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A hundred sermons upo[n] the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ revealed in deed by the angel…A hundred sermons vpo[n] the Apocalips of Iesu Christe reueiled in dede by thangell…
A hundred sermons upo[n] the Apocalypse of Jesus Christ revealed in deed by the angel of the Lord: but seen or received and written by the apostle and Eva[n]gelist. S. John: compiled by the famous and godly learned man, Henry Bullinger, chief pastor of the congregation of Zuryk. Newly set forth and allowed, according to the order appointed in the Queens majesties, iniuntions. The argument, worthiness, commodity, and use of this work, thou shalt find in the preface: after which thou hast a most exact table to lead thee into all the principal matters contained therein.A hundred sermons vpo[n] the Apocalips of Iesu Christe reueiled in dede by thangell of the Lorde: but seen or receyued and written by thapostle and Eua[n]gelist. S. Iohn: compiled by the famous and godly learned man, Henry Bullinger, chief pastor of the congregation of Zuryk. Newly set forth and allowed, according to the order appoynted in the Quenes maiesties, iniuntions. Thargument, wurthines, commoditie, and vse of this worke, thou shalt fynd in the preface: after which thou hast a most exact table to leade thee into all the princypall matters conteyned therin.
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And we must mark (which thing maketh chiefly for the consolation of the godly) that the Apostle sayeth expressly, that the first and second woe are paste. For so he signifieth, that these two greatest tyrants shall have an end, and that God hath even prescribed them certain limits and bounds, which they can not pass. Let us therefore rejoice, that God hath a care over us, which will not neglect, neither will permit the wicked to do more than appertaineth.
And we must marke (which thing maketh chiefly for the consolation of the godly) that the Apostle sayeth expressely, that the first and seconde wo are paste. For so he signifieth, that these two greatest tirannes shall haue an ende, and that God hath euen prescribed them certen limites and boūdes, which they can not passe. Let vs therefore reioyce, that God hath a care ouer vs, which will not neglecte, nother will permitte the wicked to do more than apperteyneth.
1The third woe shall stick, not in the godly, but in the wicked what time being oppressed with the last judgement, they shall go besides their expectation with their head the Devil, to everlasting torments. No tongue be it never so eloquent, can utter those unspeakable pains of this third woe. Wherefore Daniel sayeth also in the .12. chapt. And the ⟨p. 337⟩time shall be herd, such as hath not ben since the beginning of people. But when this woe shall be, is not expressed, nor determined, as neither the day of judgement: which is known to the father alone, & therefore must not be searched of us over curiously. That same is sufficient for us, that it shall come shortly. For the Lord saith in the gospel, that he will for the elects sake shorten those hard times. And again, when these things begin to be done, look up and lift up your heads, for your redemption approacheth near. But these things begin not now to be done, but are already accomplished. Wherefore it cannot be chosen, but that our redemption is at hand. Away than with thought and care, wherewith many torment themselves, that God delayeth over long, that he giveth over much to the wicked, that the godly are vexed to sore, and in manner forsaken, much more neglected. For the verity saith: And behold the third woe shall come anon, to wit in time. For in the tenth chapt. he affirmed by a solemn oath, that he will come unto judgement. Now as concerning the very moment and opportunity of time, give glory to God, and acknowledge him in the courses of times, and in all things and creatures, to use an opportunity most exquisite. Where therefore thou confessest in thy creed, I believe that the Lord shall come from the right hand of the father, to judge the quick and the dead: confess also that he will come in time most dew: And like as from the beginning of the world, he hath never forsaken or neglected those that served him, so will he no more neglect them in the end of the world.