¶ A verie godlie and necessary Sermon preached before the young Countesse of Comberlande in the North, the 24. of Nouember. 1577. by M. Christopher Shutt. Ebr. 11.7.
¶ A very godly and necessary Sermon preached before the young Countess of Comberlande in the North, the 24. of November. 1577. by M. Christopher Shutt. Ebr 11.7.
By faith Noe being warned of God, of the things which were as yet not seene, moued with reuerence, prepared the arke, to the sauing of his housholde, through the which arke, he condemned the world,
By faith Noah being warned of God, of the things which were as yet not seen, moved with Reverence, prepared the Ark, to the Saving of his household, through the which Ark, he condemned the world,
THe holy ghost (right honourable and welbeloued) layeth forth to our consideration, in this chapter, a long rehearsal of ye faithful men of God, in the former ages of the worlde, whose perfect faith and true religion is made manifest, to all posterities, in this place of scripture:
THe holy ghost (right honourable and well-beloved) Layeth forth to our consideration, in this chapter, a long rehearsal of the faithful men of God, in the former ages of the world, whose perfect faith and true Religion is made manifest, to all Posterities, in this place of scripture:
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who after that by faith they were iustified before God, like trees of righteousnes, they brought forth the fruites of al obedience, in godly cōuersation.
who After that by faith they were justified before God, like trees of righteousness, they brought forth the fruits of all Obedience, in godly Conversation.
Who beholding ye great ripenes of sinne, and corruption of all flesh, with ouerflowing waters to be punished, being warned of God, with all reuerence and feare, prepared the arke,
Who beholding you great ripeness of sin, and corruption of all Flesh, with overflowing waters to be punished, being warned of God, with all Reverence and Fear, prepared the Ark,
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The due remembrance whereof, may enkindle in vs, if we lothe not our saluation, the vigilant care wherewith we ought to be pressed, in this last age and winding vp of these our sorowful dayes, wherein such ripenes of al iniquities,
The due remembrance whereof, may enkindle in us, if we loath not our salvation, the vigilant care wherewith we ought to be pressed, in this last age and winding up of these our sorrowful days, wherein such ripeness of all iniquities,
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so horrible contempt of Gods word, and so manifest vngodlines, foretel and prognosticate the small fall of this totering world, to be very neere an end, that when the same shal come, we might be saued within ye arke of Christes Church with faithfull Noe, rather then by our carnall securitie, to hazard losse of bodie and soule for euer.
so horrible contempt of God's word, and so manifest ungodliness, foretell and prognosticate the small fallen of this totering world, to be very near an end, that when the same shall come, we might be saved within you Ark of Christ's Church with faithful Noah, rather then by our carnal security, to hazard loss of body and soul for ever.
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The former is contayned in these words, By faith Noe being warned of God, of the things which were as yet not seene, moued with reuerence, prepared the arke.
The former is contained in these words, By faith Noah being warned of God, of the things which were as yet not seen, moved with Reverence, prepared the Ark.
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Albeit (right honourable and beloued) the electe of God in this life, walke through the valleye of teares and shadows of death, yet the Lord continueth, their light & strength and rocke of sure defence, who in the time of trouble, will hide them in his tabernacle, that not one heare of their head shal perishe:
Albeit (right honourable and Beloved) the elect of God in this life, walk through the valley of tears and shadows of death, yet the Lord Continueth, their Light & strength and rock of sure defence, who in the time of trouble, will hide them in his tabernacle, that not one hear of their head shall perish:
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but when the floodes of aduersities approch, he giueth them warning to escape, and so deliuereth them out of temptation, and reserueth the vniust vnto the day of iudgement to bee punished.
but when the floods of adversities approach, he gives them warning to escape, and so Delivereth them out of temptation, and reserveth the unjust unto the day of judgement to be punished.
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Which warning the Lorde gaue now to Noe, with whom he had, according to the riches of his grace, entred into a couenant, to the end he might prepare an arke for his deliueraunce, against the comming of the flood, wherewith the wicked shoulde bee drowned.
Which warning the Lord gave now to Noah, with whom he had, according to the riches of his grace, entered into a Covenant, to the end he might prepare an Ark for his deliverance, against the coming of the flood, wherewith the wicked should be drowned.
In like maner when the sinnes of the Sodomites cryed for vengeance from heauen, the Lorde premonished righteous Lot, being wearied with their vncleannes, to separate him selfe and his from them,
In like manner when the Sins of the Sodomites cried for vengeance from heaven, the Lord premonished righteous Lot, being wearied with their uncleanness, to separate him self and his from them,
and so prouoked the wrath of the Lorde against them, the Lord commanded Moses & Aaron to exempt them selues & the rest of the congregation from their companie,
and so provoked the wrath of the Lord against them, the Lord commanded Moses & Aaron to exempt them selves & the rest of the congregation from their company,
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Such faythfull warning the spirite of God, giueth to the elected saintes in the reuelation, that they should come out of Babylon and touche no vncleane thing, least in being partakers of hir sinnes, they should haue bin partakers of hir plagues.
Such faithful warning the Spirit of God, gives to the elected Saints in the Revelation, that they should come out of Babylon and touch no unclean thing, least in being partakers of his Sins, they should have been partakers of his plagues.
wherein wee may learne the great care, which the Lorde hath for the saluatiō of his people, forewarning them alwayes of the dangers to come, to the ende they might safely rest vnder his protection.
wherein we may Learn the great care, which the Lord hath for the salvation of his people, forewarning them always of the dangers to come, to the end they might safely rest under his protection.
For surely he will do nothing, but he first reuealeth his word vnto his Prophets, that they may warne his chosen earely and late, to saue them selues in time of trouble.
For surely he will do nothing, but he First Revealeth his word unto his prophets, that they may warn his chosen early and late, to save them selves in time of trouble.
The Lord foretolde the people of Israel & of Iuda, by the mouth of his Prophetes, their captiuitie in Assyria & Babylon, long time before they felt any sore, that the godly might seeke deliueraunce.
The Lord foretold the people of Israel & of Iuda, by the Mouth of his prophets, their captivity in Assyria & Babylon, long time before they felt any soar, that the godly might seek deliverance.
Our Sauiour Christ premonished his elect of many daungers to come, that those which were in Iurie, might flee vnto the mountaines and seeke to saue themselues, vnder the crosse.
Our Saviour christ premonished his elect of many dangers to come, that those which were in Jury, might flee unto the Mountains and seek to save themselves, under the cross.
