CHAPTER II. On the English Church Under Henry Viii., Edward Vi.,

ON THE ENGLISH CHURCH UNDER HENRY VIII., EDWARD VI., AND MARY

State of public Opinion as to Religion--Henry VIII.'s Controversy with Luther--His Divorce from Catherine --Separation from the Church of Rome--Dissolution of Monasteries--Progress of the Reformed Doctrine in England--Its Establishment under Edward--Sketch of the chief Points of Difference between the two Religions--Opposition made by Part of the Nation--Cranmer--His Moderation in introducing Changes not acceptable to the Zealots--Mary --Persecution under her--Its Effect rather favourable to Protestantism Page 58