The Church of England was firmly established during the long reign of Henry's other daughter Elizabeth. But for all its moderation, it continued to be buffeted by demands for change. First came the Puritans, bent on "purifying" it of any popish taint.. Oliver Cromwell, Bible in hand, sword in the other, would consider himself God's avenger and send a king to the executioner's block (372:1)

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