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and of his manifolde abominations, wherewith he should poyson the world, that the godly might bee the better furnished with the woorde of trueth, to preserue them selues against his wily traines, of mans decrees and vaine inuentions.
and of his manifold abominations, wherewith he should poison the world, that the godly might be the better furnished with the word of truth, to preserve them selves against his wily trains, of men decrees and vain Inventions.
We haue bene admonished these nineteene yeeres and more, and warned by the preaching of the Gospell, to forsake papistrie and superstition, to leaue our sinfull wayes,
We have be admonished these nineteene Years and more, and warned by the preaching of the Gospel, to forsake papistry and Superstition, to leave our sinful ways,
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for if wee walke after the stubbernes of our stonie heartes, and saye with the wicked, wee will not take heede, then will hee bring vpon vs the fruites of our owne imaginations,
for if we walk After the Stubbornness of our stony hearts, and say with the wicked, we will not take heed, then will he bring upon us the fruits of our own Imaginations,
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and the Swallowe, obserue their opportunitie of comming, and shall not we knowe the iudgements of our God? Or can the Oxe know his masters stall, or the Asse his masters cribbe,
and the Swallow, observe their opportunity of coming, and shall not we know the Judgments of our God? Or can the Ox know his Masters stall, or the Ass his Masters crib,
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By this his readinesse to beleeue the worde, appeareth plainly (beloued) the faythfull heart, which the godly ought to haue towards the same, that in beleeuing the worde of trueth, the Lord may be their God, and they his people.
By this his readiness to believe the word, appears plainly (Beloved) the faithful heart, which the godly ought to have towards the same, that in believing the word of truth, the Lord may be their God, and they his people.
This readinesse was in the Kenites, when they left their owne coūtry, to go with the Israelites into ye land of Canaan, that they might be further instructed in the law of God.
This readiness was in the Kenites, when they left their own country, to go with the Israelites into the land of Canaan, that they might be further instructed in the law of God.
And this ought to be our readines towards the word of our saluation, and towards the admonitions of the most highest, that whilest he speaketh, we giue eare, whilest he crieth, that wee make answere,
And this ought to be our readiness towards the word of our salvation, and towards the admonitions of the most highest, that whilst he speaks, we give ear, whilst he cries, that we make answer,
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These should be the daies, wherein men shoulde follow no more the stubbornnesse of theyr wicked hearts, but rather should goe vp to the mountaine of the lord, to be instructed in his lawes with reuerence and feare.
These should be the days, wherein men should follow no more the stubbornness of their wicked hearts, but rather should go up to the mountain of the lord, to be instructed in his laws with Reverence and Fear.
They are the dayes of the prouocation in the wildernes, wherein the delights of Egyptiacal seruitude, is preferred before the sweete Manna of euerlasting happines.
They Are the days of the provocation in the Wilderness, wherein the delights of Egyptiacal servitude, is preferred before the sweet Manna of everlasting happiness.
Why haue they put vpon them an whorish face, and a shameles looke, and made their hearts like an adamant, whilest they walke in the errour of theyr hearts,
Why have they put upon them an whorish face, and a shameless look, and made their hearts like an adamant, whilst they walk in the error of their hearts,
But especially (welbeloued) the faith of Noe appeared in this, yt he saw the things to come, which presently could not by outwarde senses be discerned.
But especially (well-beloved) the faith of Noah appeared in this, that he saw the things to come, which presently could not by outward Senses be discerned.
For, seeing that the floud was not come, before an hundreth and twentie yeeres were ended, the tract of time might haue remoued and banished away the remembrance thereof.
For, seeing that the flood was not come, before an Hundredth and twentie Years were ended, the tract of time might have removed and banished away the remembrance thereof.
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thereby not onely lifting vp our fayth to things to come, but also fully assuring vs of the performāce therof, for God is faithful which hath promised.
thereby not only lifting up our faith to things to come, but also Fully assuring us of the performance thereof, for God is faithful which hath promised.
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& not of vs. And therefore our cōuersation is in heauē, from whence we looke for the sauiour, euen Iesus Christ, with whom our life is hid in God, that whē Christ, which is our life, shal appeare, thē shal we also appeare with him in glorie:
& not of us And Therefore our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, even Iesus christ, with whom our life is hid in God, that when christ, which is our life, shall appear, them shall we also appear with him in glory:
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This is that exceeding comfort, which maketh glad the hearts of the elect in the middest of the sorowes of this life, assuredly beholding with ye eies of faith, such thinges as neither the eie of man hath seene, nor his eare hath heard,
This is that exceeding Comfort, which makes glad the hearts of the elect in the midst of the sorrows of this life, assuredly beholding with you eyes of faith, such things as neither the eye of man hath seen, nor his ear hath herd,
Such an vndoubted hope and trust had the godly fathers vnder and before the lawe, when with the eyes of fayth they behelde the Messias & sauiour Christ to come,
Such an undoubted hope and trust had the godly Father's under and before the law, when with the eyes of faith they beheld the Messias & Saviour christ to come,
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whē as they were but strangers vpon the earth, & had not a foot bredth to possesse, beleeuing what the Lord had promised, should surely come to passe.
when as they were but Strangers upon the earth, & had not a foot breadth to possess, believing what the Lord had promised, should surely come to pass.
Such an assurāce of fayth had Moses, when he refused the delightes of Egypt, and the pleasures of Pharaos court, to suffer persecution with his brethren, looking to the promised rewarde.
Such an assurance of faith had Moses, when he refused the delights of Egypt, and the pleasures of Pharaohs court, to suffer persecution with his brothers, looking to the promised reward.
This assurance of things to come, our Sauiour Christ commended to his disciples, against the assaults of persecution, promising them, that they shuld sit vpō twelue thrones with him, and iudge the twelue tribes of Israel.
This assurance of things to come, our Saviour christ commended to his Disciples, against the assaults of persecution, promising them, that they should fit upon twelue thrones with him, and judge the twelue tribes of Israel.
This assurance had the Apostle Paul, whē he desired to attaine the righteousnes of fayth, and resurrection of the iust, that he might weare ye crown which God had layde vp in store for him.
This assurance had the Apostle Paul, when he desired to attain the righteousness of faith, and resurrection of the just, that he might wear you crown which God had laid up in store for him.
but that by fayth they sawe the newe Ierusalem? And this is that golden saying of Ignatius going to be martyred, Nihil moror visibilium, nec inuisibilium, modo Iesum Christum acquiram.
but that by faith they saw the new Ierusalem? And this is that golden saying of Ignatius going to be martyred, Nihil moror visibilium, nec inuisibilium, modo Jesus Christ acquiram.
