Lectures vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation: preached in Cambridge anno Dom. 1595. by Master William Perkins, and now published for the benefite of this Church, by Robert Hill Bachelor in Diuinitie. To which is added an excellent sermon, penned at the request of that noble and wise councellor, Ambrose, Earle of Warwicke: in which is proued that Rome is Babylon, and that Babylon is fallen
when our Sauior came into the Synagogue at Nazareth, to reade as his custome was, there was deliuered to him a booke containing the Prophecie of the Prophet Esay. Which after he had opened, at the first he found the place where it was written in these words:
when our Saviour Come into the Synagogue At Nazareth, to read as his custom was, there was Delivered to him a book containing the Prophecy of the Prophet Isaiah. Which After he had opened, At the First he found the place where it was written in these words:
The last time that I spake in this auditorie, I intreated of the flourishing and prosperous estate of Ierusalem, which is the Church of God, set foorth in the 122. Psalme,
The last time that I spoke in this auditory, I entreated of the flourishing and prosperous estate of Ierusalem, which is the Church of God, Set forth in the 122. Psalm,
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and therefore good order now requireth, that I should speake of the decay and ouerthrow of the enemie of Ierusalem, which is Babylon, the See and Church of Antichrist:
and Therefore good order now requires, that I should speak of the decay and overthrow of the enemy of Ierusalem, which is Babylon, the See and Church of Antichrist:
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for of the wine of the fury of her fornication she, hath giuen all nations to drinke) offereth me three speciall things to be considered: first, what Babylon is:
for of the wine of the fury of her fornication she, hath given all Nations to drink) Offereth me three special things to be considered: First, what Babylon is:
A very Angelicall sermon indeed, & an euerlasting Gospell is that, (howsoeuer the enemies charge it with noueltie) that teacheth to feare God, to giue glorie to his name,
A very Angelical sermon indeed, & an everlasting Gospel is that, (howsoever the enemies charge it with novelty) that Teaches to Fear God, to give glory to his name,
Wherefore if we loue the peace of Ierusalem, to the ouerthrow of this her great aduersarie, let vs imbrace this euerlasting Gospell, that we feare God, glorifie God, and worship God alone.
Wherefore if we love the peace of Ierusalem, to the overthrow of this her great adversary, let us embrace this everlasting Gospel, that we Fear God, Glorify God, and worship God alone.
Sodoma, for the great abhomination and filthinesse therein maintained, and Aegyptus, because it keepeth the people of God in miserable bondage and slauerie,
Sodom, for the great abomination and filthiness therein maintained, and Egypt, Because it Keepeth the people of God in miserable bondage and slavery,
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as though we should looke for the See of Antichrist out of the East (as the Papists for thirty or fortie yeares ago deuised a fable, that was renewed also in Queene Maries dayes, of a monstrous child which should be borne at Babylon, which they would haue men suppose to be Antichrist:) he may be flatly conuicted of great ignorance,
as though we should look for the See of Antichrist out of the East (as the Papists for thirty or fortie Years ago devised a fable, that was renewed also in Queen Mary's days, of a monstrous child which should be born At Babylon, which they would have men suppose to be Antichrist:) he may be flatly convicted of great ignorance,
and the testimonie of auncient Doctors of the Church good and substantiall proofes? Therfore if authoritie of Scriptures be a good and substantiall proofe, ye shall haue Scriptures:
and the testimony of ancient Doctors of the Church good and substantial proofs? Therefore if Authority of Scriptures be a good and substantial proof, you shall have Scriptures:
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I omit therefore so many figures as in this Reuelation do not very obscurely signifie, but euen directly point at and paint out that Antichristian Church.
I omit Therefore so many figures as in this Revelation do not very obscurely signify, but even directly point At and paint out that Antichristian Church.
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But to begin with these plaine places (as I haue promised,) the first shall be out of the eleuenth Chapter of this Reuelation, the place before alleaged:
But to begin with these plain places (as I have promised,) the First shall be out of the Eleventh Chapter of this Revelation, the place before alleged:
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and so their bodies should lye in the streete or market place of that great citie, which is spiritually called Sodoma and Aegyptus, where our Lord was crucified.
and so their bodies should lie in the street or market place of that great City, which is spiritually called Sodom and Egypt, where our Lord was Crucified.
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But here a man would thinke that I were impudent to affirme, that our Sauiour Christ was crucified at Rome, whome all the world knoweth to haue suffered death at Ierusalem.
But Here a man would think that I were impudent to affirm, that our Saviour christ was Crucified At Rome, whom all the world Knoweth to have suffered death At Ierusalem.
