The second Book of Homilies, the several titles whereof we have
joined under this Article, doth contain a godly and wholesome
doctrine, and necessary for these times, as doth the former Book of
Homilies, which were set forth in the time of Edward the Sixth;
and therefore we judge them to be read in Churches by the
Ministers, diligently and distinctly, that they may be understanded
of the people.
_Of the Names of the Homilies_.
1 Of the right Use of the Church. 10 Of the reverend estimation of
2 Against peril of Idolatry. God's Word.
3 Of repairing and keeping clean 11 Of Alms-doing.
of Churches. 12 Of the Nativity of Christ.
4 Of good works: first of 13 Of the Passion of Christ.
Fasting. 14 Of the Resurrection of Christ.
5 Against gluttony and 15 Of the worthy receiving of the
drunkenness. Sacrament of the Body and
6 Against excess of apparel. Blood of Christ.
7 Of Prayer. 16 Of the Gifts of the Holy Ghost.
8 Of the place and time of 17 For the Rogation-days.
Prayer. 18 Of the State of Matrimony.
9 That Common Prayers and 19 Of Repentance.
Sacraments ought to be 20 Against idleness,
ministered in a known tongue. 21 Against rebellion.