Tvvo Godly and notable sermons preached by the excellent and famous clarke, master Iohn Caluyne, in the yere. 1555 The one concernynge pacience in aduersitie: The other touchyng the most comfortable assurance of oure saluation in Chryste. Iesu. Translated out of Frenche into Englyshe.
Sondaye the.v. of May. 1555. in the forenone. 2. Tim. 1 ¶ Be not therfore ashamed to testify our Lord, neither be ashamed of me which am bounde for his sake:
Sunday the v of May. 1555. in the forenoon. 2. Tim. 1 ¶ Be not Therefore ashamed to testify our Lord, neither be ashamed of me which am bound for his sake:
and cauled vs with an holye caulyng, not accordyng to oure dedes, but accordynge to his owne purpose and grace, whiche grace was geuen to vs, throgh Christ Iesus before the world was: but is nowe declared. &c.
and cauled us with an holy cauling, not according to our Deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given to us, through christ Iesus before the world was: but is now declared. etc.
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ALthoughe that almyghty God hath in his sonne sufficientlye manyfested his glorye and maiestye throughe his spirite and gospel, wherethroughe he is of all the worlde to be honored and worshypped,
Although that almighty God hath in his son sufficiently manifested his glory and majesty through his Spirit and gospel, wherethroughe he is of all the world to be honoured and worshipped,
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Seynge then, men are soo proude, peruerse and frowarde, as to eleuate theym selues agaynst theyr creatour, let vs not withstanding take sure holde of this place of scrypture here declared, that is, that we be not ashamed of the gospel.
Sing then, men Are so proud, perverse and forward, as to elevate them selves against their creator, let us not withstanding take sure hold of this place of scripture Here declared, that is, that we be not ashamed of the gospel.
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And why? because it is the testimony of our god, whiche we as nyghe as in vs lyeth, shoulde publyshe and declare, that al may be referred to this ende, that he be knowen and gloryfied as he is worthye.
And why? Because it is the testimony of our god, which we as High as in us lies, should publish and declare, that all may be referred to this end, that he be known and glorified as he is worthy.
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but to declare, that when we seperate oure selues from goddes seruantes, it is a sufficient testymonie, that the maister is also forsaken and geuen ouer.
but to declare, that when we separate our selves from God's Servants, it is a sufficient testimony, that the master is also forsaken and given over.
Some paraduenture wyl thincke, that in forsakyng the mynister of the word of god beynge tormented, disquieted and in distresse, he hath forsaken but a mortall man:
some Peradventure will think, that in forsaking thee minister of the word of god being tormented, disquieted and in distress, he hath forsaken but a Mortal man:
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when god humbleth hys seruauntes, and suffereth them to be vniustly tormented, for then they assaulte and hardely laie at them which haue maynteined theyr doctrine.
when god Humbleth his Servants, and suffers them to be unjustly tormented, for then they assault and hardly lay At them which have maintained their Doctrine.
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Let it suffyce the then, that I be as it were an hostage for the sonne of god, who honoreth myne imprysonment, in such wyse, that thoughe the worlde thyncke it vyle and detestable, yet before god and his aungels it is not a lyttel estemed and honored.
Let it suffice the then, that I be as it were an hostage for the son of god, who Honoureth mine imprisonment, in such wise, that though the world think it vile and detestable, yet before god and his Angels it is not a little esteemed and honoured.
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Let vs always abyde sted fastly in our determynation, whē we must beare wytnes of the son of god, seynge he wyll be serued of vs in a matter of suche weight and worthinesse.
Let us always abide stead fastly in our determynation, when we must bear witness of the son of god, sing he will be served of us in a matter of such weight and worthiness.
But yet, let vs haue a speciall eye, whether they suffer for theyr fautes, or for the testimonie of goddes truethe, hauynge a specyall regarde that we set not lyghte of any personne whom we shall perceaue for such a cause to be oppressed.
But yet, let us have a special eye, whither they suffer for their Faults, or for the testimony of God's truth, having a special regard that we Set not Light of any person whom we shall perceive for such a cause to be oppressed.
And thoughe we confesse, & that without dissymulation, that it is a syngular grace whiche God geueth when he wyl be serued of men for the mayntenaunce of his cause,
And though we confess, & that without dissymulation, that it is a singular grace which God Giveth when he will be served of men for the maintenance of his cause,
Wee can well prayse * suche, as valiently offer them selues to the conflicte, (as the martirs of Iesus Christ) are worthy to be estemed & honoured) yet in the meane whyle, there is none whiche wolde not gladly be farre of from the strypes.
we can well praise * such, as valiently offer them selves to the conflict, (as the Martyrs of Iesus christ) Are worthy to be esteemed & honoured) yet in the mean while, there is none which would not gladly be Far of from the stripes.
Men also must come vnto hym vpon this condition, to suffer many conflyctes, for as much as the wicked when god cauleth them, auaunce them selues and rebell agaynste god, it is then vnpossible for vs to enioy the gospel without persecution.
Men also must come unto him upon this condition, to suffer many conflyctes, for as much as the wicked when god cauleth them, advance them selves and rebel against god, it is then unpossible for us to enjoy the gospel without persecution.
