Sermon Sr. R. Cook's burial, [1653 or later].

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Sermon Sr. R. Cook's burial, [1653 or later].

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Manuscript on paper, in single Italic hand, of a sermon preached at the burial of Sir Robert Coke (1586-1653), son of Lord Chief Justice Sir Edward Coke. The sermon makes reference to Sir Robert Coke's imprisonment in the Tower, during which time his wife Theophila Berkeley died, and mentions the sequestration of his estate, his examination before "diverse committees," and the searches conducted of his letters for "I know not what discoveries."

1 v. (30 p.) ; 19 x 15 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Coke, Edward, Sir, 1552-1634

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Epithet: Lord Chief Justice British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000976.0x00021c Sir Edward Coke was a justice of assize for Suffolk. From the description of The sum of my lord Coke's charge [to the jury] at Bury [St. Edmunds, Suffolk] [manuscript], 1609 July 26. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 651046666 ...

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...