A sermon preached at Hampton Court on Sonday being the 12. day of Nouember, in the yeare of our Lord. 1570. VVherein is plainly proued Babylon to be Rome, both by Scriptures and doctors. Preached by VVilliam Fulke Bacheler of Diuinity, and fellow of S. Iohns Colledge in Cambridge.
THat I may speake to ye glory of God, and the edifiyng of the Congregatiō here gathered in his name, I shall desire you all, right honorable, worshipfull,
THat I may speak to you glory of God, and the edifying of the Congregation Here gathered in his name, I shall desire you all, right honourable, worshipful,
and welbeloued in our sauiour Christ, to ioyne with me in faithfull and earnest prayer. And in this praier. &c. It is written in the 14. chapter of the Reuelation of s. Iohn, the 8. verse:
and well-beloved in our Saviour christ, to join with me in faithful and earnest prayer. And in this prayer. etc. It is written in the 14. chapter of the Revelation of s. John, the 8. verse:
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She is fallen, she is fallen, euen Babylon that great City, for of the wyne of the fury of her fornication, she hath in 〈 ◊ 〉 all nations to drinke. The holy Euangeli•• s.
She is fallen, she is fallen, even Babylon that great city, for of the wine of the fury of her fornication, she hath in 〈 ◊ 〉 all Nations to drink. The holy Euangeli•• s.
4. chapter of his Gospel, recordeth that on a time when our sauiour came into the Sinagoge at Nazareth, to rede as his custome was, ther was deliuered to him a booke, containing the Prophecy of the Prophet Esay. Which after he had opened, at the first be found the place wher it was written in these words:
4. chapter of his Gospel, recordeth that on a time when our Saviour Come into the Synagogue At Nazareth, to rede as his custom was, there was Delivered to him a book, containing the Prophecy of the Prophet Isaiah. Which After he had opened, At the First be found the place where it was written in these words:
The last time that I spake in this auditory, I entreated of the floorishing & prosperous 〈 ◊ 〉 of Ierusalem, which is the Church of 〈 ◊ 〉 forth in the.
The last time that I spoke in this auditory, I entreated of the flourishing & prosperous 〈 ◊ 〉 of Ierusalem, which is the Church of 〈 ◊ 〉 forth in thee.
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122. Psalme, and therfore good order now requireth that I shuld speake of the d•cay & ouerthrow of the enemy of Ierusalem which is Babylon, the See & church of Antichrist.
122. Psalm, and Therefore good order now requires that I should speak of the d•cay & overthrow of the enemy of Ierusalem which is Babylon, the See & Church of Antichrist.
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for of the wine of the fury of her fornication she hath geuen all Nations to drinke ) offereth me thrée speciall things to be considered: First, what Babylon is:
for of the wine of the fury of her fornication she hath given all nations to drink) Offereth me thrée special things to be considered: First, what Babylon is:
Sauing that by your fauour, forasmuch as this is the myddle voyce of thrée Angels that speake in this chapter, for 〈 ◊ 〉 I wil vse the voyce of the first Angel, of whose preaching this my text is a cōsequent:
Saving that by your favour, forasmuch as this is the middle voice of thrée Angels that speak in this chapter, for 〈 ◊ 〉 I will use the voice of the First Angel, of whose preaching this my text is a consequent:
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A very angelical sermon in déede, & an euerlast•ng Gospel is that (howsoeuer the enemies charge it with noueltie) that teacheth to feare God, to geue glory to his name,
A very angelical sermon in deed, & an euerlast•ng Gospel is that (howsoever the enemies charge it with novelty) that Teaches to Fear God, to give glory to his name,
Wherfore if we loue the peace of Ierusalem, to the ouerthrow of this her great aduersary, let vs embrace this euerlasting Gospel that we feare God, glorify God, and worship God alone.
Wherefore if we love the peace of Ierusalem, to the overthrow of this her great adversary, let us embrace this everlasting Gospel that we Fear God, Glorify God, and worship God alone.
Againe, if we hate Babylon, with a perfect hatred, as we ought to do, and therefore would séeke her vtter ruyne and decay, let v• procure, that this Gospel may be preached, that men may learne to feare, honor and serue God onely,
Again, if we hate Babylon, with a perfect hatred, as we ought to do, and Therefore would seek her utter ruin and decay, let v• procure, that this Gospel may be preached, that men may Learn to Fear, honour and serve God only,
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or for the Romane Empire, which is claimed by prerogatiue of ye same City: And so is Babylon taken in the scripture, and namely in thys prophecye. For in the.
or for the Roman Empire, which is claimed by prerogative of you same city: And so is Babylon taken in the scripture, and namely in this prophecy. For in thee.
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and so is the regiment & gouernance of the Romane Antichrist depending vpon the prerogatiue of his See, which is Rome. Now if any wil contend, that Babilon must be taken in the proper sence for a City in Chaldea onely,
and so is the regiment & governance of the Roman Antichrist depending upon the prerogative of his See, which is Rome. Now if any will contend, that Babylon must be taken in the proper sense for a city in Chaldea only,
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as though we should looke for the Sée of Antichrist out of the East: As the Papistes for. xxx. or. xl. yeres ago deuised a fable, that was renued also in Quéene Maries daies, of a monstrous childe which should be borne at Babylon, which they would haue men suppose to be Antichrist:
as though we should look for the See of Antichrist out of the East: As the Papists for. xxx. or. xl. Years ago devised a fable, that was renewed also in Queen Mary's days, of a monstrous child which should be born At Babylon, which they would have men suppose to be Antichrist:
Wherfore it remayneth, that (according to my promise) I proue Babilon here mencioned, to be Rome. The greatest controuersy ye thys day troubleth the world, is where ye true church of God shuld be, ye Papists making great brags that it is on their side,
Wherefore it remaineth, that (according to my promise) I prove Babylon Here mentioned, to be Room. The greatest controversy you this day Troubles the world, is where you true Church of God should be, you Papists making great brags that it is on their side,
This controuersy will soone be cut of, & brought to an end, if it may be shewed, that Babilō is Rome. For then cannot Rome be the church of Christ, but the church of Antichrist:
This controversy will soon be Cut of, & brought to an end, if it may be showed, that Babilō is Rome. For then cannot Room be the Church of christ, but the Church of Antichrist:
& therfore it standeth ure vpon, to bring very good and substantial proues, to maintain this my assertion, ye Babylon is Rome. But what proues may be counted sufficient? Is not the autority of holy scriptures,
& Therefore it Stands ure upon, to bring very good and substantial Proves, to maintain this my assertion, you Babylon is Rome. But what Proves may be counted sufficient? Is not the Authority of holy Scriptures,
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& the testimony of auncient Doctors of ye church, good & substantiall proues? Therfore if autority of scriptures be a good and substantial proofe, ye shal haue scriptures:
& the testimony of ancient Doctors of the Church, good & substantial Proves? Therefore if Authority of Scriptures be a good and substantial proof, you shall have Scriptures:
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I will leaue all aduauntage that I might take of them, & hold me onely at this time, to those playne & euident demonstrations, which with no equity nor conscience can admit any other interpretaciō.