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Not for that the cooles are kyndeled and the faggottes alwayes set on fier, but whether it be after one sorte or other, it muste come to passe, that we be exercised, we must nedes (I say) fyght vnder oure Lorde Iesus Chryst. Now then, he whiche wolde gette him selfe a farre of from the crosse of oure Lorde Iesus Chryste, renounceth he not his owne saluation? where is the hope of lyfe,
Not for that the cools Are kindled and the faggottes always Set on fire, but whither it be After one sort or other, it must come to pass, that we be exercised, we must needs (I say) fight under our Lord Iesus Christ Now then, he which would get him self a Far of from the cross of our Lord Iesus Christ, Renounceth he not his own salvation? where is the hope of life,
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Nowe then if persecution followe the gospell, and Iesus Chryst wolde that to be fynished in his members which he suffered in his own person, therby to be (as it were) dayly crucifyed, can it be lawfull for vs to withdrawe our selues from that state? Seinge then that in the gospell consisteth all hope of saluatiō,
Now then if persecution follow the gospel, and Iesus Christ would that to be finished in his members which he suffered in his own person, thereby to be (as it were) daily Crucified, can it be lawful for us to withdraw our selves from that state? Sing then that in the gospel Consisteth all hope of salvation,
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when we see them oppressed, troden vnder fete, spit at, and despited, & that we shuld rather desire to be theyr companyons in sufferinge all obprobries and vyllanies of the worlde, then beynge honoured, had in reputation and credyte, to be alienated from thē which suffer for the cause which is common to eyther of vs. This haue we then to lerne out of this place of scrypture,
when we see them oppressed, trodden under feet, spit At, and despited, & that we should rather desire to be their Sodales in suffering all obprobries and vyllanies of the world, then being honoured, had in reputation and credit, to be alienated from them which suffer for the cause which is Common to either of us This have we then to Learn out of this place of scripture,
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Oh, I wolde to god I had the grace to suffer for his names sake, I acknowledge it to be the greatteste benefyte that myghte happen to me, euery one (I saye) wyll confesse this,
O, I would to god I had the grace to suffer for his names sake, I acknowledge it to be the greatest benefit that might happen to me, every one (I say) will confess this,
and when we beholde our owne infyrmities, and what a difficultie we haue to withstande our ennemyes, let it be an occasion to induce vs to call vpon god with all humblenesse for ayde:
and when we behold our own infirmities, and what a difficulty we have to withstand our enemies, let it be an occasion to induce us to call upon god with all humbleness for aid:
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and acknowledge no maner of habilitie in our selues, let vs humblye caule vpon hym to stretche forth his hande, to thende he fayle vs not when we be brought to thextremytee.
and acknowledge no manner of hability in our selves, let us humbly caul upon him to stretch forth his hand, to The end he fail us not when we be brought to thextremytee.
naye, it seemeth that we wolde rather stop oure eares, and shutte oure eyes when we are spoken vnto therof, * we make wyse that we are desyrous, that god should strenthen vs:
nay, it seems that we would rather stop our ears, and shut our eyes when we Are spoken unto thereof, * we make wise that we Are desirous, that god should strengthen us:
And therefore let not our 〈 ◊ 〉 be occatiō to withdraw vs from the crosse and persecutions, seyng that god hath taken the care of vs, to supplye that whiche wanteth in vs, who also promyseth to do it.
And Therefore let not our 〈 ◊ 〉 be occasion to withdraw us from the cross and persecutions, sing that god hath taken the care of us, to supply that which Wants in us, who also promiseth to do it.
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Nowe S. Paule taketh not heere the power of god, to trifle withall, but he testifyeth to al faythful people, that it shall be redye and at hande when we desyre the same,
Now S. Paul Takes not Here the power of god, to trifle withal, but he Testifieth to all faithful people, that it shall be ready and At hand when we desire the same,
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so ferforth as we desyre to be armed & warded therwith to fight when the sonne of god calleth vs to the conflycte, farthermore in asmuche as men haue nede to be spurred forthe on all sydes.
so farforth as we desire to be armed & warded therewith to fight when the son of god calls us to the conflict, farthermore in asmuch as men have need to be spurred forth on all sides.
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if we on the other syde answere him not accordingly? beholde the goodnesse of our God, whiche hath drawen vs out of the goulfe of hell, wherin we were loste and dampned, he hath broughte vs the saluation,
if we on the other side answer him not accordingly? behold the Goodness of our God, which hath drawn us out of the gulf of hell, wherein we were lost and dampened, he hath brought us the salvation,
whē then god sheweth hym selfe thus lyberall, yf we on oure behalfe turne oure backes and wyll not vouchesafe to receaue the saluation which he offereth, were not that a poynte of malyce to farre out of square? Let vs then take hede,
when then god shows him self thus liberal, if we on our behalf turn our backs and will not vouchsafe to receive the salvation which he Offereth, were not that a point of malice to Far out of square? Let us then take heed,
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howe sayncte Paule goeth aboute to accuse here, all such as haue not byn constante and coragyouse to suffer all thassaultes, whiche for the gospelles cause were layde on mennes shulders.
how saint Paul Goes about to accuse Here, all such as have not been constant and coragyouse to suffer all thassaultes, which for the gospels cause were laid on men's shoulders.
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If then god hath saued vs, and hath also cauled vs with an holye vocation, thyncke you that he wyll leaue vs in the middle of the waye? when he hathe opened vnto vs the saluation, that he hath geuen vs legges to walke with, that he hath geuen vs his gospell, by the whych he leadeth vs vnto his kyngdome, that he openeth the gate vnto vs:
If then god hath saved us, and hath also cauled us with an holy vocation, think you that he will leave us in the middle of the Way? when he hath opened unto us the salvation, that he hath given us legs to walk with, that he hath given us his gospel, by the which he leads us unto his Kingdom, that he Openeth the gate unto us:
but he wyll contynue alwayes to geue vs the perfecte victory ouer sathan and al our ennemies so farre as we tary and abide vntyll that Iesus Chryst who is oure headde and captayne, shewe hym selfe, that all power and strength is geuen him of god his father, to comunicate of the same vnto vs. We see nowe then, the meanynge of Sayncte Paule.
but he will continue always to give us the perfect victory over sathan and all our enemies so Far as we tarry and abide until that Iesus Christ who is our head and captain, show him self, that all power and strength is given him of god his father, to communicate of the same unto us We see now then, the meaning of Saint Paul.
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Wherefore after we haue conceued what is the power of God, wherof we haue a lyttle before made mention, let vs immedyately adde this declaration whiche hath ben made.
Wherefore After we have conceived what is the power of God, whereof we have a little before made mention, let us immediately add this declaration which hath been made.
He hath cauled vs with an holye vocation, that is to saye, he hath chosen vs vnto hym selfe, he hath seuered vs frō the world, wherby he declareth that he wolde not haue vs caste awaye with the vnyuersall destruction of the worlde.
He hath cauled us with an holy vocation, that is to say, he hath chosen us unto him self, he hath severed us from the world, whereby he Declareth that he would not have us cast away with the universal destruction of the world.
