Project Gutenberg 2001-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 182 Latimer, Hugh 1555 Latimer, Hugo Latymer, Hughe Latemer, Hughe Morley, Henry 1822 1894 Sermons on the Card, and Other Discourses Transcribed from the 1883 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price "Sermons on the Card and Other Discourses" by Hugh Latimer is a collection of sermons from the early 16th century. Latimer, who emerged as a significant figure in the English Reformation, uses his eloquence to tackle moral and spiritual issues, guiding his audience toward the tenets of Christian duty with simplicity and earnestness. This text reflects his transition from traditional Catholic views to a reformed focus, illustrating his commitment to promoting a deeper understanding of Christian principles. At the start of the discourse, Latimer recounts his early life and journey through education and faith, showcasing how a formative encounter with Thomas Bilney shifted his perspective towards Reformation ideas. He then introduces his "Sermons on the Card," where he ingeniously draws parallels between card-playing, a popular Christmas pastime, and spiritual truths. Through relatable analogies, he explores themes such as the seriousness of sin and the nature of Christian duty, urging individuals to reflect on their moral standing before God and their responsibilities to others. His powerful rhetoric not only captivates attention but also prompts self-examination among his listeners, setting the stage for a thoughtful exploration of faith and righteousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Church of England -- Sermons Sermons, English -- 16th century BX Text Christianity Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: Religion/Spirituality 235429 2025-08-01T13:30:23.995004 text/html 234681 2021-01-01T00:07:41 text/html 82450 2021-01-01T00:07:41 text/html application/zip 164122 2025-08-01T13:30:29.868471 application/epub+zip 165413 2025-08-01T13:30:26.991982 application/epub+zip 147421 2025-08-01T13:30:25.861982 application/epub+zip 355430 2025-08-01T13:30:32.225436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340851 2025-08-01T13:30:29.222426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306264 2022-09-02T04:12:55.500159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 226315 2025-08-01T13:30:23.714012 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 226097 2021-01-01T00:07:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 81402 2021-01-01T00:07:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20071 2025-08-01T13:30:32.369442 application/rdf+xml 19497 2025-08-01T13:30:26.405973 image/jpeg 4540 2025-08-01T13:30:26.137986 image/jpeg 162315 2025-08-01T13:30:24.015959 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia