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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.
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Finally the elder declareth most at large, what the state of Saints is, and what is the true bless of the faithful. And these things are certain tastes, set here for a consolation. ⟨p. 231⟩Or else such things as the eye hath not seen, or the ear heard, that same hath God prepared for those that love him. And he reciteth many things, of the which he will have us to gather the excellency of eternal salvation, & what good things we obtain in the same.
Finally the elder declareth moste at large, what the state of Sainctes is, and what is the trewe blesse of the faythfull. And these thinges are certen tastes, set here for a cōsolation. ⟨p. 231⟩Or els such things as the eye hath not sene, or ye eare hearde, that same hath God prepared for those that loue him. And he reciteth many thinges, of the which he wil haue vs to gather the excellencie of eternal saluation, & what good thinges we obteyne in the same.
First stand the Saints before the Throne of God. In the Throne is the majesty of god to be worshipped for ever and the blessed Trinity. And the Saints stand before the seat, not as they are wont that tarry before the gates. For as the most entire friends of God, they are always in the sight of God, & have the fruition of his deity. Whereof the lord speaking in the Gospel: pray ye, sayeth he, that ye may escape these things, and stand before the son of man. And also David: the accomplishment of joys is in thy sight, and pleasantness in thy right hand for ever. And there is annexed an other thing, which may expound that standing: they serve God in his Temple both day and night. That service hath pleasure and no painfulness. And they serve God in the temple, as God is wont to be served in the Temple. For they keep holy days, they are glad, rejoice, be merry, praise: and so they offer up sacrifices, and are refreshed with heavenly repast. And this joy shall be everlasting and perpetual: which is signified by day and night. Otherwise in the bless everlasting there is no might at all, nor any changeable course of time. Hereunto is added, that he that sitteth in the seat, that is the divine majesty, [Greek or Hebrew], will dwell in them: that is to wit, God will be all in all, or he will lean over them, and as it were a tent or tabernacle, will overshadow them, defend and keep them, and give him self whole to be enjoyed of them, as most familiar and friendly to them. Moreover they shall hunger no more, neither shall they thirst. For all infirmity and misery is taken away from the blessed souls, and bodies glorified. They are filled with all good things without any loathsomeness, with a most joyous fulfilling. Now the sun falleth not upon them, nor the heat: which phrase of speech betokeneth, that they are put to no travel nor pain, but are delivered at ones from all displeasure, and all painfulness, and to be at most pleasant rest.