A sermon of the famous and Godly learned man, master Iohn Caluine chiefe Minister and Pastour of Christs church at Geneua, conteining an exhortation to suffer persecution for followinge Iesus Christe and his Gospell, vpon this text following. Heb. 13. 13. Go ye out of the tents after Christe, bearing his rebuke. Translated out of French into english,
A SERMON of the Famous and godly learned man, Master Iohn Caluine, Chiefe minister and Pastour of Christes Church at Geneua, conteining an exhortation to suffer persecution. Heb. 13.13. Go ye out of the Tents after Christ, bearing his rebuke.
A SERMON of the Famous and godly learned man, Master John Calvin, Chief minister and Pastor of Christ's Church At Geneva, containing an exhortation to suffer persecution. Hebrew 13.13. Go you out of the Tents After christ, bearing his rebuke.
ALl exhortations that a man maye make to vs, of suffering patiently for the name of Iesus Christe, and for the quarrell of the Gospell, they shall haue no place,
ALl exhortations that a man may make to us, of suffering patiently for the name of Iesus Christ, and for the quarrel of the Gospel, they shall have no place,
And when we shal so do, that shall be but temerity, and no Christian vertue at all, at length God will approue nothing at alll that wee shall do vnlesse we be well peesuaded, that it is for his sake,
And when we shall so do, that shall be but temerity, and no Christian virtue At all, At length God will approve nothing At all that we shall do unless we be well peesuaded, that it is for his sake,
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and for his cause, that men doe molest vs, and that the world is our enemy Now when I speake of such a certeinty, I do not meane only that we know to desern betweene true religion,
and for his cause, that men do molest us, and that the world is our enemy Now when I speak of such a certainty, I do not mean only that we know to desern between true Religion,
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In the meane while note that both these two points be requisit, and that no man ought to seperate the one from the other, it is meete therefore for vs to begin at this point, to knowe well what our Christanitye is, what the fayth is which we must mayntein and follow, what is the rule that God hath giuen vs, and that we be defended with such instruction, that we can boldly condemn all false lies, errors and superstitions, whiche the diuell hath brought in for to corrupt the pure simplicity of the doctrine of God:
In the mean while note that both these two points be requisite, and that no man ought to separate the one from the other, it is meet Therefore for us to begin At this point, to know well what our Christanitye is, what the faith is which we must mayntein and follow, what is the Rule that God hath given us, and that we be defended with such instruction, that we can boldly condemn all false lies, errors and superstitions, which the Devil hath brought in for to corrupt the pure simplicity of the Doctrine of God:
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And in deede, if we all to gether considered well, that it is God which speaketh to vs, it is most certeine that we shold be more attentiue to hearken to the same,
And in deed, if we all to gether considered well, that it is God which speaks to us, it is most certain that we should be more attentive to harken to the same,
and desire to exercise vs in that doctrin which is set before vs, now we seeing that it is the meane to prepare vs to suffer for the gospel, that is, that we haue so farre profited in the schole of God, that wee being assured of the true religion and doctrine which we ought to holde, we may auoyd all the craftes and subtelties of the Diuel,
and desire to exercise us in that Doctrine which is Set before us, now we seeing that it is the mean to prepare us to suffer for the gospel, that is, that we have so Far profited in the school of God, that we being assured of the true Religion and Doctrine which we ought to hold, we may avoid all the crafts and subtleties of the devil,
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Secondarily, that wee being certeine of the good cause, be enkendled, as it is conueniente to followe God whereto soeuer he calleth vs, that his word hath such authority with vs,
Secondarily, that we being certain of the good cause, be enkendled, as it is convenient to follow God whereto soever he calls us, that his word hath such Authority with us,
for wee must come shortly before the great Iudge, where that euill which we go about to couer, shal be set before vs with such reproch, that there wil be found sufficient cause to cast vs downe altogether to the pit of hell,
for we must come shortly before the great Judge, where that evil which we go about to cover, shall be Set before us with such reproach, that there will be found sufficient cause to cast us down altogether to the pit of hell,
For if we bee bounde to render testimony to God, alter the mesure of the knowledge which he hath giuen vs, to what tendeth it I praye you, that we are so colde and fearefull, for to enter to this combat,
For if we be bound to render testimony to God, altar the measure of the knowledge which he hath given us, to what tendeth it I pray you, that we Are so cold and fearful, for to enter to this combat,
sithen that God is in such sort reuealed to vs at this time, that a man may say that he hath disclosed and opened the great treasures, of his secretes, may it not be well sayde that we will not haue any thing to doe with God,
sithen that God is in such sort revealed to us At this time, that a man may say that he hath disclosed and opened the great treasures, of his secrets, may it not be well said that we will not have any thing to do with God,
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for if wee had any regard of his maiestie, we woulde not bee so bolde as to turne the doctrine which proceedeth out of his mouth into a certeine Phylosophy or speculation, I can not tel what.
