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[[File:Hans Holbein, the Younger - Sir Thomas More - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb | [[File:Hans Holbein, the Younger - Sir Thomas More - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb|alt=caption|''Sir Thomas More'', by Hans Holbein the Younger (1527)]] | ||
'''Sir Thomas More''' (1478–1535), saint, statesman, scholar, and author, was an incarnation of [[El Morya]], who had been [[Thomas Becket]] in a previous life. He served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII, the reembodied Henry II. Once again they were given the choice to serve God’s will or man’s will. | '''Sir Thomas More''' (1478–1535), saint, statesman, scholar, and author, was an incarnation of [[El Morya]], who had been [[Thomas Becket]] in a previous life. He served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII, the reembodied Henry II. Once again they were given the choice to serve God’s will or man’s will. | ||
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In 1529, Sir Thomas More was appointed by Henry VIII Lord Chancellor of England. Of him Erasmus wrote: “In serious matters no man's advice is more prized, while if the king wishes to recreate himself, no man’s conversation is gayer. Often there are deep and intricate matters that demand a grave and prudent judge. More unravels them in such a way that he satisfies both sides.” | In 1529, Sir Thomas More was appointed by Henry VIII Lord Chancellor of England. Of him Erasmus wrote: “In serious matters no man's advice is more prized, while if the king wishes to recreate himself, no man’s conversation is gayer. Often there are deep and intricate matters that demand a grave and prudent judge. More unravels them in such a way that he satisfies both sides.” | ||
In spite of many honors and achievements, More sought no man’s esteem. He remained sensitive to the needs of the common people by daily walking the back streets of London to inquire into the lives of the poor. And even as Lord Chancellor, it was his daily custom to enter the court of judges at Westminster Hall where his father sat, to kneel, and to ask his blessing. | In spite of many honors and achievements, More sought no man’s esteem. He remained sensitive to the needs of the common people by daily walking the back streets of London to inquire into the lives of the poor. And even as Lord Chancellor, it was his daily custom to enter the court of judges at Westminster Hall where his father sat, to kneel, and to ask his blessing. | ||
[[File:1459px-Hans Holbein, the Younger, Around 1497-1543 - Portrait of Henry VIII of England - Google Art Project.jpg|thumb|upright|Henry VIII, Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1537)]] | |||
== Conflict with the king == | == Conflict with the king == | ||