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This is our comfort (dearely beloued) in these daungerous dayes and byllowes of the world, that our faith is not fixed of things present, but of thinges to come.
This is our Comfort (dearly Beloved) in these dangerous days and billows of the world, that our faith is not fixed of things present, but of things to come.
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yet looke we dayly whē yt time shal come, yt this body of sin may be don away We feele in our selues the sparks and seed of much vnrighteousnes,
yet look we daily when that time shall come, that this body of since may be dONE away We feel in our selves the sparks and seed of much unrighteousness,
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We now abyde with patience the tauntes and checkes of Antichrist and his mēbers, but yet we see by faith, that Babylon the mother of all abominations, shal sodainly fall and come to nought,
We now abide with patience the taunts and Checks of Antichrist and his members, but yet we see by faith, that Babylon the mother of all abominations, shall suddenly fallen and come to nought,
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shee wauereth not, she sincketh not, shee doubteth not (as saith the misbeleeuing papist, leaning to his ydle woorkes) but she maketh the good conscience sure, and alwayes hath NONLATINALPHABET,
she wavereth not, she sinketh not, she doubteth not (as Says the misbelieving papist, leaning to his idle works) but she makes the good conscience sure, and always hath,
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Further, whereas this readines of Noe was ioyned with reuerēce, it is (dearely beloued) to teache vs, that his faith was directed both to the promisse of the couenāt, whereby he was receyued into fauour,
Further, whereas this readiness of Noah was joined with Reverence, it is (dearly Beloved) to teach us, that his faith was directed both to the promise of the Covenant, whereby he was received into favour,
And as by the former, he was assured of gods fauour, so by the other, in respect of his own infirmitie, he feared least he should haue perished with ye wicked.
And as by the former, he was assured of God's favour, so by the other, in respect of his own infirmity, he feared lest he should have perished with you wicked.
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For seeing that the promises of the Gospell are a readie way to leade vs to the knowledge of Gods mercy reueyled in Christ, in whom it pleaseth the father that al fulnes should dwell,
For seeing that the promises of the Gospel Are a ready Way to lead us to the knowledge of God's mercy revealed in christ, in whom it Pleases the father that all fullness should dwell,
the obiecte of our faith, which shee doth chiefly behold, must of necessitie be the promises of the Gospel, laying forth to vs Christe crucified for our sinnes, by whose obedience our saluatiō is wrought,
the Object of our faith, which she does chiefly behold, must of necessity be the promises of the Gospel, laying forth to us Christ Crucified for our Sins, by whose Obedience our salvation is wrought,
In his blood our faith beholdeth perfect redemption and remission of our sinnes: & we which were farre of, are now made neere, & reconciled to ye father.
In his blood our faith beholdeth perfect redemption and remission of our Sins: & we which were Far of, Are now made near, & reconciled to you father.
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So doeth the death of Christe profit him nothing, which lacketh true faith to lay holde vpon the same, but onely such as by a liuely & fruitfull faith, applie the same vnto them selues.
So doth the death of Christ profit him nothing, which lacketh true faith to lay hold upon the same, but only such as by a lively & fruitful faith, apply the same unto them selves.
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For this effect the plagues powred vpon the wicked, bring forth in the liues and conuersation of ye godly, that these are made more circūspect by much to stande in feare, least they should fall.
For this Effect the plagues poured upon the wicked, bring forth in the lives and Conversation of the godly, that these Are made more circumspect by much to stand in Fear, lest they should fallen.
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When Ieremie threatned captiuitie vnto the land of Iuda, hee vsed the captiuitie of the ten tribes then being in Assyria, to make them trēble & afrayed.
When Ieremie threatened captivity unto the land of Iuda, he used the captivity of the ten tribes then being in Assyria, to make them tremble & afraid.
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When the Apostle vnderstood the hautines of the Romaines, he vsed the punishment of the Iewes, in whose place they were graffed, to bridle them and keepe them in obediēce.
When the Apostle understood the haughtiness of the Romans, he used the punishment of the Iewes, in whose place they were graffed, to bridle them and keep them in Obedience.
When the Corinthians waxed proude of the graces of God, the Apostle layed forth the plagues of God agaynst the Iewes in the wildernes, that who so stood, might take heede hee did not fal.
When the Corinthians waxed proud of the graces of God, the Apostle laid forth the plagues of God against the Iewes in the Wilderness, that who so stood, might take heed he did not fall.
O that we had the reuerent dread and feare which Noe had, it would make vs readie to know and doo the will of God, it would bring forth an vnfained loathing and hatred of sinne in vs, it would budde forth the studie of true godlines, it would set vs forwarde to the loue of God & profyt of our brethrē.
O that we had the reverent dread and Fear which Noah had, it would make us ready to know and do the will of God, it would bring forth an unfeigned loathing and hatred of sin in us, it would bud forth the study of true godliness, it would Set us forward to the love of God & profit of our brothers.
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In steade of holines of life, we deck our selues with pride, and in steade of iudgement & righteousnes, we bring forth oppression and crying of the poore, and bloud toucheth bloud.
In stead of holiness of life, we deck our selves with pride, and in stead of judgement & righteousness, we bring forth oppression and crying of the poor, and blood touches blood.
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Where is now the reuerence and feare, wherein wee liue, or howe are we restrained frō offending, by the remembrance of the sea of euils to come? No, no (beloued) we feare men more thē god.
Where is now the Reverence and Fear, wherein we live, or how Are we restrained from offending, by the remembrance of the sea of evils to come? No, no (Beloved) we Fear men more them god.
He prepared the Arke. Whē Noe was in sundrie wise thus mooued, he addressed himself without delay to the making of the Arke, thereby to witnes his obedience of fayth.
He prepared the Ark. When Noah was in sundry wise thus moved, he addressed himself without Delay to the making of the Ark, thereby to witness his Obedience of faith.
This is that excellēt brāche of our religion, that our faith be not fruitles, as our aduersaries make report, but like a good tree it must bring forth the fruites of integritie and righteousnes of life.
This is that excellent branch of our Religion, that our faith be not fruitless, as our Adversaries make report, but like a good tree it must bring forth the fruits of integrity and righteousness of life.
