The life of John Knox - M'Crie - II - Period 2

Required reading
The life of John Knox by Thomas M'Crie (Available from Amazon or free here) - Read Period 2.

My summary
Now we see Knox embrace Reformed Christianity and start to teach it.

It's not long before he comes to the attention of the Roman Catholic hierarchy but is protected by powerful friends.

At the strong urging of his church Knox accepts the call to ministry.

At the end of the chapter we read of his capture and conveyance to France.

What grabbed me
A great prayer was given by Knox in a letter he wrote whilst captured: 'But blessed be that Lord whose infinite goodness and wisdom hath taken from us the occasion of that slander, and hath shown unto us, that the serpent hath power only to sting the heel, that is, to molest and trouble the flesh, but not to move the spirit from constant adhering to Christ Jesus, nor public professing of his true word. Blessed be thou, Eternal Father, which, by thy only mercy, hast preserved us to this day, and provided that the confession of our faith (which ever we desired all men to have known) should, by this treatise, come plainly to light. Continue, Lord and grant unto us, that, as now with pen and ink, so shortly we may confess with voice and tongue the same before thy congregation ; upon whom, look, Lord God, with the eyes of thy mercy, and suffer no more darkness to prevail I pray you, pardon me, beloved brethren, that on this manner I digress: vehemency of spirit (the Lord knoweth I lie not) compelleth me thereto.'

Still singing God's praises even though he has been imprisoned!

Next week's reading
Read Period 3.

Now it's your turn
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