State of the Reformed Church
Categories: Ireland
At the time of James I’s accession, the state of the Irish Reformed Church, never since Henry VIII’s day satisfactory, was, owing to the wars and unrest of the last years of Elizabeth’s reign, more unsatisfactory than ever. The King was most anxious to establish order and uniformity, and to correct abuses. Several times he [...]
At the time of James I's accession, the state of the Irish Reformed Church, never since Henry VIII's day satisfactory, was, owing to the wars and unrest of the last years of Elizabeth's reign, more unsatisfactory than ever. The King was most anxious to establish order and uniformity, and to correct abuses. Several times he appointed Royal Commissions, to investigate and suggest remedies for the neglect and corruption which nearly everywhere prevailed, but the Commissions could do little beyond making known the ... Read More
