A frutfull sermon of the moost euangelicall wryter M. Luther, made of the angelles vpo[n] the. xviii. chapi. of Mathew translated out of laten in to Englyshe

Foxe, John, 1516-1587
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Publisher: In Paules churche yerde at the syngne of saynt Augustyne by J Mychell for Hugh Syngleton
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1548
Approximate Era: pre-Elizabeth
TCP ID: A06510 ESTC ID: S108954 STC ID: 16983
Subject Headings: Bible. -- N.T. -- Matthew XVIII;
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0 An homelie of doctor Marten Luther made of the Angelles on Mychaelmasday vpon the gospell of Mathewe xviii. ✚ an homely of Doctor Marten Luther made of the Angels on Michaelmas day upon the gospel of Matthew xviii. ✚ dt j pp-f n1 np1 np1 vvd pp-f dt n2 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 crd. sy (3) text (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 IN the gospell this daye we heare Christe make mencion of Angelles, for whom this present feaste of saynct Michaell was istituted, IN the gospel this day we hear Christ make mention of Angels, for whom this present feast of saint Michael was istituted, p-acp dt n1 d n1 pns12 vvb np1 vvi n1 pp-f n2, p-acp ro-crq d j n1 pp-f n1 np1 vbds vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
2 and not so muche for thys angell only saynct Michaell, nor the other Angelles, but chefely for the honor of oure lord god the maker of all the angelles. and not so much for this angel only saint Michael, nor the other Angels, but chiefly for the honour of our lord god the maker of all the Angels. cc xx av av-d c-acp d n1 av-j n1 np1, ccx dt j-jn n2, cc-acp av-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 n1 dt n1 pp-f d dt n2. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
3 And that not wtout a great cōsideration. And that not without a great consideration. cc cst xx p-acp dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 bycause it is very necessary in Christes churche a ryght knowllege & doctrine of the Angelles to be a mōgst christen mē. Because it is very necessary in Christ's Church a right knowllege & Doctrine of the Angels to be a amongst christian men. c-acp pn31 vbz av j p-acp npg1 n1 dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vbi dt p-acp jp n2. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
5 Whych thyng is also very profitable and bryngyth no smalle consolation to know what is theyr office and dutye, no lesse then it is to know what is the office of a father, of a mother, of a seruant, of a mayde or any other such lyke. Which thing is also very profitable and bryngyth no small consolation to know what is their office and duty, no less then it is to know what is the office of a father, of a mother, of a servant, of a maid or any other such like. r-crq n1 vbz av av j cc vvz dx j n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz po32 n1 cc n1, av-dx av-dc cs pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1, pp-f dt n1 cc d j-jn d av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
6 For yf so be it the office of euery person be not knowen precisly wherto he is called, For if so be it the office of every person be not known precisely whereto he is called, p-acp cs av vbb pn31 dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbb xx vvn av-j c-crq pns31 vbz vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
7 & to what he is ordenid, one shal medle with ones office & an other shall medle with an others, none knowyng his propre fūctione what he hathe to do, & to what he is ordenid, one shall meddle with ones office & an other shall meddle with an Others, none knowing his proper function what he hath to do, cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvd, pi vmb vvi p-acp pi2 n1 cc dt n-jn vmb vvi p-acp dt n2-jn, pi vvg po31 j n1 r-crq pns31 vhz pc-acp vdi, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
8 thus must nedes be that all runne in hepes, in tumultes, & in confusion to gether. thus must needs be that all run in hepes, in tumults, & in confusion to gether. av vmb av vbi d d vvn p-acp n2, p-acp n2, cc p-acp n1 p-acp av. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
9 Wherfore it is necessary that we knowe what the propre office and fūctione is of Angelles, to do. Wherefore it is necessary that we know what the proper office and function is of Angels, to do. c-crq pn31 vbz j cst pns12 vvb r-crq dt j n1 cc n1 vbz pp-f n2, pc-acp vdi. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
10 The ignorance wherof, bryngith in many absurd cogitationes and fonde fables amongste christen peple, as we see planly ī this feast, which hath ben a feast nowe many yeares full of Idolatrie bysydes ye vaine fables and feyned myracles which haue bene brought in of the hyll Sargarus, that is called saynct michaels mount. The ignorance whereof, bryngith in many absurd Cogitations and fond fables amongst christian people, as we see planly in this feast, which hath been a feast now many Years full of Idolatry besides you vain fables and feigned Miracles which have be brought in of the hill Sargarus, that is called saint michaels mount. dt n1 c-crq, uh p-acp d j fw-la cc j n2 p-acp jp n1, c-acp pns12 vvb av-j p-acp d n1, r-crq vhz vbn dt n1 av d n2 j pp-f n1 p-acp pn22 j n2 cc j-vvn n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn p-acp pp-f dt n1 np1, cst vbz vvn n1 vvz n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
11 And of saynet michals letteres, with such lyke manifest foolyshe and tryflynge lyes spred through all the worlde, by reson wherof we haue fallen frō the worshyp of god the maker of all, to ye worshyppyng of Angelles, which he hathe created. And of Saint michals letters, with such like manifest foolish and trifling lies spread through all the world, by Reason's whereof we have fallen from the worship of god the maker of all, to you worshipping of Angels, which he hath created. cc pp-f n1 n2 n2, p-acp d av-j j j cc j-vvg n2 vvn p-acp d dt n1, p-acp ng1 c-crq pns12 vhb vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 dt n1 pp-f d, p-acp pn22 vvg pp-f n2, r-crq pns31 vhz vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
12 Therfore we do not kepe thys feaste but only for thys cause, to lerne & know what the Angelles doo, wherabout thei goo, Therefore we do not keep this feast but only for this cause, to Learn & know what the Angels do, whereabout they goo, av pns12 vdb xx vvi d n1 cc-acp av-j c-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi cc vvi r-crq dt n2 vdi, c-crq pns32 vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
13 and what is the charge wher unto they be assigned of god, to the entent that after we shal be certefyed & instructed in the matter, we shall begynne to render thankes to god for his Angelles, and what is the charge where unto they be assigned of god, to the intent that After we shall be certefyed & instructed in the matter, we shall begin to render thanks to god for his Angels, cc r-crq vbz dt n1 c-crq p-acp pns32 vbb vvn pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 cst c-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 4
14 so as we do thanke his maieste for makyng of the sunne & mone, for sendyng vs peace, so as we do thank his majesty for making of the sun & moan, for sending us peace, av c-acp pns12 vdb vvi po31 n1 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg pno12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
15 for gyuyng vs cōcord, for settyng vs lawes, officers, and for all oure other benefites which he sendyth to vs & preseruyth, not that we do worship ye sunne or the moone, with such other, for gyving us concord, for setting us laws, Officers, and for all our other benefits which he sendyth to us & preseruyth, not that we do worship you sun or the moon, with such other, p-acp vvg pno12 n1, p-acp vvg pno12 n2, n2, cc p-acp d po12 j-jn n2 r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 cc n1, xx cst pns12 vdb vvi pn22 n1 cc dt n1, p-acp d n-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
16 but that we do marke and cōsidre the wonderfull worke and or dinaūce of almyghtie god therin, but that we do mark and Consider the wonderful work and or dinaunce of almighty god therein, cc-acp cst pns12 vdb vvi cc vvi dt j n1 cc cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1 av, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
17 & so in the sunne prayse him that made the sunne, glorifie him and worshyp hym. & so in the sun praise him that made the sun, Glorify him and worship him. cc av p-acp dt n1 vvb pno31 cst vvd dt n1, vvi pno31 cc vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
18 And so I say lykewyse of ye Angelles, that we must lerne and knowe theyr office, their dewtie, And so I say likewise of the Angels, that we must Learn and know their office, their duty, cc av pns11 vvb av pp-f dt n2, cst pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi po32 n1, po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
19 & function wherunto they serue, that in consyderyng & markyng of this, we shall gyue thankes to god, ascribyng all thys benefite whole to god, & function whereunto they serve, that in considering & marking of this, we shall gyve thanks to god, ascribing all this benefit Whole to god, cc n1 c-crq pns32 vvb, cst p-acp vvg cc vvg pp-f d, pns12 vmb vvi n2 p-acp n1, vvg d d n1 j-jn p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
20 so that all ye honor & glory hereof may redoūde vnto him, to whō it is only dewe. so that all the honour & glory hereof may redound unto him, to whom it is only dew. av cst d dt n1 cc n1 av vmb vvi p-acp pno31, p-acp ro-crq pn31 vbz j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Image 5
21 Therfore fyrst of all we muste know and be suered that there bee Angelles, not only good angelles but also badde. Therefore fyrst of all we must know and be suered that there be Angels, not only good Angels but also bad. av ord pp-f d pns12 vmb vvi cc vbi vvn cst pc-acp vbi n2, xx av-j j n2 p-acp av vvd. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
22 There haue bene christen mē that haue thought as the saduceys dyd, nother Angelles nor spirites to be. There have be christen men that have Thought as the Sadducees did, neither Angels nor spirits to be. pc-acp vhi vbn vvb n2 cst vhb vvn p-acp dt n2 vdd, av-dx n2 ccx n2 pc-acp vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
23 And I my selfe haue herde some to play the saduces, which haue not bene ashamed to blaspheme and to denie and thynke neither Angelles nor sprits to be. And I my self have herd Some to play the Sadducees, which have not be ashamed to Blaspheme and to deny and think neither Angels nor spirits to be. cc pns11 po11 n1 vhb vvn d pc-acp vvi dt vvz, r-crq vhb xx vbn j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi cc vvb dx n2 ccx n2 pc-acp vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
24 But a true christē mā ought not to doubt but that Sathā the deuyll is naturally an Angell made, But a true christian man ought not to doubt but that Sathā the Devil is naturally an Angel made, p-acp dt j vvb n1 vmd xx pc-acp vvi cc-acp cst np1 dt n1 vbz av-j dt n1 vvd, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
25 euen as saynct Mychaell is created an Angel. even as saint Michael is created an Angel. av c-acp n1 np1 vbz vvn dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
26 But their office & doyngs be much dyuers, for lyke as a noughty tirant hath autorrite and power as well as a good prynce, But their office & doings be much Diverse, for like as a naughty tyrant hath autorrite and power as well as a good Prince, p-acp po32 n1 cc n2-vdg vbi av-d j, c-acp av-j c-acp dt j n1 vhz n1 cc n1 c-acp av c-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
27 but the one abusith hys power to oppresse his subiectes, ye other vseth it as he shulddo to the preseruation and cōmodite of his realme. but the one abusith his power to oppress his Subjects, you other uses it as he shulddo to the preservation and commodity of his realm. cc-acp dt crd n1 po31 n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n2-jn, pn22 j-jn vvz pn31 c-acp pns31 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
28 So is it betwixt ye deuyll and the good Angelle. Besydes these men that thynke there be no deuylles. So is it betwixt you Devil and the good Angel. Besides these men that think there be no Devils. np1 vbz pn31 p-acp pn22 n1 cc dt j np1. p-acp d n2 cst vvb pc-acp vbi dx n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 5
29 There be also other wich not wtstandyng they beleue there be deuylles, yet do not thynke they be so neyghe, There be also other which not wtstandyng they believe there be Devils, yet do not think they be so neyghe, pc-acp vbi av j-jn r-crq xx n1 pns32 vvb pc-acp vbi n2, av vdb xx vvi pns32 vbb av j, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
30 nor so sore agaynst vs, but whan they here any spekynge of the deuylle, they imagine him an hundreth or a thousand miles of from vs. And so by reason we do not know nor cōsider how nyghe and redy the deuyll is agaynste vs at all tymes, nor so soar against us, but when they Here any speaking of the Devil, they imagine him an Hundredth or a thousand miles of from us And so by reason we do not know nor Consider how High and ready the Devil is against us At all times, ccx av av-j p-acp pno12, cc-acp c-crq pns32 av d j-vvg pp-f dt n1, pns32 vvb pno31 dt ord cc dt crd n2 pp-f p-acp pno12 cc av p-acp n1 pns12 vdb xx vvi ccx vvi c-crq av-j cc j dt n1 vbz p-acp pno12 p-acp d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
31 ne can not perceiue so well ye great benefites which god shewyth to vs by hys Angelles. ne can not perceive so well you great benefits which god Showeth to us by his Angels. ccx vmb xx vvi av av pn22 j n2 r-crq n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
32 Lyke as he which neuer felt death nor tasted the bytternes therof, cānot tell how pretious and swete is lyfe. Like as he which never felt death nor tasted the bitterness thereof, cannot tell how precious and sweet is life. j c-acp pns31 r-crq av vvd n1 ccx vvn dt n1 av, vmbx vvi c-crq j cc j vbz n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
33 And as he whiche neuer felt hūger, cā not iuge how good and pretious a thyng is bredde, And as he which never felt hunger, can not judge how good and precious a thing is bred, cc c-acp pns31 r-crq av vvd n1, vmb xx vvi c-crq j cc j dt n1 vbz vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
34 nor cānot esteme the valow therof, so ye man which euer thynkyth the deuyll so ferre absent from him, doth not greatly regarde the dayly preseruation of the holy Angelles of god, nor cannot esteem the valow thereof, so you man which ever Thinketh the Devil so Far absent from him, does not greatly regard the daily preservation of the holy Angels of god, ccx vmbx vvb dt j-jn av, av pn22 n1 r-crq av vvz dt n1 av av-j j p-acp pno31, vdz xx av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
35 nor can not esteme it accordyngly. nor can not esteem it accordingly. ccx vmb xx vvb pn31 av-vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
36 But euery good christen man must thus thynke with hym selfe that he sytteth in the myddest of the deuylles, which wt a great multitude inclose him and besege hī round about. But every good christian man must thus think with him self that he Sitteth in the midst of the Devils, which with a great multitude enclose him and besiege hī round about. p-acp d j jp n1 vmb av vvi p-acp pno31 n1 cst pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, r-crq p-acp dt j n1 vvi pno31 cc vvi zz av-j a-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
37 And that Sathā is more nere hym than hys coote, than his shirte, yea than his skyn and hys owne fleshe, euermore he is aboute vs, And that Sathā is more never him than his Coote, than his shirt, yea than his skin and his own Flesh, evermore he is about us, cc cst np1 vbz av-dc av-j pno31 cs po31 n1, cs po31 n1, uh cs po31 n1 cc po31 d n1, av pns31 vbz p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
38 for vs to feyght wt and to stryue agaynste. for us to feyght with and to strive against. p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp cc pc-acp vvi p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