I will leave all advantage that I might take of them, & hold me only At this time, to those plain & evident demonstrations, which with no equity nor conscience can admit any other Interpretation.
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Onely I wil here note, ye forasmuch as all figures, types and coulors contayned in this booke, may so conueniently be applied to Rome, as though they had bene properly appoynted to describe her (as they wer in deede) it is a great preiudice agaynst Rome, although no playner prooues might be brought.
Only I will Here note, you forasmuch as all figures, types and colours contained in this book, may so conveniently be applied to Room, as though they had be properly appointed to describe her (as they were in deed) it is a great prejudice against Room, although no plainer Proves might be brought.
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& so their bodies should lye in the stréete or market place of that great city, which is spiritually called Sodoma & Aegyptus wher our Lord was crucified.
& so their bodies should lie in the street or market place of that great City, which is spiritually called Sodom & Egypt where our Lord was Crucified.
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But here a man would thinke, yt I were impudent, to affirme that our sauiour Christ was crucified at Rome, whom al the world knoweth to haue suffered death at Ierusalem. But you must call to remembrance, y• at the first I gaue warning, that I did not vnderstand Rome for ye topography of Rome, that is,
But Here a man would think, that I were impudent, to affirm that our Saviour christ was Crucified At Room, whom all the world Knoweth to have suffered death At Ierusalem. But you must call to remembrance, y• At the First I gave warning, that I did not understand Room for you topography of Room, that is,
and then I shall easely proue, that Christ was crucified at Rome. For by whom was he condemned? Was it not by Pilate the Deputy or Liefetenant of ye Romane Empire? For what cause or crime was he adiudged to dye? Was it not for treason pretended to be cōmitted against the Romane Empyre? With what kinde of Execution was he put to death? Was it not such as was vsuall by ye lawes of the Romanes, for such haynous offences as were vniustly layd to hys charge? Finally, was not the place wherein he suffered, within the circute of the Romane Empyre? May I not then iustly affirme, ye he was crucified at Rome, when by the Romane Iudge he was condemned for a crime against the Romane state,
and then I shall Easily prove, that christ was Crucified At Room. For by whom was he condemned? Was it not by Pilate the Deputy or Lieutenant of the Roman Empire? For what cause or crime was he adjudged to die? Was it not for treason pretended to be committed against the Roman Empire? With what kind of Execution was he put to death? Was it not such as was usual by you laws of the Romans, for such heinous offences as were unjustly laid to his charge? Finally, was not the place wherein he suffered, within the circute of the Roman Empire? May I not then justly affirm, you he was Crucified At Room, when by the Roman Judge he was condemned for a crime against the Roman state,
and executed by a kinde of death appointed by the Romane lawes, & in a place of the Romane dominion? As for the Iewes, they had at that time no autority to put any man to death,
and executed by a kind of death appointed by the Roman laws, & in a place of the Roman dominion? As for the Iewes, they had At that time no Authority to put any man to death,
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as they confesse them selues, when Pilate had them take him, and iudge him according to their owne lawe, meaning they should decrée some light punishment against him, they aunswered:
as they confess them selves, when Pilate had them take him, and judge him according to their own law, meaning they should Decree Some Light punishment against him, they answered:
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if they might haue condemned him for blasphemy, according to the law of Moses. And that the Angel in ye place by no meanes can vnderstād Ierusalem, it is manifest by these reasons:
if they might have condemned him for blasphemy, according to the law of Moses. And that the Angel in you place by no means can understand Ierusalem, it is manifest by these Reasons:
wheras no man euer did imagine, that Ierusalem should be called Sodoma, Aegipt, or Babilō. Adde hereunto, that Ierusalem, the place where Christ suffred, was vtterly destroied in S. Iohns time, whereby it is euident, that by thys great City, spiritually called Babilon, Sodoma, and Aegiptus, is ment none other but the Romane Empyre, which crucified the head,
whereas no man ever did imagine, that Ierusalem should be called Sodom, Egypt, or Babilō. Add hereunto, that Ierusalem, the place where christ suffered, was utterly destroyed in S. Iohns time, whereby it is evident, that by this great city, spiritually called Babylon, Sodom, and Aegiptus, is meant none other but the Roman Empire, which Crucified the head,
And by thys playne text, which cānot be wrested to any other sence, this great City Babilon, where Christ was crucified, is proued to be Rome, and the aucthority, rule,
And by this plain text, which cannot be wrested to any other sense, this great city Babylon, where christ was Crucified, is proved to be Room, and the Authority, Rule,
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The second plaine and euident proofe which I will vse at thys tyme, shall be taken out of the 13. chapter of this Reuelation, where that euil shapen beast is described, which is the head of the persecuting malignant church: hauing. vij. heads, & ten hornes, and is the same which afterwarde in the.
The second plain and evident proof which I will use At this time, shall be taken out of the 13. chapter of this Revelation, where that evil shapen beast is described, which is the head of the persecuting malignant Church: having. vij. Heads, & ten horns, and is the same which afterward in thee.
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Who so therfore that wil compare these things that are written in this booke, concerning the disposition of that monstrous beast, wyth those thinges that the Prophet Daniel in the.
Who so Therefore that will compare these things that Are written in this book, Concerning the disposition of that monstrous beast, with those things that the Prophet daniel in thee.
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& therfore is the fourth Empire, which all ye world acknowledgeth to be the Monarchy of Rome. What should I speake of the nūber of the hornes, equal in both,
& Therefore is the fourth Empire, which all the world acknowledgeth to be the Monarchy of Room. What should I speak of the number of the horns, equal in both,
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& almost with the same words both of the one, & of the other, that it were mere madnes to imagine that this beast which Iohn describeth, should be any other,
& almost with the same words both of the one, & of the other, that it were mere madness to imagine that this beast which John Describeth, should be any other,
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Then if the Beast in Daniels discription, doth signifye the fourth kingdome, as the Angell expoundeth it, which no man will deny to be the Romane Monarchie:
Then if the Beast in Daniel's description, does signify the fourth Kingdom, as the Angel expoundeth it, which no man will deny to be the Roman Monarchy:
The same monstrous Beast, beyng here painted out in this Reuelation, wyth the same shape, coulors and conditions, must néeds signify the Romane Empire,
The same monstrous Beast, being Here painted out in this Revelation, with the same shape, colours and conditions, must needs signify the Roman Empire,
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9. verse Wher the Angell expounding to S. Iohn the mistery of the beast with seuen heads, declareth in very plaine words, that the seuen heades doo signify seuen hyls, wheron the woman sitteth.
