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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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Further more S. John exhibiteth to us the Image of Christ, our catholic king and high bishop sitting in glory:1 in the which description are comprised the chiefest matters of Christ. For such a taste of Christ is here given us, as in this world may be of our weak flesh perceived. But we shall see him at the length in the world to come such as he is, in the fullness of his majesty, wherein shall be joy & life everlasting: But this in this corrupt world, is yet granted to no man.
Further more S. Iohn exhibiteth to vs the Image of Christ, our catholike kyng and high bishop sitting in glory:1 in the whiche description are comprised the chiefest matters of Christ. For suche a taste of Christ is here geuen vs, as in this world may be of our weake flesh perceiued. But we shal se hym at the length in the world to come such as he is, in the fulnes of his maiestie, wherin shalbe ioye & life euerlasting: But this in this corrupt world, is yet graunted to no man.
- 1Thimage of Christ is set before us.Thimage of Christ is set befor vs.
So much therefore is permitted unto us that live yet in this world to be seen, as is profitable,1 and as our infirmity may perceive. But this same is not little or nothing: but great and large and most full of spiritual pleasure, I mean if we behold these mysteries of God with a faithful eye, and mind desirous of Godly matters. And doubtless they be things certain and true, that here are revealed unto us. For they be revealed by the very Son of God. Let us not wish than to see more, or desire greater things than these are: But take pleasure in those which Christ hath granted us. And let us know for certainty, that a wonderful benefit of God is given us in this vision. For who would not covet to see Christ in glory sitting on the right hand of the father? Who desireth not to know what our Saviour doth in heaven? And home being in heaven, is nevertheless present with his church in earth? But this sacred and holy Image instructeth in all these points all the faithful of Christ most fully. Howbeit this Image of Christ is not to be set forth with colours, since that colours can not attain to the majesty thereof: but with the ecclesiastical doctrine, which hath the promise of the spirit of Christ: And is therefore more evident, and only mete for the true expressing thereof. Let us also print the same Image, not upon any dead table with colours that will perish and fade, but in our hearts through the lively spirit of God, which may also keep it in our minds, never to be wiped out. And such things as are spoken in the second and