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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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Those beasts, that is to say, the whole number of creatures, whose ministry God useth, in the government of things, ascribe three things unto God sitting, that is to say, ruling and governing all things, to God I say living for ever, that is to say, eternal, living, and giving or inspiring life into all things. First in deed glory, [Greek or Hebrew], which is a majesty, or great estimation, a reputation, worship,1 or good opinion: when we think well of God, protesting that ⟨p. 152⟩there is nothing better than he, greater, more worthy, more just, more holy & more excellent. This glory are we always commanded to give him, & to esteem nothing in this world dearer and more precious than God. Secondly they give to him honour [Greek or Hebrew],2 and [Greek or Hebrew] in Greek signifieth honour and price, and the dew and bounden duty that we owe to any. We owe unto God reverence and submission, as to the supreme good, and the only and true lord of all. S. Paul in the 13. to the Romans speaking of obedience dew to the magistrate: to whom ye owe fear, sayeth he, give fear: And to whom you owe honour, give honour. In the third place followeth benediction, which he called, [Greek or Hebrew], that is thanksgiving, and praise. For we be commanded to praise all the works of the Lord, and to give thanks for the same. Job is said to have blessed or thanked God, for the most grievous affliction that he sent him. For he said: like as it pleased the Lord, so hath it ben done: the name of the lord be blessed. Whilst the beasts do attribute all these things to him that sitteth on the throne, by their example they teach us, what we should do verily to give all these & singular things unto god. Which if we do, all murmuring shall cease, & disputations commenced of searching & examining the works of God through out curiosity. With the laud and praise of the beasts is joined the hymn or song of the .xxiiii.3 Elders. This is the church triumphant, the company of all Saints, Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, &c. as I declared to you before. Mortal men have not here an example of some one saint, or wise man: but of all holy, godly wise and worthy men. They have put of their flesh, and want affections and errors: They be therefore of uncorrupt judgements, so that there can be no more clear or pure examples ministered to us.