for if we had any regard of his majesty, we would not be so bold as to turn the Doctrine which Proceedeth out of his Mouth into a certain Philosophy or speculation, I can not tell what.
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To be short, ther is no excuse but this is to our greate shame, and rather to our horrible condemnation that we haue had so much knowledge of the truth of God & haue so litle corage to stand to the same.
To be short, there is no excuse but this is to our great shame, and rather to our horrible condemnation that we have had so much knowledge of the truth of God & have so little courage to stand to the same.
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for ye most part of thē were not much exercised in the holy scripture, for to haue knowledge, to dispute of all things, they know that there was one God alone, whome men ought to worshippe and serue Also that they were redemed by the blood of Iesus Christe to this ende, to put their trust of saluation in him,
for you most part of them were not much exercised in the holy scripture, for to have knowledge, to dispute of all things, they know that there was one God alone, whom men ought to worship and serve Also that they were redeemed by the blood of Iesus Christ to this end, to put their trust of salvation in him,
& were able therby to cōdemn al idollatry & superstitiō, & ye summe of their diuinitie was this, ther is one onely God, who hath created all the world,
& were able thereby to condemn all Idolatry & Superstition, & you sum of their divinity was this, there is one only God, who hath created all the world,
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& hath declared vs his wil by Moses by ye prophets, & last of all by Iesus Christe & his Apostles, we haue one only redeemer who hath redeemed vs by his bloode,
& hath declared us his will by Moses by you Prophets, & last of all by Iesus Christ & his Apostles, we have one only redeemer who hath redeemed us by his blood,
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And this was not done by two or three, but in so great multitudes, that the number of those whiche bee dead by the handes of Tyrantes is in manner infinite, we are of our part so great Clearks, that none can be more, (at least so we think,) & in deede as concerning the vnderstanding of the scripture, God hath dealt so largely with vs as euer he hath don with any age.
And this was not done by two or three, but in so great Multitudes, that the number of those which bee dead by the hands of Tyrants is in manner infinite, we Are of our part so great Clerks, that none can be more, (At least so we think,) & in deed as Concerning the understanding of the scripture, God hath dealt so largely with us as ever he hath dONE with any age.
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A certaine painime could well saie, that it was a miserable thing for a man to put awaie the causes wherfore he doth liue to saue his life, neuertheles he and such like neuer knew to what ende men were set in the worlde,
A certain paynim could well say, that it was a miserable thing for a man to put away the Causes Wherefore he does live to save his life, nevertheless he and such like never knew to what end men were Set in the world,
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It is true that they had good knoweledge to say that a man ought to follow vertue, that a man ought to behaue him selfe honestlie, and without reproche:
It is true that they had good knowledge to say that a man ought to follow virtue, that a man ought to behave him self honestly, and without reproach:
and we can not prolong our life, as much as one minute more of time on the earth, in the which wee doe bring so muche the more malediction vpon our own heads.
and we can not prolong our life, as much as one minute more of time on the earth, in the which we do bring so much the more malediction upon our own Heads.
