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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.
1And when S. John had diligently marked what was don, he seeth the lamb, Christ I mean our redeemer, open one seal, that is to say the first: And straight ways came forth a white horse, on whom he that sate, had a bow bent, and an Arrow in it. To him was given a crown, and he went forth conquering, that he might overcome. This is the vision: the exposition whereof is easy. For the Lord sayeth, that he will declare the destinies of the church.
1And when S. Iohn had diligētly marked what was don, he seeth the lambe, Christ I meane our redemer, open one seale, that is to saye the first: And streight wayes came forth a white horse, on whom he that sate, had a bowe bent, and an Arrowe in it. To him was geuen a crowne, and he wēt forth conqueryng, that he might ouercome. This is the vision: the exposition wherof is easie. For the Lorde sayeth, that he will declare the destenies of the church.
- 1The first seal is opened.The firste seale is opened.
Horses1 of sundry colours are also brought forth of Zechariah in the .1. chapt. And they signify the variable course and state of the people of Israel. The white colour is consecrated to Innocency,2 purity, victory, and felicity. Therefore by the white horse is signified the lucky utterance of Gods word, or prosperous preaching of the Gospel. For upon the horse sitteth a horseman, which guideth the horse, & hath a bow. Certainly Christ doeth prosper the course of the preaching of the Gospel. And the .45. Psalm. doeth attribute to the same shafts or Arrows.3