39 That the deuyll is so nygh and redy aboute vs, that oure germayne prouerbe doth shewe and testifey, whose me nyng is thys. That the Devil is so High and ready about us, that our german proverb does show and testifey, whose me nyng is this. cst dt n1 vbz av j cc j p-acp pno12, cst po12 j n1 vdz vvi cc vvi, r-crq pno11 n1 vbz d. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
40 Yt nedyth not to paynt the deuyll vpō the dore, menyng therby yt the deuyll is neygh ynough oure house, It nedyth not to paint the Devil upon the door, meaning thereby that the Devil is neigh enough our house, pn31 vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, vvg av pn31 dt n1 vbz n1 av-d po12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
41 though he be not paynted at the dore. though he be not painted At the door. cs pns31 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
42 Therfore fyrst of all we must knowe thys and so persuade our selues, that there be deuylles, Therefore fyrst of all we must know this and so persuade our selves, that there be Devils, av ord pp-f d pns12 vmb vvi d cc av vvb po12 n2, cst pc-acp vbi n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 6
43 and that they be more neghe vnto vs thā our shyrt is to oure body. and that they be more neghe unto us than our Shyrt is to our body. cc cst pns32 vbb av-dc j p-acp pno12 cs po12 n1 vbz p-acp po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
44 And thys saynct Peter doth well testefye which is no lyer sayng, in the v. ca. Be you sober and be ware, And this saint Peter does well testefye which is no liar saying, in the v. circa Be you Sobrium and be aware, cc d n1 np1 vdz av vvi r-crq vbz dx n1 vvg, p-acp dt n1 n1 vbb pn22 j cc vbi j, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
45 for your aduer sarie the deuyll goeth aboute lyke a roryng lyon whom he may deuoure. for your Aduer sarie the Devil Goes about like a roaring Lion whom he may devour. p-acp po22 n1 j dt n1 vvz p-acp av-j dt j-vvg n1 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
46 These wordes were not spoken of no dronkerd, nor is no fooles bolte, as we be wonte to say, These words were not spoken of no dronkerd, nor is not Fools bolte, as we be wont to say, np1 n2 vbdr xx vvn pp-f dx n1, ccx vbz xx ng1 n1, c-acp pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
47 but they were spoken of Peters owne mouth by ye holy goost, nether in geest nor in sport, but they were spoken of Peter's own Mouth by you holy ghost, neither in geest nor in sport, cc-acp pns32 vbdr vvn pp-f npg1 d n1 p-acp pn22 j n1, av-dx p-acp n1 ccx p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
48 but in ernest as ernestly as he culde speake thē. but in earnest as earnestly as he culde speak them. cc-acp p-acp j c-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vmd vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
49 Be sober & beware sayth he, as thoughe he wold say, do not so imagine with youre selues, Be Sobrium & beware say he, as though he would say, do not so imagine with your selves, vbb j cc j vvz pns31, c-acp cs pns31 vmd vvi, vdb xx av vvi p-acp po22 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
50 as thoughe youre enemye were farre from you. as though your enemy were Far from you. c-acp cs po22 n1 vbdr av-j p-acp pn22. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
51 Your enemye is a strōg and a perpetuall aduersary euermore agaynste you, wt all hatred and malice he can, whose porpose is nothyng els but to dystroy you both body and soule. Your enemy is a strong and a perpetual adversary evermore against you, with all hatred and malice he can, whose porpose is nothing Else but to dystroy you both body and soul. po22 n1 vbz dt j cc dt j n1 av p-acp pn22, p-acp d n1 cc n1 pns31 vmb, r-crq n1 vbz pix av cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 d n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
52 Where is he than wylt thou say. Peter tellyth the. He runnyth about the, sayth he / Where is he than wilt thou say. Peter Telleth the. He runnyth about thee, say he / q-crq vbz pns31 cs vm2 pns21 vvi. np1 vvz av. pns31 vvz p-acp pno32, vvz pns31 / (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
53 what doyth he, what entēdyth he runnynge about vs? Peter shewyth the, he sekyth / sayth Peter, whome he may deuoure. what doth he, what entendyth he running about us? Peter Showeth thee, he sekyth / say Peter, whom he may devour. q-crq vdz pns31, r-crq vvz pns31 j-vvg p-acp pno12? np1 vvz pno32, pns31 vvz / vvz np1, ro-crq pns31 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
54 Here you haue the deuyl paynted in his colours. Here you have the Devil painted in his colours. av pn22 vhb dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
55 Ye hard before that there is a deuyll, here you see what a thyng he is, the hard before that there is a Devil, Here you see what a thing he is, dt j p-acp cst pc-acp vbz dt n1, av pn22 vvb r-crq dt n1 pns31 vbz, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
56 how malitious, how pestilent, and vexed agaynste vs, which euery day doth no thīg els but studieth how to deuoure vs & to dystroy vs, this is all hys entēt & purpose, to worke oure dystruction, euermore rūnyng about vs, with such hatred and malice that no man can expresse yt, how malicious, how pestilent, and vexed against us, which every day does not thing Else but studieth how to devour us & to dystroy us, this is all his intent & purpose, to work our dystruction, evermore running about us, with such hatred and malice that no man can express that, c-crq j, c-crq j, cc vvn p-acp pno12, r-crq d n1 vdz xx n1 av cc-acp vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi pno12 cc p-acp vvi pno12, d vbz d po31 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi po12 n1, av vvg p-acp pno12, p-acp d n1 cc n1 cst dx n1 vmb vvi pn31, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
57 euen lyke a roryng lyon he ragyth about, yt is to say / even like a roaring Lion he ragyth about, that is to say / av av-j dt j-vvg n1 pns31 vvz a-acp, pn31 vbz pc-acp vvi / (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 7
58 what soeuer thou doest, whether thou thīkyst or speakyst, or what so euer thou settyst vpon to do, other to begyn a thynge or to fynysh any worke, the deuyll is euer presēt sekyng all meanes and occasion to stoppe to troble the, & to lett the. what soever thou dost, whither thou thinkyst or speakyst, or what so ever thou settest upon to do, other to begin a thing or to fynysh any work, the Devil is ever present seeking all means and occasion to stop to trouble thee, & to let thee. q-crq av pns21 vd2, cs pns21 vm2 cc vv2, cc q-crq av av pns21 vv2 p-acp pc-acp vdi, j-jn pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi d n1, dt n1 vbz av j vvg d n2 cc n1 pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi pno32, cc pc-acp vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
59 But fewe mē beleue it, for yf they dyd, they wold not lyue so securely & so carles as they do. But few men believe it, for if they did, they would not live so securely & so Charles as they do. p-acp d n2 vvb pn31, c-acp cs pns32 vdd, pns32 vmd xx vvi av av-j cc av j c-acp pns32 vdb. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
60 And thys is the cause that we see all the world so full of stryffe, debate, hatred, enuey, pryde, couetousnes lustes, and suche other vices. And this is the cause that we see all the world so full of stryffe, debate, hatred, enuey, pride, covetousness lusts, and such other vices. cc d vbz dt n1 cst pns12 vvb d dt n1 av j pp-f n1, n1, n1, vvb, n1, n1 n2, cc d j-jn n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
61 And yet how securely & how negligently men lyue, as though they had clene deuoured and cōsumed the deuyll. And yet how securely & how negligently men live, as though they had clean devoured and consumed the Devil. cc av c-crq av-j cc c-crq av-j n2 vvi, c-acp cs pns32 vhd av-j vvn cc vvn dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
62 And here is to be vnderstand that there be two sortes of men possessed with the deuyll. And Here is to be understand that there be two sorts of men possessed with the Devil. cc av vbz pc-acp vbi vvi cst pc-acp vbi crd n2 pp-f n2 vvn p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
63 Sum be possessed bodely in whō we may planly perceiue the good wyll of the deuyll toward vs, as in Matthe. viii. Sum be possessed bodily in whom we may planly perceive the good will of the Devil towards us, as in Matthew. viii. n1 vbb vvn j p-acp ro-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp p-acp np1. crd. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
64 What pleasure it was to him in punyshyng the poore miser not only with one deuyll, What pleasure it was to him in punishing the poor miser not only with one Devil, q-crq n1 pn31 vbds p-acp pno31 p-acp vvg dt j n1 xx av-j p-acp crd n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
65 but withe an whole hoste of deuylles. but with an Whole host of Devils. cc-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
66 This is the good wyll he beryth toward vs. Is not this a poysoned and excedynge malice that the wyked fynd beryth to mākynde, in that we see hym so vexe thys one sylly soule with so many thousand of deuylles. This is the good will he beareth towards us Is not this a poisoned and exceeding malice that the wicked find beareth to mankind, in that we see him so vex this one sylly soul with so many thousand of Devils. d vbz dt j vmb pns31 vvz p-acp pno12 vbz xx d dt j-vvn cc j-vvg n1 cst dt j vvi vvz p-acp n1, p-acp cst pns12 vvb pno31 av vvi d crd j n1 p-acp av d crd pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
67 Forthermore we may se also sufficiētly, what mynde he beryth towarde vs, by suche possessed persons that ley in theyr monumētes. Furthermore we may see also sufficiently, what mind he beareth toward us, by such possessed Persons that ley in their monuments. np1 pns12 vmb vvi av av-j, r-crq n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno12, p-acp d j-vvn n2 cst zz p-acp po32 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
68 These wt such other exsāples do well declare the myscheuous fury and the byrning hatered of the wycked spirite agaynst vs, whiche hathe no other desyre nor pleasure yt he delyteth in, These with such other Examples do well declare the mischievous fury and the byrning hatered of the wicked Spirit against us, which hath no other desire nor pleasure that he delighteth in, np1 p-acp d j-jn n2 vdb av vvi dt j n1 cc dt n1 vvd pp-f dt j n1 p-acp pno12, r-crq vhz dx j-jn n1 ccx n1 pn31 pns31 vvz p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
69 but only in our destruction, so that he may dystroy our bodies, & bryng oure soules to euerlastyng peryll. but only in our destruction, so that he may dystroy our bodies, & bring our Souls to everlasting peril. cc-acp av-j p-acp po12 n1, av cst pns31 vmb vvi po12 n2, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
70 Secondarly there is also an other sort, of mē which bee pryuely and spiritually possessed of ye deuyll, Secondarly there is also an other sort, of men which bee privily and spiritually possessed of you Devil, av-jn pc-acp vbz av dt j-jn n1, pp-f n2 r-crq n1 av-j cc av-j vvn pp-f pn22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
71 as these which be entāgled with couitousnes with hatred, wt enuey, with lustes, and fylthy desyers, with other lyke vices, as these which be entangled with couitousnes with hatred, with enuey, with lusts, and filthy Desires, with other like vices, c-acp d r-crq vbb vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1, p-acp vvi, p-acp n2, cc j n2, p-acp n-jn av-j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 8
72 and yet for al that lyue in such securite and so recheles as though the deuyll were a thousande leges of, and yet for all that live in such security and so recheles as though the Devil were a thousande leges of, cc av p-acp d cst vvi p-acp d n1 cc av j c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr dt crd fw-la pp-f, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
73 & had nothyng adoo with them. & had nothing ado with them. cc vhd pix n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
74 Yf any external grefe or seknes shuld chaunce to oure bodyes, we rūne streyght to the phisition for his cūsell and succore. If any external grief or seknes should chance to our bodies, we run straight to the Physician for his cunsell and succore. cs d j n1 cc n1 vmd vvi p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvi av p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
75 But to seke any remedy agaynst oure inward deseases, agaynste oure couitusnes, our malice, our enuye and such other mo, to seke remedy I say agaynst these that we may lerne to refrayne oure synfull lyuyng, hereof we passe not a buttē, But to seek any remedy against our inward diseases, against our couitusnes, our malice, our envy and such other more, to seek remedy I say against these that we may Learn to refrain our sinful living, hereof we pass not a butten, p-acp pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po12 j n2, p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1 cc d j-jn dc, pc-acp vvi n1 pns11 vvb p-acp d cst pns12 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po12 j n-vvg, av pns12 vvb xx dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
76 nor ons do mynde any suche thyng. nor ons do mind any such thing. ccx a-acp vvz n1 d d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
77 And why so? bycause no man wyll beleue that the deuyll is so nye and euer aboute vs. Therfore let vs lerne as I sayde, And why so? Because no man will believe that the Devil is so High and ever about us Therefore let us Learn as I said, cc q-crq av? c-acp dx n1 vmb vvi d dt n1 vbz av av-j cc av p-acp pno12 av vvb pno12 vvi c-acp pns11 vvd, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
78 and consider dyligently what maner a thyng the deuyll is, how fears, howe malitious, how myghty, and Consider diligently what manner a thing the Devil is, how fears, how malicious, how mighty, cc vvb av-j r-crq n1 dt n1 dt n1 vbz, c-crq n2, c-crq j, c-crq j, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
79 howe suttell and crafty he is, what power he hath to hurt both body and soule. how subtle and crafty he is, what power he hath to hurt both body and soul. c-crq j cc j pns31 vbz, q-crq n1 pns31 vhz pc-acp vvi d n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
80 He bringeth in to our soules false and erroneus doctrine, desperatiō fylthy desyres wt other lyke, He brings in to our Souls false and Erroneous Doctrine, desperation filthy Desires with other like, pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp po12 n2 j cc fw-la n1, n1 j vvz p-acp n-jn av-j, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
81 and all to plucke awaye our fayth frō vs, and to caste vs in to infidelite and waueryng, and all to pluck away our faith from us, and to cast us in to infidelite and wavering, cc d pc-acp vvi av po12 n1 p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vvd pno12 p-acp p-acp n1 cc vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
82 or els to put in to our myndes cold fylthy, & vayne cogitations, that by that meanes he may caste vs in to securite and necligens. or Else to put in to our minds cold filthy, & vain cogitations, that by that means he may cast us in to security and necligens. cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po12 n2 j-jn j, cc j n2, cst p-acp d n2 pns31 vmb vvn pno12 p-acp p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
83 I knowe yt and dare speke it by experiēce, for oftymes I do sensibly feale the deuyll stoppyng and lettyng my cogitations my purpose, and my labors. I know that and Dare speak it by experience, for Oftimes I do sensibly feal the Devil stopping and letting my cogitations my purpose, and my labors. pns11 vvb pn31 cc vvb vvi pn31 p-acp n1, c-acp av pns11 vdb av-j vvb dt n1 vvg cc vvg po11 n2 po11 n1, cc po11 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
84 I cānot doo and fynish all thynges so as I wold, by the reason he stoppyth me and hyndreth me. I cannot do and fynish all things so as I would, by the reason he stoppyth me and hindereth me. pns11 vmbx vdi cc j d n2 av c-acp pns11 vmd, p-acp dt n1 pns31 vvz pno11 cc vvz pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
