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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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We see therefore that the Lord keepeth still & exerciseth the power, and his ministers the ministry (by preaching, not by absolute power.) Therefore the Pope is Antichrist,1 which usurpeth and taketh upon him this full power and authority in Heaven and in Earth, and in the midst of the earth also, or beyond all the earth, i• those unfortunate Islands. I mean purgatory. By the which crafty devise he hath subtly emptied the purses, Coffer•, garners and wine cellars,2 of foolish people that swerve from the articles of their belief, to wit I believe the forgiveness o• sins, the resurrection of the flesh, & life everlasting. Th• beast dare usurp the two horns of the Lamb,3 namely th• authority of King & Bishop, & therefore to hang two keye• under his triple Crown: that even by these Arms all the world may perceive, that this is very he, which, having subdued three kings or horns, is crept up, & challengeth t• him self all power in heaven & in earth, signified by the tw• keys. And surely the blindness of our time is wonderful an• to be lamented, that having eyes it seeth yet nothing. Let suc• as be wise, remember, that Christ hath yet the keys of death and Hell, his ministers the denouncing of life and death.
We see therfore that the Lord kepeth stil & exerciseth the power, and his ministers the ministerie (by preaching, not by absolute power.) Therfore the Pope is Antichrist,1 which vsurpeth and taketh vpon him this full power and authoritie in Heauen and in Earth, and in the middes of the earth also, or beyonde all the earth, i those vnfortunate Ilandes. I meane purgatory. By ye whic craftie deuise he hath subtilly emptied the purses, Coffer, garuers and wine cellers,