ABSTRACT

TO THE QUENES MOSTE EXCELLENT Majestie Quene Elizabeth, by the grace of God Quene of England, Fraunce & Ireland, defendour of the faith, and supreme governour of the saide Realme of Englande and Irelande, next under the Lorde, as well in causes ecclesiasticall, as also to the temporall state appertaining, her humble subject JOHN FOX hartely wisheth and desireth with increase of Gods holy spirite and grace, long to fl orishe and reigne in perfect health, and much honour, through the mercie and favour of Christ Jesus, our Lorde and æternall Saviour, to the comfort of his churche, and glorie of his holy name. . . .