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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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For this example is verily manifold, and even of six parts, such as you shall hardly find propounded in ⟨p. 168⟩any other matter.1 And in this matter is of very great force. First in deed we have heard in the .iiii. chapt. that the four beasts cried out before the Throne of him that sate: holy, holy, holy, lord God omnipotent. Second we understand that the .xxiiii. Elders fell down, worshipped, cast away their crowns, and sang an Hymn. Now followeth the third degree of this example. For as first the beasts and Elders did these things severally, so now jointly with one accord the beasts and Elders fall down together before the lamb. Let us therefore fall down also in all the judgements and works of God, before the lamb governor of all, and let us worship. For although it be not here added, and they worshipped: yet are they to be understand for this intent to have fallen down, that they might worship. For to fall down, is to worship. Which thing is also perceived by this that followeth.2 For they offer prayers to the lamb, that is to wit, singe an Hymn, which is a part of godly worshipping. Moreover it followeth immediately, that every creature sang an Hymn to him that setteth in the Throne, and to the lamb, &c. And verily two things especially and diligently S. John treateth in this example. For first he painteth out gallantly the behaviour of the beasts and elders. After he annexeth the Hymn, praise giving, or song. And so much as appertaineth their behaviour. Afore all things they fall down before the lamb: as even now I said.
For this example is verely manifolde, and euen of sixe partes, suche as you shall hardely finde propounded in ⟨p. 168⟩any other matter.1 And in this matter is of very greate force. First in dede we haue hearde in the .iiii. chapt. that the foure beastes cried out before the Throne of him that sate: holy, holy, holy, lord God omnipotent. Seconde we vnderstande that the .xxiiii. Elders fel doune, worshipped, cast away their crownes, and sange an Himne. Nowe followeth the thirde degree of this example. For as firste the beastes and Elders did these thinges seuerally, so now ioyntly with one accorde the beastes and Elders fal downe together before the lābe. Let vs therefore fall downe also in all the iudgementes and workes of God, before the lambe gouernour of al, and let vs worship. For although it be not here added, and they worshipped: yet are they to be vnderstand for this intent to haue fallen downe, that they might worship. For to fal downe, is to worship. Whiche thing is also perceiued by this that foloweth.