so much ground onely as is compassed within the walles of that Citie, but for the regiment, gouernance and prerogatiue that is claymed, by reason of that Citie or Monarchie, whereof Rome is the head:
so much ground only as is compassed within the walls of that city, but for the regiment, governance and prerogative that is claimed, by reason of that city or Monarchy, whereof Room is the head:
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For by whome was he condemned? was it not by Pilate the Deputie or Lieutenant of the Romain Empire? For what cause or crime was he adiudged to die? was it not for treason pretended to be committed against the Romaine Empire? With what kind of execution was he put to death? was it not such as was vsuall by the lawes of the Romaines,
For by whom was he condemned? was it not by Pilate the Deputy or Lieutenant of the Roman Empire? For what cause or crime was he adjudged to die? was it not for treason pretended to be committed against the Roman Empire? With what kind of execution was he put to death? was it not such as was usual by the laws of the Romans,
for such hainous offences as were vniustly laid to his charge? Finally, was not the place wherein he suffered, within the circuit of the Romaine Empire? May I not then iustly affirme that he was crucified at Rome,
for such heinous offences as were unjustly laid to his charge? Finally, was not the place wherein he suffered, within the circuit of the Roman Empire? May I not then justly affirm that he was Crucified At Rome,
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and executed by a kind of death appointed by the Romaine lawes, and in a place of the Romaine dominion? As for the Iewes, they had at that time no authoritie to put any man to death,
and executed by a kind of death appointed by the Roman laws, and in a place of the Roman dominion? As for the Iewes, they had At that time no Authority to put any man to death,
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as they confesse themselues, when Pilate bad them take him, and iudge him according to their owne lawe, meaning they shold decree some light punishment against him. They answered:
as they confess themselves, when Pilate bade them take him, and judge him according to their own law, meaning they should Decree Some Light punishment against him. They answered:
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for the Iewes would haue stoned him, if they might haue condemned him for blasphemie, according to the law of Moises. And that the Angell in that place by no meanes can vnderstand Ierusalem, it is manifest by these reasons:
for the Iewes would have stoned him, if they might have condemned him for blasphemy, according to the law of Moses. And that the Angel in that place by no means can understand Ierusalem, it is manifest by these Reasons:
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Adde hereunto, that Ierusalem, the place where Christ suffered, was vtterly destroyed in S. Iohns time, whereby it is euident, that by this great citie, spiritually called Babylon, Sodoma,
Add hereunto, that Ierusalem, the place where christ suffered, was utterly destroyed in S. Iohns time, whereby it is evident, that by this great City, spiritually called Babylon, Sodom,
The second plaine and euident proofe which I will vse at this time, shall be taken out of the thirteenth Chapter of this Reuelation, where that euill shapen beast is described, which is the head of the persecuting malignant Church, hauing seuen heads and ten hornes:
The second plain and evident proof which I will use At this time, shall be taken out of the thirteenth Chapter of this Revelation, where that evil shapen beast is described, which is the head of the persecuting malignant Church, having seuen Heads and ten horns:
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Who so therefore will compare these things that are written in this booke, concerning the description of that monstrous beast, with those things that the Prophet Daniel in the seuenth Chapter of his Prophecie, describeth of the foure beasts,
Who so Therefore will compare these things that Are written in this book, Concerning the description of that monstrous beast, with those things that the Prophet daniel in the Seventh Chapter of his Prophecy, Describeth of the foure beasts,
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except he be too much blinded with frowardnes and peruerse affection, he must needes acknowledge, that this Beast which Iohn painteth out, is the same that Daniel setteth out:
except he be too much blinded with forwardness and perverse affection, he must needs acknowledge, that this Beast which John painteth out, is the same that daniel sets out:
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and almost with the same words, both of the one and of the other, that it were meere madnesse to imagine that this beast which Iohn describeth, should be any other,
and almost with the same words, both of the one and of the other, that it were mere madness to imagine that this beast which John Describeth, should be any other,
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Then if the Beast in Daniels description doth signifie the fourth kingdome, as the Angell expoundeth it, which no man will denie to be the Romaine Monarchie:
Then if the Beast in Daniel's description does signify the fourth Kingdom, as the Angel expoundeth it, which no man will deny to be the Roman Monarchy:
the same monstrous Beast, being here painted out in this Reuelation, with the same shape, colours and conditions, must needes signifie the Romaine Empire,
the same monstrous Beast, being Here painted out in this Revelation, with the same shape, colours and conditions, must needs signify the Roman Empire,
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and so Babylon by this reason also is proued to be Rome. The third argument or proofe is taken out of the seuenteenth Chapter of this Reuelation, and the ninth verse:
and so Babylon by this reason also is proved to be Room. The third argument or proof is taken out of the Seventeenth Chapter of this Revelation, and the ninth verse:
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where the Angell expounding to Saint Iohn the mysterie of the Beast with the seuen heades, declareth in very plaine wordes, that the seuen heades do signifie seuen hilles, whereon the woman sitteth.
where the Angel expounding to Saint John the mystery of the Beast with the seuen Heads, Declareth in very plain words, that the seuen Heads do signify seuen hills, whereon the woman Sitteth.
but that great citie in Italie? which all Writers Poets, Historians, Cosmographers, with one consent do confesse to be Rome, which is builded vpon seuen hilles, whose names are these:
but that great City in Italy? which all Writers Poets, Historians, Cosmographers, with one consent do confess to be Room, which is built upon seuen hills, whose names Are these:
Palatinus, Capitolinus, Auentinus, Exquilinus, Viminaelis, Quirinalis, and Caelius. This is so plaine a notation of Rome to be Babylon, builded on seuen hilles, that the Angell could not more plainely haue expressed Rome, though he had named her.
Palatinus, Capitoline, Aventine, Exquilinus, Viminaelis, Quirinal, and Caelius. This is so plain a notation of Room to be Babylon, built on seuen hills, that the Angel could not more plainly have expressed Rome, though he had nam her.
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although the Poet in that place doth not once name Rome? With what face therefore will any man denie, that the Angell here meaneth any other citie by this Periphrasis and circumlocution,
although the Poet in that place does not once name Room? With what face Therefore will any man deny, that the Angel Here means any other City by this Periphrasis and circumlocution,
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but figuratiuely and metaphorically for some other thing, as some would seem to interprete seuen hils in this place for seuen kingdoms, he shal plainly be conuinced by these reasons:
but figuratively and metaphorically for Some other thing, as Some would seem to interpret seuen hills in this place for seuen kingdoms, he shall plainly be convinced by these Reasons:
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if hils be not taken in their proper sense, to what purpose serueth this exposition? For if the name of hils hath need of another exposition, he had bene as good to haue left the name of heads vnexpounded.
if hills be not taken in their proper sense, to what purpose serveth this exposition? For if the name of hills hath need of Another exposition, he had be as good to have left the name of Heads unexpounded.
Therefore except we will say, that the interpretation of the Angell is vaine, yea more darke then the thing that is expounded by him, we must needes confesse that hils are taken in their proper sense for hils,
Therefore except we will say, that the Interpretation of the Angel is vain, yea more dark then the thing that is expounded by him, we must needs confess that hills Are taken in their proper sense for hills,
The fourth and last proofe that I will take out of the holy scripture, is the last verse of the same seuenteenth chapter, which is yet a more plaine description of Rome,
The fourth and last proof that I will take out of the holy scripture, is the last verse of the same Seventeenth chapter, which is yet a more plain description of Room,
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for there the Angell in plaine words expoundeth, that the woman which S. Iohn saw, which was the great whoore Babylon, is that great Citie which hath dominion ouer the Kings of the earth.
for there the Angel in plain words expoundeth, that the woman which S. John saw, which was the great whore Babylon, is that great city which hath dominion over the Kings of the earth.