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which although they do not iustifie vs before God, yet are they to bee done, that our obedience of faith may thereby be discerned, which may bee seene,
which although they do not justify us before God, yet Are they to be done, that our Obedience of faith may thereby be discerned, which may be seen,
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When Moses was ready to take his leaue of the Israelites, howe earnestly he required of them obedience to the law of god, it is most manyfest throughout the whole booke of Deutero.
When Moses was ready to take his leave of the Israelites, how earnestly he required of them Obedience to the law of god, it is most manifest throughout the Whole book of Deuteronomy.
When Samuel had appointed yt Iewes a king, how sweetely doth hee moue them to the obedience of the law? Whē Dauid would publish and sing the praises of God,
When Samuel had appointed that Iewes a King, how sweetly does he move them to the Obedience of the law? When David would publish and sing the praises of God,
as in the deserte? When the Prophets would haue the people to turne to the Lorde, yt his wrath might bee turned from them, their chief persuasion resteth herin, that they would testify their faith, not by the multitude of sacrifices, but by obeying the worde of God.
as in the desert? When the prophets would have the people to turn to the Lord, that his wrath might be turned from them, their chief persuasion rests Herein, that they would testify their faith, not by the multitude of Sacrifices, but by obeying the word of God.
whereby (dearly beloued) wee are to learne, how fruitfull our obedience ought to be in good workes, for so much as our faith is made manifest therby, god is glorified, and our brethren profited, hee hath made vs a peculiar people vnto him self, that we shuld be folowers of good workes, wee must therefore liue holily, soberly,
whereby (dearly Beloved) we Are to Learn, how fruitful our Obedience ought to be in good works, for so much as our faith is made manifest thereby, god is glorified, and our brothers profited, he hath made us a peculiar people unto him self, that we should be followers of good works, we must Therefore live holily, soberly,
He hath giuen vs heauenlye graces many, and endued vs with his holye spirit, therefore must the bodie dye to sinne, & the spirite liue for righteousnes sake.
He hath given us heavenly graces many, and endued us with his holy Spirit, Therefore must the body die to sin, & the Spirit live for righteousness sake.
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Let vs therefore (deare brethren) shew forth our obedience in newnes of life, and make strong our election and calling by our good workes, and our labour shal not be in vaine in the Lord.
Let us Therefore (deer brothers) show forth our Obedience in newness of life, and make strong our election and calling by our good works, and our labour shall not be in vain in the Lord.
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yf we wil be counted the friendes of Christ, then must we do whatsoeuer he hath commāded vs. Yf we will bee purified by faith in heart, we must begin to obey the trueth.
if we will be counted the Friends of christ, then must we do whatsoever he hath commanded us If we will be purified by faith in heart, we must begin to obey the truth.
Wherefore as obediēce is better then sacrifice, so let this be our wisdome, with Noe to declare and shew forth our faith by our obedience vnto the word of God.
Wherefore as Obedience is better then sacrifice, so let this be our Wisdom, with Noah to declare and show forth our faith by our Obedience unto the word of God.
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Besides al this, the obedience of righteous Noe, more plainely did appeare in that he did not folowe his owne purpose and deuise, but the appointment of God in this making of the arke.
Beside all this, the Obedience of righteous Noah, more plainly did appear in that he did not follow his own purpose and devise, but the appointment of God in this making of the Ark.
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When the Israelites were instructed how to serue God, when they came into the land of promise, they were forbidden to serue him after the maner of the Canaanites,
When the Israelites were instructed how to serve God, when they Come into the land of promise, they were forbidden to serve him After the manner of the Canaanites,
When the Iewes returned out of captiuitie, and repaired the ruines of the temple at Ierusalem, they reedified it according to the former building made by Salomō.
When the Iewes returned out of captivity, and repaired the ruins of the temple At Ierusalem, they reedified it according to the former building made by Salomō.
Whē our sauiour Christ builded the spirituall arke & temple of his church, he layed no other foundation but him selfe, who was the rocke, against the which the gates of hel should not preuaile.
When our Saviour christ built the spiritual Ark & temple of his Church, he laid no other Foundation but him self, who was the rock, against the which the gates of hell should not prevail.
but as he was appointed, which Moses, the Iewes, our sauiour Christ and the apostles haue obserued, what kinde of building may that be, which standeth onely vpon mens deuises & vaine imaginations, such as is the whole religion of Antichrist? Surelye, it is like ye religion of the false prophets which sewed pillowes vnder the elbowes of the Iewes, in flattring them in their sinnes, whilest they dawbed & walled their building with vntempered morter.
but as he was appointed, which Moses, the Iewes, our Saviour christ and the Apostles have observed, what kind of building may that be, which Stands only upon men's devises & vain Imaginations, such as is the Whole Religion of Antichrist? Surely, it is like you Religion of the false Prophets which sewed pillows under the elbows of the Iewes, in flattering them in their Sins, whilst they daubed & walled their building with untempered mortar.
Or it is like the straw and stubble, which is laid vpon the good fundation, which at the fierie triall of the spirit of God consumeth, and comes to nought:
Or it is like the straw and stubble, which is laid upon the good Foundation, which At the fiery trial of the Spirit of God consumeth, and comes to nought:
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What a foolish paradise delight they in, which make their arke or ship, of the rotten boardes of mannes traditions, which can neuer hold together? howe loathsome an ensigne hath that vessel, which caryeth the marke and Image of the beast? How lightlie,
What a foolish paradise delight they in, which make their Ark or ship, of the rotten boards of Man's traditions, which can never hold together? how loathsome an ensign hath that vessel, which Carrieth the mark and Image of the beast? How lightly,
how perilously, & howe vainely is he fraughted, that makes the chaff of bulles and pardons, his surest traffique? What loose anchre hold hath he, trow ye, that rests & rides vpon his owne merits and sinfull workes? Howe vncertaine is his course, who directeth his race to saile to heauen by the mediation of saintes? What a cowardly maryner is he, that alwayes is afraid at the paper rockes and painted fyers of purgatorie? What vaine ordinance is holy bread, and holye water, to fight against the powers of hell? What foode or nourishmēt can his beades, his palmes, his cādles, his oyle, his ashes,
how perilously, & how vainly is he fraughted, that makes the chaff of Bulls and Pardons, his Surest traffic? What lose anchre hold hath he, trow you, that rests & rides upon his own merits and sinful works? Howe uncertain is his course, who directeth his raze to sail to heaven by the mediation of Saints? What a cowardly mariner is he, that always is afraid At the paper Rocks and painted fires of purgatory? What vain Ordinance is holy bred, and holy water, to fight against the Powers of hell? What food or nourishment can his beads, his palms, his Candles, his oil, his Ashes,
how cā he euer saile in safety, who hath none sitting at the stearne, but only Antichrist, whose purpose is to ouerthrowe the ship? In such a naughtie arke and ship they saile, that row on forward without let, in their owne inuentions and rotten ship of papisme and Idolatrie.
how can he ever sail in safety, who hath none sitting At the stern, but only Antichrist, whose purpose is to overthrown the ship? In such a naughty Ark and ship they sail, that row on forward without let, in their own Inventions and rotten ship of papism and Idolatry.
