"Sycophantic" Quotes from Famous Books
... commenced its work of demolition and proceeded to deliver its blows in rapid succession. Summoning to its aid Laud and other sycophantic counsellors, it subtly resolved to lay its hand on the very conscience of the church. Mitres were offered some of her more prominent ministers, for Charles I. knew that Presbyterianism is the friend ... — The Covenants And The Covenanters - Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation • Various |