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A view of a seditious bull sent into England, from Pius Quintus Bishop of…A viewe of a seditious bul sent into Englande, from Pius Quintus Bishop of…
A view of a seditious bull sent into England, from Pius Quintus Bishop of Rome, anno. 1569. Taken by the reverend Father in God, John Jewel, late Bishop of Salisbury. Whereunto is added a short treatise of the holy Scriptures. Both which he delivered in divers sermons in his cathedral church of Salisbury, anno. 1570A viewe of a seditious bul sent into Englande, from Pius Quintus Bishop of Rome, anno. 1569. Taken by the reuerende Father in God, Iohn Iewel, late Bishop of Salisburie. Wherevnto is added a short treatise of the holy Scriptures. Both which he deliuered in diuers sermons in his cathedral church of Salisburie, anno. 1570
London: printed by R. Newberie & H. Bynneman, 1582
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Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The master of the Ship, when he is on the main Sea, casteth his eye always upon the Load Star: and so directeth and guideth his ways. Even so must we which are passengers and strangers in this world, ever settle our eyes to behold the word of God. So shall no tempest overblow us: so shall we be guided without danger: so shall we safely arrive in the haven of our rest. The Prophet David therefore saith: Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and ⟨p. 150⟩seek him with their whole heart. Their faces shall not be ashamed: they shall not be confounded which have respect unto his commandment. Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and, in that law do the exercise himself day and night. The Law of the Lord is perfect converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple. This is the rule of our faith: without this, our faith is but a fantasy, and no faith: for faith is by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.1 Therefore Christ saith, Search the Scriptures, they are they that testify of me. There shall ye find testimony of my doctrine, there shall ye know what is the will of my heavenly Father, and there shall you receive the comfort for everlasting life.2 Again, He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life. If a man keep my word, he shall know the truth, he shall never see death. Therefore Baruch saith,3 O Israel, we are blessed, for the things that are acceptable unto ⟨p. 151⟩God, are declared unto us. This is thy blessedness, herein hath God showed his favour unto thee, he hath revealed the secrets of his will unto thee, and hath put his word in thy mouth. He showeth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgements unto Israel: he hath not dealt so with every nation, neither have they known his Judgements. Therefore the Prophet David teacheth us to pray unto God for the knowledge of his word,4 Show me thy ways O Lord,