Hugh Latimer Quotes

Wherever you observe persecution, there is more than a probability that truth lies on il the persecuted side.

Say the truth and shame the devil.

The poorest ploughman is in Christ equal with the greatest prince that is. Let them therefore have sufficient to maintain them.

Play the man, Mastre Ridley; we shall this day light such a cndle, by God's grace in England, as I trust shall never be put out.

Saviour! teach me, day by day, Love's sweet lesson to obey; Sweeter lesson cannot be, Loving Him who first loved me. Charity is the very livery of Christ.

As every lord giveth a certain livery to his servants, charity is the very livery of Christ. Our Saviour, Who is the Lord above all lords, would have His servants known their badge, which is love.

We may not be weaklings because we have a strong enemy.

When a man but half forgives his enemy, it is like leaving a bag of rusty nails to interpose between them.

In olden times an enemy was sometimes poisoned by a bouquet,--deceit sugar-coated.

O that our prelates would be as diligent to sow the corn of good doctrine, as Satan is to sow cockle and darnel!

Play the man Master Ridley we shall this day light such a candle by God's grace in England as I trust shall never be put out.