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Special and chosen sermons of D. Martin Luther collected out of his writings and…
Special and chosen sermons of D. Martin Luther collected out of his writings and preachings for the necessary instruction and edification of such, as hunger and seek after the perfect knowledge and inestimable glory which is in Christ Jesus, to the comfort and salvation of their souls. Englished by VV.G.Special and chosen sermons of D. Martin Luther collected out of his writings and preachings for the necessary instruction and edification of such, as hunger and seeke after the perfect knowledge and inestimable glorie which is in Christ Iesu, to the comfort and saluation of their soules. Englished by VV.G.
London: printed by Thomas Vautroullier, 1578
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.
A SERMON OF D. MARTIN LUTHER, OF THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST.
A SERMON OF D. MARTIN LVTHER, OF THE NATIVITIE OF CHRIST.
Luke 2. Verse. 1. And it came to pass in those days, that there came a decree from Augustus Caesar, that all the world should be taxed. 2. (This first taxing was made, when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3. Therefore went all to be taxed every man to his own city. 4. And Joseph also went up from Galilee out of a city called Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and linage of David,) 5. To be taxed with Mary, that was given him to wife, which was with child. 6. And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered, 7. And she brought forth her first begotten son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, & laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the Inn. 8. And there were in the same country shepherds, ⟨p. 2⟩abiding in the field, and watching their flock by night. 9. And lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraid. 10. Then the Angel said unto them, Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, that shall be to all people. 11. That is, that unto you is borne this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12. And this shall be a sign to you: ye shall find the babe swaddled and laid in a manger. 13. And straight way there was with the Angella multitude of heavenly soldiers praising God, and saying: 14. Glory be to God on high, and peace in earth, and towards men goodwill.