9. verse Where the Angel expounding to S. John the mystery of the beast with seuen Heads, Declareth in very plain words, that the seuen Heads do signify seuen hyls, whereon the woman Sitteth.
but that great City in Italy ? Which al writers, Poets, Historiers, Cosmographers, with one cōsent do confesse to be Rome, which is builded vpon. vij. hils, whose names are these:
but that great city in Italy? Which all writers, Poets, Historiers, Cosmographers, with one consent do confess to be Room, which is built upon. vij. hills, whose names Are these:
Palatinus, Capitolinus, Auētinus, Exquilinus, Viminalis, Quirinalis, and Caelius. This is so plain a notacion of Rome to be Babylon, builded on seuen hyls, that the Angel could not more plainly haue expressed Rome, though he had named her.
Palatinus, Capitoline, Auētinus, Exquilinus, Viminalis, Quirinal, and Caelius. This is so plain a notation of Room to be Babylon, built on seuen hyls, that the Angel could not more plainly have expressed Room, though he had nam her.
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That City (saith Virgil ) which hath compassed seuen hyls within her wall, what Boy I say in the Grammer schoole, doth not vnderstand this to be ment of the City of Rome,
That city (Says Virgil) which hath compassed seuen hyls within her wall, what Boy I say in the Grammar school, does not understand this to be meant of the city of Room,
although the Poet in that place, doth not once name Rome? With what face therfore wyll any man deny, that the Angel here meaneth any other City by this Periphrasis & circumlocution,
although the Poet in that place, does not once name Room? With what face Therefore will any man deny, that the Angel Here means any other city by this Periphrasis & circumlocution,
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but figuratiuely and Metaphorically for some other thing, as some would seme to interprete seuen hils in this place, for. vij. kingdoms, he shall plainly be conuinced by these reasons:
but figuratively and Metaphorically for Some other thing, as Some would seem to interpret seuen hills in this place, for. vij. kingdoms, he shall plainly be convinced by these Reasons:
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First it wer absurd, that the Angell should repeate one thing twise, for in the next clause hée sheweth, that the seuen heads doo signify kyngdoms also.
First it were absurd, that the Angel should repeat one thing twice, for in the next clause he shows, that the seuen Heads do signify kingdoms also.
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if hyls be not taken in their proper sence, to what purpose serueth this exposition? For if the name of hyls hath nede of an other exposition, he had bene as good to haue left the name of heades vnexpounded.
if hyls be not taken in their proper sense, to what purpose serveth this exposition? For if the name of hyls hath need of an other exposition, he had be as good to have left the name of Heads unexpounded.
The fourth & last proofe that I wyll take out of the holy scripture, is ye last verse of the same 17. chapter, which is yet a more plain descriptiō of Rome,
The fourth & last proof that I will take out of the holy scripture, is the last verse of the same 17. chapter, which is yet a more plain description of Room,
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For ther the Angel in plaine woords expoundeth, that ye woman which S. Iohn saw, which was the great whore Babylon, is that great City which hath do•inion ouer the Kings of the earth.
For there the Angel in plain words expoundeth, that you woman which S. John saw, which was the great whore Babylon, is that great city which hath do•inion over the Kings of the earth.
Iohns time, but Rome? Who is therfore so froward and vntoward, ye he will not acknowledge Babylon here to be plainly called Rome? If I should name the chiefe City of England, who would not vnderstand London ? If I should speake of ye cheif city of Eraunce, who would not conceiue Paris ? And when the Angel named the chiefe citie of ye world, who could be ignoraunt, liuing in that time,
Iohns time, but Room? Who is Therefore so froward and untoward, you he will not acknowledge Babylon Here to be plainly called Room? If I should name the chief city of England, who would not understand London? If I should speak of the chief City of Eraunce, who would not conceive paris? And when the Angel nam the chief City of the world, who could be ignorant, living in that time,
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So that according to my promise I haue sufficiently proued by autority of holy Scripture, this first proposition which I tooke in hand, that Babylon is Rome.
So that according to my promise I have sufficiently proved by Authority of holy Scripture, this First proposition which I took in hand, that Babylon is Room.
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but they wyl styl grudge and repine, •arpe and obiect against my interpretacions of the holy scriptures (for the text they cānot deny) I wish them that are such,
but they will still grudge and repine, •arpe and Object against my interpretations of the holy Scriptures (for the text they cannot deny) I wish them that Are such,
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then that they admit and reuerence those expositions, which their own Authors bring for the maintenance of the Popes authority, & his religion. Of which sort are these:
then that they admit and Reverence those expositions, which their own Authors bring for the maintenance of the Popes Authority, & his Religion. Of which sort Are these:
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Lord (say they) here are two swordes. These words (sayth the Glosar) are the Ciuill & Ecclesiasticall power, which rem•ined in Peter, & therfore his successor the Pope hath preheminence of both.
Lord (say they) Here Are two swords. These words (say the Glosar) Are the Civil & Ecclesiastical power, which rem•ined in Peter, & Therefore his successor the Pope hath pre-eminence of both.
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& may not be controlled of any man, no though he draw with him innumerable soules into hel fier, ther to be tormented with the Deuil & him for euer more,
& may not be controlled of any man, no though he draw with him innumerable Souls into hell fire, there to be tormented with the devil & him for ever more,
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and to shaue their beardes, thought he would draw it at the least, if it would not come by faire meanes, to maintaine the lawdable custome of the popishe Clergy:
and to shave their beards, Thought he would draw it At the least, if it would not come by fair means, to maintain the laudable custom of the popish Clergy:
and so the sence afterward falleth out very plaine for the popish Priestes thus: We disanul that Priests should go with out long héere, or vnshauen beards.
and so the sense afterwards falls out very plain for the popish Priests thus: We disannul that Priests should go with out long Here, or unshaven beards.
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A right cūning interpretation, and proper for the place, & such in effect are all those yt serue for the maintenance of the Popes authority & the religion of popery.
