The true and perfect copie of a godly sermon preached in the minister at Lincolne, by the reuerend father in God, Thomas L. Bishop of Lincolne the .28. of August. Anno. 1575.
¶ A Sermon no lesse godly then necessarie, preached in the Minster at Lincolne by the reuerende Father, Thomas Cooper, Byshoppe of Lincolne on the xxviii. day of August, 1575. Treating on the xvi. Chapter of Matthewe verse. 26. 27. as followeth.
¶ A Sermon no less godly then necessary, preached in the Minster At Lincoln by the reverend Father, Thomas Cooper, Bishop of Lincoln on the xxviii. day of August, 1575. Treating on the xvi. Chapter of Matthew verse. 26. 27. as follows.
QVid prodest homini si totum Mundum lucratus fuerit & animae suae iacturam &c. The last day (dearely beloued) you hearde how swéetly gently and louingly our sauiour Christ spake vnto vs,
QVid profits Homini si totum Mundum Lucratus fuerit & Spirits suae iacturam etc. The last day (dearly Beloved) you heard how sweetly gently and lovingly our Saviour christ spoke unto us,
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but also cause vs to haue an earnest & carefull consideration of our soules health and not to neglect this time of grace whereinthe long suffring of God doth mercifully call vs to repentance.
but also cause us to have an earnest & careful consideration of our Souls health and not to neglect this time of grace whereinthe long suffering of God does mercifully call us to Repentance.
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But lamentable it is, and it woulde make any true Christian heart bléede to consider, that the most part of vs are not onely so carelesse and negligent,
But lamentable it is, and it would make any true Christian heart bleed to Consider, that the most part of us Are not only so careless and negligent,
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Wherefore séeing mercie and mildenesse will not preuaile with our carelesse mindes, séeing swéete and gentle speeche wil not waken our sléepie and sluggish hearts, we must be contented this daye to heare him make terrible proclamation of his iustice,
Wherefore seeing mercy and mildness will not prevail with our careless minds, seeing sweet and gentle speech will not waken our sleepy and sluggish hearts, we must be contented this day to hear him make terrible proclamation of his Justice,
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That there shalbe a iudgement, If there were no more places in the whole scripture, this one might be sufficient, especially if we consider who it is that speaketh it, that is, Christ our Sauiour, the Sonne of God and trueth it selfe.
That there shall a judgement, If there were no more places in the Whole scripture, this one might be sufficient, especially if we Consider who it is that speaks it, that is, christ our Saviour, the Son of God and truth it self.
vve must2. Cor. 5. al appeare before the iudgement seate of Christ, that euerie man maye receiue the vvorkes of his bodie according to that he hath done, be it goodDan. 7. Zach. 14 Mat. 25. 26. Iohn. 5. Apoc. 1. 2. Pet. 3. 1. Cor. 15. or badde.
we must2. Cor. 5. all appear before the judgement seat of christ, that every man may receive the works of his body according to that he hath done, be it goodDan. 7. Zach 14 Mathew 25. 26. John. 5. Apocalypse 1. 2. Pet. 3. 1. Cor. 15. or bad.
& after thē the holy Fathers of the first Church haue layd it downe as a necessarie article of Christian faith, the denying or doubting wherof must nedes subuert al Christian religion,
& After them the holy Father's of the First Church have laid it down as a necessary article of Christian faith, the denying or doubting whereof must needs subvert all Christian Religion,
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Wherefore Christians that haue féeble and wauering faith, in these miserable and daungerous dayes, must séeke by all godly meanes to strengthen their consciences herein, Wherevnto this reason following must be of great waight and importance with al them that haue any sense of God.
Wherefore Christians that have feeble and wavering faith, in these miserable and dangerous days, must seek by all godly means to strengthen their Consciences herein, Whereunto this reason following must be of great weight and importance with all them that have any sense of God.
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The Prophetes of God many hundred yeres before Christ came in flesh, denounced vnto the worlde, that the true Sauiour Christe Jesus should be sent to worke the redemption of mankynde,
The prophets of God many hundred Years before christ Come in Flesh, denounced unto the world, that the true Saviour Christ jesus should be sent to work the redemption of mankind,
Yea and these happyly shall be in no small place and countenance in the world. For the world is so great with them, that they forget God altogether. Of these speaketh S. Peter.
Yea and these happily shall be in no small place and countenance in the world. For the world is so great with them, that they forget God altogether. Of these speaks S. Peter.
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and by the vnbrideled loosenesse of mens liues, may not iustly gather, that this opinion is in the hearts of very many? But I wil answere them as S. Peter in effect doth immediately folowing, that is, that heauen and earth doth so long remaine,
and by the unbridled looseness of men's lives, may not justly gather, that this opinion is in the hearts of very many? But I will answer them as S. Peter in Effect does immediately following, that is, that heaven and earth does so long remain,
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the world continued from the first creation, vntill the generall deluge of Noah, being appointed by the determined decree of Gods holy prouidence that it should so do,
the world continued from the First creation, until the general deluge of Noah, being appointed by the determined Decree of God's holy providence that it should so do,
Therefore séeing the same prouidence by his holy spirit hath sayde also that in the ende it shall be consumed with fire, the same worde shall as assuredly be veryfied.
Therefore seeing the same providence by his holy Spirit hath said also that in the end it shall be consumed with fire, the same word shall as assuredly be verified.
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and all the beautifull furniture thereof, beastes, trées, plantes, foules, fyshes, rayne, haile, thunder, lightning, with the residue of Gods maruellous workes in his creatures,
and all the beautiful furniture thereof, beasts, trees, plants, fowls, fishes, rain, hail, thunder, lightning, with the residue of God's marvelous works in his creatures,
and the maner of growing, bréeding, and encreasing of the same, and vndoubtedly the almightie power, the excéeding wisedome and vnestimable goodnesse that shall appeare in these things, must néedes conuince them in their owne consciences that there is a God, which in so excéeding and goodly maner hath framed them.
and the manner of growing, breeding, and increasing of the same, and undoubtedly the almighty power, the exceeding Wisdom and unestimable Goodness that shall appear in these things, must needs convince them in their own Consciences that there is a God, which in so exceeding and goodly manner hath framed them.
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Yea, if he be worthy the name of a man, let himselfe consider but the framing of a litle babe in his mothers wombe, from séed to skynne, sinews, veynes, arteries, bones, flesh, lyfe and reasonable soule, and verie reason it selfe will tell him, that it is an euerlasting power that doeth it.
Yea, if he be worthy the name of a man, let himself Consider but the framing of a little babe in his mother's womb, from seed to skin, sinews, Veins, arteries, bones, Flesh, life and reasonable soul, and very reason it self will tell him, that it is an everlasting power that doth it.
Why, and what is that they call Nature? or what is it, that doeth directe that course? is it any thing else then the finger of God working in his creatures? Seneca an heathen Philosopher can witnesse so much.
Why, and what is that they call Nature? or what is it, that doth Direct that course? is it any thing Else then the finger of God working in his creatures? Senecca an heathen Philosopher can witness so much.