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as children of a good father, to the intent that after we haue ended the viage of this corruptible life, we may be receiued into his eternall inheritaunce,
as children of a good father, to the intent that After we have ended the voyage of this corruptible life, we may be received into his Eternal inheritance,
beholde this is the principall cause of our life, and the selfe same altogether, when we make account thereof that we are incarnated to a beastly life, the which is worsse then a thousande deathes, what may we allege for our expences,
behold this is the principal cause of our life, and the self same altogether, when we make account thereof that we Are incarnated to a beastly life, the which is Worse then a thousande deaths, what may we allege for our expenses,
for to haue a certaine respite of three daies, to the end to dwel in the world being seperate from god, I can not tell how a man shall call suche a frensie and rage.
for to have a certain respite of three days, to the end to dwell in the world being separate from god, I can not tell how a man shall call such a frenzy and rage.
& by what meanes Christians might strengthen them selues to patience, euen to yeeld cōstantly their life for Gods verity the text which we haue recited, when it shal be vnder stood, is sufficient inough for to induce vs to the same, Let vs go out of the country (saith the apostle) after the Lorde Iesus, bearing his reproche, In the first parte, he exhorteth vs,
& by what means Christians might strengthen them selves to patience, even to yield constantly their life for God's verity the text which we have recited, when it shall be under stood, is sufficient enough for to induce us to the same, Let us go out of the country (Says the apostle) After the Lord Iesus, bearing his reproach, In the First part, he exhorteth us,
whilest that we be engraffed in this worlde, wherfore it is requisite that a christian person being him selfe at rest, hath alwayes one foote lift vp to go to battayle,
whilst that we be engrafted in this world, Wherefore it is requisite that a christian person being him self At rest, hath always one foot lift up to go to battle,
Although this seemeth to vs a rude thing, at the first looking, yet we shoulde bee well contented with this saying of S. Paul, which is that we are called and appointed to suffer,
Although this seems to us a rude thing, At the First looking, yet we should be well contented with this saying of S. Paul, which is that we Are called and appointed to suffer,
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and to make sweete the tediousnesse and sorowfulnesse, whiche persecutions might bring vs, beholde a good recompence, which is, that we in suffering for the Gospell doe follow as it were, step after step, the sonne of God,
and to make sweet the tediousness and sorowfulnesse, which persecutions might bring us, behold a good recompense, which is, that we in suffering for the Gospel do follow as it were, step After step, the son of God,
and must come courageously vnto death, as many times, & as often as it shall please God, wee might haue (as it seemeth) some coulers to reply, that this is a thing very straunge to make on stray away.
and must come courageously unto death, as many times, & as often as it shall please God, we might have (as it seems) Some colors to reply, that this is a thing very strange to make on stray away.
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but also that we be made like to his image, as S. Paule speaketh thereof, the eight Chapter to the Romans, That God hath ordeined all those whom he hath chosen,
but also that we be made like to his image, as S. Paul speaks thereof, the eight Chapter to the Roman, That God hath ordained all those whom he hath chosen,
for his children, for to be made conformable to him, who is the patron and head of vs al, are we so delicate that we will not suffer nothing, it behoueth vs to declare the grace of God, by ye which he hath called vs vnto the hope of saluation For these be two things that can not be seperated, for to be the mēber of Iesus Christ and to be exercised with many afflictions.
for his children, for to be made conformable to him, who is the patron and head of us all, Are we so delicate that we will not suffer nothing, it behooves us to declare the grace of God, by you which he hath called us unto the hope of salvation For these be two things that can not be separated, for to be the member of Iesus christ and to be exercised with many afflictions.