For as muche then as oure lorde hathe thus withdrawen vs frome the wycked world, wyl he not still hold vs vnder his mighty arme and conducte vs vntill the ende? This then is a sufficient confirmation of the power of god:
For as much then as our lord hath thus withdrawn us from the wicked world, will he not still hold us under his mighty arm and conduct us until the end? This then is a sufficient confirmation of the power of god:
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whiche we shall styll fynde redye at hande to helpe vs, so farforthe as therein we put our confidence and truste, callynge to remembraunce how we haue alredy felt the same:
which we shall still find ready At hand to help us, so farforthe as therein we put our confidence and trust, calling to remembrance how we have already felt the same:
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fyrste we muste vnderstand, that when god reueled his trueth vnto vs, it was an euydent testymonye, that we alredye apperteyned to his heauenlye inherytaunce, that he wold avouche for his owne,
First we must understand, that when god revealed his truth unto us, it was an evident testimony, that we already appertained to his heavenly Inheritance, that he would avouch for his own,
Lette vs not then feare when we fele our infyrmitie, but let vs stay our selues vpon god, who wyll prouyde for vs, seynge he hath promised to assyste vs. This hadde nede to be well borne away.
Let us not then Fear when we feel our infyrmitie, but let us stay our selves upon god, who will provide for us, sing he hath promised to assist us This had need to be well born away.
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when we shal be at a full poynte that god wyl finyshe our saluation as he hath begunne, assystynge vs in the myddle of persecutions, in suche wyse that wee shall with constancie surmounte them,
when we shall be At a full point that god will finish our salvation as he hath begun, assystynge us in the middle of persecutions, in such wise that we shall with constancy surmount them,
yea and vtterly swolowed vp, then must we come to this declaration which Saynct Paule addeth, towchynge oure saluation and holy vocatiō wherof we haue spoken.
yea and utterly swolowed up, then must we come to this declaration which Saint Paul adds, touching our salvation and holy vocation whereof we have spoken.
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Hereby wyll he better admonyshe vs, by declarynge, that oure ingratitude is so much the more to be condempned in that that god hath opened the inestimable treasors of his goodnes toward vs,
Hereby will he better admonish us, by declaring, that our ingratitude is so much the more to be condemned in that that god hath opened the inestimable treasors of his Goodness towards us,
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A•• therefore the lesse shalbe oure e•cuse when we shall falsefye ou• faithe, seynge that not onlye w• haue byn purchased throug• the bloude of oure Lorde Ie• Christ his only begotten son, 〈 ◊ 〉 that he also cared for our sal••cion before the creation of t• worlde.
A•• Therefore the less shall our e•cuse when we shall falsefye ou• faith, sing that not only w• have been purchased throug• the blood of our Lord Ie• christ his only begotten son, 〈 ◊ 〉 that he also cared for our sal••cion before the creation of t• world.
Let vs marke wel th• howe S. Paul dothe here co•dempne our ingratitude, if w• be found vnfaithful to our god, 〈 ◊ 〉 stande not stoute to beare wytnesse vnto his gospell,
Let us mark well th• how S. Paul doth Here co•dempne our ingratitude, if w• be found unfaithful to our god, 〈 ◊ 〉 stand not stout to bear witness unto his gospel,
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for god seketh vs out, by whose grace we open our hartes and geue passage to this testimony of the gospell & immortalite of the heuenly kingdome to dwell in vs,
for god seeketh us out, by whose grace we open our hearts and give passage to this testimony of the gospel & immortality of the heavenly Kingdom to dwell in us,
yet apprehende we out of hand this immortalitie, and haue a suffyciente testimonye acceptynge the grace whiche in the gospell is offered vnto vs. Herein is comprehended the whole processe wherof saynct Paule speaketh.
yet apprehend we out of hand this immortality, and have a sufficient testimony accepting the grace which in the gospel is offered unto us Herein is comprehended the Whole process whereof saint Paul speaks.
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Now to vnderstand better that whiche is here conteined, let vs note this worde Purpose to betoken the euerlastynge Decree of god, not as thoughe the matters were to be caryed hyther and thyther:
Now to understand better that which is Here contained, let us note this word Purpose to betoken the everlasting decree of god, not as though the matters were to be carried hither and thither:
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but because that men accordynge to theyr arrogansie, can not temper them selues except they imagine alwayes some dygnytie or worthynes to be proper to theym selues,
but Because that men according to their arrogansie, can not temper them selves except they imagine always Some dygnytie or worthiness to be proper to them selves,
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Nowe then, doth not oure saluation depend of the eternal election? God chose vs before we were, what could we then do, were we then apt vesselles? were we then well disposed to come to God? we se then that oure saluation beginneth not from the time we had knowledge and discretion,
Now then, does not our salvation depend of the Eternal election? God chosen us before we were, what could we then do, were we then apt vessels? were we then well disposed to come to God? we see then that our salvation begins not from the time we had knowledge and discretion,
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What coulde we then do? Had we the meanes to promote our selues? coulde we moue god to caule vs to hym selfe? and to separate vs from the world? is there not thē in vs a greate blyndnesse, as to thyncke in our selues some worthynesse, to exalte oure merytes to the obscuryng and darkening of goddes grace,
What could we then do? Had we the means to promote our selves? could we move god to caul us to him self? and to separate us from the world? is there not them in us a great blindness, as to think in our selves Some worthiness, to exalt our merits to the obscuring and darkening of God's grace,
and that we can prepare our selues to haue accesse vnto him throughe our merites? wel then for what purpose hath sayncte Paule set here the election of god, sayeng, that the grace of god hath byn geuen vs before al tymes? but that ther through we are suffycientely admonysed, that they whiche thyncke to abolyshe the doctryne of the election of god, do adnichylate (as much as in them is) the saluatiō of the worlde,
and that we can prepare our selves to have access unto him through our merits? well then for what purpose hath saint Paul Set Here the election of god, saying, that the grace of god hath been given us before all times? but that there through we Are sufficiently admonysed, that they which think to Abolah the Doctrine of the election of god, do adnichylate (as much as in them is) the salvation of the world,
to put all to confusion, to ouerthrow the gospel, yea, and vtterly to quenche and brynge out of memory the goodnesse of god, the deuyll hath noo meter proppes then such as fight agaynste predestination, whiche can not suffer in theyr deuelishe rage, that the same be spoken of,
to put all to confusion, to overthrow the gospel, yea, and utterly to quench and bring out of memory the Goodness of god, the Devil hath no meeter props then such as fight against predestination, which can not suffer in their devilish rage, that the same be spoken of,
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because they haue peruerted and corrupted the trueth of the gospell and seruyce of god, by infectynge al the worlde with superstition and idolatrye, thothers are muche more detestable whiche go about to set at naught the sprite of grace and election of god,
Because they have perverted and corrupted the truth of the gospel and service of god, by infecting all the world with Superstition and idolatry, tothers Are much more detestable which go about to Set At nought the sprite of grace and election of god,
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and wold by croked & peruerse wayes indeuour to stoppe the mouthes of such as wold clerely and openly publishe this doctrine, as the worthynes thereof requyreth.