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In so muche that S. Paule sayth, vvho so euer vvill liue godly in Christ Iesu, shall be sure to suffer persecution, and therfore it is truely said, Crux comes euangelij, the crosse is the vsuall companion of the Gospell.
In so much that S. Paul say, who so ever will live godly in christ Iesu, shall be sure to suffer persecution, and Therefore it is truly said, Crux comes Evangelist, the cross is the usual Companion of the Gospel.
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Christ him selfe in many places telleth his faythfull and blessed Apostles, and vnder their names all other true Christians, that they shoulde not in this worlde be so sure of any thing as of affliction, trouble, and persecution.
christ him self in many places Telleth his faithful and blessed Apostles, and under their names all other true Christians, that they should not in this world be so sure of any thing as of affliction, trouble, and persecution.
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Wherefore it must néedes folow as a most necessarie consequent, that after this life there must be a iudgement, in which men according to the vnfallible iustice of God, must receiue as Christ sayth in this place, according to their doings, be it good or bad. This reason hath persuaded the most parte of ye heathen Philosophers, that the soule of man is immortal,
Wherefore it must needs follow as a most necessary consequent, that After this life there must be a judgement, in which men according to the unfallible Justice of God, must receive as christ say in this place, according to their doings, be it good or bad. This reason hath persuaded the most part of you heathen Philosophers, that the soul of man is immortal,
Seing then heathen persones that neuer had the true knowledge of God, by the very leading of humane reason haue growne to an assured persuasion, that after this life there shuld be a iudgement for the rewarding of the godly, and punishing of the wicked:
Sing then heathen Persons that never had the true knowledge of God, by the very leading of humane reason have grown to an assured persuasion, that After this life there should be a judgement for the rewarding of the godly, and punishing of the wicked:
Séeing therefore it is by Gods holy worde, and by reason conuinced that there shall be a iudgement after this life, it remayneth that we as certeinly vnderstand, that it shall come to passe very shortly.
Seeing Therefore it is by God's holy word, and by reason convinced that there shall be a judgement After this life, it remaineth that we as Certainly understand, that it shall come to pass very shortly.
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And for proofe hereof let vs first cal to minde the similitude and borowed speeches, that the holy Ghost vseth in the scriptures, to declare the sodaine comming thereof.
And for proof hereof let us First call to mind the similitude and borrowed Speeches, that the holy Ghost uses in the Scriptures, to declare the sudden coming thereof.
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If theMatt. 24. housholder had knovvē (saith christ) at vvhat houre the thiefe vvould haue come, he vvoulde haue vvatched and not suffred his house to haue ben broken vp.
If theMatt. 24. householder had known (Says Christ) At what hour the thief would have come, he would have watched and not suffered his house to have been broken up.
VVhen they shal say vnto you peace, peace and all is vvell, then sodainly shall destruction come vpon them as the panges of a vvoman in trauaile, & they shall not scape it.
When they shall say unto you peace, peace and all is well, then suddenly shall destruction come upon them as the pangs of a woman in travail, & they shall not escape it.
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For such is the frowardnesse of our corrupt nature that if we vnderstand of any delaye, we abuse the patience and long sufferance of God to our owne further condemnation.
For such is the frowardness of our corrupt nature that if we understand of any Delay, we abuse the patience and long sufferance of God to our own further condemnation.
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euen this moneth, euen this day, euen this houre, and I beséeche almightie God déepely to impresse this cogitation into our hearts, that we may saye with S. Hierome VVhether vve eate or vvhether vve drinke,
even this Monn, even this day, even this hour, and I beseech almighty God deeply to Impress this cogitation into our hearts, that we may say with S. Jerome Whether we eat or whether we drink,
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or vvhatsoeuer vve doe, vve may seeme to heareMatt. 24. Mar. 13. Luke. 19. this voyce of the Archangel continually sovvning in our eares, Surgite mortui venite ad iudicium.
or whatsoever we do, we may seem to heareMatt. 24. Mar. 13. Luke. 19. this voice of the Archangel continually sovvning in our ears, Surgite Deads venite ad iudicium.
In the Gospel Christ first noteth these signes and tokens that shall appeare before the later day, in the sunne, the moone, the starres and planets, in the ayre, in the water, in the earth, in the Church, in the state of principalities and kingdomes, in the life & behauiour of mē, which if I shoulde stande to rehearse particularly,
In the Gospel christ First notes these Signs and tokens that shall appear before the later day, in the sun, the moon, the Stars and planets, in the air, in the water, in the earth, in the Church, in the state of principalities and kingdoms, in the life & behaviour of men, which if I should stand to rehearse particularly,
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Haue we not had within this few yeres aboue an hundred eclypses of the Sunne and of the Moone? haue we not sene many Cometes and other strange and wonderous fierie impressions in the ayre? haue we not had many horrible tempestes of winde, rayne, hayle, snowe, thunder and lightening ▪ to the great hurt of man and beast? What shal I say of the greatdeluges of water, at Naples, at Rome, in Germanie, in Flaunders, in England? snowe hath fallen twentie Cubites déepe, the Sea about Pontus hath bene frosen to the thickenesse of thirtie cubites, Earthquakes, in Italie diuers, in Gréece, in Asia, in Barbarie, in Spaine, in England & many other places.
Have we not had within this few Years above an hundred Eclipses of the Sun and of the Moon? have we not seen many Comets and other strange and wondrous fiery impressions in the air? have we not had many horrible tempests of wind, rain, hail, snow, thunder and lightning ▪ to the great hurt of man and beast? What shall I say of the greatdeluges of water, At Naples, At Room, in Germany, in Flanders, in England? snow hath fallen twentie Cubits deep, the Sea about Pontus hath be frozen to the thickness of thirtie cubits, Earthquakes, in Italy diverse, in Gréece, in Asia, in Barbarie, in Spain, in England & many other places.
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As for monsters both by sea and by land, of men & of beasts, a marueilous number ▪ ••• mainie of which are recorded and put in writing with the note of their times, places & signes,
As for monsters both by sea and by land, of men & of beasts, a marvelous number ▪ ••• mainie of which Are recorded and put in writing with the note of their times, places & Signs,
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But christians ought not so lightly to let flippe those signes and forewarninges which our mercifull Lord and gracious Sauiour the trueest Prophet that euer was hath giuen vs to stirre vp our faith and expectation of his last comming, that our maister when he commeth sodainely may not finde vs as lewde seruants sléeping in securitie,
But Christians ought not so lightly to let flip those Signs and forewarnings which our merciful Lord and gracious Saviour the trueest Prophet that ever was hath given us to stir up our faith and expectation of his last coming, that our master when he comes suddenly may not find us as lewd Servants sleeping in security,
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vnto which they attribut these extraordinarie euents? is it not our Lord and God maker of heauen and earth, who guydeth al things that be done, not onely by nature,
unto which they attribute these extraordinary events? is it not our Lord and God maker of heaven and earth, who guideth all things that be done, not only by nature,
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or a little worme of the earth créepe not, or a rude Asse wander not without his certeine prouidence, much more ought we to beleeue that so strange thinges as I haue spoken of before, are not disposed by any other power to fall in these or those dayes but by his onely, to veryfie the promises, threatnings and forewarnings, that his sonne our Sauiour hath giuen vs of his last cōming to iudgement.
or a little worm of the earth creep not, or a rude Ass wander not without his certain providence, much more ought we to believe that so strange things as I have spoken of before, Are not disposed by any other power to fallen in these or those days but by his only, to veryfie the promises, threatenings and forewarnings, that his son our Saviour hath given us of his last coming to judgement.
