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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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1And note that the Lord sayeth, my word, not every mans word, but mine. What the word of Christ is, it is known to all men. For that which is written in the Gospel, and first in deed by the Prophets, and after by the Apostles was set forth in holy writ, is the word of christ. It is not Christs word that striveth with the same, although it be set forth by Counsels and holy fathers. Christ doeth not acknowledge that word: he acknowledgeth his for his own. And this must be observed and kept. The word of Christ is observed, what time it is not corrupted with additions,2 detractions, and wrastinges, but in case it be kept sincere in his natural sense. It is not kept, when it is corrupted or depraved with mens inventions, and perverse interpretations. The word of Christ is kept, when it is commended not with the mouth alone, but is also expressed with godly works in the whole life, & beautified with holiness. It is not observed, when with out repentance men live most filthily. Finally the word of Christ is observed & kept, when it is not with any loathsomeness of ours or impatience cast away, denied & forsaken. And therefore he answereth incontinently, and thou hast not denied my name. I have spoken else where largely of confessing and denying of Christs name. These things verily did the Philadelphians, & with these virtues through faith pleased the lord. By these also may we commend our selves to our Saviour.
1And note that the Lord sayeth, my worde, not euery mans worde, but mine. What the worde of Christ is, it is knowen to al men. For that which is written in the Gospel, and first in dede by the Prophetes, and after by the Apostles was set forth in holy writte, is the worde of christ. It is not Christes worde that striueth with the same, although it be set forth by Counsels and holy fathers. Christe doeth not acknowledge that worde: he acknowledgeth his for his owne. And this must be obserued and kept. The word of Christ is obserued, what time it is not corrupted with additions,2 detractions, and wrastinges, but in case it be kepte sincere in his naturall sense. It is not kepte, when it is corrupted or depraued with mens inuentions, and peruerse interpretations. The worde of Christ is kepte, when it is cōmended not with the mouth alone, but is also expressed with godly workes in the whole life, & beautified with holines. It is not obserued, when with out repentaunce men liue most filthily. Finally the word of Christ is obserued & kept, when it is not with any lothesomnesse of ours or impatiēce cast awaye, denied & forsaken. And therfore he annereth incōtinently, and thou hast not denied my name. I haue spoken els where largely of confessing and deniyng of Christes name. These things verely did the Philadelphiās, & with these vertues through faith pleased ye lord. By these also maye we cōmende our selues to our Sauiour.