A07410:62
Of two wonderful popish monsters to wit, of a popish ass which was found…Of two vvoonderful popish monsters to wyt, of a popish asse which was found…
Of two wonderful popish monsters to wit, of a popish ass which was found at Rome in the river of Tiber, and of a monkish calf, calved at Friberge in Misne. Which are the very foreshowings and tokens of Gods wrath, against blind, obstinate, and monstrous Papists. Witnessed, and declared, the one by Philip Melanchthon, the other by Martin Luther. Translated out of French into English by John Brooke of Ash, next Sandwich.Of two vvoonderful popish monsters to wyt, of a popish asse which was found at Rome in the riuer of Tyber, and of a monkish calfe, calued at Friberge in Misne. Which are the very foreshewings and tokens of Gods wrath, against blinde, obstinate, and monstrous Papistes. Witnessed, and declared, the one by Philip Melancthon, the other by Martyn Luther. Translated out of French into English by Iohn Brooke of Assh, next Sandwich.
London: printed by Thomas East, 1579
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It is most certain that GOD hath used towards us a most great benignity and gentleness, for that he hath set forth before us, Antichrist in a figure so vile and disformed, as painted in a table and lively set forth, that one may easily assail it with hands, that God will effectually provide for our health, and desireth that we be drawn out of that detestable retreat of immortal impiety of that strange beast.
It is most certeyne that GOD hath vsed towardes vs a most greate benignitie and gentlenesse, for that hée hath sette foorth before vs, Antechrist in a figure so vyle and disformed, as paynted in a table and lyuely sette foorth, that one may easely assayle it with handes, that God will effectually prouide for our health, and desireth that we be drawen out of that detestable retrayte of immortall impietie of that straunge beast.
And as touching the Papists, according as their bay•yng frenzy and their impetuous madness well meriteth, they may think on this, or let them not be angry: As in deed there is neither sign nor miracles1 sent by the hand of God, which can move them neither astonish or warn them. But as Giants without fear, they do beat and fight against the lightnings and thunderings▪ and do follow their fathers, Pharaoh and Chore, whereof the one was drowned in the waves of the Sea, and the other swallowed up in the earth: and both of them are sunk even to the bottom of hell. But we for our parts let us rejoice and take comfort, & let us put this sign in the number of those who do declare unto us y• day so long desired, so healthful, so goodly, the coming of our Lord and redeemer Jesus Christ.
And as touching the Papists, according as their bay•yng phrensie and their impe•uous madnesse well meriteth, they may thinke on this, or let them not be angry: As in déede there is neither signe nor miracles