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By the like contempt and misinterpreting of those signes and wonderous tokens that God sent before the destruction of Hierusalem, the stubbourne Jewes by gods iust iudgment, hardened their heartes,
By the like contempt and Misinterpreting of those Signs and wondrous tokens that God sent before the destruction of Jerusalem, the stubbourne Jews by God's just judgement, hardened their hearts,
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and foaded foorth themselues with vaine hope vntill the very daye that the wrath of God in most dreadful maner did light vpon thē, with the vtter destruction of their citie and desolation of their people.
and foaded forth themselves with vain hope until the very day that the wrath of God in most dreadful manner did Light upon them, with the utter destruction of their City and desolation of their people.
for the assured proofe of the approching of the last daye, I will rest onely vpon thrée or foure places of the worde of God, which shall bring so euident testimonie thereof,
for the assured proof of the approaching of the last day, I will rest only upon thrée or foure places of the word of God, which shall bring so evident testimony thereof,
The first is Daniel. To whom when it pleased God in a vision to declare that state of the worlde that should be euen to the end thereof, by the figure of the foure beastes, he described y• foure Empires, that should follow one the other before the ende.
The First is daniel. To whom when it pleased God in a vision to declare that state of the world that should be even to the end thereof, by the figure of the foure beasts, he described y• foure Empires, that should follow one the other before the end.
and trampled vnder foot by the terrible monster of the Romanes, after which there is no mention made of any other Empire but onely that litle horne, that grewe out of the Romanes Empire to great might and power, by which is ment the king dome of Antichrist that shall fight against the Saints of God in the latter ende of the worlde.
and trampled under foot by the terrible monster of the Romans, After which there is no mention made of any other Empire but only that little horn, that grew out of the Romans Empire to great might and power, by which is meant the King dome of Antichrist that shall fight against the Saints of God in the latter end of the world.
and after great and longe warres was consumed by the Romanes which in growing & declyning hath now continued aboue a thousand yeres and an halfe and is come euen to the last pinche,
and After great and long wars was consumed by the Romans which in growing & declining hath now continued above a thousand Years and an half and is come even to the last pinch,
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euen to the féete and toes mixed with brasse and claye as the same Daniel descriueth it Chap. 9. to note the weakenesse and small strength thereof in the ende.
even to the feet and toes mixed with brass and clay as the same daniel descriveth it Chap. 9. to note the weakness and small strength thereof in the end.
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For who séeth not nowe y• the empire is almost nothinge, and consisteth onely of a fewe free Cityes in Germanye? For all the residue, it hath left vnto the worlde,
For who seeth not now y• the empire is almost nothing, and Consisteth only of a few free Cities in Germany? For all the residue, it hath left unto the world,
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And I beheld (sayth Daniell) vntill the thrones vvere set vp, and the ancient of dayes did sit, and so forth, in suche sort as you shall after heare in the description of the laste iudgement.
And I beheld (say Daniell) until the thrones were Set up, and the ancient of days did fit, and so forth, in such sort as you shall After hear in the description of the laste judgement.
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and decaye of other kingdomes, we must néedes beléeue, if we haue any Christian fayth in vs, y• the same spirit of God will performe the like trueth in the residue,
and decay of other kingdoms, we must needs believe, if we have any Christian faith in us, y• the same Spirit of God will perform the like truth in the residue,
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Nowe call to your remembrance that within a meane number of yeres after Christes ascention, all the thrée partes of the worlde submitted them selues to the fayth of Christ,
Now call to your remembrance that within a mean number of Years After Christ's Ascension, all the thrée parts of the world submitted them selves to the faith of christ,
All the residue of Asia, together with a great part of Affrike, adde also no small portion of Europe vnder the Turke, reuolted to the wicked blasphemie of Mahomet:
All the residue of Asia, together with a great part of Africa, add also no small portion of Europe under the Turk, revolted to the wicked blasphemy of Mahomet:
Yea and among them that professe the christian religion in Europe, for the more part a number of yeres haue bene caried away with the superstition and idolatrie of the Antichrist of Rome.
Yea and among them that profess the christian Religion in Europe, for the more part a number of Years have be carried away with the Superstition and idolatry of the Antichrist of Rome.
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vvhen the sonne of manLuke. 18. shall come, doest thou thinke he shall finde any fayth in the earth? Seing therfore we sée now y• general apostacy and reuolting from the fayth nowe in our time fallen out, the want whereof principally S. Paul accounteth in his time to be the staye of Christes comming, we must néedes be persuaded that it can not be farre off.
when the son of manLuke. 18. shall come, dost thou think he shall find any faith in the earth? Sing Therefore we see now y• general apostasy and revolting from the faith now in our time fallen out, the want whereof principally S. Paul accounteth in his time to be the stay of Christ's coming, we must needs be persuaded that it can not be Far off.
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euen in Italy, euen in the seate royall of the Empire of Rome, a certeine power, which vnder the pretence of holynesse, hath aduanced it selfe aboue al kings and princes of the earth, that hath claymed the full power of both swordes,
even in Italy, even in the seat royal of the Empire of Rome, a certain power, which under the pretence of holiness, hath advanced it self above all Kings and Princes of the earth, that hath claimed the full power of both swords,
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that hath put the same in practise by deposing princes, & altring of titles at his pleasure in Arragon, in Naples, in Sicilie in Englād, in Fraunce, in the Empire it selfe,
that hath put the same in practice by deposing Princes, & altering of titles At his pleasure in Aragon, in Naples, in Sicily in Englād, in France, in the Empire it self,
that hath had Emperours, Kings, and Princes to holde his bridle, to goe at his stirrop, to kysse his féete, to stande at the gates of his citie whole dayes together barefooted,
that hath had emperors, Kings, and Princes to hold his bridle, to go At his stirrup, to kiss his feet, to stand At the gates of his City Whole days together barefooted,
As if he should haue sayd, behold here is that proude Antichrist, that the Scriptures witnesseth, shoulde treade vnder his féete the most noble state of Emperours,
As if he should have said, behold Here is that proud Antichrist, that the Scriptures Witnesseth, should tread under his feet the most noble state of emperors,
as he hath done to princes of the earth, that he hath called hym selfe the heade of the vniuersall church, Christes Uicar in earth, that he hath taken vpon him for money and bryberie, to sell remission of sinnes, to dispence with most horrible vices against the lawe of God, to deliuer from hell, to dismisse out of purgatorie, to commaunde the Angels of heauen, to alter the ordinances and institutions of Christ.
as he hath done to Princes of the earth, that he hath called him self the head of the universal Church, Christ's Vicar in earth, that he hath taken upon him for money and bribery, to fell remission of Sins, to dispense with most horrible vices against the law of God, to deliver from hell, to dismiss out of purgatory, to command the Angels of heaven, to altar the ordinances and institutions of christ.