but sithen that wee knowe that the faythlesse bee blynde, shoulde wee not haue better eyes then they, It is ignominy to be afflicted by thē which occupy the seat of righteousnesse,
but sithen that we know that the faithless be blind, should we not have better eyes then they, It is ignominy to be afflicted by them which occupy the seat of righteousness,
And we know what S. Luke reherseth of Peter and Iohn, that is, how they reioyced of that they were counted worthy to suffer infamy and reproch for the name of the Lorde Iesus,
And we know what S. Lycia rehearseth of Peter and John, that is, how they rejoiced of that they were counted worthy to suffer infamy and reproach for the name of the Lord Iesus,
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but is of suche balure that the same, be the verye bages of our noblenes, imprisonment, banishment & curssings, do not bring after mans fancies, but all reproche:
but is of such balure that the same, be the very bages of our nobleness, imprisonment, banishment & cursings, do not bring After men fancies, but all reproach:
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and in steede of punishing vs according to that we haue deserued, he findeth a wonderfull meanes for to make the afflictions to be turned to our honor,
and in steed of punishing us according to that we have deserved, he finds a wonderful means for to make the afflictions to be turned to our honour,
and into a speciall priuelege, in so much that by the same we are associate into the companye of his sonne may it not well bee saied when we disdain so blessed a condicion, that we haue very euill profited in the doctrine of Christ,
and into a special priuelege, in so much that by the same we Are associate into the company of his son may it not well be said when we disdain so blessed a condition, that we have very evil profited in the Doctrine of christ,
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let vs suffer as Christians that wee might glorifie God for the good which he doth to vs. It is not without cause that he speaketh in this wise for what are we I pray you, to be witnesses to the verity of God,
let us suffer as Christians that we might Glorify God for the good which he does to us It is not without cause that he speaks in this wise for what Are we I pray you, to be Witnesses to the verity of God,
and yet God willeth vs, that we defend his verity, which is an honour yt perteineth not to the very aungelles of paradise? Ought not this consideration alone so much to enflame vs to offer our selues to God,
and yet God wills us, that we defend his verity, which is an honour that pertaineth not to the very Angels of paradise? Ought not this consideration alone so much to inflame us to offer our selves to God,
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not withstanding many can not refrain themselues to encounter against God, or at the least to make their complaintes of this, that God doeth not bear better with their weaknes.
not withstanding many can not refrain themselves to encounter against God, or At the least to make their complaints of this, that God doth not bear better with their weakness.
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This is meruelous say they, since that God hath chosen vs for his children, how can he abide it that we bee thus defiled and tormented with the wicked, I aunsweare,
This is marvelous say they, since that God hath chosen us for his children, how can he abide it that we be thus defiled and tormented with the wicked, I answer,
since that gold and siluer, which be not but corruptible mettalles bee purged and examined by the fire, it is good reason that our fayth which surmounteth all the riches of the worlde be proued.
since that gold and silver, which be not but corruptible metals be purged and examined by the fire, it is good reason that our faith which surmounteth all the riches of the world be proved.
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but hee willeth that Iesus Christe doth rayn in the middest of his enemies, so hee willeth that we being iugled in the middes of them, should suffer their oppressions and violences,
but he wills that Iesus Christ does rain in the midst of his enemies, so he wills that we being juggled in the mids of them, should suffer their oppressions and violences,
If we feele any contradiction in vs, we must not be amased thereat, for this is a right naturall thing to flee the crosse, neuerthelesse, we may not goe anye further, knowing that God doth accept our obedience,
If we feel any contradiction in us, we must not be amazed thereat, for this is a right natural thing to flee the cross, nevertheless, we may not go any further, knowing that God does accept our Obedience,
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for the Apostles and prophets went not in such wise to death, that they felt not in themselues, a certeine will to go back, another man shal lead thee whether thou wouldest not (sayde Lorde Iesus Christ to Peter, ) Likewise when such fear of death doth pricke vs, it is a gaine for vs to heauenward,
for the Apostles and Prophets went not in such wise to death, that they felt not in themselves, a certain will to go back, Another man shall led thee whither thou Wouldst not (said Lord Iesus christ to Peter,) Likewise when such Fear of death does prick us, it is a gain for us to heavenward,
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and this is the principal battell in the which God willeth that his people doe employ themselues, which is, that they endeuour to beate downe all that lifteth it selfe vp in their sences and spirits,
and this is the principal battle in the which God wills that his people do employ themselves, which is, that they endeavour to beat down all that lifts it self up in their Senses and spirits,
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for to turne them oute of the way, whiche he sheweth them, and with all this, the consolations be so great that it must needs be sayd, that we are more then cowards when we do faint.
for to turn them out of the Way, which he shows them, and with all this, the consolations be so great that it must needs be said, that we Are more then cowards when we do faint.
