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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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1But they that humble them selves before the Lord, fynd• a most present consolation at the Lords hand. Wherefore there came to S. John immediately both in word and de• a full consolation. For the Angel representing the person• of Christ, layeth his right hand upon John: The which is token of amity, protection, and of present help. For in […] pressing this manner of speaking in dutch, we say therefore […] laying on the hand is signified, that Christ is good to John, ready to help him. Which incontinently he maketh play• by the addition of words, saying, fear not.2 Which say is common every where in the story of the Gospel: And th•• fore ⟨p. 41⟩is most gospel like, that is to say most lucky. For God commandeth the humbled to be of good hope, and to live assured under the protection of the highest. Which verily we understand to be spoken not to John alone but to all us also, that we in like manner, albeit that we feel the infirmity of our flesh, should yet hope well of the goodness & mercy of God. Here followeth yt cause more fully declared, why John should not be affrayed. For the vision showed was not exhibited for the terror of him: but that John might perceive how great and mighty he is which is prepared for the defence of him & all the faithful. As though he should say. Where thou seest how great he is, which hath taken upon him to defend thee, who finally protecteth and governeth the whole Church, there is no cause why thou shouldest be afraid. But rather execute boldly, that he commandeth thee. Write that he commandeth to be written. Be not affrayed of men, fear God rather. For if good men be so sore afraid at the sight of him, where shall the enemies and contemners of God appear?
1But they that humble them selues before the Lorde, fynd• a moste present consolation at the Lordes hande. Wherfo• there came to S. Iohn immediatly both in worde and de a full consolation. For the Aungell representing the person of Christ, layeth his right hand vpon Iohn: The whiche is token of amitie, protection, and of present helpe. For in pressing this maner of speaking in dutche, we say therfore laiyng on the hand is signified, that Christ is good to Iohn, ready to helpe him. Which incontinently he maketh play by the addition of wordes, saiyng, feare not.