That hath suffred his parasites to proclaime that he hath a diuine power in him, aboue the nature of man, that he can not erre, that he is another God in earth, that he is neyther God nor man, but a monster betwéen both.
That hath suffered his Parasites to proclaim that he hath a divine power in him, above the nature of man, that he can not err, that he is Another God in earth, that he is neither God nor man, but a monster between both.
17. where he sayth, As it vvas in the dayes of Noe, so shall it be also in the daye of the sonne of man, they did eate and drinke, they married vviues and vvere married,
17. where he say, As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the day of the son of man, they did eat and drink, they married wives and were married,
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euen vnto the day that Noe vvent into the Arke, &c. Likevvise also as it vvas in the dayes of Loth, they did eate, they did drinke, they bought, they solde, they planted, they builded,
even unto the day that No went into the Ark, etc. Likewise also as it was in the days of Loath, they did eat, they did drink, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built,
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Euen thus shall it be in the day that the sonne of man shal be reuealed. &c. Why you will say vnto me it is no offence to eate, to drinke, to marry, to plante, to buy, to sell, to builde:
Eve thus shall it be in the day that the son of man shall be revealed. etc. Why you will say unto me it is no offence to eat, to drink, to marry, to plant, to buy, to fell, to build:
And when I praye you was there, since the worlde was first made, so great securitie in sinne, such contempt of godlinesse, such confidence in worldlye prosperite, suche feasting, banquetting,
And when I pray you was there, since the world was First made, so great security in sin, such contempt of godliness, such confidence in worldly Prosperity, such feasting, banqueting,
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and daintie feeding, such gorgeousnesse in apparell, such sumptuousnesse in building, suche vnseasonable marrying, such planting, such building, such buying and purchasing, suche raking and scraping together of worldly pelfe,
and dainty feeding, such gorgeousness in apparel, such sumptuousness in building, such unseasonable marrying, such planting, such building, such buying and purchasing, such raking and scraping together of worldly pelf,
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& whē they haue consumed them selues with monstrous excesse in all pleasure, then not contented with that they haue, by hooke or by crooke they pull from other,
& when they have consumed them selves with monstrous excess in all pleasure, then not contented with that they have, by hook or by crook they pull from other,
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And when they are reproued for these enormyties, it is so farre off that they doe repent and amende, that they scoffe and ieste, they rayle and slander, they taunte and reproue,
And when they Are reproved for these enormyties, it is so Far off that they do Repent and amend, that they scoff and jest, they rail and slander, they taunt and reprove,
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as the Deluge did vpon the sonnes of mē in the dayes of Noe, and fire from heauen vpon Sodom, in the time of Loth. For euer before the horrible plagues of God, obstinate securitie,
as the Deluge did upon the Sons of men in the days of Noah, and fire from heaven upon Sodom, in the time of Loth. For ever before the horrible plagues of God, obstinate security,
for men shall be louers of them selues, couetous, boasters, proude, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, vnthankfull, vngodly vvithout naturall affection, truce breakers, false accusers, ryotous, fierce, despisers of them that are good, traitors, headie, high minded, louers of pleasures, more then louers of God, hauing a fourme of godlines, but denying the povver thereof.
for men shall be lovers of them selves, covetous, boaster's, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to Parents, unthankful, ungodly without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, riotous, fierce, despisers of them that Are good, Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures, more then lovers of God, having a Form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.
and that in such maner, as neuer in any age the like? what slacke and corrupt gouernment in Magistrates? what stubbournesse and disobedience in subiectes? what pryde and selfe liking in the riche and wealthy? what spite and enuie in the poore and beggerly? what loosenesse and wantonnesse in youth, what couetousnesse and waywardnesse in age? what cockering and euill ensample of life in parentes? what dnnaturalnesse and vnkyndnesse in children? what headynesse and fiercenesse in maisters? what negligence and vntruth in seruantes? what craft, subtiltie,
and that in such manner, as never in any age the like? what slack and corrupt government in Magistrates? what stubbournesse and disobedience in Subjects? what pride and self liking in the rich and wealthy? what spite and envy in the poor and beggarly? what looseness and wantonness in youth, what covetousness and waywardness in age? what cockering and evil ensample of life in Parents? what dnnaturalnesse and unkindness in children? what headynesse and fierceness in masters? what negligence and untruth in Servants? what craft, subtlety,
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and deceyte, what counterfayting and dissymuling, what false and vniust dealing, almost in all men? Trueth and sinceritie is banyshed, cousoning and falshoode is estéemed wisedome,
and deceit, what counterfeiting and dissymuling, what false and unjust dealing, almost in all men? Truth and sincerity is banished, cozening and falsehood is esteemed Wisdom,
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If there were no other argument, but the ripenesse that sinne and wickednesse is nowe growen vnto, it should sufficiently proue that the glory of this world must shortly fall & decay.
If there were no other argument, but the ripeness that sin and wickedness is now grown unto, it should sufficiently prove that the glory of this world must shortly fallen & decay.
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The summe of it is, that the worlde should remayne sixe thousande yeres, that is, two thousand before the law, two thousand vnder the lawe, and two thousand vnder Messiah.
The sum of it is, that the world should remain sixe thousande Years, that is, two thousand before the law, two thousand under the law, and two thousand under Messiah.
because of the excéeding trouble, miserie, and wickednesse, the latter dayes should be shortned, we shall easily gather, that the world hath not many yeres to continue,
Because of the exceeding trouble, misery, and wickedness, the latter days should be shortened, we shall Easily gather, that the world hath not many Years to continue,
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Nowe séeing the proofes be so euident, that the last day can not be farre of (for séeing the figge trée leaues be spreade, Sommer must néedes be at hande) the nexte is (the more to moue our dull hearts) diligently to consider,
Now seeing the proofs be so evident, that the last day can not be Far of (for seeing the fig tree leaves be spread, Summer must needs be At hand) the Next is (the more to move our dull hearts) diligently to Consider,
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but his latter comming shall be with great power, maiestie and glory, for then he commeth as a dreadfull Judge, to reward in iustice the vnrepentant sinners, that contemned his great mercies offered at his firste comming.
but his latter coming shall be with great power, majesty and glory, for then he comes as a dreadful Judge, to reward in Justice the unrepentant Sinners, that contemned his great Mercies offered At his First coming.
After those signes and tokens, that goe before his comming (whereof I haue already spoken) there be other also ioyned with the verie time of his latter appearing.
After those Signs and tokens, that go before his coming (whereof I have already spoken) there be other also joined with the very time of his latter appearing.
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The sun shall be darkened, the moone shall lose her light, the starres shall fall from heauen, and the povvers of heauen shall be moued, the earth shall burne, the firmament shall melt away,
The sun shall be darkened, the moon shall loose her Light, the Stars shall fallen from heaven, and the Powers of heaven shall be moved, the earth shall burn, the firmament shall melt away,
aud sounding in their eares, Surgite mortui & venite ad iudicium, arise you dead and come to iudgement, whiche voyce S. Hierome thought he hearde euer ringing in his eares.
and sounding in their ears, Surgite Deads & venite ad iudicium, arise you dead and come to judgement, which voice S. Jerome Thought he heard ever ringing in his ears.