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but the arke & ship of God, is made of the pyne trees of his word, pitched within & without, with the assured grace of Christ, marked with the spirit of God and faith, fraughted with ye weighty merits of Christs passion, casting sure anchor in his promises directed by his mediation to the father, emboldened with his blood against ye rocks and gates of death, defēded with ye ordinance of Christian armour against the force of Sathan, and nourished with the woorde and foode of life.
but the Ark & ship of God, is made of the pine trees of his word, pitched within & without, with the assured grace of christ, marked with the Spirit of God and faith, fraughted with you weighty merits of Christ passion, casting sure anchor in his promises directed by his mediation to the father, emboldened with his blood against you Rocks and gates of death, defended with you Ordinance of Christian armour against the force of Sathan, and nourished with the word and food of life.
and let our good life expresse the same, in furthering the buylding of the Church in our seuerall callings, in all thinges being gouerned by the woorde of God, and then with Noe we be wel admonished.
and let our good life express the same, in furthering the building of the Church in our several callings, in all things being governed by the word of God, and then with No we be well admonished.
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For like as in the burning of Sodome, the litle towne Zoar was a refuge for the safetie of Lot, and his two daughters, & Chaldea for Gods people, in the destructiō of Iewrie,
For like as in the burning of Sodom, the little town Zoar was a refuge for the safety of Lot, and his two daughters, & Chaldea for God's people, in the destruction of Jewry,
and Aegypt for Ioseph, Marie & the childe Iesus, against the furious assaultes of Herode: euē so the Arke was now the means which God would vse for Noe his refuge, to saue him & his frō drowning.
and Egypt for Ioseph, Marry & the child Iesus, against the furious assaults of Herod: even so the Ark was now the means which God would use for Noah his refuge, to save him & his from drowning.
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euen so, not the outward making of the Arke, but fayth, beleeuing the promise of God vnto saluatiō, iustified & preserued Noe, whereof ye Arke was a holy signe or sacrament, for the confirmation thereof:
even so, not the outward making of the Ark, but faith, believing the promise of God unto salvation, justified & preserved Noah, whereof you Ark was a holy Signen or sacrament, for the confirmation thereof:
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But they be as instruments, seales, pledges and confirmations of Gods promises, whereby he doth make more strong his graces in our hearts, the fruits whereof we do receiue by a liuely fayth.
But they be as Instruments, Seals, pledges and confirmations of God's promises, whereby he does make more strong his graces in our hearts, the fruits whereof we do receive by a lively faith.
Abraham, to whom the promise was made, was iustified in beleeuing the woorde of grace, long time before he receiued the signe or Sacrament of Circumcision, which afterward was added for the confirmation of the promise.
Abraham, to whom the promise was made, was justified in believing the word of grace, long time before he received the Signen or Sacrament of Circumcision, which afterwards was added for the confirmation of the promise.
Whereby wee learne that our saluatiō resteth not in ye outward Elementes, but in the promise of Gods free mercie & grace in Christ, who before the fundations of the worlde were layed, chose vs by him to bee adopted vnto saluation, which grace hee sealeth in our hearts by the Sacramentes,
Whereby we Learn that our salvation rests not in you outward Elements, but in the promise of God's free mercy & grace in christ, who before the foundations of the world were laid, chosen us by him to be adopted unto salvation, which grace he Sealeth in our hearts by the Sacraments,
for our more behoofe, the vertue whereof we do receiue by fayth. Neyther herein must wee (beloued) abbridge or extenuate the dignitie of the Sacraments,
for our more behoof, the virtue whereof we do receive by faith. Neither herein must we (Beloved) abridge or extenuate the dignity of the Sacraments,
but rightly hold the meane betweene them both, & belieue assuredly, with the sacramentall signe, that grace is present vndoubtedly to the faith of him, that doth receiue the same aright.
but rightly hold the mean between them both, & believe assuredly, with the sacramental Signen, that grace is present undoubtedly to the faith of him, that does receive the same aright.
And thus ye see, that not the Arke, but the grace of God preserued Noe and his familie, for whose saluation and deliuerance, the Arke was made an instrument and meanes.
And thus you see, that not the Ark, but the grace of God preserved Noah and his family, for whose salvation and deliverance, the Ark was made an Instrument and means.
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For this cause Moses gaue commaundement vnto the Iewes, that the law might be kept in their families, that they might prosper in all that they went about.
For this cause Moses gave Commandment unto the Iewes, that the law might be kept in their families, that they might prosper in all that they went about.
When the widowe of Zarephath in the dayes of Eliah, and the other widowe of Israel in the dayes of Elisha, had receiued the Prophets of God into their houses,
When the widow of Zarephath in the days of Elijah, and the other widow of Israel in the days of Elisha, had received the prophets of God into their houses,
how mightily and mercifully the Lorde prouided for them, who is ignorant? Whē our Sauiour Christ had restored the rulers sonne to his health, the ruler beleeued and all his family.
how mightily and mercifully the Lord provided for them, who is ignorant? When our Saviour christ had restored the Rulers son to his health, the ruler believed and all his family.
This is the care of religion, which ought to bee kept in our houses, and this is the good conuersation which the Lord looketh for at the handes of the housholders of al degrees, especially if they looke for the blessing of God to fall vpon them,
This is the care of Religion, which ought to be kept in our houses, and this is the good Conversation which the Lord looks for At the hands of the householders of all Degrees, especially if they look for the blessing of God to fallen upon them,
But looke rounde about vs, and what shall we finde in our families? Is it not verified of vs, which the Prophet Ieremie spake so long agone vpon the Iewes:
But look round about us, and what shall we find in our families? Is it not verified of us, which the Prophet Ieremie spoke so long ago upon the Iewes:
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The children gather stickes, the fathers make the fire, & the women bake cakes for the queene of heauen? So fowly are our families for the most part corrupted, with ignorance and superstition.
