# Peter — Verses on Various Occasions character guide

> Peter in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** St. Peter

**First appearance:** 0054-lii-the-greek-fathers

## Who they are

Chief apostle, referenced in poems about the Church.

## In the story

### [Zeal and Meekness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xcix-zeal-and-meekness)

Peter is mentioned as the disciple who used the sword against a foe and was rebuked by Christ.

### [CI: The Church in Prayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/ci-the-church-in-prayer)

Referenced indirectly through 'Simon's walls' and the vision of Gentile day.

### [CXXXI: Lauds—Sunday](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxxi-lauds-sunday)

Referenced in the line 'Once it wrought a great repenting, In that flood of Peter's tears.'

### [CLX: The Pilgrim Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clx-the-pilgrim-queen)

Mentioned as being close in the Queen's train, part of the coming rescue.

### [St. Philip Neri in His Mission](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxiv-st-philip-neri-in-his-mission)

Referenced as the world's Apostle whose shade and porch were Philip's home, and whose faith was imparted to Rome.

### [Guardian Angel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxvii-guardian-angel)

Referenced as 'Peter's royal feet', indicating the angel's role in placing the speaker under Peter's care.

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