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Master Bezaes sermons upon the three chapters of the canticle of canticlesMaster Bezaes sermons vpon the three chapters of the canticle of canticles
Master Bezaes sermons upon the three chapters of the canticle of canticles wherein are handled the chiefest points of religion controversed and debated between us and the adversary at this day, especially touching the true Jesus Christ and the true Church, and the certain & infallible marks both of the one and of the other. Translated out of French into English by John Harmar ...Master Bezaes sermons vpon the three chapters of the canticle of canticles wherein are handled the chiefest points of religion controversed and debated betweene vs and the aduersarie at this day, especially touching the true Iesus Christ and the true Church, and the certaine & infallible marks both of the one and of the other. Translated out of French into English by Iohn Harmar ...
Oxford: printed by Joseph Barnes, 1587Oxford: printed by Ioseph Barnes, 1587
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 TENTH SERMON. Our help be in the name of God, &c. It is written as followeth in the first Chapter of the Canticle of Canticles, the seventh verse.
THE TENTH SERMON. Our helpe be in the name of God, &c. It is written as followeth in the first Chapter of the Canticle of Canticles, the seuenth verse.
7 For why should I be to the flocks of thy companions as one which should hide herself?
7 For why should I be to the flockes of thy cōpanions as one which should hide herselfe?
1 A larger & ampler exposition, how Jesus christ alone hath from all time had the authority of declaring the will of god his father for the salvation of such as are his. 2 Jesus Christ the only expiator and purger of our sins. An answer to the objection of the promises made to them who observe and keep the moral Law. 3 An answer unto the objection, touching the promise made to them who shall live godly, without respect had to the full accomplishment of the Law moral. 4 An answer touching the objection made upon the observation of the Law ceremonial. 5 An answer touching the same point to them, who attribute to the sacraments, and the Lords Supper, the virtue of expiation or purging of our sins. 6 An answer unto them which yield unto servants the power which is reserved unto the Master, & unto imaginary merits of Martyrs. 7 That Jesus christ hath no companion in his intercession for us, which yet endureth. 8 Who are the first false companions of whom the spouse in this place complaineth, namely those which make Laws to tie mens consciences. 9 Howe by little and little Satan hath forged his Antichrist by means of the Popish Hierarchy, & first of the false degree Episcopal. 10 Of false ancients and elders. 11 Of false Deacons. 12 Of false Doctors. 13 A companion joined with Jesus Christ in his dominion royal, and so far as to become master. 14 Usurpation upon the state Prophetical of Jesus Christ. 15 Usurpation upon the sacrificeshippe or Priesthood of expiation. 16 Usurpation upon the sacrificeshippe or Priesthood of intercession. 17 The conclusion of this complaint of the Bride or Spouse. 18 Of the poor & dangerous estate of the faithful mingled among the unbelieving and unfaithful.