The children gather sticks, the Father's make the fire, & the women bake cakes for the queen of heaven? So foully Are our families for the most part corrupted, with ignorance and Superstition.
In steade of reading and hearing of the word of God, to comfort and exhort one another, the reading and good liking of prophane fables and fruitlesse bookes, more meete for Mearcers shoppes, to wrappe their spices in,
In stead of reading and hearing of the word of God, to Comfort and exhort one Another, the reading and good liking of profane fables and fruitless books, more meet for Mearcers shops, to wrap their spices in,
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and ful of lands, then for to instruct him in the way of godlinesse, and leaue him a vertuous conscience? Hast thou rather a desire to hoorde vp treasure for him, with rust and mothe to be consumed,
and full of Lands, then for to instruct him in the Way of godliness, and leave him a virtuous conscience? Hast thou rather a desire to hoorde up treasure for him, with rust and moth to be consumed,
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then for to teach him the knowledge of God, which will not canker but last for aye? If eyther thou or thine will prosper well, you must beginne in true religion to serue the Lorde,
then for to teach him the knowledge of God, which will not canker but last for aye? If either thou or thine will prosper well, you must begin in true Religion to serve the Lord,
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We read in the Ecclesiasticall stories of the primitiue church, that when Cōstantius the Emperour woulde take a tryal of his houshould seruants, he commaunded them to shew forth of what religion they were.
We read in the Ecclesiastical stories of the primitive Church, that when Cōstantius the Emperor would take a trial of his household Servants, he commanded them to show forth of what Religion they were.
or otherwise to confesse Christ, & so to depart away, (for thus he thought to trie them) when euery one had shewed what he was, all such as were Idolaters,
or otherwise to confess christ, & so to depart away, (for thus he Thought to try them) when every one had showed what he was, all such as were Idolaters,
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An apt way for our behoofe, to vanish sinne & superstition from our families, that when the ende shal come, we may be saued with Noe and his familie in the Arke.
an apt Way for our behoof, to vanish sin & Superstition from our families, that when the end shall come, we may be saved with Noah and his family in the Ark.
And where as the holy Ghost sayeth, that the arke was for the sauegard of Noe and his familie, it is to admonish vs also, yt there is no saluatiō without the church of Christ, prefigured by the arke.
And where as the holy Ghost Saith, that the Ark was for the safeguard of Noah and his family, it is to admonish us also, that there is no salvation without the Church of christ, prefigured by the Ark.
Whē the prophets described the restauration of the Church in the later dayes, they did not teache that euery man should be saued by what religion so euer he reteined,
When the Prophets described the restauration of the Church in the later days, they did not teach that every man should be saved by what Religion so ever he retained,
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yea, wee bee enemies to God, vntil we be reconciled to the father by Christ. We are without mercy, and polluted in our bloud, vntil by him we obtaine grace,
yea, we be enemies to God, until we be reconciled to the father by christ. We Are without mercy, and polluted in our blood, until by him we obtain grace,
We be drunkē with the poisoned dregges of superstition, vntil we haue the soueraigne triacle of Gods promises in the worde of the truth, for our preseruation.
We be drunken with the poisoned dregs of Superstition, until we have the sovereign treacle of God's promises in the word of the truth, for our preservation.
& heare his voice? Where shall we shew our thankfulnesse, and confirme our faith with the sacraments, but in that Church, where thei be sincerely ministred? Where can we haue forgiuenesse of our sinnes, the grace of God, ye holy ghost, the righteousnesse of Christ,
& hear his voice? Where shall we show our thankfulness, and confirm our faith with the Sacraments, but in that Church, where they be sincerely ministered? Where can we have forgiveness of our Sins, the grace of God, you holy ghost, the righteousness of christ,
And yt we be not deceyued with the title of the Church, which the aduersaries always haue in their mouthes, ye Lord hath left vs his true and sincere worde, the right administratiō of his sacraments,
And that we be not deceived with the title of the Church, which the Adversaries always have in their mouths, you Lord hath left us his true and sincere word, the right administration of his Sacraments,
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and ecclesiasticall discipline, to be the perfect marks of this his spirituall arke, whereto whilest we do cleaue & stick, we cannot be deceyued, or perish with the wicked.
and ecclesiastical discipline, to be the perfect marks of this his spiritual Ark, whereto whilst we do cleave & stick, we cannot be deceived, or perish with the wicked.
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yet speake they only of the church before that superstition crept into the same. And now before I answere to this question, I must propounde the like to them.
yet speak they only of the Church before that Superstition crept into the same. And now before I answer to this question, I must propound the like to them.
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and the light of the trueth began to be darkned, were all damned, which neuer before or after yeelded to the sea & religion of Rome? Were all vndone which neuer beleeued transubstantiation, concluded by Innocētius the third? or those which neuer worshipped their breaden god, which thing Honorius did decree? What need I speake of other vanities? Were all the Prophetes and holy men of God, was Christ and his Apostles,
and the Light of the truth began to be darkened, were all damned, which never before or After yielded to the sea & Religion of Room? Were all undone which never believed transubstantiation, concluded by Innocētius the third? or those which never worshipped their breaden god, which thing Honorius did Decree? What need I speak of other vanities? Were all the prophets and holy men of God, was christ and his Apostles,
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and the auncient fathers of the primitiue Church, beside the way, and out of the arke, which had the spirite of God, to lead thē into all truth, who taught the sacred verities,
and the ancient Father's of the primitive Church, beside the Way, and out of the Ark, which had the Spirit of God, to led them into all truth, who taught the sacred verities,
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and all things necessarie to saluation, and yet did neuer retaine such vanities, as these men holde? And if they did foretell any thing thereof, it was but to bid the Church beware of such vngodlinesse.
and all things necessary to salvation, and yet did never retain such vanities, as these men hold? And if they did foretell any thing thereof, it was but to bid the Church beware of such ungodliness.
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And albeit it was long hid through the tyrannie of the deuill, who draue the woman into the wildernes, yet ceased there not infinite numbers, to withstande and gainsay the pollutions of Idolatrie, whom God preserued by his grace,
And albeit it was long hid through the tyranny of the Devil, who drove the woman into the Wilderness, yet ceased there not infinite numbers, to withstand and gainsay the pollutions of Idolatry, whom God preserved by his grace,
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When Iohn foretold the corruptions of the later times, and of the man of sinne, he shewed that there was of all tribes many sealed with the spirit of God, and marked with the blood of the Lambe, receyued by fayth, who perished not in the lake of Antichristes pollutions.