and would by crooked & perverse ways endeavour to stop the mouths of such as would clearly and openly publish this Doctrine, as the worthiness thereof requireth.
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For wherin consystethe the saluation of the faithfull, but in the free electyon of god? should we not preache and declare, that god hathe chosen hys, throughe his free mercy withoute respecte of any thynge that is? shall we not suffer thys mystery (hyghe though it be, incomprehensible thoughe it be) to be declared, when as god wold haue it to be reueled? Truely it is an euydence, that we conspyre with sathan, to declare that Iesus Christ hath suffered in vaine and that the passion which he suffered profytethe the worlde nothinge,
For wherein consystethe the salvation of the faithful, but in the free election of god? should we not preach and declare, that god hath chosen his, through his free mercy without respect of any thing that is? shall we not suffer this mystery (high though it be, incomprehensible though it be) to be declared, when as god would have it to be revealed? Truly it is an euydence, that we conspire with sathan, to declare that Iesus christ hath suffered in vain and that the passion which he suffered profytethe the world nothing,
This then is the fyrste poynte whiche wee haue herein to obserue and marke, that when we adnychylate the election of god, the gospel can not be preached:
This then is the First point which we have herein to observe and mark, that when we adnychylate the election of god, the gospel can not be preached:
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it is a doctryne of machomyte, there can be noo more churche nor chrystyanitie, what shall then be sayde? when we shal belie the holy ghost whiche here speketh:
it is a Doctrine of machomyte, there can be no more Church nor chrystyanitie, what shall then be said? when we shall belie the holy ghost which Here Speaketh:
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How can we builde and maynteyne the buyldynge, when the foundation shalbe ouerthrowen? Sayncte Paule cauleth vs hereunto when he wil go about to shew bi what power we haue to fyghte,
How can we build and maintain the building, when the Foundation shall overthrown? Saint Paul cauleth us hereunto when he will go about to show by what power we have to fight,
howe we shall aspyre to this inherytaunce which hath ben so derely bought for vs howe we enter into the glorye of god, howe we shall fynishe this buyldynge.
how we shall aspire to this Inheritance which hath been so dearly bought for us how we enter into the glory of god, how we shall fynishe this building.
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It is then good reason that we submit our selues wholy vnto hym, accountyng our selfe al together boūd to his goodnesse, wherewith we shoulde be wholy rauyshed.
It is then good reason that we submit our selves wholly unto him, accounting our self all together bound to his Goodness, wherewith we should be wholly ravished.
howe shoulde we knowe that, whyche Sayncte Paule here rehersethe vnto vs, whiche is, that we be dedicated to God, for to be made apte and disposed to lyue and dye in his seruice? Howe can we magnifie his holye name? howe can we confesse that oure saluation proceadeth of hym alone? & that he is the begynnynge? and that we haue not assysted him therin? well we maye saye it with oure tongue,
how should we know that, which Saint Paul Here rehersethe unto us, which is, that we be dedicated to God, for to be made apt and disposed to live and die in his service? Howe can we magnify his holy name? how can we confess that our salvation Proceedeth of him alone? & that he is the beginning? and that we have not assisted him therein? well we may say it with our tongue,
Let vs lerne therfore that this doctrine of the election of god, and by the whyche we be taughte that he hathe predestinated vs before the creation of the worlde, that this doctryne (I saye) ought to be preached boldely and playnely in despite of all the world which wold withstand the same.
Let us Learn Therefore that this Doctrine of the election of god, and by the which we be taught that he hath predestinated us before the creation of the world, that this Doctrine (I say) ought to be preached boldly and plainly in despite of all the world which would withstand the same.
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for a man shall but shadowe alwais the mercies of god, if we haue not this sure prynciple and grounde, that he chose vs before we were borne, or could otherwyse preuent him.
for a man shall but shadow always the Mercies of god, if we have not this sure prynciple and ground, that he chosen us before we were born, or could otherwise prevent him.
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And whye? thoughe men wolde say, we haue ben redemed by the bloudde of our lord Iesus Christ and that we were vnworthye of his so gret mercy shewed vs,
And why? though men would say, we have been redeemed by the blood of our lord Iesus christ and that we were unworthy of his so great mercy showed us,
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yet whoo is it (wyll they saye) that hath his parte and portion in suche redemption whiche god hath purchased in the person of his son but suche as wyl haue it, such as seeke after god, suche as doo subiecte them selues, suche as be not too stubburne, such as are of good inclynation and disposition, they whiche haue some good deuotiō? but when they shall meddle with the matter after such a sorte,
yet who is it (will they say) that hath his part and portion in such redemption which god hath purchased in the person of his son but such as will have it, such as seek After god, such as do Subject them selves, such as be not too stubborn, such as Are of good inclination and disposition, they which have Some good devotion? but when they shall meddle with the matter After such a sort,
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yea to teare (as it were) in peces the grace of god, which is a sacrilege not to be born with and therfore haue I sayde, that the goodnesse of god shal neuer be knowen at the full as it oughte,
yea to tear (as it were) in Pieces the grace of god, which is a sacrilege not to be born with and Therefore have I said, that the Goodness of god shall never be known At the full as it ought,
whiche grace was geuen to vs throughe Chryst Iesus, before the worlde was. &c. WE haue declared this mornynge accordinge to the texte of Saynct Paule, that to knowe effectually goddes fre grace concernynge our saluation, we must haue recourse to his eternal coūsayle, by the whiche he dydde chose vs before the creation of the worlde:
which grace was given to us through Christ Iesus, before the world was. etc. WE have declared this morning according to the text of Saint Paul, that to know effectually God's from grace Concerning our salvation, we must have recourse to his Eternal counsel, by the which he did chosen us before the creation of the world:
Therefore let vs lerne to attrybute the whole to his mercy, acknowledginge and testifienge, that on oure behalfe, wee coulde not reioyce of anye thynge that was in vs, without derogation of the honour due vnto god.
