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Hereditary Genius
Hildersham, Arthur (1563—1632, aet. 69); was bred a Papist, but abandoned that
creed; was fined 2000l. for schism. He sojourned in many families, and always
gained their esteem and love. He much weakened his constitution by his pains
in preaching.
S. Samuel, an excellent man, of whom Mr. Matthew Henry makes honourable
mention in the Life of his father, Mr. Philip Henry. Samuel wrote the Life of
Arthur Hildersham. He died aet. 80.
Hooper, John, Bishop of Gloucester (1495—1554, martyred aet. 59); originally a
monk; became converted to the Reformation when in Germany. He was a great
acquisition to that cause, for his learning, piety, and character would have given
strength and honour to any profession. Was burnt at Gloucester.
[U.] J. Hooper, Principal of St. Alban Hall.
Hospinian, Ralph (1547—1626, aet. 79); a learned Swiss writer.
u. John Wolphius, professor at Zurich.
Jewell, John, Bishop of Salisbury (1522—1571, aet. 49). This great man, “the
darling and wonder of his age, the pattern for sanctity, piety, and theology,”
was one of the younger children in a family of ten. He was a lad of pregnant
parts, and of a sweet and industrious nature and temper; was educated at
Oxford, where his success was great. On Queen Mary's accession he had to
take refuge on the Continent, aet. 31, escaping narrowly. He did not return till
after her death, when, aet. 38, he was made bishop by Queen Elizabeth. He
was an excellent scholar, and had much improved his learning during his exile;
was a most laborious preacher. As bishop, he was exceedingly liberal and
hospitable. It was his custom to have half a dozen or more intelligent poor lads
in his house to educate them, and he maintained others at the University at his
own expense: among these was Richard Hooker. He was a pleasant and
amusing host; he had naturally a very strong memory. In body he was spare
and thin, and he restlessly wore himself out by reading, writing, preaching, and
travelling. His writings are famous; his “Apologia” was translated into English
by the mother of Lord Bacon. His parents were of ancient descent, but not
rich.
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