"A loosely organized reform movement originating during the English Reformation of the sixteenth century. The name came from efforts to 'purify' the Church of England by those who felt that the Reformation had not yet been completed. Eventually the Puritans went on to attempt purification of the self and of society as well."
(Mark Noll, "Puritanism", Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, 1984)
Wise words indeed. Just as a point of clarification, there were two notable Puritans by the name of Thomas Wilcox. This author lived from 1622-1687; another lived from 1549 to 1608.
Yes, the Elizabethan Wilcox is best known for co-authoring an admonition to parliament, demanding increased measures to rid the English church of 'popery'. I may be wrong, but I think Collinson talks about him in 'The Elizabethan Puritan Movement'. (Its late and I don't have the book:) ).
This Wilcox is well known for 'Honey out of the Rock', from whence this quote cometh methinks. He has some other great quotes as well.
"All those nick-names of Puritan, Precisian, Hypocrite, &c. with which lewd tongues are wont to load the saints of God, are so many honourable badges of their worthy deportment in the holy path, and resolute standing on the Lord's side."
Robert Bolton (1572-1631)
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Good word!
A pleasing, pithy, praiseworthy puritan platitude.
Chris,
Precisely!
Peace,
Parson
Wise words indeed. Just as a point of clarification, there were two notable Puritans by the name of Thomas Wilcox. This author lived from 1622-1687; another lived from 1549 to 1608.
Andrew,
Thanks for clarifying for me.
Yes, the Elizabethan Wilcox is best known for co-authoring an admonition to parliament, demanding increased measures to rid the English church of 'popery'. I may be wrong, but I think Collinson talks about him in 'The Elizabethan Puritan Movement'. (Its late and I don't have the book:) ).
This Wilcox is well known for 'Honey out of the Rock', from whence this quote cometh methinks. He has some other great quotes as well.
Thanks again,
Tim
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