85 Many tymes yt is my mynd to do thīges with more feruent study with more hede and diligence than I doo, Many times that is my mind to do things with more fervent study with more heed and diligence than I do, av-d n2 pn31 vbz po11 n1 pc-acp vdi n2 p-acp av-dc j n1 p-acp dc n1 cc n1 cs pns11 vdi, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
86 but by the reason of his impedimētes and stoppes of the deuyll I cānot imploy my matters so always with such perfection as I wolde: but by the reason of his impediments and stops of the Devil I cannot employ my matters so always with such perfection as I would: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 pns11 vmbx vvi po11 n2 av av p-acp d n1 c-acp pns11 vmd: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 9
87 So than after that he hathe thus possessed the spirituall inynde of a man, than after he doth also infest and dothe noy the body other with pestilence, with famyn, with warre, with slawghter, So than After that he hath thus possessed the spiritual inynde of a man, than After he does also infest and doth noy the body other with pestilence, with famine, with war, with slaughter, av cs p-acp cst pns31 vhz av vvn dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, cs c-acp pns31 vdz av vvi cc vdz vvi dt n1 j-jn p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
88 or with sū calamite or other, which he hathe an infinite sort. or with sum calamite or other, which he hath an infinite sort. cc p-acp n1 n1 cc n-jn, r-crq pns31 vhz dt j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
89 All these myschyues dothe the deull styre vp, he is only the worker of all these euyls. All these myschyues doth the deull stir up, he is only the worker of all these evils. av-d d n2 vdz dt j vvi a-acp, pns31 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f d d n2-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
90 One brekyth hys legge, an other is drowned, an other doth murder an other cōmitteth aduoutre, and so forth. One brekyth his leg, an other is drowned, an other does murder an other Committeth aduoutre, and so forth. pi vvz po31 n1, dt n-jn vbz vvn, dt n-jn vdz vvi dt n-jn vvz n1, cc av av. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
91 Who is the doer of all these, who is the motioner and ye leder to all these? Who but only the deuyll? And thys all we percetue, we see yt with oure eys, we feele yt with our handes, Who is the doer of all these, who is the motioner and you leder to all these? Who but only the Devil? And this all we percetue, we see that with our eyes, we feel that with our hands, q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d d, r-crq vbz dt n1 cc pn22 n1 p-acp d d? r-crq p-acp av-j dt n1? cc d d po12 n1, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
92 and yet neeligently, howe secuerly wt out hede or drede we lyue? And what is ye cause of this? Truly nothing els but as I sayd, and yet neeligently, how secuerly with out heed or dread we live? And what is the cause of this? Truly nothing Else but as I said, cc av av-j, c-crq av-j p-acp av n1 cc n1 pns12 vvi? cc q-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f d? np1 pix av cc-acp c-acp pns11 vvd, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
93 bycause we imagine the deuyll to be farre frō vs. But we farre deceiue oure selues. Because we imagine the Devil to be Far from us But we Far deceive our selves. c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp pno12 p-acp pns12 av-j vvi po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
94 Forsothe he is harde by the, and is ouer thy head, & is aboute the, and about all men. Forsooth he is harden by thee, and is over thy head, & is about thee, and about all men. uh pns31 vbz j p-acp pno32, cc vbz p-acp po21 n1, cc vbz p-acp pno32, cc p-acp d n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
95 And thys god wyllyth and doeth suffer it to be, by this meanes to kepe vs in feare, that we beware & take heede to our selues, And this god wyllyth and doth suffer it to be, by this means to keep us in Fear, that we beware & take heed to our selves, cc d n1 j cc vdz vvi pn31 pc-acp vbi, p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1, cst pns12 vvb cc vvi n1 p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
96 and that through necescite of suche greart perylles we shuld be dryuen to flee to our lord god for succoure. and that through necescite of such greart perils we should be driven to flee to our lord god for succour. cc cst p-acp fw-la pp-f d n1 n2 pns12 vmd vbi vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
97 yf there were no deuylles, truly we shuld be colde, necligent, slacke, secure omisse wtout all care and feare. if there were no Devils, truly we should be cold, negligent, slack, secure omisse without all care and Fear. cs pc-acp vbdr dx n2, av-j pns12 vmd vbi j-jn, j, j, j n1 p-acp d n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
98 And yet for all thys, for all thyse wyckyd spirittes aboute vs, for all these calamites & vexationes, And yet for all this, for all these wicked Spirits about us, for all these calamities & vexationes, cc av p-acp d d, c-acp d d j vvz p-acp pno12, c-acp d d n1 cc fw-la, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
99 for the wret chednes and miseries, for all these euyls & displeasures that we haue God can skarsly dryue vs to call vpon hym, to flee vnto hym, and to crye for succoure. for the wret chednes and misery's, for all these evils & displeasures that we have God can skarsly drive us to call upon him, to flee unto him, and to cry for succour. p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n2, p-acp d d n2-jn cc n2 cst pns12 vhb n1 vmb av-j vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 10
100 O father of heauen, Come helpe vs, and deliuer vs, than what wold we doo yf there were no deuylle at all? Therfore principally and fyrste of all we must vnderstād and knowe that we syt not here in the myddle of roses, O father of heaven, Come help us, and deliver us, than what would we do if there were no Devil At all? Therefore principally and First of all we must understand and know that we fit not Here in the middle of roses, sy n1 pp-f n1, vvb vvb pno12, cc vvb pno12, cs q-crq vmd pns12 vdi cs a-acp vbdr dx n1 p-acp d? av av-j cc ord pp-f d pns12 vmb vvb cc vvb cst pns12 vvb xx av p-acp dt n-jn pp-f n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
101 or in a gardē that is saffe and suer from all perilles and deceytes of our ennemies. or in a garden that is saffe and sure from all perils and Deceits of our enemies. cc p-acp dt n1 cst vbz n1 cc j p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
102 If the deuyll dyd seduce Adam and Eue in paradise, also yf he trobled so many other good men and childrē of god. If the Devil did seduce Adam and Eue in paradise, also if he troubled so many other good men and children of god. cs dt n1 vdd vvi np1 cc np1 p-acp n1, av cs pns31 vvn av d j-jn j n2 cc n2 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
103 Moreouer yf he dyd not spare to tempte Christe himselfe both god and the sonne of god, thynke not thy selfe so suer nor so well defensed, that he wyll be affrayd of the. Moreover if he did not spare to tempt Christ himself both god and the son of god, think not thy self so sure nor so well defenced, that he will be afraid of thee. av cs pns31 vdd xx vvi pc-acp vvi np1 px31 av-d n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, vvb xx po21 n1 av j ccx av av vvn, cst pns31 vmb vbi j pp-f pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
104 Therefore lett vs pray vnto god diligently and feruently that he wyll gyue vs grace to be ware and to take hede of oure selues agaynst the craftie assaltes & suggestion of the deuill, yt he cast vs not in disperation or incredulite. Therefore let us pray unto god diligently and fervently that he will gyve us grace to be aware and to take heed of our selves against the crafty assaltes & suggestion of the Devil, that he cast us not in disperation or Incredulity. av vvb pno12 vvi p-acp n1 av-j cc av-j cst pns31 vmb vvi pno12 n1 pc-acp vbi j cc pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp dt j vvz cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31 pns31 vvd pno12 xx p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
105 At the generall counsell kepte in the cetie Angusta how he went about all that he myght possiblely, to wt drawe vs agayne from oure true fayth, At the general counsel kept in the cetie Augusta how he went about all that he might possibly, to with draw us again from our true faith, p-acp dt j n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 np1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp d cst pns31 vmd av-j, p-acp p-acp vvi pno12 av p-acp po12 j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
106 & to bryng vs agayn in to our olde errors. & to bring us again in to our old errors. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 av p-acp p-acp po12 j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
107 So & yf hys purpose had prospered and gone forward, he wold also haue wrought more myscheyf in styrring vp battaylles, So & if his purpose had prospered and gone forward, he would also have wrought more mischief in stirring up battaylles, np1 cc cs po31 n1 vhd vvn cc vvn av-j, pns31 vmd av vhi vvn dc n1 p-acp vvg a-acp n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
108 and bloodshed, & tumultes among ye people. and bloodshed, & tumults among you people. cc n1, cc n2 p-acp pn22 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
109 But we must knowe thys moreouer yt thoughe there be neuer so many euyll spirittes agaynste vs that worke vs sorow, But we must know this moreover that though there be never so many evil Spirits against us that work us sorrow, cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi d av pn31 cs a-acp vbb av-x av d n-jn vvz p-acp pno12 cst vvb pno12 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
110 yet be there many moo good Angels agayne which stoppe and lett the pourpose of these wycked fyndes, kepynge and defendynge vs agaynst them. yet be there many moo good Angels again which stop and let the purpose of these wicked finds, keeping and defending us against them. av vbb a-acp d av j n2 av r-crq n1 cc vvi dt n1 pp-f d j vvz, vvg cc vvg pno12 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
111 The wycked spirites do nother slepe nyght nor daye, euer watchynge and studyenge howe to brynge in Idolatrie, The wicked spirits do neither sleep night nor day, ever watching and studyenge how to bring in Idolatry, dt j n2 vdb av-dx vvi n1 ccx n1, av vvg cc vvg c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
112 & so to cast oure soules into perpetuall distruccion, and then after to do sum vylany to our bodyes, to oure goodes, or good name: & so to cast our Souls into perpetual destruction, and then After to do sum vylany to our bodies, to our goods, or good name: cc av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp j n1, cc av c-acp pc-acp vdi n1 n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2-j, cc j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 11
113 So vnles that God agayn had other rulers, & an other kyngdome, in the whiche were other more valiant spirites than these, So unless that God again had other Rulers, & an other Kingdom, in the which were other more valiant spirits than these, av cs cst np1 av vhd j-jn n2, cc dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt r-crq vbdr j-jn av-dc j n2 cs d, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
114 truely the deuyll wolde neyther leue vs wyfe, chyldren nor house standynge, not the momente of an hower, truly the Devil would neither leave us wife, children nor house standing, not the moment of an hour, av-j dt n1 vmd av-dx vvi pno12 n1, n2 ccx vvb vvg, xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
115 but wolde dystroye, wolde ouerturne, confoūde, and abolishe all together: but would destroy, would overturn, confound, and Abolah all together: cc-acp vmd vvi, vmd vvi, vvb, cc vvi d av: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
116 suche malyce and hatred he hath agaynst mankynde, that by his good wyll thou shuldest not haue one foote of ground to stande vpon. such malice and hatred he hath against mankind, that by his good will thou Shouldst not have one foot of ground to stand upon. d n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz p-acp n1, cst p-acp po31 j n1 pns21 vmd2 xx vhi crd n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
117 And it greueth hī euyll that thou haste thyne eyes, thyne armes, thy legges, and other of thy lymmes / And it Grieveth hī evil that thou haste thine eyes, thine arms, thy legs, and other of thy limbs / cc pn31 vvz zz n-jn cst pns21 vvb po21 n2, po21 n2, po21 n2, cc n-jn pp-f po21 n2 / (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
118 yt yf he myght haue his wyll and God wolde so permytte hym, he wold denumme the of al, that if he might have his will and God would so permytte him, he would denumme thee of all, pn31 cs pns31 vmd vhi po31 n1 cc np1 vmd av n1 pno31, pns31 vmd vvi pno32 pp-f d, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
119 yea and not leaue the one cowe, or an oxe, or a horse to helpe the with, yea and not leave the one cow, or an ox, or a horse to help thee with, uh cc xx vvi dt crd n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
120 fynally yf that he were suffered to worke his pleasure he wolde not suffer not so moche as a stafe to stande in his place, finally if that he were suffered to work his pleasure he would not suffer not so much as a stafe to stand in his place, av-j cs cst pns31 vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pns31 vmd xx vvi xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
121 neyther any man to continue his lyfe the space of halfe an howre. neither any man to continue his life the Molle of half an hour. dx d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 n1 dt n1 pp-f j-jn dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
122 Therfore where as these thinges do not so com to passe, and where as thou seest kyngdomes, Therefore where as these things do not so come to pass, and where as thou See kingdoms, av c-crq p-acp d n2 vdb xx av vvi pc-acp vvi, cc c-crq c-acp pns21 vv2 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
123 and common wealthes to remayne and stande whole in theyr ryghte forme and state with out any suche perturbacion, where as thou seest any cattell, shepe, and Common wealths to remain and stand Whole in their right Form and state with out any such perturbation, where as thou See any cattle, sheep, cc j n2 pc-acp vvi cc vvi j-jn p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp av d d n1, c-crq c-acp pns21 vv2 d n2, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
124 or oxen to lyue, or any suche thynge whiche doth seruyce to man (whiche thynge greueth the deuyll sore for he cā not abyde any thynge to be safe that perteyneth to man) be that mayst thou well perceyue that there is a more strong and more valiant a power ordeyned of God, or oxen to live, or any such thing which does service to man (which thing Grieveth the Devil soar for he can not abide any thing to be safe that pertaineth to man) be that Mayest thou well perceive that there is a more strong and more valiant a power ordained of God, cc n2 pc-acp vvi, cc d d n1 r-crq vdz n1 p-acp n1 (r-crq n1 vvz dt n1 av-j c-acp pns31 vmb xx vvi d n1 pc-acp vbi j cst vvz p-acp n1) vbb d vm2 pns21 av vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt av-dc j cc av-dc j dt n1 vvn pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
125 for to preserue & defēde vs agaynst so wycked and furious maladies of our enmies. for to preserve & defend us against so wicked and furious maladies of our enemies. c-acp pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp av j cc j n2 pp-f po12 ng1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 12