What brazen face is so impudent, to denie that Rome was that great citie which had dominion ouer the Kings of the earth at that time when this was spoken? Or what other citie had dominion ouer the Kings of the earth in S. Iohns time,
What brazen face is so impudent, to deny that Rome was that great City which had dominion over the Kings of the earth At that time when this was spoken? Or what other City had dominion over the Kings of the earth in S. Iohns time,
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but Rome? Who is therefore so froward and vntoward, that he will not acknowledge Babylon here to be plainly called Rome? If I should name the chiefe city of England, who would not vnderstand London? If I should speake of the chiefest citie of France, who would not conceiue Paris? And when the Angell named the chiefe citie of the world, who could be ignorant, liuing in that time,
but Room? Who is Therefore so froward and untoward, that he will not acknowledge Babylon Here to be plainly called Room? If I should name the chief City of England, who would not understand London? If I should speak of the chiefest City of France, who would not conceive paris? And when the Angel nam the chief City of the world, who could be ignorant, living in that time,
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and from whence we should looke that Antichrist should come, according to the former prophesies? For it is a shame in this place to flie vnto allegories,
and from whence we should look that Antichrist should come, according to the former prophecies? For it is a shame in this place to fly unto allegories,
so that according to my promise I haue sufficiently proued by authoritie of holy Scriptures, this first proposition which I tooke in hand, that Babylon is Rome.
so that according to my promise I have sufficiently proved by Authority of holy Scriptures, this First proposition which I took in hand, that Babylon is Room.
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but they will still grudge and repine, carpe, and obiect against my interpretations of holy Scriptures (for the texts they cannot deny) I wish them that are such,
but they will still grudge and repine, carp, and Object against my interpretations of holy Scriptures (for the texts they cannot deny) I wish them that Are such,
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if they like not these expositions, which I haue brought to the defacing of Antichrist and his religion, that then they admit and reuerence those expositions, which their owne authors bring for the maintenance of the Popes authoritie and his religion: of which sort are these:
if they like not these expositions, which I have brought to the defacing of Antichrist and his Religion, that then they admit and Reverence those expositions, which their own Authors bring for the maintenance of the Popes Authority and his Religion: of which sort Are these:
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And not content with this, he counteth by Arithmeticke how much greater the Sunne is in quantitie then the Moone, by proportion that it hath to the earth,
And not content with this, he counteth by Arithmetic how much greater the Sun is in quantity then the Moon, by proportion that it hath to the earth,
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Lord (say they) here are two swords. These swords (saith the Glosar) are the Ciuill and Ecclesiasticall power which remained in Peter, and therefore his successor the Pope hath preheminence of both.
Lord (say they) Here Are two swords. These swords (Says the Glosar) Are the Civil and Ecclesiastical power which remained in Peter, and Therefore his successor the Pope hath pre-eminence of both.
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and may not be controlled of any man, no though he draw with him innumerable soules into hell fire, there to be tormented with the diuell and him for euermore;
and may not be controlled of any man, no though he draw with him innumerable Souls into hell fire, there to be tormented with the Devil and him for evermore;
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The Glosar finding this Canon to be so cleane cōtrary vnto the custome of the Popish Clergie, who vse to weare long haire and to shaue their beards, thought he would draw it, at the least if it would not come by faire meanes, to maintaine the laudable custome of the Popish Clergie:
The Glosar finding this Canon to be so clean contrary unto the custom of the Popish Clergy, who use to wear long hair and to shave their beards, Thought he would draw it, At the least if it would not come by fair means, to maintain the laudable custom of the Popish Clergy:
and so the sense afterward falleth out very plaine for the popish Priests thus: We disanul that Prists shold go without long haire, or vnshauen beards.
and so the sense afterwards falls out very plain for the popish Priests thus: We disannul that Priests should go without long hair, or unshaven beards.
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Therefore he that is of so sharpe iudgement, that he will mislike and refuse those plaine expositions which I haue brought of the places before alleaged,
Therefore he that is of so sharp judgement, that he will mislike and refuse those plain expositions which I have brought of the places before alleged,
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as rightly, faithfully, and truly collected. Atque idem iungat Vulpes, & mulgeat Hireos: and by as good reason let him ioyne for his plough not Oxes but Foxes,
as rightly, faithfully, and truly collected. Atque idem iungat Vulpes, & mulgeat Hireos: and by as good reason let him join for his plough not Oxes but Foxes,
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Such are the decretal Epistles of the old Bishops of Rome, Linus, Clemēs, Anacletus, &c. Of which, Clemēs writing to S. Iames forsooth in his second Epistle chargeth him very earnestly that the Pixe be cleanly kept,
Such Are the decretal Epistles of the old Bishops of Room, Linus, Clemēs, Anacletus, etc. Of which, Clemēs writing to S. James forsooth in his second Epistle charges him very earnestly that the Pix be cleanly kept,
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so that there appeare no Mise dong, or any other filthines among the fragments of the body of Christ, with many other like Apostolicall commaundements.
so that there appear no Mice dung, or any other filthiness among the fragments of the body of christ, with many other like Apostolical Commandments.
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The impudencie of whose authors appeareth notably in this, that whereas they were ignorant buzzards that could not write true Latine, they would ascribe their counterfeit Epistles to so learned fathers,
The impudency of whose Authors appears notably in this, that whereas they were ignorant buzzards that could not write true Latin, they would ascribe their counterfeit Epistles to so learned Father's,
as though at that time when women and children spake Latine naturally as their mother tong, the Bishops were so vnlearned, that they did write so barbarously,
as though At that time when women and children spoke Latin naturally as their mother tonge, the Bishops were so unlearned, that they did write so barbarously,
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who in the fift booke of his treatise against all heresies, speaking of the sea of Antichrist, vpon the last verse of the 13. chapter of this Reuelation, where it is said, that the number of the beasts name is six hundred, sixtie and sixe, sheweth that the opinion of many in his time was, that seeing this name NONLATINALPHABET, which is in English, the Latine man, or Romane, in the numerall Greeke letters containeth this number, that Antichrist must be sought at Rome. His words are these:
who in the fift book of his treatise against all heresies, speaking of the sea of Antichrist, upon the last verse of the 13. chapter of this Revelation, where it is said, that the number of the beasts name is six hundred, sixtie and sixe, shows that the opinion of many in his time was, that seeing this name, which is in English, the Latin man, or Roman, in the numeral Greek letters Containeth this number, that Antichrist must be sought At Rome. His words Are these:
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If this exposition or explication of the beasts name had bene deuised by Luther, Zwinglius, or Caluin, it might haue bene suspected as a thing imagined of spite and enuy against the Church of Rome,
If this exposition or explication of the beasts name had be devised by Luther, Zwinglius, or Calvin, it might have be suspected as a thing imagined of spite and envy against the Church of Rome,
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For I thinke this is sufficient with all reasonable men of equall iudgement, to proue that this is no new opiniō, to seek the sea of Antichrist at Rome.
