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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.
1But to the intent we may judge more rightly of Christ governor of all, although he hath already described him right lively: yet now he proceedeth to paint him out in his, that is to say, most godly and goodly colours, that we should not be nothing affrayed of his government, neither that we should not with quiet minds most willingly submit our selves wholly to his government.
1But to the intente we maye iudge more rightly of Christ gouernour of all, although he hath already described him right liuely: yet now he procedeth to paincte him out in his, that is to saye, moste godly and goodly coulours, that we should not be nothing affrayed of his gouernement, nother that we should not with quiet mindes most willingly submitte our selues wholy to his gouernment.
- 1A most gallant & full description of Christ.A most gallaunt & ful descriptiō of Christ.
First is said, that a Lion of the tribe of Judah hath overcome:1 to wit that same Christ of ours: to have overcome the Devil, sin, death, the world, hell, and all power of the adversary. And he overcame in dying, and so achieved the high dignity, and was made Lord of all. The Devil is also called a Lion of S. Peter. Solomon and the Prophets call tyrants Lions.2 Our Author therefore calleth Christ a lion, not of the common sort, but of the tribe of Judah. For he alludeth to the prophecy of the patriarch Jacob, which is in the .49. of Genes. he prophecieth there that Shiloh shall come, with plenty and good luck, which like a lion that hath taken his pray, nether is there any man that can drive him from it, can defend those that be his, whom he hath caught out of the dragons claws, so that no hostile power dare ones hiss against him. Christ therefore is declared a victor or conqueror greatest,