126 Also where thou seest any good man to lyue in fayth and feare of God whiche fauer and loue the gospell, by that thou mayst well perceyue and knowe that there is an other power ordayned and set vp of God agaynst the deuyll to withstand and resiste & to brynge to nought his workes and his subtylties. Also where thou See any good man to live in faith and Fear of God which favour and love the gospel, by that thou Mayest well perceive and know that there is an other power ordained and Set up of God against the Devil to withstand and resist & to bring to nought his works and his subtylties. av c-crq pns21 vv2 d j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 r-crq n1 cc n1 dt n1, p-acp cst pns21 vm2 av vvi cc vvi cst pc-acp vbz dt j-jn n1 vvn cc vvn a-acp pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi cc pc-acp vvi p-acp pi po31 n2 cc po31 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
127 For marke well the wordes of saynt Peter / For mark well the words of saint Peter / p-acp n1 av dt n2 pp-f n1 np1 / (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
128 he calleth hym our aduersarie so infuse and vexed agaynst vs sekynge about lyke a roryng lyon whom he may deuoure. he calls him our adversary so infuse and vexed against us seeking about like a roaring Lion whom he may devour. pns31 vvz pno31 po12 n1 av vvi cc vvn p-acp pno12 vvg p-acp av-j dt j-vvg n1 r-crq pns31 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
129 Then howe can he with his good wyll suffre any thynge to remayne whole or safe? Wherfore seynge the deuyll is so promt and so redy to hurte vs by all the meanes and occasions he can, Then how can he with his good will suffer any thing to remain Whole or safe? Wherefore sing the Devil is so prompt and so ready to hurt us by all the means and occasions he can, av c-crq vmb pns31 p-acp po31 j vmb vvi d n1 pc-acp vvi j-jn cc j? q-crq vvb dt n1 vbz av j cc av j pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d dt n2 cc n2 pns31 vmb, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
130 and yet is put so ofte besyde his purpose (by reason that God doth so stoppe hym through his holy Angels) thou oughtest therfore euer to gyne thankes to God, that thy wyfe and chyldren do lyue & that thyne house is not plucked ouer thyne heade. and yet is put so oft beside his purpose (by reason that God does so stop him through his holy Angels) thou Ought Therefore ever to gyne thanks to God, that thy wife and children do live & that thine house is not plucked over thine head. cc av vbz vvn av av p-acp po31 n1 (p-acp n1 cst np1 vdz av vvi pno31 p-acp po31 j n2) pns21 vmd2 av av pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp np1, cst po21 n1 cc n2 vdb vvi cc cst po21 n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp po21 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
131 For our defēce, oure strength were nothyng to the deuyll. For our defence, our strength were nothing to the Devil. p-acp po12 n1, po12 n1 vbdr pix p-acp dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
132 If there were nothīg in him but only hys malice and hys wyll to hurt vs, If there were nothing in him but only his malice and his will to hurt us, cs pc-acp vbdr pix p-acp pno31 p-acp av-j po31 n1 cc po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
133 yet were not we able to resiste the same. yet were not we able to resist the same. av vbdr xx pns12 j pc-acp vvi dt d. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
134 But now bysyds this malicious & set wyll agaynst vs, in this also he preualyth and passyth vs, in wyt, craft policie, But now bysyds this malicious & Set will against us, in this also he preualyth and passeth us, in wit, craft policy, p-acp av vvz d j cc j-vvn n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp d av pns31 vvz cc vvz pno12, p-acp n1, n1 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
135 and subtilte, wherei all ye saynctes be nothyng to be compared with him. He hath the scriptures at his fyngars ende. and subtlety, wherei all you Saints be nothing to be compared with him. He hath the Scriptures At his fyngars end. cc n1, fw-la d pn22 n2 vbb pix pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno31. pns31 vhz dt n2 p-acp po31 n2 vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
136 He knowyth all the bible better than all Paris or Colonie. He Knoweth all the Bible better than all paris or Colony. pns31 vvz d dt n1 av-jc cs d n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
137 Whosoeuer dothe enter in disputation with him is quycly ouercome, there is none in ye world able to holde argumētation with hym. Whosoever doth enter in disputation with him is quycly overcome, there is none in you world able to hold argumentation with him. r-crq vdz vvi p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 vbz av-j vvn, pc-acp vbz pix p-acp pn22 n1 j pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
138 Besydes thys suche is hys myght and power, that all myght of men and power of all the world is nothyng in cōparyson. Besides this such is his might and power, that all might of men and power of all the world is nothing in comparison. p-acp d d vbz po31 vmd cc n1, cst d vmd pp-f n2 cc n1 pp-f d dt n1 vbz pix p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 13
139 Set all the turkes, all the emperours, all the rulers, kynges, and princes, in all the whole worlde to gether, he is able to distroy them & blow them downe with turnynge of an hande. Set all the turkes, all the Emperors, all the Rulers, Kings, and Princes, in all the Whole world to gether, he is able to destroy them & blow them down with turning of an hand. j-vvn d dt np2, d dt ng1, d dt n2, n2, cc n2, p-acp d dt j-jn n1 p-acp av, pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
140 The cause nowe why he doth not so, yt he doth not dystroy all thinges after his mynd & wyll, yt is through the benefyte and the preseruation of good Angelles which do resist and withstād hym that he can not so exercise hys tyranny as he wold. The cause now why he does not so, that he does not dystroy all things After his mind & will, that is through the benefit and the preservation of good Angels which do resist and withstand him that he can not so exercise his tyranny as he would. dt n1 av c-crq pns31 vdz xx av, pn31 pns31 vdz xx vvi d n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f j n2 r-crq vdb vvi cc vvi pno31 cst pns31 vmb xx av vvi po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vmd. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
141 And so for this purpose be the Angelles ordened to withstande the deuyll & to kepe hym short. And so for this purpose be the Angels ordened to withstand the Devil & to keep him short. cc av p-acp d n1 vbb dt n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi pno31 j. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
142 Euen lyke as a good prince hathe hys officers vnder him, such whom as he apoyntyth and settyth ouer his countres and cities, agaynste theues and murderers. Eve like as a good Prince hath his Officers under him, such whom as he apoyntyth and settyth over his countries and cities, against thieves and murderers. np1 av-j c-acp dt j n1 vhz po31 n2 p-acp pno31, d r-crq c-acp pns31 vvz cc vvz p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
143 And yet though the same officers take neuer so muche hede ouer the kynges subiectes, And yet though the same Officers take never so much heed over the Kings Subjects, cc av cs dt d n2 vvb av av av-d n1 p-acp dt ng1 n2-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
144 yet can they not chose, do best they cā, but sūme thefe or other wyll come in, and do some robry / yet can they not chosen, do best they can, but sum thief or other will come in, and do Some robry / av vmb pns32 xx vvn, vdb av-j pns32 vmb, cc-acp n1 n1 cc j-jn vmb vvi p-acp, cc vdb d n1 / (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
145 whereby we may wel perceiue, that the theues mynd and good wyll is to do more, yf he myght be suffered. whereby we may well perceive, that the thieves mind and good will is to do more, if he might be suffered. c-crq pns12 vmb av vvi, cst dt n2 n1 cc j n1 vbz pc-acp vdi av-dc, cs pns31 vmd vbi vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
146 And so is it here in lyke maner. And so is it Here in like manner. cc av vbz pn31 av p-acp av-j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
147 God some tymes doth gyue some permission to euyll spirittes, but yet he hathe hys good Angelles agayn, God Some times does gyve Some permission to evil Spirits, but yet he hath his good Angels again, np1 d n2 vdz vvi d n1 p-acp n-jn vvz, cc-acp av pns31 vhz po31 j n2 av, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
148 for to kepe vs and defende vs agaynste fury and violence. for to keep us and defend us against fury and violence. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 cc vvb pno12 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
149 Thus euery prynce, euery citesyn, euery housholder, brefuely euery christen mā hathe hys good Angelles assined vnto hym, Thus every Prince, every citesyn, every householder, brefuely every christian man hath his good Angels assined unto him, av d n1, d n1, d n1, av-j d jp n1 vhz po31 j n2 vvn p-acp pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
150 for to saue hym and to preserue him, as Christ testyfyeth in the gospell saynge. Theire Angelles in heauen do see the face of my father which is in heauen. for to save him and to preserve him, as christ Testifieth in the gospel saying. Their Angels in heaven do see the face of my father which is in heaven. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno31 cc pc-acp vvi pno31, c-acp np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 vvg. po32 n2 p-acp n1 vdb vvi dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 14
151 These wordes verely do well declare the great and meruelous regard, loue, & tendernes that god hath vpon vs. And these wordes shulde diligently be shewed & betten in to childrē, that they myght learne and know the office of Angelles, and accept theyr benefite, and gyue god thankes therfore. These words verily doe well declare the great and marvelous regard, love, & tenderness that god hath upon us And these words should diligently be showed & betten in to children, that they might Learn and know the office of Angels, and accept their benefit, and gyve god thanks Therefore. np1 n2 av-j n1 av vvi dt j cc j n1, n1, cc n1 cst n1 vhz p-acp pno12 cc d n2 vmd av-j vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp p-acp n2, cst pns32 vmd vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n2, cc vvi po32 n1, cc vvi n1 n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
152 The deuyll is a greate enimy to all children, and yt greuyth hym much whā he seyth them be borne in to the world, to grow vp and to prosper. The Devil is a great enemy to all children, and that greuyth him much when he Saith them be born in to the world, to grow up and to prosper. dt n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp d n2, cc pn31 vvz pno31 d c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 vbi vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp cc pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
153 And for this cause dothe he many tymes frey women great with child and doth caste them in to feare. And for this cause doth he many times frey women great with child and does cast them in to Fear. cc p-acp d n1 vdz pns31 d n2 n1 n2 j p-acp n1 cc vdz vvn pno32 p-acp pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
154 How be yt good Angelles be present and redy to succore and kepe them that they take no harme. How be that good Angels be present and ready to succore and keep them that they take no harm. np1 vbb pn31 j n2 vbb j cc j p-acp n1 cc vvi pno32 cst pns32 vvb dx n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
155 These thynges be preuie and preuely done that we can not see them wt our eys. These things be preuie and privily done that we can not see them with our eyes. np1 n2 vbb j cc av-j vdn cst pns12 vmb xx vvi pno32 p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
156 In lyke maner as he possessyth men preuely and after asecret fashyon, as whā he bryngyth a mans mynd to couytusnes, he putteth in to his hart this persuasion yt he makyth hym beleue he doth it for an honest purpose, In like manner as he possessyth men privily and After asecret fashion, as when he bryngyth a men mind to couytusnes, he putteth in to his heart this persuasion that he maketh him believe he does it for an honest purpose, p-acp av-j n1 c-acp pns31 vvz n2 av-j cc p-acp j-jn n1, c-acp c-crq pns31 vvz dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp po31 n1 d n1 pn31 pns31 vvz pno31 vvi pns31 vdz pn31 p-acp dt j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
157 for the necessyte of hys lyfe, to prouyde for hym selfe & for hys housholde, & so thynkyth he doth very well, and ye deuyll to be ferre from hym. for the necessity of his life, to provide for him self & for his household, & so Thinketh he does very well, and you Devil to be Far from him. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvz pns31 vdz av av, cc pn22 n1 pc-acp vbi av-j p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
158 Thus doth the deuyll possesse these couytus persons so preuely, that they can scarsly perceiue him in theyr mynd, much les can they see him with theyr bodely eys. Thus does the Devil possess these couytus Persons so privily, that they can scarcely perceive him in their mind, much less can they see him with their bodily eyes. av vdz dt n1 vvb d fw-la n2 av av-j, cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi pno31 p-acp po32 n1, av-d av-dc vmb pns32 vvi pno31 p-acp po32 j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
159 And so doth he also blynd and wyche oure prynces hartes, puttyng in to them this persuasion & thought, that they wage battayle agaynst other prynces, And so does he also blind and which our Princes hearts, putting in to them this persuasion & Thought, that they wage battle against other Princes, cc av vdz pns31 av j cc r-crq po12 ng1 n2, vvg p-acp p-acp pno32 d n1 cc n1, cst pns32 vvi n1 p-acp j-jn n2, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
160 nother for hatred, nor enuye nor for any reuēgans or hastynes of theyr mynde, but only for a ryght quarell, for Iustice and peace. neither for hatred, nor envy nor for any reuengans or hastynes of their mind, but only for a right quarrel, for justice and peace. av-dx p-acp n1, ccx vvi ccx p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp av-j c-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
161 This is theyr pretence where wt they cloke theyr tyranny & grefe or grouge of theyr mynde. This is their pretence where with they cloak their tyranny & grief or grouge of their mind. d vbz po32 n1 c-crq p-acp pns32 vvi po32 n1 cc n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
162 And these suggestions of the deuyll, yet seme to them to be honest and very Iust quarelles. And these suggestions of the Devil, yet seem to them to be honest and very Just quarrels. cc d n2 pp-f dt n1, av vvb p-acp pno32 pc-acp vbi j cc j j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
163 They thynke nothig les thē these cogitations to come of the deuyll. And lyke as the euyll spirit dothe preuely & inwardly possesse a mā. They think nothing less them these cogitations to come of the Devil. And like as the evil Spirit doth privily & inwardly possess a man. pns32 vvb pix av-dc pno32 d n2 pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1. cc av-j c-acp dt n-jn n1 vdz av-j cc av-j vvi dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 15
164 so do the good Angelles also preuely & secretly minister their helpe and succore. so do the good Angels also privily & secretly minister their help and succore. av vdb dt j n2 av av-j cc av-jn vvi po32 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
165 And lyke as the euyll spirit castyth in hys furye dartes preuely in to the hart of man, And like as the evil Spirit castyth in his fury darts privily in to the heart of man, cc av-j c-acp dt n-jn n1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 n2 av-j p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
166 so lykewyse haue the good Angelles agayn theyr good & holsum dartes to cūfort vs with. so likewise have the good Angels again their good & wholesome darts to cunfort us with. av av vhb dt j n2 av po32 j cc j n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