For I think this is sufficient with all reasonable men of equal judgement, to prove that this is no new opinion, to seek the sea of Antichrist At Rome.
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The second witnesse of this assertion that Babylon is Rome, is Tertullianus, a very auncient writer also, who in plaine words affirmeth, that Babylon signifieth Rome, in the third booke against Martion, which denied that Christ had a true bodie.
The second witness of this assertion that Babylon is Room, is Tertullian, a very ancient writer also, who in plain words Affirmeth, that Babylon signifies Rome, in the third book against Martion, which denied that christ had a true body.
You see therefore most clearely and plainely, that Tertullian with all his learning could not interprete these things that be written in this Reuelation concerning Babylon, to be applied to any other citie then Rome:
You see Therefore most clearly and plainly, that Tertullian with all his learning could not interpret these things that be written in this Revelation Concerning Babylon, to be applied to any other City then Room:
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Well, next vnto him I will ioyne Chrysostome, in his Commentarie vpon the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, the second chapter, in his fourth Homilie:
Well, next unto him I will join Chrysostom, in his Commentary upon the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, the second chapter, in his fourth Homily:
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But when that stay is taken away, he should be reuealed in his due time. Chrysostome expoundeth this stay to be the Romaine Empire, which must giue place vnto Antichrist:
But when that stay is taken away, he should be revealed in his due time. Chrysostom expoundeth this stay to be the Roman Empire, which must give place unto Antichrist:
Nec vult apertè dicere Romanum imperium destruendum, quod ipsi qui imperant aeternum putant, vnde secundum Apocalypsim Iohannis in fronte purpuratae meretricis scriptum est nomen blasphemiae, id est Romae aeternae, &c. that is,
Nec vult apertè dicere Romanum imperium destruendum, quod ipsi qui imperant aeternum Putant, vnde secundum Apocalypse John in front purpuratae Harlots Scriptum est Nome Blasphemies, id est Rome aeternae, etc. that is,
wherefore according to the Reuelation of Saint Iohn, in the forehead of the purple whoore there is written a name of blasphemie, which is, Rome euerlasting. Lo, here another witnesse of good antiquitie and sufficient credite, which not onely agreeth plainely with Chrysostome, that Antichrist should take possession of the Romaine Empire when it should be decayed in the Emperours:
Wherefore according to the Revelation of Saint John, in the forehead of the purple whore there is written a name of blasphemy, which is, Room everlasting. Lo, Here Another witness of good antiquity and sufficient credit, which not only agreeth plainly with Chrysostom, that Antichrist should take possession of the Roman Empire when it should be decayed in the emperors:
but also most plainely agreeing with Tertullian, calleth that Babylonicall strumpet, which is described in the seuenteenth chapter of this Apocalypse, that purple whoore of Rome,
but also most plainly agreeing with Tertullian, calls that Babylonical strumpet, which is described in the Seventeenth chapter of this Apocalypse, that purple whore of Room,
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and the name of blasphemie, to be Rome euerlasting: as though he had heard the Pope brag of the eternitie of his sea, which he saith is the rocke, against which the gates of hell cannot preuaile.
and the name of blasphemy, to be Room everlasting: as though he had herd the Pope brag of the eternity of his sea, which he Says is the rock, against which the gates of hell cannot prevail.
But he is foully beguiled, for Rome the sea of his Popedome is by Saint Ieromes iudgement that Babylom of whom the Angell preached, that howsoeuer she boasts of her eternity, She is fallen, she is fallen,
But he is foully beguiled, for Room the sea of his Popedom is by Saint Ieromes judgement that Babylom of whom the Angel preached, that howsoever she boasts of her eternity, She is fallen, she is fallen,
but when the old Doctors (to whose iudgement they themselues appeale from the authoritie of the Scriptures) feare not so plainely in their writings to paint out the Babylonicall Strumpet in her right colours,
but when the old Doctors (to whose judgement they themselves appeal from the Authority of the Scriptures) Fear not so plainly in their writings to paint out the Babylonical Strumpet in her right colours,
why should we be blamed for saying as we are taught by them? And especially of those men that make so great vaunts that the iudgement of the Fathers is altogether on their side by whom they offer to be tried,
why should we be blamed for saying as we Are taught by them? And especially of those men that make so great vaunts that the judgement of the Father's is altogether on their side by whom they offer to be tried,
and knowne and seene all that was prophesied to be fulfilled in him? With what confidence suppose ye, would they haue inueyed against him? With how open mouthes would they haue cried out vpon him? At least wise do you not thinke in your conscience, that when they had considered the authoritie of the Pope,
and known and seen all that was prophesied to be fulfilled in him? With what confidence suppose you, would they have inveighed against him? With how open mouths would they have cried out upon him? At least wise do you not think in your conscience, that when they had considered the Authority of the Pope,
and repented that euer they had called her the purple whoore of Babylon, seeing she is the holy mother Church of Rome, the sea of the most holy father the Pope the head of the same Church?
and repented that ever they had called her the purple whore of Babylon, seeing she is the holy mother Church of Rome, the sea of the most holy father the Pope the head of the same Church?
