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Founded to combat Lollardry in 1427, it unwittingly fostered a far greater popular schism in the Church by conferring, in 1726, a fellowship upon a young deacon named John Wesley.

From Time Magazine Archive

Its origin may perhaps be ascribed in some measure to the spirit of Lollardry which, in its best sense, found much favour with the citizens.

From London and the Kingdom - Volume I by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)

Lollardry and the Church It was in vain that the clergy attempted to stifle the new movement by their old weapon of persecution.

From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard

Lollardry, it is true, had never been killed; its anti-clerical propaganda was by no means inactive.

From England under the Tudors by Innes, Arthur D. (Arthur Donald)

Lollardry was far from having been crushed by the Statute of Heresy.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard