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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.
printed by John Day, 1561printed by Iohn Day, 1561
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And false signs I call those that are done through devilish craft or enchantment,1 or by the crafty juggling and subtle sleight of wicked men: as be those of witches and enchanters: such as the wise men of Pharaoh were, and Simon ⟨p. 398⟩Magus: and those whereof mention is made in the .13. of Deu• ter. Finally such were the miracles of the Friars, burnt at Bernes in Switzerland: and greatly it is to be feared leest such have ben the most part of the miracles of all Monks and Hermits. Likewise those are called false also, which although they be done in deed, yet bear they witness to a lie against the truth, confirming the Pope to be head of the church, that images are to be worshipped, that we must pray unto Saints, and go a pilgrimage for religion yea rather for superstitions sake, that we must worship a new God lying hid under form of Bread and Wine, that God must be honoured with vows and Monkish conversation, and if there be any other thing of like sort. With such deceivable signs are filled at this day all Temples, churches and chapels. These have persuaded much even wise men, and do also at this day. Which thing the Lord prophesied should come to pass, saying: there shall arise false Christs, and false Prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, that even, if it were possible, the elect should be brought into error. And S. Paul also: the coming of Antichrist, sayeth he, shall be after the working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and lying wonders, and the rest, which is red in the .2. to the Thessal. 2. And we know that many Bishops of Rome have wrought signs: but that same is not so excellent, but that the Bishop of Rome hath confirmed what miracles so ever have ben wrought in all Christendom, and augmented the same with his bulls and indulgences. Doubtless all had a contrary end to the miracles of Christ, and yet have, for they do not profit men, but empty their purses, put men to sundry charges, and lead them away from the faith of Christ, to the faith of Antichrist, confirming his religion, superstition and doctrine. Neither doeth he place these his miracles amongst the last of his arguments, what time the simplicity of the gospel is impugned. But if we be wise, we will beware of them, as of a most present pestilence.
And false signes I calle those that are done through deuelishe crafte or inchauntement,