I must needs say thus much in your behalfe (ô ye Papists) as ill as I loue you, that if Ierome, Tertullian, and the rest of the Doctors did so account of Rome as you affirme of them, they were much too blame to defame her with such odious names,
I must needs say thus much in your behalf (o the Papists) as ill as I love you, that if Jerome, Tertullian, and the rest of the Doctors did so account of Room as you affirm of them, they were much too blame to defame her with such odious names,
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for what Papist in these dayes dare say, that which Ierom said, that Rome is that purple Harlot Babylon, which S. Iohn speaketh of in the Apocalypse? The same Ierome in his 13. booke of Cōmentaries of the Prophecie of Esay, vpon the 47. chapter writeth in this maner:
for what Papist in these days Dare say, that which Jerom said, that Room is that purple Harlot Babylon, which S. John speaks of in the Apocalypse? The same Jerome in his 13. book of Commentaries of the Prophecy of Isaiah, upon the 47. chapter Writeth in this manner:
For as much as the seuentie Interpreters write, not the daughter Babylon, but the daughter of Babylon, some do interpret thereof, not Babylon in Caldea,
For as much as the seuentie Interpreters write, not the daughter Babylon, but the daughter of Babylon, Some do interpret thereof, not Babylon in Chaldea,
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and namely, of such as vsed to interpret the Prophet Esay. Thirdly and especially consider, that he affirmeth Rome in the Apocalypse to be especially called Babylon.
and namely, of such as used to interpret the Prophet Isaiah. Thirdly and especially Consider, that he Affirmeth Room in the Apocalypse to be especially called Babylon.
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What meaneth Ierome so often to beate in this naile, that Babylon is Rome? If it had slipped out of his pen but once, he might haue bene pardoned for his ouersight:
What means Jerome so often to beat in this nail, that Babylon is Rome? If it had slipped out of his pen but once, he might have be pardoned for his oversight:
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For in his Preface vnto the booke of Didimus, De Spiritu sancto, which he translated out of Greeke into Latine, writing to Paulinianus, he vttereth these words:
For in his Preface unto the book of Didymus, De Spiritu sancto, which he translated out of Greek into Latin, writing to Paulinianus, he uttereth these words:
but that he could neuer consider Rome otherwise, but to be the See appointed for Antichrist? For in other places where he interpreteth the Scriptures and Prophecies, concerning Antichrist, we may lesse maruell if he interpret Babylon for Rome,
but that he could never Consider Room otherwise, but to be the See appointed for Antichrist? For in other places where he interpreteth the Scriptures and Prophecies, Concerning Antichrist, we may less marvel if he interpret Babylon for Rome,
then that he had learned in the Scriptures to be Babylon, and the purple harlot? For in like maner writing to Marcella, a vertuous Gentlewoman of Rome, whome he allured to forsake Rome,
then that he had learned in the Scriptures to be Babylon, and the purple harlot? For in like manner writing to Marcella, a virtuous Gentlewoman of Room, whom he allured to forsake Room,
so Rome where she desired to remaine, was the Babylonicall harlot, according to the Reuelation of S. Iohn, appointed for the birth of Antichrist, which there should arise,
so Room where she desired to remain, was the Babylonical harlot, according to the Revelation of S. John, appointed for the birth of Antichrist, which there should arise,
Of the authoritie of the worke I wil moue no question at this time, seeing it is commended to vs by Cuthbert Tonstall, late bishop of Duresme, who found it in an old Librarie,
Of the Authority of the work I will move no question At this time, seeing it is commended to us by Cuthbert Tunstall, late bishop of Duresme, who found it in an old Library,
though it be neuer so vnlike his writing, and crie out vpon vs for reiecting at our pleasure the workes of auncient Doctors, that make against our doctrine:
though it be never so unlike his writing, and cry out upon us for rejecting At our pleasure the works of ancient Doctors, that make against our Doctrine:
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whereas Pigius their great Patron, blushed not to reiect the report of two generall Councels, the fift and sixt of Constantinople, which are commended to vs by publike faith of the Church of Constantinople,
whereas Pigius their great Patron, blushed not to reject the report of two general Counsels, the fift and sixt of Constantinople, which Are commended to us by public faith of the Church of Constantinople,
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because in the one Pope Honorius is condemned and accursed for an heretike, and in neither of both the Popes Legates could haue the highest place, according to the request of their ambitious Maister.
Because in the one Pope Honorius is condemned and accursed for an heretic, and in neither of both the Popes Legates could have the highest place, according to the request of their ambitious Master.
Primasius also a very auncient Writer, who likewise commenteth vpon the Apocalypse, expoundeth these Prophecies of Antichrist to be fulfilled in the Romaine Empire,
Primasius also a very ancient Writer, who likewise commenteth upon the Apocalypse, expoundeth these Prophecies of Antichrist to be fulfilled in the Roman Empire,
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willing men to consider, that in the beginning of the citie of God, which was the Church in Abrahams time, the first Rome, that was Easterne Babylon her enemie, was builded in Caldea,
willing men to Consider, that in the beginning of the City of God, which was the Church in Abrahams time, the First Room, that was Eastern Babylon her enemy, was built in Chaldea,
and about the same time that the first Babylon was destroyed, lest the citie of God should lacke her enemie, the second Babylon, which is Rome in Italie was erected.
and about the same time that the First Babylon was destroyed, lest the City of God should lack her enemy, the second Babylon, which is Room in Italy was erected.
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O Augustine, thou wast not well aduised to make the Citie of Rome enemie to the Citie of GOD, that Rome shold be the same to the Church of GOD, that Babylon of old was to Ierusalem!
O Augustine, thou wast not well advised to make the city of Room enemy to the city of GOD, that Rome should be the same to the Church of GOD, that Babylon of old was to Ierusalem!
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By these & other testimonies of old Writers that might be brought but for tediousnesse, I suppose it is sufficiently proued, that Babylon in this my text spoken of, is Rome,
By these & other testimonies of old Writers that might be brought but for tediousness, I suppose it is sufficiently proved, that Babylon in this my text spoken of, is Room,
then of the Papists themselues? which affirme that S. Peter in his Epistle, where he sendeth salutations frō the Church gathered in Babylon, by Babylon vnderstandeth Rome.
then of the Papists themselves? which affirm that S. Peter in his Epistle, where he sends salutations from the Church gathered in Babylon, by Babylon understandeth Rome.
So greedie they are to find a place in Scripture, where Peter should be said to haue bene at Rome, that they are content to acknowledge Babylon in the Scripture to be vnderstood of Rome.
So greedy they Are to find a place in Scripture, where Peter should be said to have be At Room, that they Are content to acknowledge Babylon in the Scripture to be understood of Room.