When John foretold the corruptions of the later times, and of the man of sin, he showed that there was of all tribes many sealed with the Spirit of God, and marked with the blood of the Lamb, received by faith, who perished not in the lake of Antichristes pollutions.
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who should make warre with the saints of God, and torment them to death, who should be drunken with the blood of saints and holy martyrs, which could neuer haue beene,
who should make war with the Saints of God, and torment them to death, who should be drunken with the blood of Saints and holy Martyrs, which could never have been,
And to saye the trueth, if some of our elders in the times of ignorāce, had had the trueth as wee haue no we reueyled, they would long since haue repented in sackecloth & ashes.
And to say the truth, if Some of our Elders in the times of ignorance, had had the truth as we have not we revealed, they would long since have repented in Sackcloth & Ashes.
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But it is greatly to bee feared, which our sauiour Christ doth threaten to come to passe against the Iewes, to be layde against vs. For as the men of Niniue repēted at the preaching of Ionas, and not ye Iewes at ye preaching of Christ, who was greater thē Ionas:
But it is greatly to be feared, which our Saviour christ does threaten to come to pass against the Iewes, to be laid against us For as the men of Nineveh repented At the preaching of Ionas, and not the Iewes At you preaching of christ, who was greater them Ionas:
But if these men will bragge of auncientie, thē must they looke vnto the olde wayes of the Prophets and Apostles, & to Christ ye trueth it selfe, in whom are all the treasures of wisedome and vnderstanding:
But if these men will brag of ancienty, them must they look unto the old ways of the prophets and Apostles, & to christ the truth it self, in whom Are all the treasures of Wisdom and understanding:
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If they will glory of succession, the same will helpe thē nothing, except they follow the ancient fathers, in sinceritie of doctrine and godly cōuersation:
If they will glory of succession, the same will help them nothing, except they follow the ancient Father's, in sincerity of Doctrine and godly Conversation:
And though they bragge much of the title of the church, the church, yet haue they made thereof a denne of theeues, & brokē downe the vineyard of the Lorde,
And though they brag much of the title of the Church, the Church, yet have they made thereof a den of thieves, & broken down the vineyard of the Lord,
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& also dismaid with the cloudy & mistie ayre, not much vnlike vnto ye disciples of our Sauiour Christ, afraid vpō ye seas at the dāgerous tempestes, tossing the ship wherein they were.
& also dismayed with the cloudy & misty air, not much unlike unto you Disciples of our Saviour christ, afraid upon you Seas At the dangerous tempests, tossing the ship wherein they were.
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Thus is the Church of God alwayes in the raging tempestes and byllowes of this worlde afflicted with many tribulations, before she can arriue to the hauen of heauenly happines.
Thus is the Church of God always in the raging tempests and billows of this world afflicted with many tribulations, before she can arrive to the Haven of heavenly happiness.
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Before our Sauiour and captaine Christ, the head of the Church did with our fleshe ascende into heauen, hee passed through the grieuous torments of the crosse.
Before our Saviour and captain christ, the head of the Church did with our Flesh ascend into heaven, he passed through the grievous torments of the cross.
Before the saintes and holy men of God attained euerlasting happinesse, their fayth & patience was tryed by the manifolde persecutions of Antichrist and his members.
Before the Saints and holy men of God attained everlasting happiness, their faith & patience was tried by the manifold persecutions of Antichrist and his members.
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And euen in these dayes, the beast and man of sinne, and sonne of perdition, together with many kings and nobles of the earth, doth breathe grieuous threates and wicked counsell against the Church and spouse of Christ,
And even in these days, the beast and man of sin, and son of perdition, together with many Kings and Nobles of the earth, does breathe grievous Treats and wicked counsel against the Church and spouse of christ,
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For although wee be within the Arke, yet will the waters of afflictions streame and striue against vs. Though our fayth bee buylded vpon the rocke and sure fundation Christ Iesus,
For although we be within the Ark, yet will the waters of afflictions stream and strive against us Though our faith be builded upon the rock and sure Foundation christ Iesus,
Wee must needs be like fashioned to our master and captaine Christ, to suffer with him, that wee may raigne with him, to dye with him, that we may rise againe with him, to be partakers of his sorowes, that we may be fellowes at his ioyes.
we must needs be like fashioned to our master and captain christ, to suffer with him, that we may Reign with him, to die with him, that we may rise again with him, to be partakers of his sorrows, that we may be Fellows At his Joys.
Wee must needes haue the reliques of sinne punished in vs, and therfore wee are tossed within the Arke & chastised of the Lorde, least with the wicked worlde we should be condemned.
we must needs have the Relics of sin punished in us, and Therefore we Are tossed within the Ark & chastised of the Lord, lest with the wicked world we should be condemned.
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Our fayth, our patience and other vertues moe, must needs be explored & known. we must be inflamed with the desire of the life immortall, wherewith we shalbe crowned, after we haue endured tentation.
Our faith, our patience and other Virtues more, must needs be explored & known. we must be inflamed with the desire of the life immortal, wherewith we shall crowned, After we have endured tentation.
yet afterwarde shall we be filled with the heauenly Manna, & waters of euerlasting life. Heauines may well endure for a night, but ioye commeth in the morning.
yet afterward shall we be filled with the heavenly Manna, & waters of everlasting life. Heaviness may well endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
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and then the Lorde shall take vengeance of them who here afflict and molest vs. And in the meane time, he shall turne their hearts that they do vs no wrong,
and then the Lord shall take vengeance of them who Here afflict and molest us And in the mean time, he shall turn their hearts that they do us no wrong,
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Hee shall call them backe from persecuting vs, as hee called Saul from folowing and pursuing after Dauid, yea hee shall put such a snaffle in their mouthes,
He shall call them back from persecuting us, as he called Saul from following and pursuing After David, yea he shall put such a snaffle in their mouths,
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for to ye godly, which beleeue the same, they are the sauour of life, to life, but to the wicked which refuse ye same, they are the taste of death vnto destruction.
for to you godly, which believe the same, they Are the savour of life, to life, but to the wicked which refuse you same, they Are the taste of death unto destruction.
