Hugh Latimer Quotes & Sayings

Say the truth and shame the devil. — Hugh Latimer

Wherever you see persecution, there is more than a probability that truth lies on the persecuted side. — Hugh Latimer

When a man but half forgives his enemy, it is like leaving a bag of rusty nails to interpose between them. — Hugh Latimer

We may not be weaklings because we have a strong enemy. — Hugh Latimer

Be of good comfort, Mr. Ridley, and play the man! We shall this day light such a candle by God's grace, in England, as I trust never shall be put out. — Hugh Latimer

As every lord giveth a certain livery to his servants, charity is the very livery of Christ. Our Saviour, Who is the Lord above all lords, would have His servants known their badge, which is love. — Hugh Latimer

In olden times an enemy was sometimes poisoned by a bouquet,
deceit sugar-coated. — Hugh Latimer

The poorest ploughman is in Christ equal with the greatest prince that is. Let them therefore have sufficient to maintain them ... — Hugh Latimer

O that our prelates would be as diligent to sow the corn of good doctrine, as Satan is to sow cockle and darnel! — Hugh Latimer

Saviour! teach me, day by day,Love's sweet lesson to obey;Sweeter lesson cannot be,Loving Him who first loved me.Charity is the very livery of Christ. — Hugh Latimer