167 And whan so euer the euyl angell doth tempt vs, they be euer redy to stope him, And when so ever the evil angel does tempt us, they be ever ready to stope him, cc c-crq av av dt j-jn n1 vdz vvi pno12, pns32 vbb av j pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
168 & defende vs speakyng thus vnto vs in our hartes. Not so. Not so. & defend us speaking thus unto us in our hearts. Not so. Not so. cc vvi pno12 vvg av p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2. xx av. xx av. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
169 Muche lyke as yf a mā shuld falle in to a depe water, and be in the ioperdy of drounīg, a other shuld runne to take by the hande and to drawe him out of the water. Much like as if a man should fall in to a deep water, and be in the ioperdy of drowning, a other should run to take by the hand and to draw him out of the water. av-d av-j c-acp cs dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vbb p-acp dt uh pp-f vvg, dt n-jn vmd vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
170 Euē so do good Angelles to vs, pluckyng vs bake, and callyng vs agay• …, sayng thus inwardly in our hartes. Even so do good Angels to us, plucking us bake, and calling us agay• …, saying thus inwardly in our hearts. av av vdb j n2 p-acp pno12, vvg pno12 vvi, cc vvg pno12 n1 …, vvg av av-j p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
171 Thou must take heede of that. In no casse thou must do so. It is not meet nor laufull so to do. Thou must take heed of that. In no casse thou must do so. It is not meet nor lawful so to do. pns21 vmb vvi n1 pp-f d. p-acp dx n1 pns21 vmb vdi av. pn31 vbz xx j ccx j av pc-acp vdi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
172 And thus do the good Angelles helpe vs, & stope the deuyll, that he take not our fayth from vs, And thus do the good Angels help us, & stope the Devil, that he take not our faith from us, cc av vdb dt j n2 vvb pno12, cc vvi dt n1, cst pns31 vvb xx po12 n1 p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
173 nor haue his purpose of vs. Therfore we vse to say, and it is well sayd. nor have his purpose of us Therefore we use to say, and it is well said. ccx vhb po31 n1 pp-f pno12 av pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi, cc pn31 vbz av vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
174 Thou haddyst a good & a trusty Angell to kepe ye this day / Thou Hadst a good & a trusty Angel to keep you this day / pns21 vhd2 dt j cc dt j n1 pc-acp vvi pn22 d n1 / (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
175 where by is sygnified, that no wytt nor powre of man could turne awaye that euyll and myschefe, where by is sygnified, that no wit nor pour of man could turn away that evil and mischief, c-crq a-acp vbz vvn, cst dx n1 ccx n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi av d n-jn cc n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
176 vnlesse the good Angelles had ben redy with theyr ayde and custodie / unless the good Angels had been ready with their aid and custody / cs dt j n2 vhd vbn j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1 / (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
177 vnlesse that they had espyed out and throwne downe the ingyns, deceytes, and craftes of the deuyll, thou shuldest other peryshe myserable, unless that they had espied out and thrown down the ingyns, Deceits, and crafts of the Devil, thou Shouldst other perish miserable, cs cst pns32 vhd vvn av cc vvn a-acp dt n2, n2, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, pns21 vmd2 av-jn vvi j, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
178 or elles shuldest be brought in to sum great calamite. And this is that we meane whā we say: or Else Shouldst be brought in to sum great calamite. And this is that we mean when we say: cc av vmd2 vbi vvn p-acp p-acp n1 j n1. cc d vbz cst pns12 vvb c-crq pns12 vvb: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
179 Thou was blessed this day and kepte of a good Angell: and so it is trewe: Thou was blessed this day and kept of a good Angel: and so it is true: pns21 vbds vvn d n1 cc vvd pp-f dt j n1: cc av pn31 vbz j: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 16
180 for vnlesse ye good Angelles shuld preserue vs, all kīdes of wretchednes in the world shuld lyght vpō vs, throught the procurement of the deuyl: for unless you good Angels should preserve us, all Kinds of wretchedness in the world should Light upon us, brought the procurement of the Devil: c-acp cs pn22 j n2 vmd vvi pno12, d n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 vmd vvi p-acp pno12, vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
181 wherfore let vs lerne to know, and thankfully to accepte, this hye office and benefytt of the holly Angelles. Wherefore let us Learn to know, and thankfully to accept, this high office and benefytt of the holly Angels. c-crq vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi, cc av-j pc-acp vvi, d j n1 cc j pp-f dt n1 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
182 Also lett vs lerne this, that the wycked angelles do worke and go about nothyng els, Also let us Learn this, that the wicked Angels do work and go about nothing Else, av vvb pno12 vvi d, cst dt j n2 vdb vvi cc vvi p-acp pix av, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
183 but only howe to hurt vs to vexe vs, & to bryng vs in to all trobles he can. but only how to hurt us to vex us, & to bring us in to all Troubles he can. cc-acp av-j c-crq pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp p-acp d n2 pns31 vmb. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
184 But lyke as these euyll angelles be allways redy to harme vs, so be ye good Angelles agayn euer redy to helpe vs, that we forsake not the truyth, But like as these evil Angels be always ready to harm us, so be you good Angels again ever ready to help us, that we forsake not the truyth, p-acp av-j c-acp d n-jn n2 vbb av j pc-acp vvi pno12, av vbb pn22 j n2 av av j pc-acp vvi pno12, cst pns12 vvb xx dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
185 but cōstantly stycke to yt, and that we haue and kepe our lyues, oure bodys, oure wyffes, but constantly stick to that, and that we have and keep our lives, our bodies, our wife's, cc-acp av-j vvi p-acp pn31, cc cst pns12 vhb cc vvi po12 n2, po12 n2, po12 ng1, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
186 and children, breuely, all that we haue, sayffe & whole, from the hurtyng of the deuyll. and children, Briefly, all that we have, sayffe & Whole, from the hurting of the Devil. cc n2, av-j, d cst pns12 vhb, n1 cc j-jn, p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
187 Thus the cause then why all the worlde is not sett on fyere, all is not caste in heepes, that any cities, any cōmen weithes, any realmes, any vyllages, be not destroyed, caste downe and ouer thrown, all thys comyth through the helpe and kepyng of ye holly Angelles. Thus the cause then why all the world is not Set on fyere, all is not cast in heeps, that any cities, any come weithes, any Realms, any villages, be not destroyed, cast down and over thrown, all this cometh through the help and keeping of the holly Angels. av dt n1 av c-crq d dt n1 vbz xx vvn p-acp av, d vbz xx vvn p-acp n2, cst d n2, d j n2, d n2, d n2, vbb xx vvn, vvn a-acp cc a-acp vvn, d d vvz p-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f dt n1 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
188 These good Angelles be much more prudent, polityke, and wittie thā the, wycked spirittes bee: These good Angels be much more prudent, polityke, and witty than the, wicked Spirits bee: np1 j n2 vbb av-d av-dc j, j, cc j cs av, j vvz n1: (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
189 by reasō that thei haue a glasse to loke in, which ye wycked spirites haue not. by reason that they have a glass to look in, which you wicked spirits have not. p-acp n1 cst pns32 vhb dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp, r-crq pn22 j n2 vhb xx. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
190 This glasse is the face and the fruition of the father almyghtie. Forthermore the good Angelles be much more of power thā other angelles be. This glass is the face and the fruition of the father almighty. Furthermore the good Angels be much more of power than other Angels be. d n1 vbz dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j-jn. np1 dt j n2 vbb d dc pp-f n1 cs j-jn n2 vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
191 For they be euer in presence & in seruice wt hī that is almyghtie. For they be ever in presence & in service with hī that is almighty. p-acp pns32 vbb av p-acp n1 cc p-acp n1 p-acp zz cst vbz j-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
192 Wherfore let vs gyue euerlasting thankes vnto God for these tutors, suche ministers, and potestates which he hath ordened for vs, to kepe vs, Wherefore let us gyve everlasting thanks unto God for these tutors, such Ministers, and potestates which he hath ordened for us, to keep us, q-crq vvb pno12 vvi j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp d n2, d n2, cc fw-la r-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, pc-acp vvi pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
193 and to preserue vs in all places, which thinge they doo bothe diligently and gladly. and to preserve us in all places, which thing they do both diligently and gladly. cc pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, r-crq n1 pns32 vdb d av-j cc av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Image 17
194 Furthermore we muste vnderstande also, that these angelles be not to be worshypped, nor muste we put oure truste in them as we haue done in tymes paste, Furthermore we must understand also, that these Angels be not to be worshipped, nor must we put our trust in them as we have done in times past, av pns12 vmb vvi av, cst d n2 vbb xx pc-acp vbi vvn, ccx vmb pns12 vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno32 c-acp pns12 vhb vdn p-acp n2 j, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
195 for we fynde in scryptures that they neuer wolde suffre them selues to be worshypped, for we find in Scriptures that they never would suffer them selves to be worshipped, c-acp pns12 vvi p-acp n2 cst pns32 av-x vmd vvi pno32 n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
196 but euermore haue gyuen that honour onely to God, They prayse and laude God and thancke him that they were made for vs. For as I sayde they be spirites made and created of God on ly for this to serue vs and to helpe vs: but evermore have given that honour only to God, They praise and laud God and thank him that they were made for us For as I said they be spirits made and created of God on lie for this to serve us and to help us: cc-acp av vhi vvn d n1 av-j p-acp np1, pns32 vvb cc n1 np1 cc vvi pno31 cst pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp a-acp pns11 vvd pns32 vbb n2 vvn cc vvn pp-f np1 p-acp vvi p-acp d pc-acp vvi pno12 cc p-acp vvi pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
197 Lyke the same maner we prayse and thanke God, that he made this comfortable sunne for vs, the moone, wyne, bread, Like the same manner we praise and thank God, that he made this comfortable sun for us, the moon, wine, bred, j dt d n1 pns12 vvb cc vvb np1, cst pns31 vvd d j n1 p-acp pno12, dt n1, n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
198 and all other maner of thinges. Euen lykewyse ought we to offer vp to hym immortall thankes for his good Angelles, and all other manner of things. Eve likewise ought we to offer up to him immortal thanks for his good Angels, cc d j-jn n1 pp-f n2. np1 av vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp pno31 j n2 p-acp po31 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
199 and sumtymes amonge to brust out with some suche prayer / thankes and prayse to the, heauenly father, for that thou doest defend vs, kepe vs, and sometimes among to burst out with Some such prayer / thanks and praise to thee, heavenly father, for that thou dost defend us, keep us, cc av p-acp p-acp vvn av p-acp d d n1 / n2 cc n1 p-acp pno32, j n1, c-acp cst pns21 vd2 vvi pno12, vvb pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
200 and gouerne vs so diligētly throughe thy holly angelles, & that thou hayst ordened such pouers and so myghtie princes ouer vs. &.c. So whan thou gyuyst god thankys after this maner I thynke thou doyst prayse & worshipe the Angelles sufficiētly. and govern us so diligently through thy holly Angels, & that thou hayst ordened such pouers and so mighty Princes over us & c So when thou Gyust god thanks After this manner I think thou doyst praise & worship the Angels sufficiently. cc vvb pno12 av av-j p-acp po21 n1 n2, cc cst pns21 vm2 j-vvn d n2 cc av j n2 p-acp pno12 cc crd av c-crq pns21 vm2 n1 n2 p-acp d n1 pns11 vvb pns21 vv2 n1 cc vvi dt n2 av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
201 Nowe to proue that the Angelles be suche maner of spirittes as we haue shewed, it is euedēt in many places of the scripture as in Luc. the xii. where ye Angelles apering to the shepperds & shewyng them the byrth of Christe, dyd syng the goodly songe Gloria in excelsis deo et in terra pax hominibus bona voluntas. Now to prove that the Angels be such manner of Spirits as we have showed, it is euedent in many places of the scripture as in Luke the xii. where you Angels apering to the shepperds & show them the birth of Christ, did sing the goodly song Gloria in Excelsis God et in terra pax hominibus Bona Voluntas. av pc-acp vvi cst dt n2 vbb d n1 pp-f vvz p-acp pns12 vhb vvn, pn31 vbz j p-acp d n2 pp-f dt n1 c-acp p-acp np1 dt crd. c-crq pn22 n2 vvg p-acp dt n2 cc vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f np1, vdd vvi dt j n1 fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
202 That is glory be to God aboue, peace in earth, good wyll amonge men. It is a prouerbe amongst vs. As the hart thynkyth, so the tonge speakyth. That is glory be to God above, peace in earth, good will among men. It is a proverb among us As the heart Thinketh, so the tongue speakyth. cst vbz n1 vbb p-acp np1 a-acp, n1 p-acp n1, j n1 p-acp n2. pn31 vbz dt n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1 vvz, av dt n1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
203 And so here, the Angelles speake and desyre the honour and prayse of god: And so Here, the Angels speak and desire the honour and praise of god: cc av av, dt n2 vvb cc vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
204 then that we may see theyr hart and good wyl to vs ward, they pray next that peace be in earth: then that we may see their heart and good will to us ward, they pray next that peace be in earth: av cst pns12 vmb vvi po32 n1 cc j n1 p-acp pno12 vvi, pns32 vvb ord cst n1 vbi p-acp n1: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 18
205 for yt greuyth them nothyng more whan they see suche warres, & battayles among men, whē thei se any calamite or distruction among vs, when they see any house brenne, or a mans oxe dye: for that greuyth them nothing more when they see such wars, & battles among men, when they see any calamite or destruction among us, when they see any house bren, or a men ox die: c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 pix dc c-crq pns32 vvb d n2, cc n2 p-acp n2, c-crq pns32 vvb d n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, c-crq pns32 vvb d n1 vvi, cc dt ng1 n1 vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
206 For theyr nature and harte is nothynge elles but peace, and therfore all their wysshe and prayer is to haue peace, quyetnes, health, & goodnes to all men: For their nature and heart is nothing Else but peace, and Therefore all their wish and prayer is to have peace, quietness, health, & Goodness to all men: c-acp po32 n1 cc n1 vbz pix av cc-acp n1, cc av d po32 vvi cc n1 vbz pc-acp vhi n1, n1, n1, cc n1 p-acp d n2: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
207 the deuylles nature is this, and this is all hys endeuer to plucke men from god. the Devils nature is this, and this is all his endeavour to pluck men from god. dt n2 n1 vbz d, cc d vbz d po31 n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
