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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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1Therefore blessed Saint John, not without cause (the Lord commanding him) bestoweth very much diligence in declaring these things exactly. And first after his manner he bringeth forth seven Angels, having cups of the plagues of God, and the angels come out of the temple: signifying the judgements of God in punishing the wicked to be most righteous. And the seventh number comprehendeth again all manner, and the most full plagues of God. The Angels pour out these vials upon the Antichristianes,2 the enemies of Gods word, and the hard hearted that can not repent. For God most righteous plagueth the impenitent world with sundry torments: reserving yet more grievous then these, to punish them in the world to come.3 But especially he exhibiteth the judgement that is to wit, the punishment of the harlot in purple, I mean of the Pope and the beast, to be seen. First he brought forth an honest and noble matron, to wit, the very spouse of Christ: Now as it were by opposition he setteth against her a proud whore, that false new start up Romish Church, who extolling her self braggeth more of her outward apparel then of inward furniture. And he affirmeth that she shall perish for her great offences, like as ⟨image 11⟩it is evident that the old beast was torn in pieces and burnt. And that strumpet that is called the whore of Babylon, sitteth on the beast. For Rome is the seat of the same church that is called both the Roman and most holy church. Whereby all men may see that S. John hath spoken so skilfully, that he hath as it were pointed with the finger (as they commonly say) whom he meaneth, and of whom he speaketh, doubtless the ancient writers, as I told you a little before, understood by Babylon Rome it self. But afterward he discourseth at length the destruction of Babylon with a marvellous plenty of plain words, as it were pouring out a certain flood of eloquence:4 and compendiously collecting all amplifications and figures that beautify the speech, which are any where to be found amongst the Prophets. But by the way he placeth among these, certain most pleasant things of the marriage of the lamb,5