Therefore let us Learn to attrybute the Whole to his mercy, acknowledging and testifienge, that on our behalf, we could not rejoice of any thing that was in us, without derogation of the honour due unto god.
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sayenge, that thoughe god had chosen some before the creation of the world, he dyd it accordynge to that which he foresawe they shoulde dyffer from thothers.
saying, that though god had chosen Some before the creation of the world, he did it according to that which he foresaw they should differ from tothers.
Neuertheles the scripture sheweth euidently, that god staieth not vntyll they can shewe them selues whether they be worthye or not, when he choseth theym:
Nevertheless the scripture shows evidently, that god stayeth not until they can show them selves whither they be worthy or not, when he chooses them:
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but these are vaine imaginations, for they all together belie S. Paule, who proueth that God gaue noo rewarde to oure workes when he chose vs, in asmuch as that was decreed and done before the creation of the worlde.
but these Are vain Imaginations, for they all together belie S. Paul, who Proves that God gave no reward to our works when he chosen us, in as as that was decreed and done before the creation of the world.
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And thoughe the Auctoritie of S. Paul were not of force, yet is the matter soo euident, that they which thincke to escape throughe suche shyftes, shewe them selues very beastes,
And though the authority of S. Paul were not of force, yet is the matter so evident, that they which think to escape through such shifts, show them selves very beasts,
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For if we wold serche to finde out what is in man, what shal we find there? Is not the whole masse of mākynde accursed? What brought we out of oure mothers wombe,
For if we would search to find out what is in man, what shall we find there? Is not the Whole mass of mankind accursed? What brought we out of our mother's womb,
So then after we haue confessed, that god chose vs before the worlde was made, it foloweth therof, that he then prepared vs to receaue his grace, whiche he powred into vs that whiche was not there before:
So then After we have confessed, that god chosen us before the world was made, it Followeth thereof, that he then prepared us to receive his grace, which he poured into us that which was not there before:
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not that he onely chose vs to be inherytours of his kyngdome, but that also immediatly he marked vs, to thende we shoulde be iustifyed and gouerned by his holi spirite.
not that he only chosen us to be inherytours of his Kingdom, but that also immediately he marked us, to The end we should be justified and governed by his holy Spirit.
This doctrine oughte to be so assured and resolued vpon amonge Christians, that if any despyse it (as we se many at this presente daye goo aboute to quenche and extinguishe the trueth of god) we oughte to acknowledge them to repyne or repugne agaynste the holy ghost:
This Doctrine ought to be so assured and resolved upon among Christians, that if any despise it (as we see many At this present day goo about to quench and extinguish the truth of god) we ought to acknowledge them to repine or repugn against the holy ghost:
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then is that of these wycked wretches, whiche this day go about lyke barking dogges and hogges, that with theyr mussels wold wrote vp al (as we maye see) to ouerthrowe and turne vp syde downe the election of god, whiche mennes impietie to farre passeth measure.
then is that of these wicked wretches, which this day go about like barking Dogs and hogs, that with their mussels would wrote up all (as we may see) to overthrown and turn up side down the election of god, which men's impiety to Far passes measure.
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For the fyrst poynte then S. Paule sayth, that the grace whiche dependeth of the onely purpose of god and therein comprysed, is geuen vs in oure lord Iesus Chryst. As though he wold saye:
For the fyrst point then S. Paul say, that the grace which dependeth of the only purpose of god and therein comprised, is given us in our lord Iesus Christ As though he would say:
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For as muche as we deserue to be reiected and hated as mortall ennemies of god, it was of necessitie, that we shoulde be graffed as it wer in Iesus christ:
For as much as we deserve to be rejected and hated as Mortal enemies of god, it was of necessity, that we should be graffed as it were in Iesus Christ:
If Iesus Christe be take away, then remayneth God a iudge for synners, at whose handes we can not hope for fauour or good thing but rather wait for al vēgeance.
If Iesus Christ be take away, then remaineth God a judge for Sinners, At whose hands we can not hope for favour or good thing but rather wait for all vengeance.
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but rather bryng vs into a greater perplexitie of mynde) But S. Paul addeth the worde Vocation, by the which, god hath manifested his counsayle, that before was vnknowne,
but rather bring us into a greater perplexity of mind) But S. Paul adds the word Vocation, by the which, god hath manifested his counsel, that before was unknown,
and glorye ouer the goodnesse whiche he hath reueled vnto vs? Some speake of the election of god at auentures, leauyng the gospel, leauing all that god layeth before vs, to brynge vs vnto hym selfe:
and glory over the Goodness which he hath revealed unto us? some speak of the election of god At adventures, leaving the gospel, leaving all that god Layeth before us, to bring us unto him self:
yet such as vnderstand no latine, ought to knowe what the worde importeth. Now then it is said, that we are cauled, which is the seconde worde. God then cauleth vs:
yet such as understand no latin, ought to know what the word imports. Now then it is said, that we Are cauled, which is the seconde word. God then cauleth us:
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wherfore we mai not without great delyberation speake of the election of god (as to saye, that we are predestynated) neither maye we (to be well assured of oure saluation) searche in the ayre,
Wherefore we mai not without great delyberation speak of the election of god (as to say, that we Are predestynated) neither may we (to be well assured of our salvation) search in the air,
But when we receaue in obedyence of fayth the doctryne of god, and rest vpō his promises, accepting the offer which he hath made to hold vs for his chyldren, this (say I) is a trew certificate of our election.
But when we receive in Obedience of faith the Doctrine of god, and rest upon his promises, accepting the offer which he hath made to hold us for his children, this (say I) is a true certificate of our election.
