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Hereditary Genius
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endeared to his flock, and beloved by all those who had any concern for truth
and knowledge.” He died of the plague. It does not appear that he published
any writings, but he left behind him a noble treasure for the Church in his four
excellent sons, as follow:—
4 S. Theophilus, Simon, John James,* and Tobias; all of them eminent for their
piety and learning; but John James (see below) was the most distinguished of
the four. “He was indeed a burning and a shining light. Such a father and such
sons are not often met with in the history of the world. Blessed be God for
them!”
U. Simon Grynaeus.* See above.
US. Thomas. See above.
Grynaeus, John James (1540—1617, aet. 77); succeeded his father in the pastoral
charge of Rontela, where he changed from the Lutherans to the Zuinglians; was
invited to Basle as Professor of Divinity, where he became happily
instrumental in healing the differences between the above sects. Many
noblemen and gentlemen came from other countries and boarded with him for
the sake of his agreeable and profitable conversation. He was subsequently
professor at Heidelberg, and thence retired to Basle as pastor. He used to be at
his study, winter and summer, before sunrise, and to spend the day in prayer,
writing, reading, and visiting the sick. He was remarkably patient under
wrongs; was ever a most affectionate friend and relation to his family and all
good men, and of the strictest temperance with respect to himself. He had great
wit, tempered with gravity. His remarkable learning and worth was well
appreciated by his contemporaries; and travellers from all parts, who had any
concern for religion and science, constantly visited him. He became almost
blind. Married, and had seven children, all of whom died before him, except one
daughter. I know no more of this interesting family.
GB. Simon Grynaeus.*
F. Thomas Grynaeus;* f. was also a pious woman.
3 B. See under Thomas Grynaeus.
Thus we find three men, descended in as many generations from a simple
husbandman, who have achieved a place
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