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In old time an infinite number of people, for the desire of a simple crowne of leaues, they refused not any trauell, trouble or payne for the same, they counted it nothing to dye, notwithstanding there was none of them,
In old time an infinite number of people, for the desire of a simple crown of leaves, they refused not any travel, trouble or pain for the same, they counted it nothing to die, notwithstanding there was none of them,
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but did fyght at al aduenturs not knowing whether he should winne the price or not, God hath sette before vs the Crowne of immortality, by the which wee are made partakers of his glory, he intendeth not that we shoulde fight at all aduenture, but promiseth vs all ye price that haue a desire thereof, what occasion haue wee to come to heauen, do we think that it is spokē in vain, that if we dye with Iesus Christ, wee shall liue also with him.
but did fight At all aduenturs not knowing whither he should win the price or not, God hath Set before us the Crown of immortality, by the which we Are made partakers of his glory, he intends not that we should fight At all adventure, but promises us all the price that have a desire thereof, what occasion have we to come to heaven, do we think that it is spoken in vain, that if we die with Iesus christ, we shall live also with him.
and also when Iesus pronounceth that those which suffer for righteousnesse be blessed, hee proponeth not a sentence whiche is easie to bee receiued of the worlde.
and also when Iesus pronounceth that those which suffer for righteousness be blessed, he proponeth not a sentence which is easy to be received of the world.
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but the faulte is, yt we haue no regard at all to the promises of God, the which do certefie vs that all shall be turned to our good, we are discouraged to see the wicked to bee stronger,
but the fault is, that we have no regard At all to the promises of God, the which do certify us that all shall be turned to our good, we Are discouraged to see the wicked to be Stronger,
but such a confusion (as saith Saint Paule ) ought rather to lift vs vp on high, for in as much we are giuen of our selues too much to muse vpon the thinges present.
but such a confusion (as Says Saint Paul) ought rather to lift us up on high, for in as much we Are given of our selves too much to muse upon the things present.
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God in permitting the good folke, to bee euill intreated, and the wicked to haue there will, he teacheth vs by manifest tokens that one day will come, in the which all that is now confused shalbe reformed.
God in permitting the good folk, to be evil entreated, and the wicked to have there will, he Teaches us by manifest tokens that one day will come, in the which all that is now confused shall reformed.
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for it is certeine, that we haue no fayth at all, vnlesse we lift vp the eyes of our soules to the comming of our sauiour Iesus Christ, Nowe God to the end he mighte leaue no meane vnattempted, which might be fyt to driue vs forward, he setteth before vs the promises on the one side,
for it is certain, that we have no faith At all, unless we lift up the eyes of our Souls to the coming of our Saviour Iesus christ, Now God to the end he might leave no mean unattempted, which might be fit to driven us forward, he sets before us the promises on the one side,
When men shall haue done their vttermost, they can doe no worse but murther vs. And what shall eternall life be in comparson thereof? I heape not vp here al the promises conteined in the scriptures whiche tende to one and the same end:
When men shall have done their uttermost, they can do no Worse but murder us And what shall Eternal life be in comparson thereof? I heap not up Here all the promises contained in the Scriptures which tend to one and the same end:
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But if when the plague hang ouer our heades, if three or foure bee not ynough, one whole hundred will not serue to make vs to ouercome all aduersity and contrarye temptations.
But if when the plague hang over our Heads, if three or foure bee not enough, one Whole hundred will not serve to make us to overcome all adversity and contrary temptations.
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when his seuere threatnings can doe no more therein? Iesus Christe citeth all those before his father, who shall through fear of bodily death deny the truth:
when his severe threatenings can do no more therein? Iesus Christ citeth all those before his father, who shall through Fear of bodily death deny the truth:
and sayth, that both the body and soule, shal be throwne to perdition, And in another place he sayth, that he will deny all those that shal deny him before men,
and say, that both the body and soul, shall be thrown to perdition, And in Another place he say, that he will deny all those that shall deny him before men,
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Wherefore when we are so soft and flexible yea, that ther is no zeal & constancie in vs, it is a signe that we are vtterly ignorannt both of God and his kingdome.
Wherefore when we Are so soft and flexible yea, that there is no zeal & constancy in us, it is a Signen that we Are utterly ignorannt both of God and his Kingdom.