But who is the cause? Why is faythe geuen to one sooner then to an other? S. Luke hath declared, sayinge, that they whiche were ordeyned to saluation, beleued the sermon of Sayncte Paule.
But who is the cause? Why is faith given to one sooner then to an other? S. Lycia hath declared, saying, that they which were ordained to salvation, believed the sermon of Saint Paul.
There were many hearers, and yet but some of them receued the promesse of saluation. But who were they? Suche as were ordeyned to saluation, saith saincte Luke.
There were many hearers, and yet but Some of them received the promise of salvation. But who were they? Suche as were ordained to salvation, Says saint Lycia.
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What nedeth longer disputation? And agayne Saynct Paule in the fyrst chapter to the Ephesians treateth hereof so at lengthe, that the ennemyes of goddes predestination muste nedes be vtterly voide of sence,
What needeth longer disputation? And again Saint Paul in the fyrst chapter to the Ephesians Treateth hereof so At length, that the enemies of God's predestination must needs be utterly void of sense,
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and that the deuyll hath torne theyr eyes in sondre, and be withoute vnderstandyng. Yea wholly bewitched, when they se not more in a matter so euydent.
and that the Devil hath torn their eyes in sunder, and be without understanding. Yea wholly bewitched, when they see not more in a matter so evident.
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For S. Paule sayth, that god hath cauled vs, and hath made vs partakars of greate treasures and infynite rychesse opteyned for vs through oure lord Iesus Christ.
For S. Paul say, that god hath cauled us, and hath made us partakars of great treasures and infinite richesse obtained for us through our lord Iesus christ.
When then we say, that we are cauled to saluation, and assured thereof, in as muche as god hath geuen vs the faythe, there is yet a cause hygher to be consydered, that is, the election eternal.
When then we say, that we Are cauled to salvation, and assured thereof, in as much as god hath given us the faith, there is yet a cause higher to be considered, that is, the election Eternal.
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And who so wyl not ascende thyther, derogateth from god his honour seing he can not discerne betwene man and man, otherwise then by theyr merytes and dysposition that he seith in them.
And who so will not ascend thither, derogateth from god his honour sing he can not discern between man and man, otherwise then by their merits and dysposition that he Saith in them.
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Thus must we then knytte together the sentences or wordes, which saincte Paule here reherseth, whiche is also to be seene throughoute the whole holy scrypture.
Thus must we then knit together the sentences or words, which saint Paul Here rehearseth, which is also to be seen throughout the Whole holy scripture.
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as if he had opened his hearte and inrolled oure election in our consciences, Note therfore howe we muste be certifyed, that god hath adopted vs for his chyldren,
as if he had opened his heart and enrolled our election in our Consciences, Note Therefore how we must be certified, that god hath adopted us for his children,
Howe shal we knowe it? Howe shal we be staied vpon the doctryne whiche god layeth before our eyes? We must immediately (for the better magnifyenge of the grace of God) acknowledge, that wee canne brynge nothyng on our part,
Howe shall we know it? Howe shall we be stayed upon the Doctrine which god Layeth before our eyes? We must immediately (for the better magnifyenge of the grace of God) acknowledge, that we can bring nothing on our part,
but so to abase vs, withoute chalengynge so muche as one droppe of prayse towardes our selues, that wee acknowledge god to haue cauled vs nowe to the gospel, accordyng to that he dyd chose vs before the creation of the world.
but so to abase us, without challenging so much as one drop of praise towards our selves, that we acknowledge god to have cauled us now to the gospel, according to that he did chosen us before the creation of the world.
But therin may we rede because that god geueth a testymony vnto vs, when he cauleth vs vnto hym selfe throughe the knowledge of the gospell, and throughe faythe.
But therein may we rede Because that god Giveth a testimony unto us, when he cauleth us unto him self through the knowledge of the gospel, and through faith.
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Then haue we therby a double or copie geuen vs. For like as the Origynal or pryncipall Regester derogateth nothyng from the copie or instrumente whiche shall be redde,
Then have we thereby a double or copy given us For like as the Origynal or principal Register derogateth nothing from the copy or Instrument which shall be red,
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For when god certifieth vs by his gospell, that he accompteth vs for his chyldrē, they are letters autentique, signed with the bloudde of oure lorde Iesus Chryst, and sealed with his holy spyrite.
For when god certifieth us by his gospel, that he accompteth us for his children, they Are letters authentic, signed with the blood of our lord Iesus Christ, and sealed with his holy Spirit.
so farre wide is the election of god from contraryeng this poynte, that it rather ratifyeth and confyrmeth the testimonie whiche we haue in the gospell.
so Far wide is the election of god from contraryeng this point, that it rather ratifyeth and confirmeth the testimony which we have in the gospel.
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when we haue the worde in our mouthe and in oure hearte as Moses saithe? Trewe it is, that if we thoughte the instrumente wer not taken out of the true Regester & Orygynall,
when we have the word in our Mouth and in our heart as Moses Saith? True it is, that if we Thought the Instrument were not taken out of the true Register & Original,
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But hauynge Iesus Chryste for oure guyde, we maye boldelye reioyce, knowyng howe that he hath dignitie and worthynesse inoughe in hym selfe, to make all his membres acceptable to god his father.
But having Iesus Christ for our guide, we may boldly rejoice, knowing how that he hath dignity and worthiness enough in him self, to make all his members acceptable to god his father.
Nowe se ye, howe we oughte to meditate this doctryne, if we lyste to do therwith oure profyte, accordynge to that whiche is here declared vnto vs by sayncte Paule, Who saythe, that this grace was geuen vs. And howe before al tymes saith he.
Now see you, how we ought to meditate this Doctrine, if we list to do therewith our profit, according to that which is Here declared unto us by saint Paul, Who say, that this grace was given us And how before all times Says he.
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And farder we muste vnderstande, that god wold not leaue vs in suspēce nor yet wolde he hide his counsayle frome vs, to brynge vs in doubte of oure saluation.
And farther we must understand, that god would not leave us in suspense nor yet would he hide his counsel from us, to bring us in doubt of our salvation.
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not onely by preaching of the gospel, (for that had not ben suffyciente) but he sealed in oure heartes the testymonie of his goodnesse and fatherly loue.
not only by preaching of the gospel, (for that had not been sufficient) but he sealed in our hearts the testimony of his Goodness and fatherly love.