A right cunning Interpretation, and proper for the place, & such in Effect Are all those that serve for the maintenance of the Popes Authority & the Religion of popery.
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The impudence of whose Authors appeareth notably in this, that wheras they were ignorant Buzards that could not write true latin, they would ascribe their coūterfet Epistles to so learned fathers, as though at that time when womē and children spake latin, naturally as their mother tong, the bishops were so vnlearned, that they did write so barbarously,
The impudence of whose Authors appears notably in this, that whereas they were ignorant Buzzards that could not write true latin, they would ascribe their counterfeit Epistles to so learned Father's, as though At that time when women and children spoke latin, naturally as their mother tonge, the Bishops were so unlearned, that they did write so barbarously,
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Who in the fift booke of his treatise agaynst all heresies, speaking of the Sée of Antichrist, vpon the last verse vpon the 13. chapter of this Reuelation, where it is sayde, that the number of the Beastes name is sixe hundred, sixtye and sixe, sheweth that the opinion of many in hys time was, that seing this name NONLATINALPHABET, which is in English The Latineman, or Romane, in the numerall Greeke letters, containeth thys number, yt Antichrist must be sought at Rome. His woordes are these:
Who in the fift book of his treatise against all heresies, speaking of the See of Antichrist, upon the last verse upon the 13. chapter of this Revelation, where it is said, that the number of the Beasts name is sixe hundred, sixtye and sixe, shows that the opinion of many in his time was, that sing this name, which is in English The Latineman, or Roman, in the numeral Greek letters, Containeth this number, that Antichrist must be sought At Room. His words Are these:
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Sed & NONLATINALPHABET no men sexcentorum sexaginta sex numerorum. &c. et valde veresimile est, quoniam verissimam regnum hoc habet vocabulum Latini enim sunt qui nunc regnant.
said & no men sexcentorum Sixty sex numerorum. etc. et Valde veresimile est, quoniam verissimam Kingdom hoc habet Vocabulum Latini enim sunt qui nunc regnant.
You sée by this testimony of Iraeneus, that this prophecy of old time was vnderstood of Rome, and therefore it is no new interpretaciō that Babylon is Rome, and that the number of the Beasts name is to be found in one that beareth rule at Rome. If this exposition or explication of yt Beasts name had bene deuised by Luther, Zwynglius, or Caluine, it might haue bene suspected,
You see by this testimony of Irenaeus, that this prophecy of old time was understood of Room, and Therefore it is no new Interpretation that Babylon is Rome, and that the number of the Beasts name is to be found in one that bears Rule At Room. If this exposition or explication of that Beasts name had be devised by Luther, Zwingli, or Calvin, it might have be suspected,
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as a thyng imagined of spight and enuy against the church of Rome, but whē it is brought forth by so auncient a Doctor, which liued not many yeres after this Reuelation was geuen,
as a thing imagined of spite and envy against the Church of Room, but when it is brought forth by so ancient a Doctor, which lived not many Years After this Revelation was given,
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because they haue bene sought out of late by such as beare yll wyll vnto Rome. For I think this is sufficient with all reasonable men of equal iudgemēt, to proue that this is no new opinion to séeke the See of Antichrist at Rome. They them selues to prooue their doctrine catholike, alledge autority of a 11. or 12. hundred yeres antiquity:
Because they have be sought out of late by such as bear ill will unto Room. For I think this is sufficient with all reasonable men of equal judgement, to prove that this is no new opinion to seek the See of Antichrist At Room. They them selves to prove their Doctrine catholic, allege Authority of a 11. or 12. hundred Years antiquity:
You see therfore most clearly and plainly, that Tertulliane wc al his learning could not interprete these things yt be written in this Reuelation, concerning Babylon to be applied to any other city then Rome. And he is also a witnes voyd of al partiallity or affection to either part, of them that striue in our dayes.
You see Therefore most clearly and plainly, that Tertullian which all his learning could not interpret these things that be written in this Revelation, Concerning Babylon to be applied to any other City then Rome. And he is also a witness void of all partiality or affection to either part, of them that strive in our days.
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Well next vnto hym I wyll ioyne Chrysostome, in his Cōmentary vpon the second Epistle to the Thessalonians the second chapter, in his fourth Homely. Where as s.
Well next unto him I will join Chrysostom, in his Commentary upon the second Epistle to the Thessalonians the second chapter, in his fourth Homely. Where as s.
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But when that stay is taken away, he shuld be reuealed in his due time. Chrysostome expoūdeth this stay, to be the Romane Empire, which must geue place vnto Antichrist.
But when that stay is taken away, he should be revealed in his due time. Chrysostom expoundeth this stay, to be the Roman Empire, which must give place unto Antichrist.
That like as the Persians came in place of the Chaldeans, the Grecians in place of the Percians, and the Romanes in place of the Graecians, euen so Antichrist should inuade the Empire of the Romanes: Vacantem imperij principatum inuadet,
That like as the Persians Come in place of the Chaldeans, the Greeks in place of the Persians, and the Romans in place of the Greeks, even so Antichrist should invade the Empire of the Romans: Vacantem imperij Principatum inuadet,
Nec vult aperte dicere Romanum imperium de struendum, quod ipsi qui imperant aeternum putant, vnde secundum Apocalypsim Iohānis in fronte purpuratae meretricis scriptum est nomen blasphemiae, id est Romae aeternae, &c. that is:
Nec vult aperte dicere Romanum imperium de struendum, quod ipsi qui imperant aeternum Putant, vnde secundum Apocalypse Iohānis in front purpuratae Harlots Scriptum est Nome Blasphemies, id est Rome aeternae, etc. that is:
Neither wil he openly say, that the Romane Empire should be destroyed, which they that gouerne it thinke to be euerlasting, wherefor• according to the Reuelation of s.
