration of Archbishop Parker.-Consecrated Bishop of London.

-Assists at Jewel's consecration.-One of the commissioners ap-

pointed to amend the Lectionary and the Calendar and to reform

the state of the churches.-Fire at St. Paul's.-Grindal's generosity.

-St. Paul's before the Reformation.-Royal Exchange built by Sir

Thomas Gresham.-Grindal's Funeral Sermon on the Emperor

Ferdinand I.-Treatment of Bonner.-Grindal takes his Doctor's de-

gree. The Plague in Kent and London.-Prayers and thanksgivings

drawn up by Grindal.—His letter to Cecil on this matter.-Convoca-

tion of 1562.-Grindal's visitation of his diocese.-Certain suspected

persons confided to his care. His gifts to the queen.-Treatment

of Stowe. His kindness towards certain merchants on the Continent.

-His difficult position in regard to the Puritans.-His correspond-

ence with Bullinger.-Separation of certain Puritans from the Church.

-Their examination before the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.—

Reverence to the Eucharist enforced.-Grindal's proceedings against

certain Oxford colleges.-Against the Inns of Court.
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CHAPTER XX.

GRINDAL ARCHBISHOP OF YORK.

Parker makes interest to have Grindal appointed to the see of York.—

Lord Henry Howard is a candidate for the office.-Letter from the

Dean of York to Cecil.-His estimate of Grindal's character.-Congé

d'élire from the queen.-Grindal's election, and confirmation.-He

recovers certain possessions to the see.-Is feasted by Archbishop

Parker. His account of the state of the Church in the North.-His

visitation in 1571.-His injunctions to the clergy and laity of his

diocese. Visitation of York Cathedral.—The queen designs to visit

York.-Earthquake in the North.-Grindal's popularity.—His friend-

ship with Spencer. His share in the Bishops' Bible.

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CHAPTER XXI.

GRINDAL ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY.

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News of Parker's death.-The see is offered to Grindal.-His un-

willingness to accept it.-His nomination, election, and confirmation.

-Banquet at Lambeth.-Visitation of the Province of Canterbury.-

Various enquiries made concerning the services and ceremonies of

the Church.-Conformity of the clergy to the Thirty-nine Articles

required.-Grindal attempts to reform the Spiritual Courts.-Con-

gratulations from Cambridge. Terrible earthquake in 1580.-

Grindal's directions to the clergy through his archdeacon.-

Fanaticism in the universities.-Case of David Thickpenny.-Sect

of the Family of Love.-Ingratitude of Thickpenny towards the

archbishop.-Grindal is threatened with blindness. He contem-

plates resignation.-Harshness of the queen towards him.-Con-

troversy between the queen and the primate concerning the

"Prophesyings."-Grindal's letter to the queen thereon.-Elizabeth's

behaviour to him at court.-Leicester supports him for a time.—

Sequestration of the archbishop.-Kindness of Lord Burghley.—

Proceedings in the Star Chamber.-Grindal officiates at the con-

secration of certain bishops.-Convocation of 1580.-He renews

his metropolitical visitation, and appoints Whitgift as his deputy.-

His policy in regard to politics.-The queen and Convocation.-Ad-

dresses from Convocation and from the bishops of the Southern pro-

vince for Grindal's restoration.-The queen takes no notice of them.

-Restoration of the archbishop.-His letter of submission to the

queen. His many infirmities. His resignation and pension from the

queen. He wishes to retain the archbishopric until Michaelmas.—

Refusal of the queen.-Value of the archbishopric.-Elizabeth wishes

to nominate Whitgift.-He refuses during Grindal's lifetime

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CHAPTER XXII.

DOMESTIC LIFE.

Grindal's horticultural tastes.-His present of grapes to the queen.-

False report of the plague in his household.-Offence at court occa-

sioned thereby.-Grindal's vindication of himself.--His controversy

with Bishop Sandys. His wish to do the queen due honour at York.—

His friendship with Spenser.-His misfortunes described in the

"Shepheard's Calender."-Grindal's "Dialogue between Custom and

Verity."-His doctrine of the Real Presence.-List of his works.-His

kindness to foreigners and to many English divines.-His patronage

of the art of music.-His gifts to various schools and colleges.-His

improvement of and care for his episcopal residences.-His will and

testament. He retires to Croydon.-His death, July 6, 1583.-His

effigy in Croydon church.-Various portraits of Grindal. page 107

CHAPTER XXIII.

JOHN WHITGIFT.-EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION.

Family of Whitgift settled in Lincolnshire.-Probable date of Whit-

gift's birth, 1530.-His education at St. Anthony's School, London.