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2. Thes. 1. VVhen the Lord Iesus Christe shall be reuealed from heauen vvith the Angels of his povver in flaming fire rendring vengeance vnto them that knovve not God,
2. Thebes 1. When the Lord Iesus Christ shall be revealed from heaven with the Angels of his power in flaming fire rendering vengeance unto them that know not God,
The very place whence he shall be reuealed giueth a great authoritie and maiestie vnto his comming to iudgement from heauen, saith S Paule, that is, from the seate and habitation of the eternall and euerliuing God, where is al power, wisdome and iustice.
The very place whence he shall be revealed gives a great Authority and majesty unto his coming to judgement from heaven, Says S Paul, that is, from the seat and habitation of the Eternal and everliving God, where is all power, Wisdom and Justice.
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And the Angell, to the Disciples at the ascention of Christ, VVhy stand you, saith he, gasing vp into heauen, this same Iesus vvhich is taken from you into heauen shal so come euen as you haue sene him goe into heauen.
And the Angel, to the Disciples At the Ascension of christ, Why stand you, Says he, gazing up into heaven, this same Iesus which is taken from you into heaven shall so come even as you have seen him go into heaven.
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And therefore all christians in their beliefe confesse that Christ is ascended vp into heauē, from whence, say they, he shall come to iudge the quicke and the dead.
And Therefore all Christians in their belief confess that christ is ascended up into heaven, from whence, say they, he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
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There issued forth before him a firie streame, a thousand thousande ministred vnto him, and ten thousand stoode before him, the iudgment was set and the bokes were opened, &c. First the Prophet sayth the Thrones vvere set vp, whereby it may appeare there be moe Thrones then one,
There issued forth before him a firy stream, a thousand thousande ministered unto him, and ten thousand stood before him, the judgement was Set and the books were opened, etc. First the Prophet say the Thrones were Set up, whereby it may appear there be more Thrones then one,
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and these shalbe the number of his saintes, as it is witnessed in sundrie places of the Scriptures Verely verely I saye vnto you, saith Christ, That vvhen the sonne of man shal sit in the throne of his maiestie, you that haue follovved me in regeneration shal sit also vpon twelue seats iudgig the twelue tribes of Israel.
and these shall the number of his Saints, as it is witnessed in sundry places of the Scriptures Verily verily I say unto you, Says christ, That when the son of man shall fit in the throne of his majesty, you that have followed me in regeneration shall fit also upon twelue seats iudgig the twelue tribes of Israel.
This iudge is noted by Daniel to be An olde man vvith his haire as white as vvool, Therby to signifie the reuerence, wisdome and experience y• is in him,
This judge is noted by daniel to be an old man with his hair as white as wool, Thereby to signify the Reverence, Wisdom and experience y• is in him,
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his garmentes as white as snowe declare vnto vs his securitie, vprightnes and integritie in iudgement, not respecting any person nor being corrupted with fauour, hatred or money.
his garments as white as snow declare unto us his security, uprightness and integrity in judgement, not respecting any person nor being corrupted with favour, hatred or money.
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The firie stream e y• issueth forth before him, & the flaming throne that he sitteth in, signifie the dreadfull force and pearsing strength of his iudgement which no creature is able to resist.
The firy stream e y• issueth forth before him, & the flaming throne that he Sitteth in, signify the dreadful force and piercing strength of his judgement which no creature is able to resist.
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And the Prophet Esay saith, The Lorde shall comme in fire, and hisEsay. 66. chariot shall be like a vvhirle vvinde, that he may recompence his vēgeance in his vvrath and his indignation in a flame of fire.
And the Prophet Isaiah Says, The Lord shall comme in fire, and hisEsay. 66. chariot shall be like a whirl wind, that he may recompense his vengeance in his wrath and his Indignation in a flame of fire.
for if one Angell in one night were hable to destroye 185000 ▪ of the host of Senacherib, of what vnestimable power is he, which hath a thousand thousand, that is an infinite number of Angels and Archangels, of powers and principalities,
for if one Angel in one night were able to destroy 185000 ▪ of the host of Sennacherib, of what unestimable power is he, which hath a thousand thousand, that is an infinite number of Angels and Archangels, of Powers and principalities,
and dominions attending on him at his commandemēt to execute what soeuer iudgement he shal appoint them? The Bookes that are laid open doe descriue vnto vs the detection of al mens faultes,
and Dominions attending on him At his Commandment to execute what soever judgement he shall appoint them? The Books that Are laid open do describe unto us the detection of all men's Faults,
For the iustice of God hath kept, as it were, a perfite register of al things euē of our idle thoghts & words so that our consciences shall be at that day straightly burdened and charged with them al.
For the Justice of God hath kept, as it were, a perfect register of all things even of our idle thoughts & words so that our Consciences shall be At that day straightly burdened and charged with them all
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In this discription the white horse issuing out of heauen is the pure and sincere doctrine of the Gospell sent from God in these latter dayes before the last appearing of Christ.
In this description the white horse issuing out of heaven is the pure and sincere Doctrine of the Gospel sent from God in these latter days before the last appearing of christ.
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He that sitteth on this horse is Christ himselfe beeinge faithful in all his promises and verie trueth it selfe, who commeth to iudge the world in righteousnes and in battell by force of trueth to ouercome Antichrist and all his enemies.
He that Sitteth on this horse is christ himself being faithful in all his promises and very truth it self, who comes to judge the world in righteousness and in battle by force of truth to overcome Antichrist and all his enemies.
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and Lord of Lordes, that al power both in heauen and earth is giuen to him and that it is in his power with the crown of glorie to rewarde all his faithfull seruants that haue constantly fought vnder his banner against the deuil & Antichrist.
and Lord of lords, that all power both in heaven and earth is given to him and that it is in his power with the crown of glory to reward all his faithful Servants that have constantly fought under his banner against the Devil & Antichrist.
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Be the number of his saints and faithfull professours of his Gospel which in this vale of miserie haue constantly fought against the enemies of his trueth.
Be the number of his Saints and faithful professors of his Gospel which in this vale of misery have constantly fought against the enemies of his truth.
The sworde that issueth out of his mouth is the woorde of God, and principally that two edged sworde of his sentence at the latter day, by which he shal pronounce on the one side, Goe ye blessed of my father & inherit the kingdome that hath bene prepared for you since the foundation of the vvorlde, and cōtrariewise vnto the wicked ones on the left hand, depart from me ye cursed into euerlasting fire vvhich is prepared for the deuil and his Angels.
