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Speculum Christianum or, A Christian survey for the conscience Containing, three tractates of that eminent, grave, and learned divine, master Hierome Zanchius. 1. Of the end of the world. 2. Of the perseverance of the saints. 3. A summary abridgement of his protections. Englished for the good of Gods church, and for a warning to wicked and impenitent men. By H.N.Speculum Christianum or, A Christian suruey for the conscience Containing, three tractates of that eminent, graue, and learned diuine, maister Hierome Zanchius. 1. Of the end of the world. 2. Of the perseuerance of the saints. 3. A summarie abridgement of his protections. Englished for the good of Gods church, and for a warning to wicked and impenitent men. By H.N.
London: printed by George Eld, 1614
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4 As that Jerusalem by the Angel of the Lord through the great power of God found deliverance, insomuch as that the Prophet saith truly, To the people •alking in darkness hath the light appeared: so the Church of God by Christ was in part once delivered, in part daily more and more is freed from her darkness: the divine light by degrees dispelling the darkness thereof, until in the end (which shall be at the end of the World) she• be delivered from all adversities and enemies.
4 As that Hierusalem by the Angell of the Lord through the great power of God found deliuerance, insomuch as that the Prophet saith truely, To the people •alking in darknes hath the light appeared: so the Church of God by Christ was in part once deliuered, in part dayly more and more is freed from her darknesse: the diuine light by degrees dispelling the darknesse thereof, vntill in the end (which shall bee at the end of the World) she• bee deliuered from all aduersities and enemies.
5 And although there were more Israelites which were besieged of the enemies then Jews; yet not ⟨p. 336⟩they but only these were delivered: so though there be much more Reprobate then Elect; yet the Deliverance made by Christ did not appertain to the Reprobate, but to the Elect; so that the Prophet truly admiring spake thus, Thou hast multiplied the Nation, but hast not increased the joy.
5 And although there were more Israelites which were besieged of the enemies then Iewes; yet not ⟨p. 336⟩they but onely these were deliuered: so though there bee much more Reprobate then Elect; yet the Deliuerance made by Christ did not appertaine to the Reprobate, but to the Elect; so that the Prophet truely admiring spake thus, Thou hast multiplyed the Nation, but hast not encreased the ioy.
6 For Christ, according to the purpose of his Father, for the Elect only, that is, for those who according to the eternal Election should believe in him, was borne, suffered, died, and rose again, and1 maketh intercession at the right hand of his Father.
6 For Christ, according to the purpose of his Father, for the Elect onely, that is, for those who according to the eternall Election should beleeue in him, was borne, suffered, died, and rose againe, and1 maketh intercession at the right hand of his Father.
7 Moreover the Redemption of the Church by Christ, may be considered after four sorts: First, in what respect she is totally redeemed before the Father, in that Christ died for her; for then were all the Elect truly redeemed and reconciled to God: Next, in as much as by faith she is made acquainted and partaker of this Redemption: for ⟨p. 337⟩when as the Elect do yield true faith to the Gospel of reconciliation, they are said to be justified, and reconciled to God, to wit, for that they do understand, receive and embrace the reconciliation perfected by Christ: Thirdly, in as much as the Church daily by the same Christ is delivered more and more from enemies continually besetting them; for that, though she be daily oppugned, yet never for all that, through Christs defence, is she surprised: Lastly, in as much as all enemies being utterly despoiled, and even death it self (which the Apostle calleth the last enemy) so it shall be delivered from all evils, as that it shall never after have any encounter with any kind of enemies.