Neither will he openly say, that the Roman Empire should be destroyed, which they that govern it think to be everlasting, wherefor• according to the Revelation of s.
but also most plainly agréeing with Tertulliane, calleth that Babylonicall strumpet, which is described in the 17. chapter of this Apocalips, that purple whore of Rome, & the name of the blasphemye to be, Rome euerlasting :
but also most plainly agreeing with Tertullian, calls that Babylonical strumpet, which is described in the 17. chapter of this Apocalypse, that purple whore of Room, & the name of the blasphemy to be, Room everlasting:
but when the old Doctours (to whose iudgement they themselues appeale from the authority of the scripture) feare not so plainly in their writings, to paynt out the Babylonycall strumpet in her right coulors,
but when the old Doctors (to whose judgement they themselves appeal from the Authority of the scripture) Fear not so plainly in their writings, to paint out the Babylonycall strumpet in her right colours,
why should we be blamed for saying as we are taught by them? And especially of those men that make so great vauntes, that the iudgement is altogether on their side:
why should we be blamed for saying as we Are taught by them? And especially of those men that make so great vaunts, that the judgement is altogether on their side:
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& knowen and sene all that was prophecied to be fulfilled in him, wyth what confidence suppose ye, they wold haue inueyed against him? With how open mouthes would they haue cryed out vpon him? At least wyse do you not thinke in your conscience, that when they had considered the autority of the Pope,
& known and seen all that was prophesied to be fulfilled in him, with what confidence suppose you, they would have inveighed against him? With how open mouths would they have cried out upon him? At least wise do you not think in your conscience, that when they had considered the Authority of the Pope,
& his wholesome doctrine, they would haue chaunged their minds, and recanted their writings against Rome, and repented that euer they had called her ye purple whore of Babylon, seing she is the holy mother church of Rome, the Sée of the most holy father the Pope, the head of the same church? I must néedes say thus much in your behalfe (O ye Papists) as yll as I loue you, that if Hierome, Tertulliane, and the rest of the Doctors dyd so account of Rome as you affirme of them, they were much to blame to defame her wyth such odious names,
& his wholesome Doctrine, they would have changed their minds, and recanted their writings against Room, and repented that ever they had called her the purple whore of Babylon, sing she is the holy mother Church of Room, the See of the most holy father the Pope, the head of the same Church? I must needs say thus much in your behalf (Oh the Papists) as ill as I love you, that if Jerome, Tertullian, and the rest of the Doctors did so account of Room as you affirm of them, they were much to blame to defame her with such odious names,
For what Papist in these dayes dare say, that which Hierome sayd, that Rome is that purple harlot Babylon which S. Iohn speaketh of in the Apocalips ? The same Hierome in his 13. booke of Cōmentaries of the prophecy of Esay, vpon the 47 chap. writeth in this maner:
For what Papist in these days Dare say, that which Jerome said, that Room is that purple harlot Babylon which S. John speaks of in the Apocalypse? The same Jerome in his 13. book of Commentaries of the prophecy of Isaiah, upon the 47 chap. Writeth in this manner:
For as much as the seuenty Interpreters write, not the daughter Babylon, but the Daughter of Babylon, some doe interprete therof, not Babylon in Chaldea, but the City of Rome, which in the Reuelation of saint Iohn, & the Epistle of Peter, is specially called Babylon. Note that Hierome in this place, accōpted Rome to be Babylon the yonger, daughter of Babylon ye elder.
For as much as the seuenty Interpreters write, not the daughter Babylon, but the Daughter of Babylon, Some do interpret thereof, not Babylon in Chaldea, but the city of Room, which in the Revelation of saint John, & the Epistle of Peter, is specially called Babylon. Note that Jerome in this place, accounted Room to be Babylon the younger, daughter of Babylon you elder.
and namely of such as vsed to interprete the Prophet Esay. Thirdly, and especially cōsider, that he affirmeth Rome in the Apocalips, to be specially called Babilon. So that Babylon in the Apocalips, by his iudgement, cannot be vnderstood for nothing els but Rome, because Rome is there specially figured by Babylon. What meaneth Hierome so often to beate in this naile, that Babylon is Rome ? If it had slipped out of his pen but once, he myght haue bene pardoned for his ouersight:
and namely of such as used to interpret the Prophet Isaiah. Thirdly, and especially Consider, that he Affirmeth Room in the Apocalypse, to be specially called Babylon. So that Babylon in the Apocalypse, by his judgement, cannot be understood for nothing Else but Room, Because Room is there specially figured by Babylon. What means Jerome so often to beat in this nail, that Babylon is Rome? If it had slipped out of his pen but once, he might have be pardoned for his oversight:
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but whē he hath neuer done writing, that Rome is Babylon, and in the Reuelation specially called Babylon, why should we accompt him any longer for a Catholike? For in hys Preface vnto the booke of Didimus, De spiritu sancto, which he translated out of Gréeke into Latin, writing to Pauinianus, he vttereth these wordes:
but when he hath never done writing, that Room is Babylon, and in the Revelation specially called Babylon, why should we account him any longer for a Catholic? For in his Preface unto the book of Didymus, De spiritu sancto, which he translated out of Greek into Latin, writing to Pauinianus, he uttereth these words:
Cum in Babylone versarer, & purpuratae meretricis essem Colonus, & iure Quiritum viuerem, &c. Of late (saith he) when I was in Babylon, and was an inhabitant of the purple harlot,
Cum in Babylon versarer, & purpuratae Harlots essem Colonus, & iure Quiritum viuerem, etc. Of late (Says he) when I was in Babylon, and was an inhabitant of the purple harlot,
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What néeded Hierome in this place, so odiously & contumeliously to call Rome by the name of Babilon, but yt he could neuer consider Rome otherwise, but to be yt See appointed for Antichrist? for in other places, wher he interpreteth yt scriptures & Prophecies, concerning Antichrist, we may lesse maruel if he interprete Babylon for Rome, because no reason could leade him to expound it otherwise:
What needed Jerome in this place, so odiously & contumeliously to call Room by the name of Babylon, but that he could never Consider Room otherwise, but to be that See appointed for Antichrist? for in other places, where he interpreteth that Scriptures & Prophecies, Concerning Antichrist, we may less marvel if he interpret Babylon for Room, Because no reason could lead him to expound it otherwise:
Iohn, appointed for the birth of Antichrist, which ther shuld arise, & exercise tyranny, & from thence should deceiue yt whole world with his wicked wyles.
John, appointed for the birth of Antichrist, which there should arise, & exercise tyranny, & from thence should deceive that Whole world with his wicked wiles.
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when such old Doctors of the church so cōmonly in Commentaries, Epistles, and other writings, do teach vs that Rome is Babylon, & the scripture affirmeth that Babylon is the Sée of Antichrist. But let vs leaue s.
when such old Doctors of the Church so commonly in Commentaries, Epistles, and other writings, do teach us that Room is Babylon, & the scripture Affirmeth that Babylon is the See of Antichrist. But let us leave s.