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When it is shewed vs yt we ought to be ioined to our hed, we think that we haue a goodly couler to exempt ourselues from it, by saying that we are men.
When it is showed us that we ought to be joined to our head, we think that we have a goodly colour to exempt ourselves from it, by saying that we Are men.
But they which haue gone before vs, who were they? It is true that whē we shall not haue the pure doctrine, all the excuses that we can bring forth shalbe vain:
But they which have gone before us, who were they? It is true that when we shall not have the pure Doctrine, all the excuses that we can bring forth shall vain:
The holy Ghoste bringeth in the old Church speaking, to the end that we, after we haue knowen the afflictions therof, we should not finde it straunge or troublesome if the like at this day be done vnto vs. S. Paule also drawing this place from another Psalme where it is sayd, We haue bene as Sheepe that are led to the slaughter, sheweth yt this was not for one age alone:
The holy Ghost brings in the old Church speaking, to the end that we, After we have known the afflictions thereof, we should not find it strange or troublesome if the like At this day be done unto us S. Paul also drawing this place from Another Psalm where it is said, We have be as Sheep that Are led to the slaughter, shows that this was not for one age alone:
But God woulde alwayes that his Church should be tossed in this worlde, and be as it were in a continuall conflict, reseruing rest for it aboue in the heauens, Notwithstanding that yet the issue of these afflictions was alwaies blessed,
But God would always that his Church should be tossed in this world, and be as it were in a continual conflict, reserving rest for it above in the heavens, Notwithstanding that yet the issue of these afflictions was always blessed,
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we are cast downe but we perish not, euery where bering about in our bodies the dying of our Lorde Iesus, to the end that his life may be made manifest in our mortal bodies, Such issue as wee see that God hath giuen at al times in the persecutions of his Church, ought well to encourage vs, knowing that our fathers, who were brickle men as we are, had alwayes the victory ouer their enimies:
we Are cast down but we perish not, every where bearing about in our bodies the dying of our Lord Iesus, to the end that his life may be made manifest in our Mortal bodies, Such issue as we see that God hath given At all times in the persecutions of his Church, ought well to encourage us, knowing that our Father's, who were brickle men as we Are, had always the victory over their enemies:
Now there are not onely two or three of them, but a thicke and great cloude, as the Apostle sayth in the epistle to the Hebr. Whereby he signifieth that the number is so great, yt it ought as it were euen to stop vp our eyes.
Now there Are not only two or three of them, but a thick and great cloud, as the Apostle say in the epistle to the Hebrew Whereby he signifies that the number is so great, that it ought as it were even to stop up our eyes.
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And that I be not to tedious, I will take onely the example of the Iewes which were persecuted for true religion, as well vnder the Tyranny of Antiocbus the King,
And that I be not to tedious, I will take only the Exampl of the Iewes which were persecuted for true Religion, as well under the Tyranny of Antiocbus the King,
Let vs nowe enter to make comparison of them with vs. If they suffered for the truth of God, whiche was yet so darke at that time, what ought wee to doe in this greate lighte that shineth nowe? God hath spoken vnto vs as it were with a full mouth, the great Gate of the kingdome of heauen is opened, Iesus Christe hath called vs vnto him, beeing come down vnto vs, to the end that we shoulde haue him as it were present before our eies.
Let us now enter to make comparison of them with us If they suffered for the truth of God, which was yet so dark At that time, what ought we to do in this great Light that shines now? God hath spoken unto us as it were with a full Mouth, the great Gate of the Kingdom of heaven is opened, Iesus Christ hath called us unto him, being come down unto us, to the end that we should have him as it were present before our eyes.
as it were a farre off? Whiche had but a little Wicket open to come to the kingdome of heauen? which had nothing but a certeine remembrance and figure of Iesus Christe? These thinges cannot bee expressed with mouth as they are woorthy:
as it were a Far off? Which had but a little Wicket open to come to the Kingdom of heaven? which had nothing but a certain remembrance and figure of Iesus Christ? These things cannot be expressed with Mouth as they Are worthy:
but what knowe they how God will deale with them hereafter Wherefore we ought to be so armed afore hand, that if any persecution, which we haue not thoght vpon, shall come vpon vs, we be not taken at vnwares and vnprouided.
but what know they how God will deal with them hereafter Wherefore we ought to be so armed afore hand, that if any persecution, which we have not Thought upon, shall come upon us, we be not taken At unwares and unprovided.
