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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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1I know that Platina, and many Italian writers yea and some Germans also do highly commend the religion and virtues of this Gregory the .7. by the which thing the Popish tyranny, under the pretence of religion is wonderfully augmented and confirmed, and many blinded. Yet is it come to pass again through the grace of God, that men ⟨p. 415⟩of grave authority, religion and virtues, have fair and well plucked of the visor from this beast. Therefore have Synods and Counsels not to be contemned condemned this Gregory: and first in deed the Council of Mentz, wherein were 19. famous Bishops. Than was assembled at Brixia a Synod of .30. Bishops, and of the most part of the nobles of Germany & of Italy. There was also a Council assembled at Worms, where King Henry being present, all the Germane Bishops (except they of Saxony) deposed the Pope from his function. The Epistles and fragments of these Counsels are found in the Chronicles of Verspergens.-chiefly. He is accused by these openly of all wickedness and ungodliness, of Hypocrisy and cruelty. We have rehearsed a little before, what Cardinal Benno, a writer of his time, hath committed to writing. There remain also testimonies of Sigisbert, an old writer, concerning this Pope. Who so will may read the .5. book of Aventinus, from the .162. and so forth: And also the preface of the .6. book. The same Author in the .7. book reporting the words of Eberharde Bishop of Salisburge, had in the Council of Regensburg. Hildebrand, sayeth he, 170. years sins under pretence of religion, laid first the foundation of Antichrist's kingdom. This wicked war he him self first began, which by his successors is continued hitherto. First they have excluded the Emperor from the Popes election, and referred the same to the people and priests of Rome. After, they also mocked, & thrust out, they go about now also to bring us in subjection & bondage, to the intent they might reign alone. And the things that follow. But the thing it self declareth, that there have not lived many Popes more bold and impudent than this, which have advanced more highly the majesty of the seat. He excommunicated the emperor Henry the .4. and deprived him of the dignity imperial: moreover he stirred up his subjects against him, and absolved the rebels and traitors from their oath of fidelity:
1I know that Platina, and many Italian wryters yea and some Germanes also doe highly cōmende the religion and vertues of this Gregory the .7. by the whiche thyng the Popishe tiranny, vnder the pretence of religion is wonderfully augmented and confirmed, and many blynded. Yet is it comen to passe agayne through the grace of God, that men