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For fayth is to vs (as I haue alredye sayde) an infallible marke, that god rekeneth vs for his chyldren, beynge conducted thence to the eternall election.
For faith is to us (as I have already said) an infallible mark, that god Reckoneth us for his children, being conducted thence to the Eternal election.
And wherfore? God hath cauled vs (saythe sayncte Paule in the fyrste chapiter to the Ephesians) according to that he forechose vs He saythe not that god chose vs because we harde the gospel:
And Wherefore? God hath cauled us (say saint Paul in the First chapter to the Ephesians) according to that he forechose us He say not that god chosen us Because we harden the gospel:
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but contrary wise he geueth faythe, whiche for this speciall cause is geuen vs, to declare, that God reserued vs to saue vs when we were loste and caste awaye in Adam.
but contrary wise he Giveth faith, which for this special cause is given us, to declare, that God reserved us to save us when we were lost and cast away in Adam.
But some blocke heades ther be, whiche to blynde the eyes of the ignoraunte and such as they are, wyll here cauyll, that the grace of saluation was geuen vs,
But Some block Heads there be, which to blind the eyes of the ignorant and such as they Are, will Here cauyll, that the grace of salvation was given us,
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because god had ordeyned, that his sonne shuld be the redemer of mākynde, and that the same was commen and indifferent vnto al. But saincte Paule hath so vttered his speche, that his doctryne can not with suche chyldishe gloses be corrupted.
Because god had ordained, that his son should be the redeemer of mankind, and that the same was come and indifferent unto all But saint Paul hath so uttered his speech, that his Doctrine can not with such chyldishe gloss be corrupted.
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Cauled he all the worlde? Some were cauled by the preachyng, but yet they shewed themselues vnworthy of that saluation whiche was offerid them and therfore wer reproued.
Cauled he all the world? some were cauled by the preaching, but yet they showed themselves unworthy of that salvation which was offerid them and Therefore were reproved.
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except we knowe that god wolde vs not to abyde & remaine in the commen destruction of the worlde, wherein he hathe lefte them whiche were like vnto vs,
except we know that god would us not to abide & remain in the come destruction of the world, wherein he hath left them which were like unto us,
Trewe it is, that in effecte he vnderstandeth the same that we haue alredie declared, that the election of God shoulde not profyte vs nor come vnto vs,
True it is, that in Effect he understandeth the same that we have already declared, that the election of God should not profit us nor come unto us,
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excepte we hadde knowne it, whiche by meanes of the gospell is made knowne vnto vs. For this cause wold god haue that manyfested vnto vs, which he kept as it were secret to hym selfe before al times.
except we had known it, which by means of the gospel is made known unto us For this cause would god have that manifested unto us, which he kept as it were secret to him self before all times.
But (for the better expressynge of his minde) he enterlaceth as it were by the way, to declare, that this grace was now reueled vnto vs. And howe? In the apperyng of oure Lorde Iesus Chryste.
But (for the better expressing of his mind) he enterlaceth as it were by the Way, to declare, that this grace was now revealed unto us And how? In the appearing of our Lord Iesus Christ.
and coulde entre into the mooste depe secretes of god, what shall be the ende thereof? Is it not to knowe, that we are his chyldrē and heyres? That nowe is sufficientlye manifested and declared in Chryste Iesu,
and could enter into the most deep secrets of god, what shall be the end thereof? Is it not to know, that we Are his children and Heirs? That now is sufficiently manifested and declared in Christ Iesu,
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Trewe it is, that saynct Paule hath already declared, that we were neuer beloued nor chosē of god, except in the person of Iesus christ his onely sonne.
True it is, that saint Paul hath already declared, that we were never Beloved nor chosen of god, except in the person of Iesus Christ his only son.
But he now maketh a more ample declaration, when he sayth, that Iesus christ after he appered, hathe opened vnto vs the life which otherwise shuld haue ben vnknowne to vs. He hath presented vs the grace of god, from the which we were otherwise farre of.
But he now makes a more ample declaration, when he say, that Iesus Christ After he appeared, hath opened unto us the life which otherwise should have been unknown to us He hath presented us the grace of god, from the which we were otherwise Far of.
He hath made vs so familiar with god, that we knowe what is his euerlastyng counsayle, without serchyng aboue oure reache, that whiche is not laufull for vs to enquyre of.
He hath made us so familiar with god, that we know what is his everlasting counsel, without serchyng above our reach, that which is not lawful for us to inquire of.
Marke then saincte Paule whiche sayth, that the sonne of God, by his apperance in the world, opened oure eyes, to the ende we shoulde knowe the grace prepared for vs before the begynnyng of the worlde:
Mark then saint Paul which say, that the son of God, by his appearance in the world, opened our eyes, to the end we should know the grace prepared for us before the beginning of the world:
As to be receaued for chyldren of God, to be made acceptable vnto hym, and to be accompted as iuste, in such wise, that we nede not to doubte, the inheritaunce is made ready for vs in the kyngedome of heauen.
As to be received for children of God, to be made acceptable unto him, and to be accounted as just, in such wise, that we need not to doubt, the inheritance is made ready for us in the Kingdom of heaven.
But yet saynct Paule wolde not darken those thynges that the scripture setteth forth for the assurāce of our saluation whiche is layde vppe in Iesus Christe.
But yet saint Paul would not darken those things that the scripture sets forth for the assurance of our salvation which is laid up in Iesus Christ.