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So farre off is it, that they which are nice and liue at their ease, prepare them selues to suffer death when need shal be, that they haue no care to serue God whiles they liue.
So Far off is it, that they which Are Nicaenae and live At their ease, prepare them selves to suffer death when need shall be, that they have no care to serve God while they live.
In the meane time they whome God hath called to suffer for the testimonye of his name, ought to shew in very deede that they were prepared long before, too stande thereto constantly.
In the mean time they whom God hath called to suffer for the testimony of his name, ought to show in very deed that they were prepared long before, too stand thereto constantly.
But this is as it were an incredible thing, that people whiche boast of some little knowledge of the Gospell, dare open their mouth to vse such cauilations.
But this is as it were an incredible thing, that people which boast of Some little knowledge of the Gospel, Dare open their Mouth to use such cauilations.
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Wherefore in the first place, it behoueth that a christian man, in what country soeuer he be, notwithstanding daungers and threatninges, that hee fully determine to walke in simplicity,
Wherefore in the First place, it behooves that a christian man, in what country soever he be, notwithstanding dangers and threatenings, that he Fully determine to walk in simplicity,
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Hath he done this? If it fall out that hee fall into the handes of enemies, let him thinke that God hath brought him into that place, & will haue him to be one of the witnesses of his sonne,
Hath he done this? If it fallen out that he fallen into the hands of enemies, let him think that God hath brought him into that place, & will have him to be one of the Witnesses of his son,
Hereby I doe not binde all men of necessitye to make a full and entire confession of all that they beleeue, admit yt they were therto required, S. Paul in this point hath vsed a good moderation, who was as ready as any other freely to mainteine the cause of the gospel, as he ought.
Hereby I do not bind all men of necessity to make a full and entire Confessi of all that they believe, admit that they were thereto required, S. Paul in this point hath used a good moderation, who was as ready as any other freely to maintain the cause of the gospel, as he ought.
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The summe is, that they which are in such distresse, should ask and receiue such Wisdome from aboue, not following their carnall counsell to seeke a waye to escape, (as they say) by any crosse or bypathes.
The sum is, that they which Are in such distress, should ask and receive such Wisdom from above, not following their carnal counsel to seek a Way to escape, (as they say) by any cross or bypaths.
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Is it in vain that hee calleth all those witnesses (for the word Martyrs signifith the same) that haue answered to the enemies of the fayth? Is it not because he would haue them serue to such purpose? And here euery one must not looke to his fellow and companion:
Is it in vain that he calls all those Witnesses (for the word Martyrs signifith the same) that have answered to the enemies of the faith? Is it not Because he would have them serve to such purpose? And Here every one must not look to his fellow and Companion:
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Peter hauing hard at the mouth of our Lord Iesus Christe, that hee shold be led in his old age whither he wold not, asketh what should become of Iohn his companion.
Peter having hard At the Mouth of our Lord Iesus Christ, that he should be led in his old age whither he would not, asks what should become of John his Companion.
and euery one in particular, alwayes to be ready, to the end that as he shal call hither one or other, euery man may march forth in his ranke and order.
and every one in particular, always to be ready, to the end that as he shall call hither one or other, every man may march forth in his rank and order.
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The first is, that forasmuche as our life and death are in his hande, that he will in such fort preserue vs by his power that not one hayre of our heads shall fal but by his licence.
The First is, that forasmuch as our life and death Are in his hand, that he will in such fort preserve us by his power that not one hair of our Heads shall fall but by his licence.
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Wherefore the faythfull ought to holde themselues assured into whose handes soeuer they shall come, that God hath not cast of the safegarde whiche hee hath of their personnes,
Wherefore the faithful ought to hold themselves assured into whose hands soever they shall come, that God hath not cast of the safeguard which he hath of their personnes,
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If such a perswasion were well imprinted in our hearts, we should be deliuered from the most part of doubts and perplexities that torment and hinder vs from doing our duety.