The sword that issueth out of his Mouth is the word of God, and principally that two edged sword of his sentence At the latter day, by which he shall pronounce on the one side, Go you blessed of my father & inherit the Kingdom that hath be prepared for you since the Foundation of the world, and contrariwise unto the wicked ones on the left hand, depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire which is prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
By this discription of the last iudgement left vnto vs by the holy Ghoste in the scriptures of god we may know that at that day we shal not haue to do with a common & fraile man,
By this description of the last judgement left unto us by the holy Ghost in the Scriptures of god we may know that At that day we shall not have to do with a Common & frail man,
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Whose beautie and brightnesse is such, as darkeneth euen the starres of heauen, whose might is so great as it melteth mountaines and the whole frame of the worlde before him, whose wisdome is so perfect that by it the wisell of the worlde are intrapped in their owne craftinesse, whose puritie is so excellent, that in respect of it all things are vncleane, whose iustice is so exquisite, that the verie Angels are not able to abide that straight measure of it.
Whose beauty and brightness is such, as darkeneth even the Stars of heaven, whose might is so great as it melts Mountains and the Whole frame of the world before him, whose Wisdom is so perfect that by it the wisell of the world Are entrapped in their own craftiness, whose purity is so excellent, that in respect of it all things Are unclean, whose Justice is so exquisite, that the very Angels Are not able to abide that straight measure of it.
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father Ephrem the Syrian, Preparemus nos sine macula inueniri in terribili illo Christi examine, &c. Let vs prepare our selues that in that dreadfull examination of Christe, we may be found without spot.
father Ephrem the Syrian, Preparemus nos sine macula inueniri in terribili illo Christ examine, etc. Let us prepare our selves that in that dreadful examination of Christ, we may be found without spot.
while their owne heartes shall force them to be their owne accusers, and with trembling spirits they shal stand, looking for that moste grieuous and dreadfull sentence, Goe you cursed into euer lasting fire.
while their own hearts shall force them to be their own accusers, and with trembling spirits they shall stand, looking for that most grievous and dreadful sentence, Go you cursed into ever lasting fire.
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Let him imagine that whiche shall be most certemly true, that he heareth that hydeous sounde of the last trumpe and voyce of the Archangell, summoning all fleshe to the iudgement seate of God, that he séeth the heauens melting with fire,
Let him imagine that which shall be most certemly true, that he hears that hideous sound of the last trump and voice of the Archangel, summoning all Flesh to the judgement seat of God, that he seeth the heavens melting with fire,
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and the whole world burning about him, that aboue him he seeth the sonne of God, comming with the glorious armie of his Saintes and Angels, that before him he seeth layde open the booke of all his wicked thoughtes, wordes,
and the Whole world burning about him, that above him he sees the son of God, coming with the glorious army of his Saints and Angels, that before him he sees laid open the book of all his wicked thoughts, words,
and déedes, that within him he féeleth the worme of his conscience gnawing with perpetual torment, that beneath him he séeth hell mouth readie to swallowe him, that he séeth in euery quarter the Angels of God gathering together his electe,
and Deeds, that within him he feeleth the worm of his conscience gnawing with perpetual torment, that beneath him he seeth hell Mouth ready to swallow him, that he seeth in every quarter the Angels of God gathering together his elect,
and reiecting him as a wicked reprobate, that on his right and left hand he beholdeth cruel fendes watching vpon the sentence of the iudge, to carie him to that place where shal be perpetual flame without quenching, wéeping and gnashing of téeth without ending, darkenesse without light, griefe without ease, sorow without comfort, where death shall be wished for and neuer obteined, where shall be nothing but lothsomnesse, horror, stench,
and rejecting him as a wicked Reprobate, that on his right and left hand he beholdeth cruel fends watching upon the sentence of the judge, to carry him to that place where shall be perpetual flame without quenching, weeping and gnashing of tooth without ending, darkness without Light, grief without ease, sorrow without Comfort, where death shall be wished for and never obtained, where shall be nothing but loathsomeness, horror, stench,
This maner of iudgement is, as you sée, most terrible, the spéedie aproching thereof is verie certeine, the signes and tokens can not deceiue vs, they are vttered by the Prophete of God, by the Apostles of Christe, by Christe our Sauiour, by the spirite of God, by trueth it selfe that can not lye, we therefore may be well assured, séeing al things to be performed, that the yere of our account is nigh, that that dreadfull Judge is comming, that the day of Gods wrath is at hande,
This manner of judgement is, as you see, most terrible, the speedy approaching thereof is very certain, the Signs and tokens can not deceive us, they Are uttered by the Prophet of God, by the Apostles of Christ, by Christ our Saviour, by the Spirit of God, by truth it self that can not lie, we Therefore may be well assured, seeing all things to be performed, that the year of our account is High, that that dreadful Judge is coming, that the day of God's wrath is At hand,
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Therefore I most heartily pray you, and in the feare of God and loue of your selues, desire you spéedily to cast away the care of the worlde, the loue of the fleshe, the delight of sensuall pleasure and iolytie, whiche holdeth your myndes in suche wicked and detestable securitie.
Therefore I most heartily pray you, and in the Fear of God and love of your selves, desire you speedily to cast away the care of the world, the love of the Flesh, the delight of sensual pleasure and iolytie, which holds your minds in such wicked and detestable security.
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Set before your eies the image of his comming in such Maiestie and terror, thinke you heare continually the voyce of the Archangell sounding in your eares.
Set before your eyes the image of his coming in such Majesty and terror, think you hear continually the voice of the Archangel sounding in your ears.
Bée not abashed then nor astonied, when you heare the goodly names of the Catholike Church, the greate multitude of suche as be of their opinion, the long continuance of many yeres.
Been not abashed then nor astonished, when you hear the goodly names of the Catholic Church, the great multitude of such as be of their opinion, the long Continuance of many Years.
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For if these had ben good groūds of mens consciences, they might well haue serued for the Jewes and false teachers, against the true Prophets of God in olde time,
For if these had been good grounds of men's Consciences, they might well have served for the Jews and false Teachers, against the true prophets of God in old time,
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For where were the Prophetes staine? where was Christe put to death? where were the Apostles persecuted and kylled? was it not in Jerusalem the citie of God? was it not among the Jewes the chosen people,
For where were the prophets stain? where was Christ put to death? where were the Apostles persecuted and killed? was it not in Jerusalem the City of God? was it not among the Jews the chosen people,
and in déede, the churche of God? had not they among them the lawe of God and his ordinances? did not they crye against Jeremie, the Temple of God, the Temple of God is with vs, we haue the couenant that God made to our forefathers,
and in deed, the Church of God? had not they among them the law of God and his ordinances? did not they cry against Jeremiah, the Temple of God, the Temple of God is with us, we have the Covenant that God made to our Forefathers,
euen as nowe the papistes doe alledge that the Church of God, the Church of God is with thē, they can not erre, they haue the promises of Christ, that his Spirit should neuer fayle them.
even as now the Papists do allege that the Church of God, the Church of God is with them, they can not err, they have the promises of christ, that his Spirit should never fail them.
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The Scribes and Pharises in the ende had a great number, and in déede a generall consent in comparison of that litle number and sinall flocke that folowed Christe and his Apostles.
The Scribes and Pharisees in the end had a great number, and in deed a general consent in comparison of that little number and sinall flock that followed Christ and his Apostles.
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Therefore take héede of these things, y• you be not miscaried by them, they are but lambe skinnes, wherein the wolfe of Rome hydeth him selfe to deceiue thée.