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Of the authority of the woorke, I wyll moue no question at this time, seing it is commended to vs by Cuthbert Tonstal, late bishop of Duresme, who found it in an old Library,
Of the Authority of the work, I will move no question At this time, sing it is commended to us by Cuthbert Tonstal, late bishop of Duresme, who found it in an old Library,
though it be neuer so vnlyke his writing, and cry out vpon vs for reiecting at our pleasure the workes of auncient Doctors that make against our doctrine,
though it be never so unlike his writing, and cry out upon us for rejecting At our pleasure the works of ancient Doctors that make against our Doctrine,
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wheras Pighius their great Patron blusheth not to reiect the report of two general Counsels, the fift & sixt of Cōstantinople, which are cōmended to vs by publike faith of yt church of Constantinople, because in ye one Pope Honorius is condemned & accursed for an heretike,
whereas Pighius their great Patron blusheth not to reject the report of two general Counsels, the fift & sixt of Cōstantinople, which Are commended to us by public faith of that Church of Constantinople, Because in you one Pope Honorius is condemned & accursed for an heretic,
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Primasius also, a very auncient writer, who likewise cōmenteth vpon the Apocalips, expoūdeth these prophecies of Antichrist to be fulfilled in yt Romane empire,
Primasius also, a very ancient writer, who likewise commenteth upon the Apocalypse, expoundeth these prophecies of Antichrist to be fulfilled in that Roman empire,
& Rome of Italy the second Babylon, willing men to consider, that in the beginning of the city of God, which was the church in Abrahams time, ye first Rome that was Easterne Babylon her enemy was builded in Chaldea, and about the same time that the first Babylon was destroyed,
& Room of Italy the second Babylon, willing men to Consider, that in the beginning of the City of God, which was the Church in Abrahams time, you First Room that was Eastern Babylon her enemy was built in Chaldea, and about the same time that the First Babylon was destroyed,
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O Augustin, thou wast not wel aduised to make the city of Rome enemy to the city of God, that Rome should be the same to the church of God, that Babilon of old was at Ierusalem. The same Augustine in the 22. chap. of the 18. booke, calleth Rome an other Babilon,
O Augustin, thou wast not well advised to make the City of Room enemy to the City of God, that Rome should be the same to the Church of God, that Babylon of old was At Ierusalem. The same Augustine in the 22. chap. of the 18. book, calls Room an other Babylon,
By these & other testimonies of old• writers that might be brought, but for tediousnes I suppose it is sufficiently proued that Babylon in this my text spoken of, is Rome,
By these & other testimonies of old• writers that might be brought, but for tediousness I suppose it is sufficiently proved that Babylon in this my text spoken of, is Room,
So gréedy they are to finde a place in Scripture where Peter should be said to haue bene at Rome, that they are content to acknowledge Babylon in the scripture to be vnderstood of Rome.
So greedy they Are to find a place in Scripture where Peter should be said to have be At Room, that they Are content to acknowledge Babylon in the scripture to be understood of Room.
So that as it is impossible for a great milstone, throwne with great forc• by a mighty Angel into the bottom of the sea, to rise vp againe, & swym aboue the water:
So that as it is impossible for a great millstone, thrown with great forc• by a mighty Angel into the bottom of the sea, to rise up again, & swim above the water:
Also of her vtter desolation descriptiōs ar made in the 18. chapter, wher it is said, that Babilon is made a dwelling place of diuels, a cage of vncleane birds, according to the prophecy of Esay, concerning old Babilon, that Zyim and Ohyi• which be Sprights & Goblins shal walke in he• pallaces, Scrichowles & Ostriges shal cry in he• houses, Apes & Satyres shal daunce in her beutiful buildings.
Also of her utter desolation descriptions Are made in the 18. chapter, where it is said, that Babylon is made a Dwelling place of Devils, a cage of unclean Birds, according to the prophecy of Isaiah, Concerning old Babylon, that Zyim and Ohyi• which be Sprights & Goblins shall walk in he• palaces, Scritchowles & Ostriches shall cry in he• houses, Apes & Satires shall dance in her beautiful buildings.
but perpetual solitude & sorrow shal dwel ther for euermore. Therfore saith the Angel, She is fallen, she is fallen, that is she is destroyed, and neuer shalbe repaired.
but perpetual solitude & sorrow shall dwell there for evermore. Therefore Says the Angel, She is fallen, she is fallen, that is she is destroyed, and never shall repaired.
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Yea, if you would see with your eyes • manifest example of Gods iudgemēt agaynst Babylon, behold that euil fauoured mynes and •ea••es of Monasteries, that wer somtyme gor•eous & sumptuous buildings.
Yea, if you would see with your eyes • manifest Exampl of God's judgement against Babylon, behold that evil favoured mines and •ea••es of Monasteries, that were sometime gor•eous & sumptuous buildings.
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& the prophecies that were concer•ing them, might be fulfilled, that they myght be a monument of h•s wrath vnto all the posterity, the beginning of the fall of Babilon,
& the prophecies that were concer•ing them, might be fulfilled, that they might be a monument of h•s wrath unto all the posterity, the beginning of the fallen of Babylon,
hornes, which somtyme gaue ouer their power and authority vnto th• Beast, which were all the Kings & Potentate• that acknowledged the Pope for their suprem• head,
horns, which sometime gave over their power and Authority unto th• Beast, which were all the Kings & Potentate• that acknowledged the Pope for their suprem• head,
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Or els to practise by treasō & treachery, suborning Roges and Vacabonds to styrre vp tumults among ye rude people, to trouble godly estates & common wealthes, that despise her dominion,
Or Else to practise by treason & treachery, suborning Roges and Vagabonds to stir up tumults among you rude people, to trouble godly estates & Common wealths, that despise her dominion,
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What though she retayne her proud & presumptuous stomacke, and wyll doo while her breath lasteth, to pronounce sentence of depriuatiō against Princes that abhorre her wickednes? Her impudent arrogancy is not so much detested of many,
What though she retain her proud & presumptuous stomach, and will do while her breath lasteth, to pronounce sentence of deprivation against Princes that abhor her wickedness? Her impudent arrogance is not so much detested of many,
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Euen in the midst of her tyranny & persecution, great multitudes daylye are lyghtened wyth the bryght beames of the Gospel, that for all Inquisitions, imprisonments, exquisite torments,
Even in the midst of her tyranny & persecution, great Multitudes daily Are lightened with the bright beams of the Gospel, that for all Inquisitions, imprisonments, exquisite torments,
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& cruel burnings, they neuer a whit diminish, but rather increase, as God hath prouided, that the blood of the Martyrs should be the seede of the Church.
& cruel burnings, they never a whit diminish, but rather increase, as God hath provided, that the blood of the Martyrs should be the seed of the Church.