If such a persuasion were well imprinted in our hearts, we should be Delivered from the most part of doubts and perplexities that torment and hinder us from doing our duty.
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as Sidrach-Misach and Abednago, from the fiery furnace, Daniel from the Lyons denne, Peter from Herods prison, where he was enchained, fettered & kept so straightly.
as Sidrach-Misach and Abednago, from the fiery furnace, daniel from the Lyons den, Peter from Herods prison, where he was enchained, fettered & kept so straightly.
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in suche sort that whither soeuer Tyrantes looke, or with what fury soeuer they rush vppon vs, that it is from him onely who is the orderer of oure life.
in such sort that whither soever Tyrants look, or with what fury soever they rush upon us, that it is from him only who is the orderer of our life.
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and in greater recommendation an hundred folde then it is worthy, seeing it is so, that hee hath pronounced by the mouth of Dauid, That the death of his saints is precious before him, and sayth hee also by the mouth of Esay: That the earth shal disclose the blood which seemed to be bidden.
and in greater recommendation an hundred fold then it is worthy, seeing it is so, that he hath pronounced by the Mouth of David, That the death of his Saints is precious before him, and say he also by the Mouth of Isaiah: That the earth shall disclose the blood which seemed to be bidden.
They doe scornfully mock at this day when they burne the faythful, and after they haue bathed them selues in their bloode, they are so drunken therewith, that they care nothing at al what murders they commit.
They do scornfully mock At this day when they burn the faithful, and After they have bathed them selves in their blood, they Are so drunken therewith, that they care nothing At all what murders they commit.
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But if we haue patience to wait, God will shew in the ende that it is not in vayne that he hath set suche an high price vpon our life, In the mean time,
But if we have patience to wait, God will show in the end that it is not in vain that he hath Set such an high price upon our life, In the mean time,
And hee perfourmeth in deede that which hee hath promised vnto vs. Let vs therefore take this buckler too repulse and put backe all feares, wherwith we are assailed,
And he Performeth in deed that which he hath promised unto us Let us Therefore take this buckler too repulse and put back all fears, wherewith we Are assailed,
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but of those which comfort themselues in ye grace of Iesus Christ, and by this mean receiue with peaceable hearte the moste grieuous punishment that can bee done vnto them:
but of those which Comfort themselves in the grace of Iesus christ, and by this mean receive with peaceable heart the most grievous punishment that can be done unto them:
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God who so mightely assisteth poore offenders, being worthily punished for their misdeedes, will hee faile his who fighte for his cause, that hee will not giue them an inuincible power? The thirde poynt concerning the promises that God hath made to his martirs, is of the fruite that they ought to hope for of their sufferings:
God who so mightily assisteth poor offenders, being worthily punished for their misdeeds, will he fail his who fight for his cause, that he will not give them an invincible power? The Third point Concerning the promises that God hath made to his Martyrs, is of the fruit that they ought to hope for of their sufferings:
Now this fruite is after that he hath glorified his name, and edified his Church through their constancie, when they shalbe gathered with the Lorde Iesus Christe into his immortall glory.
Now this fruit is After that he hath glorified his name, and edified his Church through their constancy, when they shall gathered with the Lord Iesus Christ into his immortal glory.
and to be assured of this inestimable benefite, let them alwayes haue before their eyes the cōformity which they haue with our Lorde Iesus, to beholde life in the middest of death,
and to be assured of this inestimable benefit, let them always have before their eyes the conformity which they have with our Lord Iesus, to behold life in the midst of death,
why Christe sometime helde his peace. It is the rule of christians to confesse his faith being required. Christ neuer dissembled to saue his life. Rosse his examination which he wrote is here answered. The testimony of the verity ought more to bee regarded of vs then our life. VVee maye not regarde what other men do, but what they ought to do. Iohn 21.
why Christ sometime held his peace. It is the Rule of Christians to confess his faith being required. christ never dissembled to save his life. Rosse his examination which he wrote is Here answered. The testimony of the verity ought more to be regarded of us then our life. We may not regard what other men do, but what they ought to do. John 21.