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He is oure pledge, to delyuer vs from the condempnation of deathe, wherin we were: He is our iustice, our aduocate, which maketh intercession in our name:
He is our pledge, to deliver us from the condemnation of death, wherein we were: He is our Justice, our advocate, which makes Intercession in our name:
and that he caryeth our prayers whē we praie to god, to thende we shoulde not be repulsed, what shal become of vs? What trust were there to cal vpon the name of god, whiche is the fortresse of saluation,
and that he Carrieth our Prayers when we pray to god, to The end we should not be repulsed, what shall become of us? What trust were there to call upon the name of god, which is the fortress of salvation,
as the scripture sayth? Let vs note wel then, that sayncte Paule saythe that Iesus Chryst hath appeared, that he meaneth chiefly, that he hathe accomplyshed all thynges that were requisite for the redemption of mankinde.
as the scripture say? Let us note well then, that saint Paul say that Iesus Christ hath appeared, that he means chiefly, that he hath accomplished all things that were requisite for the redemption of mankind.
and his rysynge againe on the thyrde daye, auayle vs? All shulde be vnprofytable vnto vs. The gospell then puttethe vs in possession of those rychesse, whiche Iesus Chryste hath opteyned and procured for vs. Agayne, thoughe he be nowe absente in body,
and his rising again on the Third day, avail us? All should be unprofitable unto us The gospel then putteth us in possession of those richesse, which Iesus Christ hath obtained and procured for us Again, though he be now absent in body,
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For the Sonne whiche shyneth, doth not so clerely gyue lyghte to the worlde, as Iesus Chryste doth manyfestly shewe hym selfe to theym whiche haue the eyes of fayth to beholde him, when the gospel is preched.
For the Son which shineth, does not so clearly gyve Light to the world, as Iesus Christ does manifestly show him self to them which have the eyes of faith to behold him, when the gospel is preached.
And that is the reason wherfore saynct Paule (besides this word appearynge ) saythe, that Iesus hath brought to lyght that lyfe, yea the lyfe euerlastyng.
And that is the reason Wherefore saint Paul (beside this word appearing) say, that Iesus hath brought to Light that life, yea the life everlasting.
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But to the ende we may fynde in the very wordes of sayncte Paule, all that I haue sayde, let vs marke well and followe that whiche is conteyned in this place of scrypture.
But to the end we may find in the very words of saint Paul, all that I have said, let us mark well and follow that which is contained in this place of scripture.
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death had had the dominion ouer vs, deathe had raygned immediately ouer vs. And truely if euery one of vs wold enter into him selfe, we shal fynde, that we are of nature the slaues of Sathan, who is the prince of deth.
death had had the dominion over us, death had reigned immediately over us And truly if every one of us would enter into him self, we shall find, that we Are of nature the slaves of Sathan, who is the Prince of death.
And howe? Se we not, how our synnes haue separated vs from god, and that they are the cause of continual warre and enmitie? But we haue the attonemente in oure lorde Iesus Chryste:
And how? Se we not, how our Sins have separated us from god, and that they Are the cause of continual war and enmity? But we have the attonemente in our lord Iesus Christ:
And farther, he hath vanquysed death, and triumphed ouer her, to the ende we might be deliuered from the tyranny whiche was in readynesse, wholly to swalowe vs vp:
And farther, he hath vanquysed death, and triumphed over her, to the end we might be Delivered from the tyranny which was in readiness, wholly to swallow us up:
Furthermore let vs note, that sayncte Paule here by the waye of comparyson, wolde amplifie the grace whiche God hath shewed to the world sithens the commynge of our lord Iesus Chryst. As though he wold say, that the aunciente fathers had not this aduantage,
Furthermore let us note, that saint Paul Here by the Way of comparison, would amplify the grace which God hath showed to the world since the coming of our lord Iesus Christ As though he would say, that the ancient Father's had not this advantage,
Nowe then wee are therby warned, that if the fathers of olde had suche constancie and inuyncible zeale, to endure and abyde in the afflyctions of the sonne of god, beynge as yet not reueled to the worlde as at this daye, shall we not be of to fainte a courage,
Now then we Are thereby warned, that if the Father's of old had such constancy and inuyncible zeal, to endure and abide in the afflictions of the son of god, being as yet not revealed to the world as At this day, shall we not be of to faint a courage,
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For it is not sayde, that Moises bare the rebuke of Abraham his father, but of Iesus Chryst. Note then that the auncient fathers, althoughe they lyued vnder the darke shadowes of the lawe,
For it is not said, that Moses bore the rebuke of Abraham his father, but of Iesus Christ Note then that the ancient Father's, although they lived under the dark shadows of the law,
for we ought to be soo encouraged with suche constancie of faythe, as to endure for the name of Iesus Chryste, what so euer pleaseth god to laye vpon vs, seyng that lyfe is made manyfeste before oure eyes,
for we ought to be so encouraged with such constancy of faith, as to endure for the name of Iesus Christ, what so ever Pleases god to say upon us, sing that life is made manifest before our eyes,
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but had suche a marueilous constācie, that the hearyng therof were inough to astonyshe vs. For wee knowe howe they were tormented by tirantes and ennemyes of the truthe,
but had such a marvelous constancy, that the hearing thereof were enough to astonish us For we know how they were tormented by Tyrants and enemies of the truth,
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And seynge it so is, shal we make it more strange, to followe after Chryste Iesus, who hathe shewed vs the waye? But to the ende we be not to fearefull nor ouer cold, let vs marke wel howe he saythe, that Iesus Chryste hath made manyfest the life and immortalytie throughe the gospell,
And sing it so is, shall we make it more strange, to follow After Christ Iesus, who hath showed us the Way? But to the end we be not to fearful nor over cold, let us mark well how he say, that Iesus Christ hath made manifest the life and immortalytie through the gospel,
But when we shal behold the lyfe whiche our lorde Iesus Chryst hath opteyned for vs, we shall sette but lyttle by all that myghte reteyne vs here, consyderyng we haue to ascende vp to heauen.
But when we shall behold the life which our lord Iesus Christ hath obtained for us, we shall Set but little by all that might retain us Here, considering we have to ascend up to heaven.
but that we acknoweledge oure selues, to be stinking and detestable in oure nature before hym, to the ende we maye searche the whole cause of our saluation in his purpose and in that counsayle whiche hath ben reueled, through the knoweledge of the grace by hym opteined,
but that we acknowledge our selves, to be stinking and detestable in our nature before him, to the end we may search the Whole cause of our salvation in his purpose and in that counsel which hath been revealed, through the knowledge of the grace by him opteined,
And for as muche as it pleaseth hym, that we should be assaulted of Sathan and of so many ennemies, as wel domestical as strangers, That he wolde geue vs power to withstand their assaultes:
And for as much as it Pleases him, that we should be assaulted of Sathan and of so many enemies, as well domestical as Strangers, That he would give us power to withstand their assaults:
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