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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.
And first in deed he showeth, who he is, from whom th• epistle proceedeth, that he may give authority thereunto: an• may declare also that he is the head of his church, the B• shop, Duke and governor. That part is taken of the image set forth in the first chapter. And followeth the prophetic•• manner of speaking: This sayeth he which holdeth the seu•• Stars in his right hand. For the Prophets say likewise Thus sayeth the lord God of Israel, thus sayeth the lor• of hosts. Thus sayeth the Lord, which brought thee out […] Egypt, &c. And two especial things he repeateth of the f•• mer description,1 whereby he will be known and do us to v• derstande, how he being Lord and Bishop ruleth and m• keth in his church. First he affirmeth that he holdeth in h•• hand the seven stars. The hand is a token of working, […] protection, or deliverance. The stars we have heard to […] the ministers, & the ministry of the word, or the church Therefore Christ holdeth the ministry in the church, and […] ministers worketh the salvation of the faithful. After he •• firmeth that he walketh, not sleeping, or doing nothing […] the midst of seven golden candlesticks. In the midst […] said, to the end we should understand, that he giveth h•• self indifferently to all men, and ruleth over all with like […] and government.2 Full well wrote hereof D. Francis lambe•• What, sayeth he is to walk or to be in the midst of cong•• gations, but to assist them, keep, instruct, help them, […] by all means to watch over them. For the which cause […] sayeth also in the last of S. Matth. Behold I am with you •• ways unto the worlds end. Hereof you have a most […] figure in the law: wherein amongst other things which appertained to the ministry of the high priest, he had […] charge of oil and of seven candles for those must he pour and snafte, and pour in oil, when it wanted. So Chris