Wherefore it is cōpared to the fire, which melteth waxe, and hardeneth clay, and to the trumpe in battell, which encourageth some, & discourageth other some.
Wherefore it is compared to the fire, which melts wax, and Hardeneth clay, and to the trump in battle, which Encourageth Some, & Discourageth other Some.
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But it fareth with this generation, whereof fewe embrace the trueth and liue therafter, as it did with the worlde in the dayes of Noe. For as then they were disobedient to Noe, and contemned the preaching of righteousnes:
But it fareth with this generation, whereof few embrace the truth and live thereafter, as it did with the world in the days of Noah For as then they were disobedient to Noah, and contemned the preaching of righteousness:
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What banished Adam out of Paradise, & brought so many woes vpon him & all his posteritie, but the contempt of Gods worde? what ouerthrewe the Israelites in the wildernesse, & plagued their posteritie in the lande of Canaan so often,
What banished Adam out of Paradise, & brought so many woes upon him & all his posterity, but the contempt of God's word? what overthrew the Israelites in the Wilderness, & plagued their posterity in the land of Canaan so often,
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but the contempt hereof? what lost Saul the fauour of God and the scepter of his kingdome, or what led Israel and Iuda into captiuitie, but the contempt of this? what helde the Iewes frō the heauēly supper & graces of God? what depriued them of the dignitie of ye childrē,
but the contempt hereof? what lost Saul the favour of God and the sceptre of his Kingdom, or what led Israel and Iuda into captivity, but the contempt of this? what held the Iewes from the heavenly supper & graces of God? what deprived them of the dignity of the children,
or manifest dissemblers? Where should the ministerie be relieued and vpholdē, but by these? and do not diuers o• them make spoyle & hauocke of the Church goodes, to cloath and feede them selues,
or manifest dissemblers? Where should the Ministry be relieved and upholden, but by these? and do not diverse o• them make spoil & havoc of the Church goods, to cloth and feed them selves,
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and hire Sir Iohn Lackelatine to sing or say the seruice, howe shall the Gospell haue good successe? whilest Church to Church is ioyned, and non residencies borne withall and well liked, what can go forewarde in the building of the Lorde? where preaching is but once a quarter (I say not where it is seldome or neuer, which I might) or once a moneth (which some thinke more thē needes,
and hire Sir John Lackelatine to sing or say the service, how shall the Gospel have good success? whilst Church to Church is joined, and non residences born withal and well liked, what can go forward in the building of the Lord? where preaching is but once a quarter (I say not where it is seldom or never, which I might) or once a Monn (which Some think more them needs,
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And of cōtempt in these degrees, it comes to passe, that lacke of discipline & good liuing is the cause of many sinnes, both in the Church and commō weale.
And of contempt in these Degrees, it comes to pass, that lack of discipline & good living is the cause of many Sins, both in the Church and Common weal.
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Neither woulde I haue this forgotten, that whilest ecclesiasticall officers may for money dispense with offendours, and also vayne pitie in the common weale maye shadowe iniquities, the Churche can not go well.
Neither would I have this forgotten, that whilst ecclesiastical Officers may for money dispense with offenders, and also vain pity in the Common weal may shadow iniquities, the Church can not go well.
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and yet this present night our soule must be taken away, and then who shal possesse our substance? we waste and spoyle our masters goodes, & liue vnmindfull of our duetie,
and yet this present night our soul must be taken away, and then who shall possess our substance? we waste and spoil our Masters goods, & live unmindful of our duty,
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It is reported of Tamberlane the king of the Parthians, who tearmed himselfe Iram dei & orbis vastitatem, to haue set vp three seueral dais three seueral kinds of tents, wherof the first was white, betokening mercie,
It is reported of Tamburlaine the King of the Parthians, who termed himself Iram dei & Orbis vastitatem, to have Set up three several dais three several Kinds of tents, whereof the First was white, betokening mercy,
Of whō, this his obedience was accepted, not for anye the worthines of flesh & blood, which was none, but by the free grace of God, accepting in good worth, what he did.
Of whom, this his Obedience was accepted, not for any the worthiness of Flesh & blood, which was none, but by the free grace of God, accepting in good worth, what he did.
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For after we beleeue, we are sealed with the spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance, vntill the redemption of the possession, purchased vnto the praise of his glorie.
For After we believe, we Are sealed with the Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, purchased unto the praise of his glory.
And for this cause is Christ ye mediatour of the newe Testament, that through death, which was for the redemption of the transgressions which were in the former Testamēt, they which were called, might receiue the promise of the eternal inheritāce.
And for this cause is christ the Mediator of the new Testament, that through death, which was for the redemption of the transgressions which were in the former Testament, they which were called, might receive the promise of the Eternal inheritance.
This inheritance Dauid longed after, when like as the Harte desired the water brookes, euen so his soule longed after the Lorde, hoping to see the goodnesse of the Lorde in the lande of the liuing.
This inheritance David longed After, when like as the Heart desired the water brooks, even so his soul longed After the Lord, hoping to see the Goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
and which we shal feele, when he shal sweetly saye, Come ye blessed of my father, possesse the kingdome prepared for you, from the beginning of the worlde.
and which we shall feel, when he shall sweetly say, Come you blessed of my father, possess the Kingdom prepared for you, from the beginning of the world.
Then shall all sorow and teares hee wiped from our eyes, then shal we see death, sinne, Sathan, Antichrist & his mēbers trodden vnder foot, and swalowed vp in victorie, whilest we shall sing ye songs of triumph before the throne of ye lamb,
Then shall all sorrow and tears he wiped from our eyes, then shall we see death, sin, Sathan, Antichrist & his members trodden under foot, and swallowed up in victory, whilst we shall sing you songs of triumph before the throne of the lamb,
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so shal we be sure frō destruction, & assured of euerlasting happines, to be the reward & inheritāce of our faith, giuen vs of God for the loue & worthines of his onely sōne Iesus Christ, our onely redeemer & Sauiour:
so shall we be sure from destruction, & assured of everlasting happiness, to be the reward & inheritance of our faith, given us of God for the love & worthiness of his only son Iesus christ, our only redeemer & Saviour:
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to whome with the father and the holy Ghost three distinct persons, and one inuisible and euerlasting God, be al honour, glory, praise and dominion for euer. So be it. FINIS.
to whom with the father and the holy Ghost three distinct Persons, and one invisible and everlasting God, be all honour, glory, praise and dominion for ever. So be it. FINIS.
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