This man of God died on September 23 , 1571 . He defended the church of England against some false charges . He published the first systematic stance of the Church of England against the Church of Rome .
He was influenced by his mentor Peter Martyr Vermigli .
J. J. was an excellent expository preacher .
He did not live to see his 50th birthday though . One of his hearers protested when Jewel said his earthly journey was at the end . The Bishop answered : " A crown of righteousness is laid up for me . Christ is my righteousness . Father let thy will be done . Thy will I say , and not mine , which is imperfect and depraved . This day , quickly let me see the Lord Jesus . " He died that very day.
I borrowed some of the former from the history section of the " New Focus " magazine on the internet . See George M. Ella's fuller treatment of this saint there .
He was influenced by his mentor Peter Martyr Vermigli .
J. J. was an excellent expository preacher .
He did not live to see his 50th birthday though . One of his hearers protested when Jewel said his earthly journey was at the end . The Bishop answered : " A crown of righteousness is laid up for me . Christ is my righteousness . Father let thy will be done . Thy will I say , and not mine , which is imperfect and depraved . This day , quickly let me see the Lord Jesus . " He died that very day.
I borrowed some of the former from the history section of the " New Focus " magazine on the internet . See George M. Ella's fuller treatment of this saint there .