And thus I haue performed, I trust sufficiently, that which I tooke in hand to proue, both by the authoritie of holy Scripture in plaine and manifest texts,
And thus I have performed, I trust sufficiently, that which I took in hand to prove, both by the Authority of holy Scripture in plain and manifest texts,
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So that as it is impossible for a great Milstone, throwne with great force by a mightie Angell into the bottome of the sea, to rise vp againe and swim aboue the water:
So that as it is impossible for a great Millstone, thrown with great force by a mighty Angel into the bottom of the sea, to rise up again and swim above the water:
Also of her vtter desolation, descriptions are made in the eighteenth Chapter, where it is said, that Babylon is made a dwelling place of diuels, a cage of vncleane birds:
Also of her utter desolation, descriptions Are made in the eighteenth Chapter, where it is said, that Babylon is made a Dwelling place of Devils, a cage of unclean Birds:
according to the Prophecie of Esay concerning old Babylon, that Zyim & Ohym, which be Sprights and Goblins shall walke in her Pallaces, Scrichowles and Ostriges shall crie in her houses, Apes and Satyres shall daunce in her beautifull buildings.
according to the Prophecy of Isaiah Concerning old Babylon, that Zyim & Ohym, which be Sprights and Goblins shall walk in her Palaces, Scritchowles and Ostriches shall cry in her houses, Apes and Satires shall dance in her beautiful buildings.
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but perpetuall solitude and sorow shall dwell there for euermore. Therefore saith the Angell, she is fallen, she is fallen, that is, she is destroyed, and neuer shall be repaired.
but perpetual solitude and sorrow shall dwell there for evermore. Therefore Says the Angel, she is fallen, she is fallen, that is, she is destroyed, and never shall be repaired.
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Remember so many Abbeyes, Monasteries, Nunneries, Frieries, Hospitals, Chauntries, Churches and Chappels, now ouerthrowne and made euen with the ground.
remember so many Abbeys, Monasteries, Nunneries, Friaries, Hospitals, Chantries, Churches and Chapels, now overthrown and made even with the ground.
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and the Prophecies that were concerning them, might be fulfilled, that they might be a monument of his wrath vnto all the posteritie, the beginning of the fall of Babylon,
and the Prophecies that were Concerning them, might be fulfilled, that they might be a monument of his wrath unto all the posterity, the beginning of the fallen of Babylon,
Yea, the most part of the ten hornes, which sometime gaue ouer their power and authoritie vnto the beast, which were all the Kings and Potentates that acknowledged the Pope for their supreme head,
Yea, the most part of the ten horns, which sometime gave over their power and Authority unto the beast, which were all the Kings and Potentates that acknowledged the Pope for their supreme head,
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or else to practise by treason and trecherie, suborning Rogues and Vagabonds to stirre vp tumults among the rude people, to trouble godly estates and commonwealths that despise her dominion;
or Else to practise by treason and treachery, suborning Rogues and Vagabonds to stir up tumults among the rude people, to trouble godly estates and commonwealths that despise her dominion;
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What thogh she retaine her proud and presumptuous stomacke, and will do while her breath lasteth, to pronounce sentence of depriuation against Princes that abhorre her wickednesse? Her impudent arrogancie is not so much detested of many,
What though she retain her proud and presumptuous stomach, and will do while her breath lasteth, to pronounce sentence of deprivation against Princes that abhor her wickedness? Her impudent arrogancy is not so much detested of many,
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Or as it is contained in this Prophecie, that Antichrist should gather together the Princes of the earth to make battell against him that sitteth vpon the white Horse, whose name is The word of God, but all to their vtter confusion and destruction.
Or as it is contained in this Prophecy, that Antichrist should gather together the Princes of the earth to make battle against him that Sitteth upon the white Horse, whose name is The word of God, but all to their utter confusion and destruction.
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For the word of God must conquer and preuaile in the last age, and Antichrist must be consumed by the spirit of the mouth of Christ, which is his holy word,
For the word of God must conquer and prevail in the last age, and Antichrist must be consumed by the Spirit of the Mouth of christ, which is his holy word,
and vtterly abolished by the glorious brightnesse of his coming to iudgement, as S. Paule testifieth in the second Chapter of the second Epistle to the Thessalonians.
and utterly abolished by the glorious brightness of his coming to judgement, as S. Paul Testifieth in the second Chapter of the second Epistle to the Thessalonians.
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for all will not serue, seeing the time of her final fall approcheth, and now already our Sauiour Christ with the spirit of his mouth hath wasted and consumed a great part of that credit & estimation, in which the doctrine of Babylon of long time hath triumphed.
for all will not serve, seeing the time of her final fallen Approaches, and now already our Saviour christ with the Spirit of his Mouth hath wasted and consumed a great part of that credit & estimation, in which the Doctrine of Babylon of long time hath triumphed.
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and the kingdom of Antichrist overthrowne, euen from the foundations, that no superfluous relicks of Babylonical religion may remain where the church of Christ is in building,
and the Kingdom of Antichrist overthrown, even from the foundations, that no superfluous Relics of Babylonical Religion may remain where the Church of christ is in building,
Although they close their eyes neuer so obstinatly against the light of Gods word, yet some effect of the beames of force wil pierce euen through their eye-lids.
Although they close their eyes never so obstinately against the Light of God's word, yet Some Effect of the beams of force will pierce even through their eyelids.
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And that they thēselues cannot dissemble, although they would neuer so faine, but that they haue bene deceiued with grosse errors and shameful superstitions:
And that they themselves cannot dissemble, although they would never so feign, but that they have be deceived with gross errors and shameful superstitions:
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who is now so blind that seeth not how the world hath bin seduced by them? And the simplicitie of the people abused to satisfie their vnsatiable couetousnesse?
who is now so blind that sees not how the world hath been seduced by them? And the simplicity of the people abused to satisfy their unsatiable covetousness?
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What litle Mise those great mountaines in so many yeares trauell haue brought foorth? In fortie or fiftie yeares consultation two great matters reformed.
What little Mice those great Mountains in so many Years travel have brought forth? In fortie or fiftie Years consultation two great matters reformed.
