Archive for March, 2011

Roberts Liardon tells us that the first meeting Fox had with Cromwell was in London. Fox made a dramatic impression from the very beginning. Cromwell sent a colonel to bring Fox to him, but Fox refused to go at that time, stating that the Lord had ordered him to go to a meeting instead. The [...]

Roberts Liardon tells us that the third revelation led yet to a fourth: The Lord would teach His people Himself. Fox was ushering in the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the dry churches that had used the Word of God only, without the Spirit, creating a self-righteous, letter-of-the-law mentality. Fox realized that one must [...]

His Resolute Character 1. He would live a pure and righteous life. 2. He would be faithful in all things, inwardly to God, outwardly to man. 3. He resolved to always keep his word. 4. He would not commit excess in eating and drinking. “The inner light” of Jesus Christ taught Fox to walk in [...]

Roberts Liardon tells us that two days later, Knox had a coughing attack which left him extremely weak. His mind started slipping on Friday he got out of bed to dress himself, thinking it was Sunday. When Sunday came, he remained in bed and refused food, thinking it was the start of a fast that [...]

Roberts Liardon tells us that Mary received Knox in her bedchamber. Present with her were the court maids and several nobles. She questioned Knox on the authority he had to preach against the dancing of royalty, charging that he was exceeding his limitations as a minister. Knox answered that he didn’t mind dancing as long [...]