7 Moreouer the Redemption of the Church by Christ, may be considered after foure sorts: First, in what respect she is totally redeemed before the Father, in that Christ died for her; for then were all the Elect truely redeemed and reconciled to God: Next, in as much as by faith shee is made acquainted and partaker of this Redemption: for ⟨p. 337⟩when as the Elect doe yeeld true faith to the Gospell of reconciliation, they are said to be iustified, and reconciled to God, to wit, for that they doe vnderstand, receiue and embrace the reconciliation perfected by Christ: Thirdly, in as much as the Church dayly by the same Christ is deliuered more and more from enemies continually besetting them; for that, though she be daily oppugned, yet neuer for all that, through Christs defence, is she surprised: Lastly, in as much as all enemies being vtterly dispoiled, and euen death it selfe (which the Apostle calleth the last enemie) so it shall be delivered from all euils, as that it shall neuer after haue any encounter with any kind of enemies.
8 Now the principal fruit which springeth up in the hearts of the faithful by the redemption apprehended, is true and solid, spiritual and eternal rejoicing before God: of which the Prophet also speaketh, They shall rejoice before thee, as men in harvest.
8 Now the principall fruit which springeth vp in the hearts of the faithfull by the redemption apprehended, is true and solid, spirituall and aeternall reioicing before God: of which the Prophet also speaketh, They shall reioice before thee, as men in haruest.
9 For the matter of true joy is, when we perceive by faith, the yoke of Sin, Death, the Law, Satan, the World, wherewith we were oppressed, to be broken asunder by Christ.
9 For the matter of true ioy is, when we perceiue by faith, the yoke of Sinne, Death, the Law, Satan, the World, wherewith wee were oppressed, to be broken asunder by Christ.
10 For none either by their strength or their merit hath delivered themselves from the yoke of the servitude of Sin, Death, Satan, and the Law, but Christ only hath delivered us. Therefore our salvation entirely is to be ascribed unto Christ alone.
10 For none either by their strength or their merit hath deliuered themselues from the yoke of the seruitude of Sinne, Death, Satan, and the Law, but Christ onely hath deliuered vs. Therefore our saluation entirely is to be ascribed vnto Christ alone.
11 But though it be Christ himself which hath obtained victory to us (without us) against all enemies; yet can we not be partakers of this victory, but as the true Israelites in the voyage against the Midianites we carry the light of faith in our hearts, and have the trumpet thereof, to wit, Confession, in our mouth; as also it is written Ro. 10. With the heart we believe, but with the mouth we confess to salvation.
11 But though it be Christ himselfe which hath obtained victorie to vs (without vs) against all enemies; yet can we not bee partakers of this victorie, but as the true Israelites in the voyage against the Madianites wee carry the light of faith in our hearts, and haue the trumpet thereof, to wit, Confession, in our mouth; as also it is written Ro. 10. With the heart we beleeue, but with the mouth we confesse to saluation.
12 Furthermore, the cause of mans whole Redemption is double: One, by which, and for which; this is Christ the Mediator, and Christs merits: The other efficiens, primary and principal; that is both the eternal and constant love of1 GOD towards his Church, to wit the Elect; as also the zeal of his glory and honour. Of the first the Prophet speaketh; To us a child is given, to us a Son is borne to bear the rule. Of the second he speaketh, The zeal of the Lord of Hosts shall do this.
12 Furthermore, the cause of mans whole Redemption is double: One, by which, and for which; this is Christ the Mediatour, and Christs merits: The other efficiens, primarie and principall; that is both the aeternall and constant loue of1 GOD towards his Church, to wit the Elect; as also the zeale of his glorie and honour. Of the first the Prophet speaketh; To vs a child is giuen, to vs a Sonne is borne to beare the rule. Of the second hee speaketh, The zeale of the Lord of Hostes shall doe this.
13 Christ doth bear upon his shoulders the whole principality, and burden thereof, as the Prophet teacheth, saying: Whose government is upon his shoulders. Now the Kingdom of Christ is the Church of the Saints: therefore all we faithful ones are carried upon his shoulders. And whom Christ hath once taken up to be borne upon his shoulders, them he never dejecteth down from off his shoulders; according ⟨p. 340⟩also unto that John cap. 17. I have kept those whom thou hast given me. Therefore our salvation is secure in Christ.