Therefore take heed of these things, y• you be not miscarried by them, they Are but lamb skins, wherein the wolf of Rome Hideth him self to deceive thee.
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Remember that Saint Paul telleth thée and doth giue thée warning, that the sonne of perdition, Antichrist himself shoulde in the latter dayes sit in the Temple, that is, the Churche of God.
remember that Saint Paul Telleth thee and does give thee warning, that the son of perdition, Antichrist himself should in the latter days fit in the Temple, that is, the Church of God.
Remember that the same Paule telleth for certeintie, that in the latter1. Tim. 4. dayes should come certeine teaching, the doctrine of deuils, hauinge their consciences marked with an hot iron, forbidding to marrie and to eate such meats as God hath prepared to be receiued vvith thankesgiuing.
remember that the same Paul Telleth for certainty, that in the latter1. Tim. 4. days should come certain teaching, the Doctrine of Devils, having their Consciences marked with an hight iron, forbidding to marry and to eat such Meats as God hath prepared to be received with thanksgiving.
This is not a sheepe skinne (good people) but it is a venimous tuske of a poysonous Bore with blasphemous lying, striken into the Gospell of Christe thereby to wounde it, and make it hatefull.
This is not a sheep skin (good people) but it is a venomous tusk of a poisonous Boar with blasphemous lying, stricken into the Gospel of Christ thereby to wound it, and make it hateful.
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For it procéeded from God himselfe at the beginning, when he spake to the Serpent and sayd, That the seed of the vvoman should breake the head of the Serpent, That is, that the true Messiah should come of the séede of the woman,
For it proceeded from God himself At the beginning, when he spoke to the Serpent and said, That the seed of the woman should break the head of the Serpent, That is, that the true Messiah should come of the seed of the woman,
When he said, In thy seede all the nations of the earth shalbe blessed, &c. This Gospell was preached by Father Jacob, in his death bedde saying, This scepterGen. 49. shal not depart from Iuda, &c. Vntill Silo come & he shal be the expectatiō of the Gentiles.
When he said, In thy seed all the Nations of the earth shall blessed, etc. This Gospel was preached by Father Jacob, in his death Bed saying, This scepterGen. 49. shall not depart from Iuda, etc. Until Silo come & he shall be the expectation of the Gentiles.
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This Gospel preached Moses also, The Lord thy God (saith he) to the children of Israel, shall rayse vp to thee a Prophet out of thine ownDeut. 18. people,
This Gospel preached Moses also, The Lord thy God (Says he) to the children of Israel, shall raise up to thee a Prophet out of thine ownDeut. 18. people,
This Gospel was renued by God himselfe vnto Dauid most euidently, and afterward by al the Prophets, Esaie, Ieremie, Ezechiel, Daniel, and al the residue.
This Gospel was renewed by God himself unto David most evidently, and afterwards by all the prophets, Isaiah, Ieremie, Ezechiel, daniel, and all the residue.
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For our Gospell is none other but this, that we haue remission of sinnes, and are reconcyled to the fauoure of God onely by Christ and by his death, that he onely is the mediatour and intercessour betwene God and vs. That he onely is propitiation and full sacrifice for our sinnes, that by him onely we be made the children of God, and heires of eternal lyfe.
For our Gospel is none other but this, that we have remission of Sins, and Are reconciled to the favour of God only by christ and by his death, that he only is the Mediator and intercessor between God and us That he only is propitiation and full sacrifice for our Sins, that by him only we be made the children of God, and Heirs of Eternal life.
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All doctrines agréeing with this we receiue, all doctrines repugnant to this we reiecte & say with S. Ambrose, Quaecunque Christus non docuit iure damnamus: Whatsoeuer.
All doctrines agreeing with this we receive, all doctrines repugnant to this we reject & say with S. Ambrose, Quaecunque Christus non Doctrine iure Damnamus: Whatsoever.
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but resteth vpon the obseruation of mens traditions, and vnwriten verities, deuised within the space of a fewe hundred yeres vtterly against and beside the worde of God.
but rests upon the observation of men's traditions, and unwriten verities, devised within the Molle of a few hundred Years utterly against and beside the word of God.
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Satan in these latter dayes to worke suspition to the doctrine of the Gospel at this time by Gods great goodnesse renewed, hath raised also manie other peruerse and wicked teachers,
Satan in these latter days to work suspicion to the Doctrine of the Gospel At this time by God's great Goodness renewed, hath raised also many other perverse and wicked Teachers,
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The familiars of loue in whome Satan turneth himselfe into an Angel of light, and vnder pretence of holy life bringeth in most pernitious errours and heresies.
The familiars of love in whom Satan turns himself into an Angel of Light, and under pretence of holy life brings in most pernicious errors and heresies.
To watch is to be carefull and diligent, vtterly contrarie to that securitie and carelesse wretchednesse wherewith the worlde at this daye is ouerwhelmed,
To watch is to be careful and diligent, utterly contrary to that security and careless wretchedness wherewith the world At this day is overwhelmed,
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Well saith Chrisost. Decet nos esse sobrios & vigiles &c. It becommeth vs to be sober and vvatchful and to haue a perpetual and continuall care of our soules.
Well Says Chrysostom Deceit nos esse sobrios & Vigiles etc. It becomes us to be Sobrium and watchful and to have a perpetual and continual care of our Souls.
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Because there is no set time vvhen our enemie vvil assault vs. Therefore let vs alvvay be vvatchful, let vs alvvaye be carefull of our saluation and so vve shall neuer bee taken vpon the sodaine,
Because there is no Set time when our enemy will assault us Therefore let us alway be watchful, let us alway be careful of our salvation and so we shall never be taken upon the sudden,
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Let your loynes be girded about you and your lights burning in your handes and ye your selues be like vnto men that vvaite for the comminge of their Lord,
Let your loins be girded about you and your lights burning in your hands and you your selves be like unto men that wait for the coming of their Lord,
In that he saith we must haue our loynes girded, he speaketh after the maner of the East coun•reyes where they vse long garments and when they goe any iourney, they girde themselues and trusse their garmēts about them that they may iourney more hastely and readily.
In that he Says we must have our loins girded, he speaks After the manner of the East coun•reyes where they use long garments and when they go any journey, they gird themselves and truss their garments about them that they may journey more hastily and readily.
and as Paule saith, haue no citie nor place long to abide in, For our countrey & dwelling place is in heauen, whence we looke for our Lord and Sauiour Christ Jesu.
and as Paul Says, have no City nor place long to abide in, For our country & Dwelling place is in heaven, whence we look for our Lord and Saviour christ Jesu.
& dayly go on in our way to heauen there to enioy the heritage of that kingdome where Christ our Sauiour after his resurrection and ascention hath taken possession to our behoufe.
& daily go on in our Way to heaven there to enjoy the heritage of that Kingdom where christ our Saviour After his resurrection and Ascension hath taken possession to our behoof.
So long therefore as we be here going on our iourney we must remember S. Paules counsaile, that is, That the time of this life is short, and therefore1.
So long Therefore as we be Here going on our journey we must Remember S. Paul's counsel, that is, That the time of this life is short, and therefore1.