-Lodged with his aunt in St. Paul's Churchyard.-Her negligence

and intolerant conduct towards him.-He returns home.-Matricu-

lates at Cambridge.-In favour with Ridley.-Fellow of Peter

House. His illness.-Kindness of Dr. Perne, the master.-Whit-

gift's alarm at Pole's university visitation.-Dr. Perne promises him

protection.-Whitgift delays his ordination until Elizabeth's acces-

sion.-Rector of Teversham. His University preferments. — In

favour with the

Ecclesiastical preferments.

queen.

Dean of

Lincoln.-Vice-Chancellor.-Appointed to the see of Worcester.—

His universal popularity.-Triumphal procession to his diocese 121

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CHAPTER XXIV.

WHITGIFT'S PUBLIC LIFE.

Whitgift's election to Worcester.-Consecrated by Archbishop Grindal.

-Appointed Vice-President of Wales.-The queen gives him the

patronage of the prebends and the nomination of magistrates in his

diocese. He refuses the Lord Chancellorship.-Recommends Sir C.

Hatton. Translated to Canterbury.-Enthroned in person.-Writes

to the queen concerning church property.-Draws up certain articles

for the regulation of the Church.-Seminary priests.-Designed assas-

sination of the queen by them.-Policy of the government towards

them.-Puritanical violence towards Whitgift.-Works of Martin

Mar-prelate.-Whitgift's generous conduct towards the libellers.

-His controversy with Cartwright.-Cartwright's influence in the

university. His attack on the Church.-Whitgift as Vice-Chancellor

silences him. Cartwright's "Admonition to Parliament."-Whitgift's

answer thereto.-Their reconciliation.-Evil consequences of Cart-

wright's writings.-Controversy between Hooker and Travers.-Whit-

gift's friendship with Hooker.-The "Lambeth Articles" are con-

demned by the queen and by Burghley.-Whitgift yields to their

decision.

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CHAPTER XXV.

WHITGIFT'S DOMESTIC LIFE.

Paule's description of Whitgift.-His love of teaching.-His hospitality.

-Makes peace between Sir J. Russell and Sir H. Berkeley. -

Recovers church lands.-Whitgift as a disciplinarian.-Grandeur

of his retinue.-First journey into Kent.-Hospital at Croydon.-

His literary works.-Munificence.-The queen's last days.-Whit-

gift visits her on her death-bed.-His prayer for her. Her death,

March 24, 1603.-Popular grief shown at her funeral.—James pro-

claimed King of England.

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CHAPTER XXVI.

CONCLUSION OF WHITGIFT'S LIFE.

King James receives the news of the queen's death.-Whitgift's alarm

concerning the king's religious views.-James found to be a

churchman at heart.-Millenary petition.-Whitgift confers with

the king.-Coronation of James I.-Hampton Court conference.-

Whitgift takes cold on the water.-His last illness.--The king visits

him. His death, February 29, 1604.-His funeral, March 27.

-Calumnies against Queen Elizabeth.-Shakespere's testimony to

her merits

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CHAPTER XXVII.

RICHARD BANCROFT.-EARLY LIFE AND FIRST PREFERMENTS.

His birthplace and parentage.-University career.-Eminent as a

tutor. His preferments.-In favour with Sir C. Hatton.-Pre-

bendal appointments. Sermon at St. Paul's Cross, 1588.-His

policy towards the Seculars and Jesuits.-Recommended by Whit-

gift to the queen's notice.-His conduct in the cases of Martin

Mar-prelate, Cartwright and Penry.-Second sermon at St. Paul's

Cross.--Appointed Bishop of London through Whitgift's interest,

1590.-Election and consecration

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CHAPTER XXVIII.

BANCROFT BISHOP OF LONDON.

Bancroft's embassy to Embden.-Millenary petition.-Hampton Court

Conference. Alterations in the Prayer-book.-Whitgift's death.-

Royal proclamation.-New translation of the Bible.-Parliament of

1604.-Meeting of Convocation.-Compilation of a Book of Canons.

-Bancroft's nomination to the archbishopric

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CHAPTER XXIX.

BANCROFT ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY.

Strong measures of the new archbishop.-Letter to his suffragans.-

Subscription required to the three articles of the 36th Canon.—-

Proceedings in the Star Chamber.-Treatment of the Puritans.—

Gunpowder Plot.-New oath of allegiance.-Blackwell's abhorrence

of the plot.-Articuli Cleri.-State of the Church of Scotland.—

Dunbar and Abbot sent to Scotland.-Illegal assembly at Aberdeen.

-Members thereof summoned before the king.-Restoration of the

Church in Scotland.-Difficulties about the consecration of certain

Scotch bishops.-Bancroft's share in the discussion.-Consecration

of the bishops.-High Court of Commission.-Bancroft's reforms at

Cambridge. The pope condemns the oath of allegiance.-Paolo

Sarpi.-Reformation of the Channel Islands.-James Van Harmin.

-Foundation of Chelsea College.-Cowell's interpreter.-The king