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English bishop and saint (b. 1487), Death: 16-10-1555
1.
Wherever you observe persecution, there is more than a probability that truth lies on il the persecuted side.
Hugh Latimer

2.
Say the truth and shame the devil.
Hugh Latimer

3.
The poorest ploughman is in Christ equal with the greatest prince that is. Let them therefore have sufficient to maintain them.
Hugh Latimer

4.
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.
Hugh Latimer

5.
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.
Hugh Latimer

Similar Authors: Teresa of Avila N. T. Wright Vincent de Paul Therese of Lisieux George Whitefield John Oliver Francis of Assisi Bernard of Clairvaux Jeremy Taylor Pio of Pietrelcina Julian of Norwich Joseph Hall Ambrose John of the Cross George Berkeley
6.
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.
Hugh Latimer

7.
We may not be weaklings because we have a strong enemy.
Hugh Latimer

8.
When a man but half forgives his enemy, it is like leaving a bag of rusty nails to interpose between them.
Hugh Latimer

Quote Topics by Hugh Latimer: Christ Men Charity Enemy Leaving Sweet Bouquets Shame Weakness Persecution Strong Lying Doctrine Lord Equal Forgiving First Love Deceit Devil Sides Corn Success Would Be Life Poorest
9.
In olden times an enemy was sometimes poisoned by a bouquet,--deceit sugar-coated.
Hugh Latimer

10.
O that our prelates would be as diligent to sow the corn of good doctrine, as Satan is to sow cockle and darnel!
Hugh Latimer