208 Contrarywise the good Angelles do euer seeke and couitte that we shuld honoure god and loue hym. Contrariwise the good Angels do ever seek and couitte that we should honour god and love him. av dt j n2 vdb av vvi cc vvi cst pns12 vmd n1 n1 cc vvi pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
209 The deuyll is our aduersary, and therfore nothyng doth greue hym more, then whan he seyth vs be in peace. The Devil is our adversary, and Therefore nothing does grieve him more, then when he Saith us be in peace. dt n1 vbz po12 n1, cc av pix vdz vvi pno31 av-dc, cs c-crq pns31 vvz pno12 vbi p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
210 Agayn ye āgelles doo wishe and reioyse in nothyng more, then whan they see the worlde bent to peace & concord: Again you Angels do wish and rejoice in nothing more, then when they see the world bent to peace & concord: av pn22 n2 vdb vvi cc vvb p-acp pix av-dc, cs c-crq pns32 vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 cc n1: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
211 other els yf there be no concord, yt is our owne faut we cā blame none but our selues. other Else if there be no concord, that is our own fault we can blame none but our selves. n-jn av cs pc-acp vbb dx n1, pn31 vbz po12 d n1 pns12 vmb vvi pix cc-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
212 For god can no otherwise debate and restrayne oure wantonnesse, hedynes, & our malicious nature. For god can not otherwise debate and restrain our wantonness, hedynes, & our malicious nature. p-acp n1 vmb xx av n1 cc vvi po12 n1, n1, cc po12 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Image 19
213 The thyrde thynge that the Angelles wyshe for amonge men, is good wyll, that is to say, that they wyll take well in worth what soeuer God sendeth other good or badde: The Third thing that the Angels wish for among men, is good will, that is to say, that they will take well in worth what soever God sends other good or bad: dt ord n1 cst dt n2 vvb p-acp p-acp n2, vbz j n1, cst vbz pc-acp vvi, cst pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp n1 r-crq av np1 vvz j-jn j cc vvd: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 19
214 And that they wyll humbly submit them selues to the wyll of God, and euery man be content with his state and fortune, taking his crosse paciently what soeuer God sendeth. And that they will humbly submit them selves to the will of God, and every man be content with his state and fortune, taking his cross patiently what soever God sends. cc cst pns32 vmb av-j vvi pno32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc d n1 vbi j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, vvg po31 n1 av-j r-crq av np1 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 19
215 Here in these scriptures you se the Angelles descrybed vnto you of an other forte, thā the sophisters and scoole men haue taught you in tymes past. Here in these Scriptures you see the Angels described unto you of an other fort, than the sophisters and School men have taught you in times past. av p-acp d n2 pn22 vvb dt n2 vvn p-acp pn22 pp-f dt j-jn n1, cs dt n2 cc n1 n2 vhb vvn pn22 p-acp n2 j. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 19
216 As where I haue shewed you howe. As where I have showed you how. p-acp c-crq pns11 vhb vvn pn22 c-crq. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 19
217 S. Peter hath descrybed the deuyll, where as he fyrst calleth hym our aduersarie, and afterward paynteth him in his colours, notefieng hym to walke about lyke a roring Lyon, sekynge whom he maye deuoure. S. Peter hath described the Devil, where as he fyrst calls him our adversary, and afterwards painteth him in his colours, notefieng him to walk about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. np1 np1 vhz vvn dt n1, c-crq c-acp pns31 ord vvz pno31 po12 n1, cc av vvz pno31 p-acp po31 n2, vvg pno31 pc-acp vvi a-acp av-j dt j-vvg n1, vvg r-crq pns31 vmb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 19
218 By these wordes of S. Peter, you maye se hym moche more playnly and lyuely paynted vnto you, By these words of S. Peter, you may see him much more plainly and lively painted unto you, p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 np1, pn22 vmb vvi pno31 av-d av-dc av-j cc j vvn p-acp pn22, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
219 than yf I shulde dyspute and muse with my selfe neuer so long, what an head or nose he hathe, than if I should dispute and muse with my self never so long, what an head or nose he hath, cs cs pns11 vmd vvi cc vvi p-acp po11 n1 av-x av av-j, q-crq dt n1 cc n1 pns31 vhz, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
220 or whether he hathe suche clawes or not as we paynt him to haue. or whither he hath such claws or not as we paint him to have. cc cs pns31 vhz d n2 cc xx c-acp pns12 vvb pno31 pc-acp vhi. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
221 And yf thou wylt se the trewe & playne fygure of the deuyll, Imagyne wt thy selfe suche a maner of a man that is all wycked, all gyuen to noughtines, malicious and full of rākore, of a mischeuous mynde and stomacke, craftie, sottyll, deceytefull, all set to hurte and noye men. And if thou wilt see the true & plain figure of the Devil, Imagine with thy self such a manner of a man that is all wicked, all given to naughtiness, malicious and full of rankore, of a mischievous mind and stomach, crafty, sottyll, deceitful, all Set to hurt and noy men. cc cs pns21 vm2 vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb p-acp po21 n1 d dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vbz d j, d vvn p-acp n1, j cc j pp-f n1, pp-f dt j n1 cc n1, j, av, j, d vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
222 And so shalt thou se the true proporcion and fisnamie of the deuyll. And so shalt thou see the true proportion and fisnamie of the Devil. cc av vm2 pns21 vvi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
223 On the cōtrary syde the good angels is nothīge els, but a mynd or an hart which is perfytly good and louyng. On the contrary side the good Angels is nothing Else, but a mind or an heart which is perfectly good and loving. p-acp dt j-jn n1 dt j n2 vbz pix av, cc-acp dt n1 cc dt n1 r-crq vbz av-j j cc j-vvg. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
224 As yf thou couldyst fynd or woldyst imagine with thy selfe such a person, which were all nothyng els but swetenes, goodnes, cumlynes, As if thou couldyst find or woldyst imagine with thy self such a person, which were all nothing Else but sweetness, Goodness, cumlynes, p-acp cs pns21 vdd2 vvi cc vdd2 vvi p-acp po21 n1 d dt n1, r-crq vbdr d pix av cc-acp n1, n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
225 and fryndlynes, whose mynde and stomake were most meeke most gentyll, most hertie, and kynd, symple with out all fraude or gyle, of moste supreme wisdom & knowlege. and fryndlynes, whose mind and stomach were most meek most gentle, most hearty, and kind, simple with out all fraud or gyle, of most supreme Wisdom & knowledge. cc n1, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vbdr av-ds j av-ds j, av-ds j, cc n1, j p-acp av d n1 cc vvi, pp-f ds j n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
226 And so shalt thou haue the very shape and image of a good Angell. Wherfore haue they their name gyuen to them: And so shalt thou have the very shape and image of a good Angel. Wherefore have they their name given to them: cc av vm2 pns21 vhi dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1. q-crq vhb pns32 po32 n1 vvn p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
227 for this worde angell in greke is that whiche we call in englyshe a messenger or an embassadore, for this word angel in greek is that which we call in english a Messenger or an embassadore, p-acp d n1 n1 p-acp vvi vbz d r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp jp dt n1 cc dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
228 bycause they be sent of God. Because they be sent of God. c-acp pns32 vbb vvn pp-f np1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
229 The scripture dothe not gyue them theyr name, of their nature or substance wherof they be made (saue only that it callyth them spirites) but it gyuyth them theyr names of theire office and ministery. The scripture doth not gyve them their name, of their nature or substance whereof they be made (save only that it Callet them spirits) but it gyuyth them their names of their office and Ministry. dt n1 vdz xx vvi pno32 po32 n1, pp-f po32 n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vbb vvn (c-acp av-j cst pn31 vvz pno32 n2) cc-acp pn31 vvz pno32 po32 n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
230 And therfore we cal them angelles, not as concernyng theyr substance or nature wherof they be created, And Therefore we call them Angels, not as Concerning their substance or nature whereof they be created, cc av pns12 vvb pno32 n2, xx c-acp vvg po32 n1 cc n1 c-crq pns32 vbb vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 20
231 but as concernyng theyr office which they be appoynted to. Wherfore we ought to loue thys name Angell, and to make much of it. but as Concerning their office which they be appointed to. Wherefore we ought to love this name Angel, and to make much of it. cc-acp c-acp vvg po32 n1 r-crq pns32 vbb vvn p-acp. c-crq pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi d n1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi d pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
232 Truly I am greatly delyted with it, I can not tell what other mē be, and do embrace it with all my hart. Truly I am greatly delighted with it, I can not tell what other men be, and do embrace it with all my heart. np1 pns11 vbm av-j vvn p-acp pn31, pns11 vmb xx vvi r-crq j-jn n2 vbb, cc vdb vvi pn31 p-acp d po11 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
233 Nowe yf they be the messyngers and embassadours of oure lorde god, then what thyng do they, Now if they be the messengers and Ambassadors of our lord god, then what thing do they, av cs pns32 vbb dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po12 n1 n1, av q-crq n1 vdb pns32, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
234 or wherfore doth god send them: answer thou agayn. They do gouerne vs, they kepe vs and preserue vs: or Wherefore does god send them: answer thou again. They do govern us, they keep us and preserve us: cc c-crq vdz n1 vvi pno32: vvb pns21 av. pns32 vdb vvi pno12, pns32 vvb pno12 cc vvb pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
235 for that cause be they sent, and that is theyr office to do, to accōplesse the commaundement of god that is gyuen them to do: that is: for that cause be they sent, and that is their office to do, to accomplesse the Commandment of god that is given them to do: that is: c-acp cst n1 vbi pns32 vvn, cc d vbz po32 n1 pc-acp vdi, p-acp j dt n1 pp-f n1 cst vbz vvn pno32 pc-acp vdi: cst vbz: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
236 to stoppe the workes of the deuyll, to turne away euyll chanses, that houses or streetes be sett on fyre, that our catell be not deuoured of wyld bestes, that mē eschape drownynge with such lyke thynges. to stop the works of the Devil, to turn away evil chanses, that houses or streets be Set on fire, that our cattle be not devoured of wild bests, that men escape drowning with such like things. pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi av n-jn vvz, cst n2 cc n2 vbb vvn p-acp n1, cst po12 n2 vbb xx vvn pp-f j n2-j, cst n2 vvb vvg p-acp d av-j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
237 Also the euyll spiritt hath his name, and is called the deuyll, that is, acousar or a damner: Also the evil Spirit hath his name, and is called the Devil, that is, acousar or a damner: av dt n-jn n1 vhz po31 n1, cc vbz vvn dt n1, cst vbz, n1 cc dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
238 for that is ye nature and all the study of him, to accuse, to blame to damne or peruert, to make the worste of euery thyng that we doo. for that is the nature and all the study of him, to accuse, to blame to damn or pervert, to make the worst of every thing that we do. c-acp d vbz dt n1 cc d dt n1 pp-f pno31, pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi, pc-acp vvi dt js pp-f d n1 cst pns12 vdi. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
239 He is called also an Angell that is a messynger: but an yll messynger & a wycked. He is called also an Angel that is a messynger: but an ill messynger & a wicked. pns31 vbz vvn av dt n1 cst vbz dt n1: cc-acp dt j-jn n1 cc dt j. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
240 And well the grecyans haue gyuē hym this name Calumniator, that is to say in oure engleshe tonge a deprauer of euery thynge, And well the grecyans have given him this name Calumniator, that is to say in our engleshe tongue a depraver of every thing, cc av dt n2 vhb vvn pno31 d n1 n1, cst vbz pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n1 n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
241 for a deprauer properly is he which dothe slaunderusly accuse, drepraue, and fautye that thyng that is faucles: for a depraver properly is he which doth slaunderusly accuse, drepraue, and faulty that thing that is faucles: p-acp dt n1 av-j vbz pns31 r-crq vdz av-j vvi, vvb, cc j cst n1 cst vbz j: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
242 wherin this wycked spirit passeth and excellyth all, such thynges as god dothe teach & commaund vs thoo thynges he corruptyth, deprauyth & expoundyth them other wise thē they bee. wherein this wicked Spirit passes and excellyth all, such things as god doth teach & command us thoo things he corruptyth, deprauyth & expoundyth them other wise them they be. c-crq d j n1 vvz cc vvz d, d n2 c-acp n1 vdz vvi cc vvi pno12 n1 n2 pns31 vvz, vvz cc vvz pno32 j-jn n1 pno32 pns32 vbb. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 21
243 And this feyt he fyrst practised in paradise, in the fyrst creation when god cōmaunded we shuld not touche nor taste of the tree that grewe in the myddest of paradise. And this feyt he fyrst practised in paradise, in the fyrst creation when god commanded we should not touch nor taste of the tree that grew in the midst of paradise. cc d n-jn pns31 ord vvd p-acp n1, p-acp dt ord n1 c-crq n1 vvn pns12 vmd xx vvi ccx n1 pp-f dt n1 cst vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
244 How craftly & peruersly he expounded the worde of god. Do you thynke, sayd he, that god dyd forbyd you to eat thys. No you shall not dye: How craftily & perversely he expounded the word of god. Do you think, said he, that god did forbid you to eat this. No you shall not die: c-crq av-j cc av-j pns31 vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. vdb pn22 vvi, vvd pns31, cst n1 vdd vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi d. uh-dx pn22 vmb xx vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
245 thus he turned the trueth in to a lye, & made god a deuyll: thus he turned the truth in to a lie, & made god a Devil: av pns31 vvd dt n1 p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vvd n1 dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
246 the same thyng also he practiseth dayly in oure consciences when he crepeth in and hardenyth oure hartes, he maketh them so secure with out all remorse and feare as though they had neuer synned in all theyr lyfe: the same thing also he Practiseth daily in our Consciences when he creepeth in and hardenyth our hearts, he makes them so secure with out all remorse and Fear as though they had never sinned in all their life: dt d n1 av pns31 vvz av-j p-acp po12 n2 c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp cc vvz po12 n2, pns31 vvz pno32 av j p-acp av d n1 cc n1 c-acp cs pns32 vhd av-x vvn p-acp d po32 n1: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
247 the same he practised also at the generall counsell in the cytie Angusta, in hys bysshoppes and prynces. the same he practised also At the general counsel in the City Augusta, in his Bishops and Princes. dt d pns31 vvd av p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 np1, p-acp po31 n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
