A sermon preached at Pauls Crosse, the 3 of Nouember 1594. intreating of the second comming of Christ, and the disclosing of Antichrist. : With a confutation of diuerse coniectures concerning the end of the world, conteyned in a booke intituled, The second comming of Christ. / Preached by Iohn Dove.
but, which exceedeth dotage, at the verie vpshot, and like a sicke man which lyeth at deaths doore, ready to breath out the last gaspe, in these words:
but, which exceeds dotage, At the very upshot, and like a sick man which lies At death's door, ready to breath out the last gasp, in these words:
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Litle children it is the last houre Besides the common and vsuall signification, an houre is diuersly vnderstood in the holy scriptures, sometimes for the fear and horror of death, our Sauiour being in his agonie prayeth to his father in this maner:
Little children it is the last hour Beside the Common and usual signification, an hour is diversely understood in the holy Scriptures, sometime for the Fear and horror of death, our Saviour being in his agony Prayeth to his father in this manner:
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My soule is troubled: father saue me from this houre, and that portion of sorrow which in Saint Mathew is called a cup, is also called an houre, Father if it be possible let this houre passe away from me:
My soul is troubled: father save me from this hour, and that portion of sorrow which in Saint Matthew is called a cup, is also called an hour, Father if it be possible let this hour pass away from me:
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Fourthly, for any small moment, or instant, farre shorter than an houre, as, when he sent his Disciples as sheepe among wolues, hee armed them with pacience, saying:
Fourthly, for any small moment, or instant, Far shorter than an hour, as, when he sent his Disciples as sheep among wolves, he armed them with patience, saying:
But, in this place it is taken more largely, for houres, dayes and yeares, and all distance of time, betweene the first comming of Christ in humilitie,
But, in this place it is taken more largely, for hours, days and Years, and all distance of time, between the First coming of christ in humility,
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For since this epistle was written, 1500, yeares are alreadie expired, and yet the hour not ended, which time seemeth to man a date very long, Which dwelleth in a house of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who shall be destroyed before the moth, whose flesh is clothed with wormes,
For since this epistle was written, 1500, Years Are already expired, and yet the hour not ended, which time seems to man a date very long, Which dwells in a house of clay, whose Foundation is in the dust, who shall be destroyed before the moth, whose Flesh is clothed with worms,
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who neuer liueth the third part of the yeares of the Hart, which brayeth after the water brooke, or the rauen which preyeth vpon the dead carkas, nay rather, Whose life is but a span long, and as nothing before God.
who never lives the third part of the Years of the Heart, which Brayeth After the water brook, or the raven which preyeth upon the dead carcase, nay rather, Whose life is but a span long, and as nothing before God.
For, what is one droppe of water to the Ocean sea? one graine of Wheate to all the corne threshed on the barne floare after haruest? one grape to all the clusters pressed in the winefatte at the time of vintage? one acre of ground in the viewe of the mappe of all the world? the life of the abortiue and vntimely fruit of a woman, to the age of Methusalem, the thoughts of a foole to the wisdome of Salomon, which had a large heart as the sandes of the sea, the knowledge of newe born babes to the experiēce of Noah, which saw two worldes, the old and the new:
For, what is one drop of water to the Ocean sea? one grain of Wheat to all the corn threshed on the bairn Flower After harvest? one grape to all the clusters pressed in the winefatte At the time of vintage? one acre of ground in the view of the map of all the world? the life of the abortive and untimely fruit of a woman, to the age of Methuselah, the thoughts of a fool to the Wisdom of Solomon, which had a large heart as the sands of the sea, the knowledge of new born babes to the experience of Noah, which saw two world's, the old and the new:
the ende of all things is at hand, be ye therefore sober and watchfull in prayer, to arm the afflicted with patience, seeing they haue but a litle tribulation to endure, so saith our Sauiour:
the end of all things is At hand, be you Therefore Sobrium and watchful in prayer, to arm the afflicted with patience, seeing they have but a little tribulation to endure, so Says our Saviour:
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But for my better proceeding, and your edifying, in my two houres discourse of this one and last houre, cōcerning the first part, these four points in particular by Gods gracious assistance,
But for my better proceeding, and your edifying, in my two hours discourse of this one and last hour, Concerning the First part, these four points in particular by God's gracious assistance,
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Where is the disputer? hath not God made the wisdome of this worlde foolishnesse? seeing the world by wisdome knew not God in the wisdome of God, it pleased God through the foolishnesse of preaching to saue them that beleeue.