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As one that landed lately at Yarmouth, before witnesse of good credit testified, that if he might be satisfied in two points, concerning the Popes supremacie,
As one that landed lately At Yarmouth, before witness of good credit testified, that if he might be satisfied in two points, Concerning the Popes supremacy,
So that I will conclude, that Babylon is fallen in riches, in power, in credit of Doctrine, not onely with Protestants, but euen with Papists themselues.
So that I will conclude, that Babylon is fallen in riches, in power, in credit of Doctrine, not only with Protestants, but even with Papists themselves.
For whatsoeuer is contained either in the Scripture, or in the writings of the auncient Doctors, to proue that Babylon is Rome, is to be vnderstood of Rome vnder the heathen Emperours, and not vnder the Popes:
For whatsoever is contained either in the Scripture, or in the writings of the ancient Doctors, to prove that Babylon is Room, is to be understood of Room under the heathen emperors, and not under the Popes:
but that Antichrist the great enemie of the church of Christ, and which is principally called Antichrist, could not be any of the heathen Monarchie, I will make it manifest by plaine demonstrations.
but that Antichrist the great enemy of the Church of christ, and which is principally called Antichrist, could not be any of the heathen Monarchy, I will make it manifest by plain demonstrations.
First, S. Paul in the second chapter of the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, speaking purposely of Antichrist, saith expresly, that he shall sit in the Temple of God, which is the Church of Christ.
First, S. Paul in the second chapter of the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, speaking purposely of Antichrist, Says expressly, that he shall fit in the Temple of God, which is the Church of christ.
because he sitteth without the temple of God, as there be diuers that would haue these things to be vnderstood of Mahomet or Ottomanus: but it is as cleare as the Sunne at noone dayes;
Because he Sitteth without the temple of God, as there be diverse that would have these things to be understood of Mahomet or Ottoman: but it is as clear as the Sun At noon days;
for as much as neither the heathen Emperors, nor Mahomet, nor Ottomanus sitteth in the Temple or Church of God, that none of them is that great Antichrist, of whom the prophesies of the Scripture are to be expounded.
for as much as neither the heathen Emperor's, nor Mahomet, nor Ottoman Sitteth in the Temple or Church of God, that none of them is that great Antichrist, of whom the prophecies of the Scripture Are to be expounded.
Now the Pope sitteth in the midst of the temple of God, and boasteth himself to be God, chalenging to himselfe such authoritie as is proper only to God,
Now the Pope Sitteth in the midst of the temple of God, and boasts himself to be God, challenging to himself such Authority as is proper only to God,
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Another reason to proue that Antichrist (which in this Reuelation is foreshewed to come into the world) cannot be vnderstood to be the heathen Emperours, is taken out of the seuenteenth chapter of the same booke:
another reason to prove that Antichrist (which in this Revelation is foreshowed to come into the world) cannot be understood to be the heathen emperors, is taken out of the Seventeenth chapter of the same book:
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for there the Angell interpreting to S. Iohn the mysterie of the beast that beareth the harlot, which hath seuen heads, signifying seuen hilles, he declareth also that they signifie seuen Kings,
for there the Angel interpreting to S. John the mystery of the beast that bears the harlot, which hath seuen Heads, signifying seuen hills, he Declareth also that they signify seuen Kings,
or principall estates, or formes of regiment, for so the name of King is often taken in the Prophets and specially in Daniel, at which prophesie S. Iohn borroweth many phrases.
or principal estates, or forms of regiment, for so the name of King is often taken in the prophets and specially in daniel, At which prophesy S. John borroweth many phrases.
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for Nero the first persecuting Paynim was come and gone, and Domitian another persecutor, (by whose tyrannie S. Iohn was banished into the Ile of Pathmos, where he saw and receiued this Reuelation) was then in authoritie:
for Nero the First persecuting Paynim was come and gone, and Domitian Another persecutor, (by whose tyranny S. John was banished into the I'll of Patmos, where he saw and received this Revelation) was then in Authority:
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the first state of Kings, the second of Consuls, the third of Decemviri, the fourth of Dictators, the fift of Triumviri, the sixt of Caesars or Emperors, and the seuenth of Popes.
the First state of Kings, the second of Consuls, the third of Decemviri, the fourth of Dictators, the fift of Triumviri, the sixt of Caesars or Emperor's, and the Seventh of Popes.
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For in the second chapter speaking of those Antichrists, which were the fore-runners of the great Antichrist, he sheweth that they went out from the Church.
For in the second chapter speaking of those Antichrists, which were the forerunners of the great Antichrist, he shows that they went out from the Church.
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And in the fourth chapter he calleth them false Prophets, and teacheth men how to know the spirit of Antichrist, He that denieth Iesus to be Christ, he that denieth that Iesus Christ is come in the flesh:
And in the fourth chapter he calls them false prophets, and Teaches men how to know the Spirit of Antichrist, He that Denieth Iesus to be christ, he that Denieth that Iesus christ is come in the Flesh:
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Now remaineth the last part that I promised to intreate of, namely the cause of Gods so seuere iudgment against Babylon, that he hath decreed her vtter ouerthrow and destruction, which the Angel comprehendeth in these words, Because she hath made all nations drunke with the wine of the furie of her fornication:
Now remains the last part that I promised to entreat of, namely the cause of God's so severe judgement against Babylon, that he hath decreed her utter overthrow and destruction, which the Angel comprehendeth in these words, Because she hath made all Nations drunk with the wine of the fury of her fornication:
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that is, she hath deceiued all the world with false doctrine, which he compareth vnto two kinds of vices, whereby men are so deceiued, that they loose all their right iudgement, drunkennesse and fornication:
that is, she hath deceived all the world with false Doctrine, which he compareth unto two Kinds of vices, whereby men Are so deceived, that they lose all their right judgement, Drunkenness and fornication:
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For of al other religions, to the carnal man none is so pleasant as Poperie is, in which be so many kinds of satisfaction to be obtained, both in this life and after men be dead, that there is no greater securitie for an hypocrite to sleepe in, thē in the faire promises of Popery.
For of all other Religions, to the carnal man none is so pleasant as Popery is, in which be so many Kinds of satisfaction to be obtained, both in this life and After men be dead, that there is no greater security for an hypocrite to sleep in, them in the fair promises of Popery.
