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Two sermons, of Jonahs punishmentTwo sermons, of Ionahs punishment
Two sermons, of Jonahs punishment ; Four sermons preached by Master Henry Smith ; and published by a more perfect copy then heretofore.Two sermons, of Ionahs punishment ; Foure sermons preached by Maister Henry Smith ; and published by a more perfect copie then heretofore.
London: printed by T.D. for Cuthbert Burby, 1607
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.
And there was a great tempest in the Sea.
First, God spake gently to him, Arise, Jonah, go to Nineveh, then he would not go: but seeing words would not serve, the Lord would take another way, and try whether that could make him obedient to his voice. So the Lord caused a mighty tempest to arise in the Sea, like the messengers that were sent to compel folks to come to the banquet, that seeing the commandment could not, the tempest might bear rule. For unless it be an imperious cross we will not yield: so head-strong is sin.
First, God spake gently to him, Arise, Ionah, goe to Niniuie, then he would not goe: but seeing wordes would not serue, the Lord would take another way, and try whether that could make him obedient to his voyce. So the Lord caused a mightie tempest to arise in the Sea, like the messengers that were sent to compell folkes to come to the banquet, that seeing the commaundement could not, the tempest might beare rule. For vnlesse it be an imperious crosse wee will not yeeld: so head-strong is sinne.
Therefore it is said, that God sent out a great wind, so that there was a mighty tempest, that sin might have the foil, and God the victory.
Therefore it is said, that God sent out a great winde, so that there was a mighty tempest, that sinne might haue the foile, and God the victorie.