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and that neither aduersitie or wéeping, nor prosperitie and laughing nor marriage, nor the pleasures and possessions of this life, should so occupy our hearts, that they shoulde make vs to forget our countreye and kingdome vnto whiche we are passinge through the wildernesse of this wicked and sinful worlde.
and that neither adversity or weeping, nor Prosperity and laughing nor marriage, nor the pleasures and possessions of this life, should so occupy our hearts, that they should make us to forget our country and Kingdom unto which we Are passing through the Wilderness of this wicked and sinful world.
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So the iust iudgement of God d•e cast vs of as reprobates and turne vs into stony hearts that shal haue no sense of God and godlinesse, let vs therefore guide our selues and go on constantly in our purposed iourney.
So the just judgement of God d•e cast us of as Reprobates and turn us into stony hearts that shall have no sense of God and godliness, let us Therefore guide our selves and go on constantly in our purposed journey.
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nor hange on our girdles, but we must carie it in our hands, that is, it must appeare in our liues and shew it selfe in our workes and doings according to that Christ saith, Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good vvorkes and glorifie your father that is in heauen.
nor hang on our girdles, but we must carry it in our hands, that is, it must appear in our lives and show it self in our works and doings according to that christ Says, Let your Light so shine before men that they may see your good works and Glorify your father that is in heaven.
And surely if we haue the right vse to féede the lampe it will vndoubtedly burne and with faire light shew it selfe, that is if through Gods good spirit working in vs by his holy worde we come in a right and true faith in the promises of God, certeinly it will shine in our life and with great brightnesse set foorth the glorie of God.
And surely if we have the right use to feed the lamp it will undoubtedly burn and with fair Light show it self, that is if through God's good Spirit working in us by his holy word we come in a right and true faith in the promises of God, Certainly it will shine in our life and with great brightness Set forth the glory of God.
This oile because the holy virgines lacked, & had not in readinesse, when the Lorde came sodainely in the night, the doore of eternal life was shut against them,
This oil Because the holy Virgins lacked, & had not in readiness, when the Lord Come suddenly in the night, the door of Eternal life was shut against them,
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We ought therefore according to the direction of this true light euery man carefully to walke in his calling, and as good and diligent seruants with al obedience doing those things that the Lorde hath appointed,
We ought Therefore according to the direction of this true Light every man carefully to walk in his calling, and as good and diligent Servants with all Obedience doing those things that the Lord hath appointed,
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as to looke for his comming, because, as is before declared, he wil come sodainely at that houre that we thinke not, we must be ready to open whensoeuer he knocketh.
as to look for his coming, Because, as is before declared, he will come suddenly At that hour that we think not, we must be ready to open whensoever he knocketh.
He knocketh by the preaching of his holy worde and calling to repentance, he knocketh by signes and tokens from heauen, he knocketh by troubles and afflictions, he knocketh by sickenesse,
He knocketh by the preaching of his holy word and calling to Repentance, he knocketh by Signs and tokens from heaven, he knocketh by Troubles and afflictions, he knocketh by sickness,
Séeing then our enemies be so strong and we so weake & féeble, it behoueth vs continually to cal for helpe where it is to be had, But euerie good thing, and euerie gratious gift commeth from aboue from the father of lightes.
Seeing then our enemies be so strong and we so weak & feeble, it behooves us continually to call for help where it is to be had, But every good thing, and every gracious gift comes from above from the father of lights.
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This father of lights is y• eternal God y• father of our Lorde Jesus Christ, of this father therefore we must by most earnest and continual prayer desire assistance and the strength of his holy spirit to helpe vs that we be not caried away from the carefull cogitation of our dueties by the allurements of the deuil, the flesh, and the worlde.
This father of lights is y• Eternal God y• father of our Lord jesus christ, of this father Therefore we must by most earnest and continual prayer desire assistance and the strength of his holy Spirit to help us that we be not carried away from the careful cogitation of our duties by the allurements of the Devil, the Flesh, and the world.
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for those are the heauenly armour that make vs to stand strongly & valiantly to cōtinew, those are the spiritual weapons that do defend & saue vs. And againe, Let vs aske & vve shal receiue,
for those Are the heavenly armour that make us to stand strongly & valiantly to continue, those Are the spiritual weapons that do defend & save us And again, Let us ask & we shall receive,
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and if there shal be any delay or tarying, Lib. 4. epi. 4. because vve haue grieuously offended, let vs knocke and the doore of Gods mercifull goodnesse shalbe opened, especially if vve knocke at the doore vvith prayers, groninges and bitter teares vvherein also vve must abide and continvve.
and if there shall be any Delay or tarrying, Lib. 4. epi. 4. Because we have grievously offended, let us knock and the door of God's merciful Goodness shall opened, especially if we knock At the door with Prayers, groanings and bitter tears wherein also we must abide and continvve.
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Let vs therfore continually lifte vp the handes and armes of our harts vnto God, as Moses did his armes in the battaile betwéene Israel and the Amalachites:
Let us Therefore continually lift up the hands and arms of our hearts unto God, as Moses did his arms in the battle between Israel and the Amalekites:
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Thus if we doe as men wel prepared, we shal abyde, warily, watchefully, and constantly lookinge for the last comming of our good Lorde and Christ to iudgement.
Thus if we do as men well prepared, we shall abide, warily, watchefully, and constantly looking for the last coming of our good Lord and christ to judgement.
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Though the examination & account be verie streight, though Satan shall lay before vs the booke of our own consciences to accuse vs, we shal easily disburdē our selues, by acknowledging the things,
Though the examination & account be very straight, though Satan shall lay before us the book of our own Consciences to accuse us, we shall Easily disburden our selves, by acknowledging the things,
to oure vnestimable comfort, we shall sée on our right hande as it were the fruites of our faith, shewed in christian charitie, which the iudge him selfe shall not onely testifie to be done,
to our unestimable Comfort, we shall see on our right hand as it were the fruits of our faith, showed in christian charity, which the judge him self shall not only testify to be done,
and ye gaue me to drinke, I vvas a stranger, and you interteyned me, &c. So often as you did one of these things to the smallest of your brethren, I acknovvledge it to be done vnto my selfe.
and you gave me to drink, I was a stranger, and you entertained me, etc. So often as you did one of these things to the Smallest of your brothers, I acknowledge it to be done unto my self.
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as Basile sayth, the numbers of Angels, the assembly of our first Fathers, the seates of the Apostles, the thrones of the Prophetes, the scepters of the Patriarkes, the crownes of the Martyrs, the prayses of the iust.
as Basil say, the numbers of Angels, the assembly of our First Father's, the seats of the Apostles, the thrones of the prophets, the sceptres of the Patriarchs, the crowns of the Martyrs, the praises of the just.
nor tongue can tell, nor penne is able to expresse, vnto which endlesse ioyes, our Lord and Sauiour Christe bring vs, to whome with God the Father and the holie Ghost be al honour. &c. FINIS.
nor tongue can tell, nor pen is able to express, unto which endless Joys, our Lord and Saviour Christ bring us, to whom with God the Father and the holy Ghost be all honour. etc. FINIS.
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