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because they would still continue without checke of true doctrine, which calleth men to repentance, & amendment of life, or else threatneth eternall damnation.
Because they would still continue without check of true Doctrine, which calls men to Repentance, & amendment of life, or Else threatens Eternal damnation.
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For howsoeuer it pleaseth them to charge the doctrine of the Gospell with cause of securitie, it may easily be seene by comparison of it with the doctrine of Poperie, whether is cause of securitie:
For howsoever it Pleases them to charge the Doctrine of the Gospel with cause of security, it may Easily be seen by comparison of it with the Doctrine of Popery, whither is cause of security:
Againe, when we consider that Antichrist should make men drunke with his erronious doctrine, we maruell lesse how men could be so blinded and infatuate, that they could not see and perceiue such grosse errors and manifest vntruths as are in Poperie.
Again, when we Consider that Antichrist should make men drunk with his erroneous Doctrine, we marvel less how men could be so blinded and infatuate, that they could not see and perceive such gross errors and manifest untruths as Are in Popery.
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In like maner, they that be ouercome with the vnhonest loue of harlots, they haue their reason so imprisoned in corrupt affection and foolish fantasie, that they are at libertie neither to see their owne folly,
In like manner, they that be overcome with the unhonest love of harlots, they have their reason so imprisoned in corrupt affection and foolish fantasy, that they Are At liberty neither to see their own folly,
So it fareth with those that the Babylonical Circe the Church of Rome hath allured by her inchauntments, to commit spirituall fornination with her, they cannot abide to heare the voice of them that call them out of that damnable estate,
So it fareth with those that the Babylonical circe the Church of Rome hath allured by her enchantments, to commit spiritual fornination with her, they cannot abide to hear the voice of them that call them out of that damnable estate,
This is the effect of their drunkennesse, this is the effect of their fornication, and this is the iust iudgement of God, that they which haue shut vp their eares from hearing the truth, should be deceiued with strong delusions, that they might beleeue lies.
This is the Effect of their Drunkenness, this is the Effect of their fornication, and this is the just judgement of God, that they which have shut up their ears from hearing the truth, should be deceived with strong delusions, that they might believe lies.
And because of these so great and hainous inormities, the iust sentence of God pronounced here by the Angell, is come vpon her, that she is now in her fall and decay,
And Because of these so great and heinous Infirmities, the just sentence of God pronounced Here by the Angel, is come upon her, that she is now in her fallen and decay,
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For this is the great vniuersalitie that they make so great bragges of, and would haue it to be a certaine note and marke of the Catholicke Church to be vniuersall.
For this is the great universality that they make so great brags of, and would have it to be a certain note and mark of the Catholic Church to be universal.
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Where is then the vniuersall consent and vnitie of all nations in Religion, that maketh a true Religion? and yet vniuersalitie and vnitie be two great pillars of the Church of Rome.
Where is then the universal consent and unity of all Nations in Religion, that makes a true Religion? and yet universality and unity be two great pillars of the Church of Rome.
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And for my part, I do not enuie her those markes which she challengeth of vniuersalitie and vnitie (although we might stand in law with her for them,) but let her peaceably inioy them:
And for my part, I do not envy her those marks which she Challengeth of universality and unity (although we might stand in law with her for them,) but let her peaceably enjoy them:
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and suffer her to continue in damnable errours so many hundred yeares? Why, Christ himselfe declareth, that the deceipts and errours of false Prophets should be so great, that if it were possible the very elect should be deceiued:
and suffer her to continue in damnable errors so many hundred Years? Why, christ himself Declareth, that the Deceits and errors of false prophets should be so great, that if it were possible the very elect should be deceived:
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And Saint Paule in manifest words declareth, that the second comming of Christ should not be before there were a generall apostacie, that is, a departure from the true faith and Religion of Christ,
And Saint Paul in manifest words Declareth, that the second coming of christ should not be before there were a general apostasy, that is, a departure from the true faith and Religion of christ,
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and there remaine a space, vntill she should be brought againe to light and open knowledge of all men? As it is come to passe this day, Gods name be therefore euerlastingly praised.
and there remain a Molle, until she should be brought again to Light and open knowledge of all men? As it is come to pass this day, God's name be Therefore everlastingly praised.
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for by that I haue said, I trust it doth sufficiently appere, that God according to his righteous iudgement, hath determined vtterly to ouerthrow Babylon,
for by that I have said, I trust it does sufficiently appear, that God according to his righteous judgement, hath determined utterly to overthrow Babylon,
or shall acknowledge any obedience or reuerence to him, as willing to drinke of the cup of Babylons fornication, the same shall drinke of the wine of the furie of Gods wrath, which is powred foorth vnmingled into the great cuppe of Gods anger,
or shall acknowledge any Obedience or Reverence to him, as willing to drink of the cup of Babylons fornication, the same shall drink of the wine of the fury of God's wrath, which is poured forth unmingled into the great cup of God's anger,
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that horrible, intollerable, and eternall torments remaine for all them that now (especially when Babylon is now discouered) will haue any thing to doe with her damnable errours and pernicious doctrine:
that horrible, intolerable, and Eternal torments remain for all them that now (especially when Babylon is now discovered) will have any thing to do with her damnable errors and pernicious Doctrine:
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And looke how much she hath glorified her selfe, and liued in wantonnesse, (which was without measure) so much they may bestow vpon her of sorrow and torments.
And look how much she hath glorified her self, and lived in wantonness, (which was without measure) so much they may bestow upon her of sorrow and torments.
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That all subiects may continue in holy obedience, first to God, and then to their Prince, to the aduauncing of the honour and glorie of God, through Iesus Christ:
That all Subjects may continue in holy Obedience, First to God, and then to their Prince, to the advancing of the honour and glory of God, through Iesus christ:
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The nūbring of the beasts name by the Greek letters. NONLATINALPHABET 30 NONLATINALPHABET 1 NONLATINALPHABET 300 NONLATINALPHABET 5 NONLATINALPHABET 10 NONLATINALPHABET 50 NONLATINALPHABET 70 NONLATINALPHABET 200 666.
The numbering of the beasts name by the Greek letters. 30 1 300 5 10 50 70 200 666.