Or as it is contayned in this prophecy, ye Antichrist should gather together the Princes of the earth to make battail against him that sitteth vpon ye white Horse, whose name is the woord of God,
Or as it is contained in this prophecy, you Antichrist should gather together the Princes of the earth to make battle against him that Sitteth upon you white Horse, whose name is the word of God,
For the word of God must conquer and preuail in the last age, & Antichrist must be consumed by the spirit of ye mouth of Christ, which is his holy word,
For the word of God must conquer and prevail in the last age, & Antichrist must be consumed by the Spirit of you Mouth of christ, which is his holy word,
Paul testifieth in the second chap. of the second Epistle to ye Thessalonians. Therfore it is in vaine that they seeke to vnderprop the doctrine of Babylon by cruelty & tyrāny,
Paul Testifieth in the second chap. of the second Epistle to you Thessalonians. Therefore it is in vain that they seek to underprop the Doctrine of Babylon by cruelty & tyranny,
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for al wil not serue, seeing the time of her final fall approcheth, and now already our sauiour Christ with the spirit of his mouth, hath wasted & consumed a great part of that credit & estimation, in which ye doctrine of Babylon of long tyme hath triumphed.
for all will not serve, seeing the time of her final fallen Approaches, and now already our Saviour christ with the Spirit of his Mouth, hath wasted & consumed a great part of that credit & estimation, in which you Doctrine of Babylon of long time hath triumphed.
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For I suppose ther is none in the world so blinde, so supersticious, so deuoutly addict in all points of popish idolatry and supersticion, as they were. xxx. or. xl. yeares past.
For I suppose there is none in the world so blind, so superstitious, so devoutly addict in all points of popish idolatry and Superstition, as they were. xxx. or. xl. Years past.
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Although they close their eyes neuer so obstinatly against the light of Gods word, yet some effect of the beames of force wil pearce euen through their eye lids.
Although they close their eyes never so obstinately against the Light of God's word, yet Some Effect of the beams of force will pierce even through their eye lids.
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And that they them selues cānot dissemble, although they would neuer so faine, but that they haue bene deceiued wyth grosse errors, & shameful supersticions.
And that they them selves cannot dissemble, although they would never so feign, but that they have be deceived with gross errors, & shameful superstitions.
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who is now so blinde, that séeeth not how the world hath bene seduced by them? And the simplicity of the people abused to satisfy their vnsatiable couetousnes.
who is now so blind, that seeth not how the world hath be seduced by them? And the simplicity of the people abused to satisfy their unsatiable covetousness.
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But what hope of reformatiō is to be looked for at their hands, let it be sene in the decrées of the last councel of Trent. What litle Mise those great mountaynes in so many yeres trauel haue brought forth.
But what hope of Reformation is to be looked for At their hands, let it be seen in the decrees of the last council of Trent. What little Mice those great Mountains in so many Years travel have brought forth.
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As one that landed lately at Yarmouth, before witnes of good credite restified, that if he might be satisfised in two pointes, concerning y• Popes supremacy,
As one that landed lately At Yarmouth, before witness of good credit restified, that if he might be satisfised in two points, Concerning y• Popes supremacy,
For what soeuer is contained, either in •he scripture, or in the writing of the auncient Doctors, to proue that Babylon is Rome, is to •e vnderstood of Rome vnder the heathen Em•erours, & not vnder the Popes:
For what soever is contained, either in •he scripture, or in the writing of the ancient Doctors, to prove that Babylon is Rome, is to •e understood of Room under the heathen Em•erours, & not under the Popes:
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Paule in the second chap. of the second Epistle to the Thessaloniās, speaking purposely of Antichrist, saith expresly that he shal syt in the temple of God, which is y• church of Christ ▪ But it is manifest, that the heathen Emperor• did not sit in the church of God,
Paul in the second chap. of the second Epistle to the Thessalonians, speaking purposely of Antichrist, Says expressly that he shall fit in the temple of God, which is y• Church of christ ▪ But it is manifest, that the heathen Emperor• did not fit in the Church of God,
nor Mahomet, nor Ottomanus sitteth in ye temple or church of God, that none of them is that great Antichrist, o• whom the prophecies of the scripture are to bée expounded.
nor Mahomet, nor Ottoman Sitteth in you temple or Church of God, that none of them is that great Antichrist, o• whom the prophecies of the scripture Are to been expounded.
Another reason to proue y• Antichrist, which in this Reuelation is foreshewed to come into the world, cānot be vnderstood to be the heathē Emperors, is taken out of the.
another reason to prove y• Antichrist, which in this Revelation is foreshowed to come into the world, cannot be understood to be the heathen Emperor's, is taken out of thee.
And being referred vnto him, all the rest hath a very ap• exposition of the city of Rome, & the dominions therof hath had seuen principal states or formes of regiment.
And being referred unto him, all the rest hath a very ap• exposition of the City of Room, & the Dominions thereof hath had seuen principal states or forms of regiment.
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The first state of Kings, the secō• of Consuls, the third of Decemuiri, the fourt• of Dictatores, the fift of Triumuiri, the sixt o• Caesars or Emperors,
The First state of Kings, the secon• of Consuls, the third of Decemuiri, the fourt• of Dictators, the fift of Triumuiri, the sixt o• Caesars or Emperor's,
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For in ye second chap. speaking of those Antichristes which were the forerunners of yt great Antichrist, be sheweth that they went out from the church:
For in the second chap. speaking of those Antichristes which were the forerunners of that great Antichrist, be shows that they went out from the Church:
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& in the fourth chap. he calleth them false Prophets, and teacheth them how to know yt spirit of Antichrist, He that denieth IESVS to be Christ, he that denieth that IESVS Christ is come in the flesh.
& in the fourth chap. he calls them false prophets, and Teaches them how to know that Spirit of Antichrist, He that Denieth JESUS to be christ, he that Denieth that JESUS christ is come in the Flesh.
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By these arguments I doubt not, but all men may see, that see•ng Babylo• is Rome, and that the head of Babylon is Antichrist, that he cannot be any of the heathen Emperors,
By these Arguments I doubt not, but all men may see, that see•ng Babylo• is Rome, and that the head of Babylon is Antichrist, that he cannot be any of the heathen Emperor's,
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Now remaineth the last part that I promised to entreate of, namely the cause of Gods so seuere iudgemēt against Babylon, that he hath decreeed her vtter ouerthrow and destruction, which the Angel comprehēdeth in these words:
Now remains the last part that I promised to entreat of, namely the cause of God's so severe judgement against Babylon, that he hath decreed her utter overthrow and destruction, which the Angel comprehendeth in these words:
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She hath deceiued all the world wyth false doctrine, which he compareth vnto two kindes of vices, wherby men are so deceiued, that they léese al right iudgement:
She hath deceived all the world with false Doctrine, which he compareth unto two Kinds of vices, whereby men Are so deceived, that they lose all right judgement:
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For of all other religions to the carnall man, none is so pleasant as Popery is, in which be so many kindes of satisfaction to be obtayned, both in this life,
For of all other Religions to the carnal man, none is so pleasant as Popery is, in which be so many Kinds of satisfaction to be obtained, both in this life,
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because they wold styll continue without checke of true doctrine, which calleth men to repentaunce, and amendment of lyfe, or els threateneth eternal damnation.