13 Christ doth beare vppon his shoulders the whole principalitie, and burden thereof, as the Prophet teacheth, saying: Whose gouernment is upon his sholders. Now the Kingdome of Christ is the Church of the Saints: therefore all wee faithfull ones are carried vpon his shoulders. And whom Christ hath once taken vp to bee borne vpon his shoulders, them hee neuer deiecteth downe from off his shoulders; according ⟨p. 340⟩also vnto that Iohn cap. 17. I haue kept those whom thou hast giuen mee. Therefore our saluation is secure in Christ.
14 The burdens of the principality or Kingdom of Christ, are our sins, but the government with all his burdens is upon his shoulders, Therefore Christ doth bear the sins of all the Elect, according to1 that also of the Prophet, God hath put upon him the iniquities of us all.
14 The burdens of the principality or Kingdome of Christ, are our sinnes, but the gouernment with all his burdens is vpon his shoulders, Therefore Christ doth beare the sinnes of all the Elect, according to1 that also of the Prophet, God hath put vppon him the iniquities of vs all.
16 If the Church be the Kingdom of Christ, therefore the Church in respect of her Prince is a Monarchy and hath Christ only their Monarch, And he is an immortal prince, and doth continually govern his Monarchy. Therefore the Church is never, nor can be without an Head.
16 If the Church be the Kingdome of Christ, therefore the Church in respect of her Prince is a Monarchy and hath Christ only their Monarch, And hee is an immortall prince, and doth continually gouerne his Monarchy. Therefore the Church is neuer, nor can be without an Head.
17 Jerusalem, that is the Church, is not only delivered by Christ, but ⟨p. 341⟩also for Christ: and that into two sorts, first because for the merits of Christ it is redeemed and delivered then for Christ as the final cause; because therefore the Church is delivered, that is, the Kingdom of Christ is freed from the hands of the enemies, and daily more and more enlarged, that he alone at last himself together with the Father; may enjoy it in Heaven; according to that also of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. Then shall he give up the Kingdom of God again to his father; as we also on the other side shall enjoy God, and our Prince Christ.
17 Hierusalem, that is the Church, is not only deliuered by Christ, but ⟨p. 341⟩also for Christ: and that into two sorts, first because for the merits of Christ it is redeemed and deliuered then for Christ as the finall cause; because therefore the Church is deliuered, that is, the Kingdome of Christ is freed from the handes of the enemies, and daily more and more inlarged, that he alone at last himselfe together with the Father; may enioy it in Heauen; according to that also of the Apostle, 1 Cor. 15. Then shall he giue vp the Kingdome of God againe to his father; as wee also on the other side shall enioy God, and our Prince Christ.
18 The fountain and original of; our salvation, is the eternal and constant Love of God to-us-ward; eternal, for that he hath loved us to life eternal, not in time; but from eternity before we were borne; constant, for that whom once he hath embraced with that his eternal love, he holdeth on to love for ever. And so Gods love is not only everlasting but perpetual.
18 The fountaine and originall of; our saluation, is the eternall and constant Loue of God to-vs-ward; aeternall, for that he hath loued vs to life aeternall, not in time; but from aeternity before we were borne; constant, for that whom once hee hath imbraced with that his eternal loue, he holdeth on to loue for euer. And so Gods loue is not only euerlasting but perpetuall.
19 This love of God is the fountain of our salvation: because from thence it cometh to pass, that he hath predestinate us to life eternal in Christ; that he sent his Son into the world; that he hath called us effectually by the preaching of the Gospel; that he forgiveth our daily sins; that finally he will bestow upon us fully life eternal.
19 This loue of God is the fountaine of our saluation: because from thence it commeth to passe, that he hath praedestinate vs to life aeternall in Christ; that he sent his sonne into the world; that he hath called vs effectually by the preaching of the Gospel; that hee forgiueth our daily sinnes; that finally hee will bestow vppon vs fully life aeternall.