248 But then most chefly he playeth ye part of a deuyll, and a deprauer, when he recyteth vp to good men all theyr sinnes, But then most chiefly he plays you part of a Devil, and a depraver, when he reciteth up to good men all their Sins, p-acp av av-ds av-jn pns31 vvz pn22 n1 pp-f dt n1, cc dt n1, c-crq pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp j n2 d po32 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
249 and makyth them much more greuous than they be. and maketh them much more grievous than they be. cc vv2 pno32 av-d dc j cs pns32 vbb. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
250 In thys poynt he can so depraue and fauty all thy doctrine and all thy lyuyng that he wyll make the aborre thy selfe, In this point he can so deprave and faulty all thy Doctrine and all thy living that he will make the aborre thy self, p-acp d n1 pns31 vmb av vvi cc j d po21 n1 cc d po21 n-vvg cst pns31 vmb vvi dt vvb po21 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
251 and bewayle that euer thou couldyst letter in the boke. This is the very poynt and practise of the deuyll: and bewail that ever thou couldyst Letter in the book. This is the very point and practice of the Devil: cc vvi cst av pns21 vhd2 n1 p-acp dt n1. d vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
252 thys is the worke and the only studdy of that wycked spirit: to peruerte and corrupt thynges though they be neuer so good. this is the work and the only study of that wicked Spirit: to pervert and corrupt things though they be never so good. d vbz dt n1 cc dt j vvi pp-f cst j n1: pc-acp vvi cc vvi n2 cs pns32 vbb av-x av j. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
253 Cōtrary wise agayne the good Angelles, do take all thynges to the best, expoundyng euery thynge in the honest parte, do comfort vs, do prouyde for vs, do ayde vs, do defende vs, & teach vs. These thynges ought we to consider and to gyue god thankes therfore with all diligence, Contrary wise again the good Angels, do take all things to the best, expounding every thing in the honest part, do Comfort us, do provide for us, do aid us, do defend us, & teach us These things ought we to Consider and to gyve god thanks Therefore with all diligence, j-jn j av dt j n2, vdb vvi d n2 p-acp dt js, vvg d n1 p-acp dt j n1, vdb vvi pno12, vdb vvi p-acp pno12, vdb vvi pno12, vdb vvi pno12, cc vvb pno12 d n2 vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi n1 n2 av p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
254 and euery daye that we ryse, to make some suche prayer vnto god, as thys. and every day that we rise, to make Some such prayer unto god, as this. cc d n1 cst pns12 vvi, pc-acp vvi d d n1 p-acp n1, c-acp d. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
255 O father of heauē, I beseche the, that thy good angell may be with me thys day to kepe me, to gyde me, to gouerne me, to preserue me and teach me et c. Of the great diligence and mynd of the angelles toward vs & oure helth, we haue a goodly example in the boke of kynges, where as Elezeus the prophet dyd shewe to hys minister great fyery hylles whiche were set full of charettes and horsemē, by the which syght he perceiued that his enemis were not to be fered whan there were many moo Angelles and muche stronger than hys enemies were. O father of heaven, I beseech thee, that thy good angel may be with me this day to keep me, to guide me, to govern me, to preserve me and teach me et c. Of the great diligence and mind of the Angels towards us & our health, we have a goodly Exampl in the book of Kings, where as Eligius the Prophet did show to his minister great fiery hills which were Set full of charettes and horsemen, by the which sight he perceived that his enemies were not to be feared when there were many moo Angels and much Stronger than his enemies were. sy n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pno32, cst po21 j n1 vmb vbi p-acp pno11 d n1 pc-acp vvi pno11, pc-acp vvi pno11, pc-acp vvi pno11, pc-acp vvi pno11 cc vvb pno11 fw-la sy. pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp pno12 cc po12 n1, pns12 vhb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, c-crq c-acp np1 dt n1 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1 j j n2 r-crq vbdr vvn j pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp dt r-crq n1 pns31 vvd cst po31 n2 vbdr xx pc-acp vbi vvn c-crq pc-acp vbdr d av n2 cc d jc cs po31 n2 vbdr. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Image 22
256 Truth it is yt the good Angels be moch more redy and glad to helpe and further vs thē the wicked spyrites be to hurt and hyndre vs. Besyds that there be many moo good Angelles than there be yll: Truth it is that the good Angels be much more ready and glad to help and further us them the wicked spirits be to hurt and hinder us Besides that there be many moo good Angels than there be ill: n1 pn31 vbz pn31 dt j n2 vbb av-d av-dc j cc j pc-acp vvi cc av-jc pno12 pno32 dt j n2 vbb p-acp n1 cc vvi pno12 p-acp d pc-acp vbi d av j n2 cs pc-acp vbi j-jn: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
257 the good Angelles be euer suer & diligent to do that which is commaunded them, that is, they kepe & defende vs both truly & carefully: the good Angels be ever sure & diligent to do that which is commanded them, that is, they keep & defend us both truly & carefully: dt j n2 vbb av j cc j pc-acp vdi d r-crq vbz vvn pno32, cst vbz, pns32 vvb cc vvi pno12 d av-j cc av-j: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
258 wherfore though the deuyll be neuer so sert to hurt or to destroy vs, & though he rore neuer so sore agaynst vs, Wherefore though the Devil be never so sert to hurt or to destroy us, & though he roar never so soar against us, c-crq cs dt n1 vbb av-x av j pc-acp vvi cc pc-acp vvi pno12, cc cs pns31 vvb av-x av av-j p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
259 yet be the good angelles muche more diligent to assiste and defende vs, breuely, be euer more tender and carefull ouer vs, with theyr redy seruice to do vs good. yet be the good Angels much more diligent to assist and defend us, Briefly, be ever more tender and careful over us, with their ready service to do us good. av vbb dt j n2 av-d av-dc j pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12, av-j, vbb av av-dc j cc j p-acp pno12, p-acp po32 j n1 pc-acp vdi pno12 j. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
260 Thys we ought to lerne and know / This we ought to Learn and know / d pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi cc vvi / (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
261 for that shall cause vs that we shall not be so secure and so slogyshe in oure selues, for that shall cause us that we shall not be so secure and so slogyshe in our selves, c-acp cst vmb vvi pno12 d pns12 vmb xx vbi av j cc av vvb p-acp po12 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
262 but be more circumspect and better loke about vs and that we shall lerne the better to beleue and trust in god, but be more circumspect and better look about us and that we shall Learn the better to believe and trust in god, cc-acp vbi av-dc j cc av-jc vvi p-acp pno12 cc cst pns12 vmb vvi dt jc pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
263 whan we knowe that we haue many moo good Angelles of our syde thē deuylles agaynst vs, when we know that we have many moo good Angels of our side them Devils against us, c-crq pns12 vvb cst pns12 vhb d av j n2 pp-f po12 n1 pno32 n2 p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
264 and be always of good chere and comfort in all our affayers, in all oure afflictions, trobles, and be always of good cheer and Comfort in all our affairs, in all our afflictions, Troubles, cc vbb av pp-f j n1 cc n1 p-acp d po12 n2, p-acp d po12 n2, n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
265 and aduersytes, sayng with the prophet Elezeus: and aduersytes, saying with the Prophet Eligius: cc n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 np1: (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
266 we haue many mo warryers on our part, than enemyes agaynst vs. And so shall we ouercome the deuyll, we have many more warryers on our part, than enemies against us And so shall we overcome the Devil, pns12 vhb d dc n2 p-acp po12 n1, cs n2 p-acp pno12 cc av vmb pns12 vvi dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 23
267 as Elezeus dyd ouercome his enemies, beyng blided in the darknes of theyr mynd, and we hauyng oure eys seyght shall bryng in oure sowdiers in to the citie of theyr aduersaris / as Eligius did overcome his enemies, being blided in the darkness of their mind, and we having our eyes seyght shall bring in our Soldiers in to the City of their aduersaris / c-acp np1 vdd vvi po31 n2, vbg vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc pns12 vhg po12 n2 av vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 fw-la / (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 24
268 as we rede that Elezeus dyd in the same chapiter. These examples be written for vs, yt we shuld prayse god and gyue hym thankes, as we rede that Eligius did in the same chapter. These Examples be written for us, that we should praise god and gyve him thanks, c-acp pns12 vvb cst np1 vdd p-acp dt d n1. np1 n2 vbb vvn p-acp pno12, pn31 pns12 vmd vvi n1 cc vvi pno31 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 24
269 for that, that he hath so appoynted for vs suche an host and an armie of hys holly angelles for oure defēce and saffete, for that, that he hath so appointed for us such an host and an army of his holly Angels for our defence and saffete, p-acp d, cst pns31 vhz av vvn p-acp pno12 d dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 n2 p-acp po12 n1 cc j, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 24
270 so that yf one angell be not ynoughe, there shulde thowsands be redy by and by, so that if one angel be not enough, there should thowsands be ready by and by, av cst cs crd n1 vbb xx av-d, pc-acp vmd crd vbi j p-acp cc a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 24
271 so as we se here in Elizeus, for whose only cause so many thousands of holy angelles dyd shew themselfes & dyd mustre before hym, redy at all tymes to succour him whan nede shuld be. so as we see Here in Elisha, for whose only cause so many thousands of holy Angels did show themselves & did mustre before him, ready At all times to succour him when need should be. av c-acp pns12 vvb av p-acp np1, p-acp rg-crq j n1 av d crd pp-f j n2 vdd vvi px32 cc vdd n1 p-acp pno31, j p-acp d n2 pc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq n1 vmd vbi. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 24
272 The very same thīg wese in Luke where fyrste one angell came and shewed the byrthe of Christe, The very same thing wese in Lycia where First one angel Come and showed the birth of Christ, dt j d n1 vvi p-acp av c-crq ord crd n1 vvd cc vvd dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 24
273 but sone after there was a multitude of the armye of angelles, syngyng with that one angell. et. c. Suche a multitude and a whole armie of good Angells there be that God hathe apoynted for oure soccoure and sauegarde. but soon After there was a multitude of the army of Angels, singing with that one angel. et. c. Suche a multitude and a Whole army of good Angels there be that God hath appointed for our soccoure and safeguard. cc-acp av c-acp pc-acp vbds dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg p-acp d crd n1. fw-la. sy. np1 dt n1 cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f j n2 pc-acp vbi cst np1 vhz vvn p-acp po12 n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 5 Image 24
274 Wherfore yf we vse to thanke god for temporall peace, for good magistrates, & officers, and for suche other worldly comodites. Wherefore if we use to thank god for temporal peace, for good Magistrates, & Officers, and for such other worldly comodites. c-crq cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp j n1, p-acp j n2, cc n2, cc p-acp d j-jn j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 24
275 Than how muche more ought we to gyue god prayse and thankes for his good angelles whyche he sendyth to helpe vs, not only in bodely & external thiges, Than how much more ought we to gyve god praise and thanks for his good Angels which he sendyth to help us, not only in bodily & external thiges, cs c-crq av-d av-dc vmd pns12 pc-acp vvi n1 n1 cc n2 p-acp po31 j n2 r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi pno12, xx av-j p-acp j cc j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 24
276 but also in al our spirituall affayres. but also in all our spiritual affairs. cc-acp av p-acp d po12 j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 24
277 For why they do both cōfirme our fayth in god, and also kepe vs in ye feare of god: For why they do both confirm our faith in god, and also keep us in you Fear of god: p-acp c-crq pns32 vdb d vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc av vvb pno12 p-acp pn22 vvb pp-f n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 24
278 so theyr kepyng and goodnesse it is, that where we see one man dysstroyed by the craft and tēptation of the deuyll, we see a thousand and a thousande sayued agayne. so their keeping and Goodness it is, that where we see one man dysstroyed by the craft and temptation of the Devil, we see a thousand and a thousande sayued again. av po32 vvg cc n1 pn31 vbz, cst c-crq pns12 vvb crd n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, pns12 vvb dt crd cc dt crd vvn av. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 24
279 Truly moo men there be always that lyue, then that dye. Truly moo men there be always that live, then that die. np1 av n2 pc-acp vbi av d vvi, cs d vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 24
280 Therfore where thou seest any Cytie, any towne, any house sayffe or stādig, there mayst thou perceiue, ye good angelles be there to stoppe the euyl spirites that they distroy them not. Therefore where thou See any city, any town, any house sayffe or stādig, there Mayest thou perceive, you good Angels be there to stop the evil spirits that they destroy them not. av c-crq pns21 vv2 d n1, d n1, d n1 av-j cc fw-ge, a-acp vm2 pns21 vvi, pn22 j n2 vbb a-acp pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n2 cst pns32 vvi pno32 xx. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
281 Thus allways we see and proue by experience, more goodnes, thā euylls to be sent vnto vs: Thus always we see and prove by experience, more Goodness, than euylls to be sent unto us: av av pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1, dc n1, cs n2 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
282 As we see in a bryghte daye / As we see in a bright day / c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 / (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
283 the sonne to shynne much more cleare and lyghtsome, thā the blackenes of the nyght tyme is darke. the son to shynne much more clear and lyghtsome, than the blackens of the night time is dark. dt n1 p-acp j d dc j cc j, cs dt n1 pp-f dt n1 n1 vbz j. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
284 Thus doth god make vs to see his benefytes and good turnes, which he bestowyth vpon vs through hys holly angelles, Thus does god make us to see his benefits and good turns, which he bestowyth upon us through his holly Angels, av vdz n1 vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi po31 n2 cc j n2, r-crq pns31 av p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
285 for to comforte vs and confyrme vs with all, that we may vnderstand by that meanes the wonderous deceyts, subteltes, for to Comfort us and confirm us with all, that we may understand by that means the wondrous Deceits, subteltes, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 cc vvi pno12 p-acp d, cst pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 dt j n2, n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
286 and damages of the deuyll, to the entent that we all ways shuld stād in feare, and damages of the Devil, to the intent that we all ways should stand in Fear, cc n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 cst pns12 d n2 vmd vvi p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
287 and awe, and neuer to be secure and negligēt in our selues. and awe, and never to be secure and negligent in our selves. cc n1, cc av-x pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
