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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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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.
1First it is evident even by the former things, that by the angel is signified the ministers of the word, and the very ministry of the gospel. Certes the scripture calleth preachers Angels. For so is S. John Baptiste named of the prophet Malachi. Whereof is spoken before. And the ministers by this honourable title are admonished, of purity, & of most sincere faith. For Angels be gods ministers: whom they only regard, love, and honour: whose commandments they execute most faithfully, sincerely, and diligently. Such it beseemeth preachers to be in their kind and office. And like as Angels cannot be hurt through the treasons and injuries of men: so God defendeth his ministers, until the hour appointed. So is Peter delivered out of prison, in the .12. of the acts. So is Paul in Shipwreck, &c. And he sayeth an other Angel, for that he hath brought in already sundry visions of diverse Angels. Notwithstanding that, other, seemeth to be put for the first. For he annexeth to this yet two angels moe. The first whereof he calleth an other, the later the third.
1Firste it is euident euen by the fourmer thinges, that by thangel is signified the ministers of the worde, and the very ministerie of the gospel. Certes ye scripture calleth preachers Angelles. For so is S. Iohn Baptiste named of the prophet Malachie. Wherof is spokē before. And the ministers by this honourable title are admonished, of puretie, & of most sincere faith. For Angels be gods ministers: whō thei only regarde, loue, and honour: whose cōmaundemētes thei execute most faithfully, sincerely, and dilligētly. Such it besemeth preachers to be in their kinde and office. And like as Angels cannot be hurte through the treasons and iniuries of men: so God defendeth his ministers, vntill the houre appointed. So is Peter deliuered out of prison, in the .12. of thactes. So is Paul in Shippewreake, &c. And he sayeth an other Angell, for that he hath brought in already sondry visiōs of diuerse Angels. Notwithstanding that, other, semeth to be put for the firste. For he annexeth to this yet two angels moe. The first wherof he calleth an other, the later the thirde.
- 1The angel is a figure of the preachers.