Because they would still continue without check of true Doctrine, which calls men to Repentance, and amendment of life, or Else threateneth Eternal damnation.
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For howsoeuer it pleaseth them to charge the doctrine of the Gospell with cause of security, it may easely be sene by comparison of it, with the doctrine of Popery, whether be cause of security:
For howsoever it Pleases them to charge the Doctrine of the Gospel with cause of security, it may Easily be seen by comparison of it, with the Doctrine of Popery, whither be cause of security:
Agayne, when we consider that Antichrist should make men droonke wyth hys erroneous doctrine, we maruel lesse how men could be so blinded and infatuate, that they could not sée and perceiue such grosse errours,
Again, when we Consider that Antichrist should make men drunk with his erroneous Doctrine, we marvel less how men could be so blinded and infatuate, that they could not see and perceive such gross errors,
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In like maner, they that be ouercome with the vnhonest loue of Harlots, haue theyr reason so imprisoned in corrupt affection and foolish fantasy, that they are at libertye neither to see their own folly,
In like manner, they that be overcome with the unhonest love of Harlots, have their reason so imprisoned in corrupt affection and foolish fantasy, that they Are At liberty neither to see their own folly,
So it fareth with those that the Babylonicall Circe the church of Rome hath al•ured by her enchauntments, to commit spiritual fornication with her, they cannot abide to heare the voice of them that calleth them out of that damnable estate,
So it fareth with those that the Babylonical circe the Church of Room hath al•ured by her enchantments, to commit spiritual fornication with her, they cannot abide to hear the voice of them that calls them out of that damnable estate,
This is chiefest of their •rokēnes, this is chiefest of their fornication, and this is the iust iudgement of God, that they which haue shut vp their eares from hearyng the truth, should be deceiued with strong delusions, that they myght beleue lyes.
This is chiefest of their •rokennes, this is chiefest of their fornication, and this is the just judgement of God, that they which have shut up their ears from hearing the truth, should be deceived with strong delusions, that they might believe lies.
And because of these so great and haynous enormities the iust sentence of God, pronounced here by the Angel, is come vpon her, that she is now in her fall and decay,
And Because of these so great and heinous enormities the just sentence of God, pronounced Here by the Angel, is come upon her, that she is now in her fallen and decay,
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For thys is the great vniuersallity that they make so great bragges of, and would haue it to be a certaine Note and Marcke of the catholike church to be vniuersal:
For this is the great universality that they make so great brags of, and would have it to be a certain Note and Mark of the catholic Church to be universal:
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Wher is then the vniuersall consent and vnity of all nacions in religion, that maketh a true religion? And yet vniuersallity and vnity be two great pillers of the Church of Rome. And for my part I do not enui her those marks which shee challengeth of vniuersallity and vnity, (although wee might stand in law with her for them) but let her peaceably enioy them:
Where is then the universal consent and unity of all Nations in Religion, that makes a true Religion? And yet universality and unity be two great pillars of the Church of Room. And for my part I do not enui her those marks which she Challengeth of universality and unity, (although we might stand in law with her for them) but let her peaceably enjoy them:
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but ye church of Christ, as he himself saith, is a smal flocke, and him self by Symeon is said to be a signe of contradictiō, a marke that is gaynsaid of most men.
but you Church of christ, as he himself Says, is a small flock, and him self by Symeon is said to be a Signen of contradiction, a mark that is gainsaid of most men.
and suffer her to continue in damnable errours, so many hundred yeares? Why, Christ him selfe declareth, that the deceites and errors of false Prophets should be so great, that if it were possible, the very Elect should be deceiued.
and suffer her to continue in damnable errors, so many hundred Years? Why, christ him self Declareth, that the Deceits and errors of false prophets should be so great, that if it were possible, the very Elect should be deceived.
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and ther remayns a space, vntyll she should be brought agayne to light and open knowledge of all men? As it is come to passe this day, Gods name be therfore euerlastingly praysed.
and there remains a Molle, until she should be brought again to Light and open knowledge of all men? As it is come to pass this day, God's name be Therefore everlastingly praised.
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For by that I haue sayd, I trust it doth sufficiently appeare, that God according to his righteous iudgement, hath determined vtterly to ouerthrow Babylon, because shée hath deceiued all nacions wyth the wyne of the fury of her fornication.
For by that I have said, I trust it does sufficiently appear, that God according to his righteous judgement, hath determined utterly to overthrow Babylon, Because she hath deceived all Nations with the wine of the fury of her fornication.
or in his hand, or shal• acknowledge anye obedience or reuerence to him, as willing to drinke of the cup of Babylon• fornication, thesame shall drinke of the wyn• of the furye of Gods wrath, whych is poure• forth vnmingled, into the great cup of God anger,
or in his hand, or shal• acknowledge any Obedience or Reverence to him, as willing to drink of the cup of Babylon• fornication, The same shall drink of the wyn• of the fury of God's wrath, which is poure• forth unmingled, into the great cup of God anger,
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That horirible, intollerable, and eternall tormentes remayne for all them, that now especially, when Babylon is now discouered, wyll haue any thing to do with her damnable errors and pernicious doctrine.
That horirible, intolerable, and Eternal torments remain for all them, that now especially, when Babylon is now discovered, will have any thing to do with her damnable errors and pernicious Doctrine.
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And looke how muche she hath gloryfied her selfe, and lyued in wattonnes (which was without measure) so much they may bestowe vpon her of sorrow and torments.
And look how much she hath glorified her self, and lived in wattonnes (which was without measure) so much they may bestow upon her of sorrow and torments.
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That all Subiectes may continue in holye obedience, first to GOD, and then to theyr Prince, to the aduauncyng of the honour and glory of GOD, through IESVS CHRIST. To whom wyth the holy Ghost be all honour, glory, power,
That all Subjects may continue in holy Obedience, First to GOD, and then to their Prince, to the advancing of the honour and glory of GOD, through JESUS CHRIST. To whom with the holy Ghost be all honour, glory, power,
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