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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.
For now the Lord proceedeth to tell, what he would: And as he hath said in all epistles, he repeateth in this also, that he knoweth all things of this and of all other congregations.
For now the Lorde procedeth to tell, what he would: And as he hathe sayed in all epistles, he repeteth in this also, that he knoweth al things of this and of al other congregations.
And he commendeth so the perseverance in faith in this congregation,1 that he signifieth with all, that the same also did proceed of the grace of Christ. Thou haste, sayeth he, little ⟨p. 113⟩power, and as it were no force and strength, which this world regardeth, as power, riches, worldly wisdom, lucky success, plenty of friends, and such other like things. Therefore thou canst attribute nothing to thy self, nothing to thine own strength, not so much as this that thou art a church, & that the verity of the gospel is freely preached with thee.2 For I set open this door. And by my strength I keep open the same, that no man can shut the same door: to wit the preaching and grace ones granted, by any means to prohibit, let, or take away. To open the door, is a common phrase of speaking, used of the apostle, in the 1. to the Corinth. 16. and the 2. Corinth. the 2. He openeth the door, which giveth an occasion, and prepareth the way to enter in. By the word therefore was opened the door of life. The faithful might enter in: the infidels could not stop this way. For the hand of Christ held the door open. And these things in deed do declare,3 whereof it is that in cities, towns, and villages not greatly furnished with any force or power, the course of the gospel proceedeth with so lucky success: And where many go about by laying wait, crafts and policies, threatenings and persecutions to shut the door, they can not. These things are not done through our cunning & wisdom, but of the grace of God.