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The Works of Ezekiel Hopkins: Successively Bishop of Raphoe and Derry

The Works of Ezekiel Hopkins is a compilation of the religious and spiritual writings of Ezekiel Hopkins, who served as the bishop of Raphoe and later Derry. The volume encompasses his theological treatises, sermons, and other pastoral writings, reflecting his contributions to the Anglican Church during his tenure. more

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Ezekiel Hopkins
Ezekiel Hopkins

Ezekiel Hopkins (1634-1690) was a prominent religious leader. Born in Ireland, he served as the Bishop of Derry. Hopkins had significant influence in both religious and political spheres, and his life and contributions hold an important place in Irish history. more

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“Our existence as embodied beings is purely momentary; what are a hundred years in eternity? But if we shatter the chains of egotism, and melt into the ocean of humanity, we share its dignity. To feel that we are something is to set up a barrier between God and ourselves; to cease feeling that we are something, is to become one with God.”

“Yes, great God, these torrents of tears which flow down from my eyes announce thy divine presence in my soul. This heart hitherto so dry, so arid, so hard; this rock which thou hast struck a second time, will not resist thee any longer, for out of it there now gushes healthful waters in abundance. The selfsame voice of God which overturns the mountains, thunders, lightens, and divides the heaven above, now commands the clouds to pour forth showers of blessings, changing the desert of his soul into a field producing a hundredfold; that voice I hear.”