288 Therfore lett vs lerne thys well, and bett in also to oure children, that they may lerne thus to cōfort and strenghthen them selues with the ayde of theyr good āgelles, Therefore let us Learn this well, and bet in also to our children, that they may Learn thus to Comfort and strengthen them selves with the aid of their good Angels, av vvb pno12 vvi d av, cc vvd p-acp av p-acp po12 n2, cst pns32 vmb vvi av p-acp n1 cc vvi pno32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
289 & so that they may lerne to feare the deuyll. And in thys maner they owght to be brought vp with lyke information as this, or such other lyke. & so that they may Learn to Fear the Devil. And in this manner they ought to be brought up with like information as this, or such other like. cc av cst pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1. cc p-acp d n1 pns32 pi p-acp vbi vvn a-acp p-acp av-j n1 p-acp d, cc d n-jn av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
290 My child thou must not take the name af thy lord in vayn: thou must not backbytte thy neyg boure: My child thou must not take the name of thy lord in vain: thou must not backbytte thy neyg bower: po11 n1 pns21 vmb xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 p-acp j: pns21 vmb xx n1 po21 j-vvg n1: (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
291 thou must not name the deuyll, nor muche haue hym in thy mouthe, for he is att hand in euery place, thou must not name the Devil, nor much have him in thy Mouth, for he is At hand in every place, pns21 vmb xx vvi dt n1, ccx d vhb pno31 p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j n1 p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
292 and is hard by, & about the wher soeuer thou goest, vnles thou take hede, and is hard by, & about the where soever thou goest, unless thou take heed, cc vbz j p-acp, cc p-acp dt q-crq av pns21 vv2, cs pns21 vvb n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
293 and feare god, and employ thy selfe to goodnesse and vertue, he wyll other cast the in the water to drowne the, and Fear god, and employ thy self to Goodness and virtue, he will other cast the in the water to drown thee, cc vvb n1, cc vvb po21 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, pns31 vmb av-jn vvi dt p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
294 or els he wyl be suer to do the sum great myscheffe or other. or Else he will be sure to do the sum great myscheffe or other. cc av pns31 vmb vbi j pc-acp vdi dt n1 j n1 cc n-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 25
295 And agayn lest they shulde be brought in to to much feare of him or to weakharted in them selues thereby. And again lest they should be brought in to to much Fear of him or to weakharted in them selves thereby. cc av cs pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp p-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f pno31 cc p-acp j p-acp pno32 n2 av. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 26
296 These wycked spirites, My sonne, as I tolde the, be allways about the, & greattly desyrous to noy the some way or other, These wicked spirits, My son, as I told thee, be always about thee, & greattly desirous to noy the Some Way or other, np1 j n2, po11 n1, c-acp pns11 vvd pno32, vbb av p-acp pno32, cc av-j j pc-acp vvi dt d n1 cc n-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 26
297 but oure lorde god hath ordened good angels agayn an infinite nūbre, and they be euer redy at hande, but our lord god hath ordened good Angels again an infinite numbered, and they be ever ready At hand, cc-acp po12 n1 n1 vhz vvn j n2 av dt j vvn, cc pns32 vbb av j p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 26
298 yf thou be a good and an obidient child, to kepe the and preserue the. if thou be a good and an obidient child, to keep thee and preserve thee. cs pns21 vbb dt j cc dt j n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 cc vvi pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 26
299 what so euer the deuyll goyth about, other to caste the in the water to drounde the, what so ever the Devil goyth about, other to cast thee in the water to drowned thee, q-crq av av dt n1 n1 a-acp, j-jn pc-acp vvd pno32 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvn pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 26
300 or to fray the in thy slepe, or to breke thy necke, et c. or to fray thee in thy sleep, or to break thy neck, et c. cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp po21 vvi, cc pc-acp vvi po21 n1, fw-la sy. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Image 26
301 Moreouer in so much as we must feyght and warre with the deuyll, it is requisyt that we shuld know fyrst what he is and how myghty he is. Moreover in so much as we must feyght and war with the Devil, it is requisyt that we should know fyrst what he is and how mighty he is. av p-acp av av-d c-acp pns12 vmb av cc n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz vvn cst pns12 vmd vvi ord r-crq pns31 vbz cc c-crq j pns31 vbz. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
302 No man can campe well wt the emnye whom he knowyth not. Now what maner and sorte he is of I haue shewed you, before. No man can camp well with the emnye whom he Knoweth not. Now what manner and sort he is of I have showed you, before. dx n1 vmb vvi av p-acp dt n1 ro-crq pns31 vvz xx. av q-crq n1 cc n1 pns31 vbz a-acp pns11 vhb vvn pn22, a-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
303 Also I haue shewed you, howe he is a spiritt whiche neuer restyth nor ceasyth, whose labore and study is nothīg els but to disturbe ye peace of the world, to brīg in bataylles, to styre vp insurrections, stryf and seditions, to make tumultes, and confusion amongste men: Also I have showed you, how he is a Spirit which never resteth nor ceasyth, whose labour and study is nothing Else but to disturb you peace of the world, to bring in battles, to stir up insurrections, strife and seditions, to make tumults, and confusion amongst men: av pns11 vhb vvn pn22, c-crq pns31 vbz dt n1 r-crq av-x vvz ccx vvz, rg-crq n1 cc n1 vbz pix av cc-acp pc-acp vvi pn22 n1 pp-f dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp n2, pc-acp vvi a-acp n2, n1 cc n2, pc-acp vvi n2, cc n1 p-acp n2: (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
304 he can not rest nether can he wyll well to no man. he can not rest neither can he will well to no man. pns31 vmb xx vvi j vmb pns31 vmb av p-acp dx n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
305 It greuyth hym I dare say that I make this sermō nowe, and sore it goeth to hys hart, nothyng more, It greuyth him I Dare say that I make this sermon now, and soar it Goes to his heart, nothing more, pn31 vvz pno31 pns11 vvb vvi cst pns11 vvb d n1 av, cc av-j pn31 vvz p-acp po31 n1, pix av-dc, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
306 yea it greuyth hym yt my lyfe induryth a quarter of an ower: he hath conspired and leyed wayte for my death, and at lēghth wyll dyspatche me. yea it greuyth him that my life induryth a quarter of an ower: he hath conspired and leyed wait for my death, and At length will dispatch me. uh pn31 vvz pno31 pn31 po11 n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt zz: pns31 vhz vvn cc vvn n1 p-acp po11 n1, cc p-acp n1 vmb vvi pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
307 But what shuld I doo? Truly nothyng els but stycke only to the word of god and pray. But what should I do? Truly nothing Else but stick only to the word of god and pray. p-acp q-crq vmd pns11 vdi? np1 pix av cc-acp vvb av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc vvb. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
308 O father of heauē, thou seyst and perceiuyste what the deuyll goeth about, send downe thy good Angell, to stoppe hys wycked purpose yt he haue no power in any thīg to hurt any body, O father of heaven, thou Sayest and perceiuyste what the Devil Goes about, send down thy good Angel, to stop his wicked purpose that he have no power in any thing to hurt any body, sy n1 pp-f n1, pns21 vv2 cc vvi r-crq dt n1 vvz a-acp, vvb a-acp po21 j n1, pc-acp vvi po31 j n1 pn31 pns31 vhb dx n1 p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 26
309 but to the health and euerlastyng saluation to my soule. Amen. Thas ought we in lyke maner to cōmēd our selues to god euery day: but to the health and everlasting salvation to my soul. Amen. Thas ought we in like manner to commend our selves to god every day: cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cc j n1 p-acp po11 n1. uh-n. uh vmd pns12 p-acp av-j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n1 d n1: (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
310 thus we ought also to informe our childrē, yt they may lykwise lerne to cōmend them selues to god after the same maner. thus we ought also to inform our children, that they may Likewise Learn to commend them selves to god After the same manner. av pns12 vmd av pc-acp vvi po12 n2, pn31 pns32 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp dt d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
311 And so whan we do instruct our children thus styll accustomyng them to the same, they may turne to good men, and lerne to feare god. And so when we do instruct our children thus still accustoming them to the same, they may turn to good men, and Learn to Fear god. cc av c-crq pns12 vdb vvi po12 n2 av av j pno32 p-acp dt d, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp j n2, cc vvi pc-acp vvi n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
312 Lykwise as children do hange of theyr parentes, subtectes of their magistrates, hauīg all theyr succoure and prouydyng by them: Likewise as children do hang of their Parents, subtectes of their Magistrates, having all their succour and prouydyng by them: av c-acp n2 vdb vvi pp-f po32 n2, n2 pp-f po32 n2, vhg d po32 n1 cc vvg p-acp pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
313 so do we hange of the angelles, to whom god hath apoynted all the promision and costody ouer vs. And so by that reason yt god hathe so apoynted his angelles, to see to vs and succoure vs, we may well vnderstand that we haue a perilous enemie about vs, euer redy and laboryng to distroy vs. For els what nede we ye ayde and costodie of so many Angelles, so do we hang of the Angels, to whom god hath appointed all the promision and costody over us And so by that reason that god hath so appointed his Angels, to see to us and succour us, we may well understand that we have a perilous enemy about us, ever ready and labouring to destroy us For Else what need we you aid and costodie of so many Angels, av vdb pns12 vvi pp-f dt n2, p-acp ro-crq n1 vhz vvn d dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12 cc av p-acp d n1 pn31 n1 vhz av vvn po31 n2, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12 cc n1 pno12, pns12 vmb av vvi cst pns12 vhb dt j n1 p-acp pno12, av j cc j-vvg pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp av q-crq n1 pns12 pn22 n1 cc n1 pp-f av d n2, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
314 vnlesse we were in great daunger of strong & myghtie aduersaries? wherfore it is our { per } tes euermore to gyue thākes to god, and to say. unless we were in great danger of strong & mighty Adversaries? Wherefore it is our { per } tes evermore to gyve thanks to god, and to say. cs pns12 vbdr p-acp j n1 pp-f j cc j n2? c-crq pn31 vbz po12 { fw-la } fw-gr av pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
315 O heauēly father the father of all gentylnes, thankes, prayse, and glory be to the, O heavenly father the father of all gentleness, thanks, praise, and glory be to thee, sy j n1 dt n1 pp-f d n1, n2, n1, cc n1 vbb p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
316 for that, yt through the strēght and succour of thy Angelles I am able to withstand all the wicked spirites, whiche notwithstanding of myne owne power, am not able to withstande the weykest one of them, no though I had an hūdreth thousād mē mo to helpe me. for that, that through the strength and succour of thy Angels I am able to withstand all the wicked spirits, which notwithstanding of mine own power, am not able to withstand the weykest one of them, no though I had an hūdreth thousād men more to help me. p-acp d, pn31 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 n2 pns11 vbm j pc-acp vvi d dt j n2, r-crq p-acp pp-f po11 d n1, vbm xx j pc-acp vvi dt vv2 crd pp-f pno32, uh-dx cs pns11 vhd dt ord crd n2 dc p-acp vvi pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
317 Also that notwythstandynge myne enemy is so passyng crafty & subtile, that I haue not one drope of craft where yt he hathe a whole seefull: Also that notwithstanding mine enemy is so passing crafty & subtle, that I have not one Drop of craft where that he hath a Whole seefull: av cst p-acp po11 n1 vbz av av-vvg j cc j, cst pns11 vhb xx crd n1 pp-f n1 c-crq pn31 pns31 vhz dt j-jn j: (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
318 yet through the protection and custody of thy holy angelles, he hathe no power to do me any wrong or vilany. yet through the protection and custody of thy holy Angels, he hath no power to do me any wrong or villainy. av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po21 j n2, pns31 vhz dx n1 pc-acp vdi pno11 d n-jn cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 27
319 My poore wisedome, thoughe it yet but very smalle, and symple, dothe confound the hye and great wisedome of his, My poor Wisdom, though it yet but very small, and simple, doth confound the high and great Wisdom of his, po11 j n1, cs pn31 av p-acp av j, cc j, vdz vvi dt j cc j n1 pp-f png31, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28
320 and all through thy mere grace & the help of thy holy Angelles, my Lord God Amen. and all through thy mere grace & the help of thy holy Angels, my Lord God Amen. cc d p-acp po21 j n1 cc dt n1 pp-f po21 j n2, po11 n1 np1 uh-n. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28
321 And so thys is the glory of oure Lord God, that he declaryth and settyth forth his glory, his wisdome, his power, in our vnablenes, in oure foolyshnes, and infirmite. And so this is the glory of our Lord God, that he declaryth and settyth forth his glory, his Wisdom, his power, in our unableness, in our foolishness, and infirmity. cc av d vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 np1, cst pns31 vvz cc vvz av po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp po12 n1, cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28
322 This honor is only dewe to him, that he is a god of might, power, of heygh wisedome, and infinite goodnesse. This honour is only dew to him, that he is a god of might, power, of heigh Wisdom, and infinite Goodness. d n1 vbz j n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, pp-f j n1, cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28
323 And that thing he well declaryth, in that, that he sendyth vs hys helpe and defence by hys holy Angelles, And that thing he well declaryth, in that, that he sendyth us his help and defence by his holy Angels, cc d n1 pns31 av vvz, p-acp d, cst pns31 vvz pno12 po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28
324 so that we be able to stand agynst al the mayne host & armye, all the proude garde of the wycked Angelles aboue, to ouercome them, to ouerthrowe them and gloriously to triumphe vpon them. so that we be able to stand agynst all the main host & army, all the proud guard of the wicked Angels above, to overcome them, to overthrown them and gloriously to triumph upon them. av cst pns12 vbb j pc-acp vvi vv2 d dt n1 n1 cc n1, d dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 a-acp, pc-acp vvi pno32, pc-acp vvi pno32 cc av-j p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28
325 Christe Iesus voutch saue euermore to be wt vs al with his helpe and powre. Amen. Christ Iesus voutch save evermore to be with us all with his help and pour. Amen. np1 np1 vvi p-acp av pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 d p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. uh-n. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28
326 Prayse be to God for euer Amen. Praise be to God for ever Amen. n1 vbb p-acp np1 c-acp av uh-n. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Image 28

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