Where is the disputer? hath not God made the Wisdom of this world foolishness? seeing the world by Wisdom knew not God in the Wisdom of God, it pleased God through the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
and therefore vnderstood not the things which were of God. I come to the Atheists; which (as Beza writeth) are in the courts of Princes. Of thē saith Peter.
and Therefore understood not the things which were of God. I come to the Atheists; which (as Beza Writeth) Are in the Courts of Princes. Of them Says Peter.
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In the which wordes, they draw a weake argument from the long continuance of the worlde, to prooue the perpetuitie of the same, and conclude this enthymem:
In the which words, they draw a weak argument from the long Continuance of the world, to prove the perpetuity of the same, and conclude this Enthymeme:
& not of God, so that these 5500 yeares, which are commonly reckoned from the first creation vntill this age, are but as fiue daies and an halfe in the sight of God, a verie short time, which saint Peter proueth by the authoritie of the Prophet, who affirmeth that a thousand yeares are with God as short as one day,
& not of God, so that these 5500 Years, which Are commonly reckoned from the First creation until this age, Are but as fiue days and an half in the sighed of God, a very short time, which saint Peter Proves by the Authority of the Prophet, who Affirmeth that a thousand Years Are with God as short as one day,
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the figure is like a semicircle cut off in the middle by our Horizon, so that to our sight it seemeth to reach from the highest arch of heauen, to the lowest foundation of the earth, to signifie, that for as much as man which dwelleth in the lowest earth, offended him which fitteth in the highest heauen, Gods mercie pierced the clouds,
the figure is like a Semicircle Cut off in the middle by our Horizon, so that to our sighed it seems to reach from the highest arch of heaven, to the lowest Foundation of the earth, to signify, that for as much as man which dwells in the lowest earth, offended him which fits in the highest heaven, God's mercy pierced the Clouds,
the one is a Sea-colour, which betokeneth Water, where with it was drowned, the other fierie, betokening the other Element, wherunto the world vntil the day of iudgement is reserued.
the one is a Sea-colour, which Betokeneth Water, where with it was drowned, the other fiery, betokening the other Element, whereunto the world until the day of judgement is reserved.
it followeth that wee touch the second kinde of men, which are Christians, but of two sorts, Protestants and Papists, which both expect the accōplishment of this last houre,
it follows that we touch the second kind of men, which Are Christians, but of two sorts, Protestants and Papists, which both expect the accomplishment of this last hour,
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The first is a blind prophesie which they father vpō Elias, not read of in the scripturs but in the Rabbies & Talmud of the Iewes, that the worlde could last but six thousand years after the first creation, two thousand vnder nature, two thousand vnder the law, and two thousand vnder grace.
The First is a blind prophesy which they father upon Elias, not read of in the Scriptures but in the Rabbies & Talmud of the Iewes, that the world could last but six thousand Years After the First creation, two thousand under nature, two thousand under the law, and two thousand under grace.
and then was taken vp aliue in his fierie chariot, so after the other 3000. yeares shall be accomplished, those that shalbe found at that time quicke on the earth, must bee taken vp in the cloudes to meete our Sauiour comming to iudgement.
and then was taken up alive in his fiery chariot, so After the other 3000. Years shall be accomplished, those that shall found At that time quick on the earth, must be taken up in the Clouds to meet our Saviour coming to judgement.
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For answere whereof, besides that they erre in their computation of yeares, which is manifest to them which are conuersant in the Histories of the bible, we vtterly denie,
For answer whereof, beside that they err in their computation of Years, which is manifest to them which Are conversant in the Histories of the Bible, we utterly deny,
and renounce the authoritie of the Rabbies and Iewish Talmud as superstitious and false, not giuing credite to any thing which is written of Elias in them, more than may be proued out of the most holy scriptures,
and renounce the Authority of the Rabbies and Jewish Talmud as superstitious and false, not giving credit to any thing which is written of Elias in them, more than may be proved out of the most holy Scriptures,
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That we shall not all sleepe, because, as it is in the article of our Creede, Christ shall come to iudge both the quicke and the dead, true it is that Elias which was taken vp quicke, was a liuely tipe of them which shall be found quicke at the day of iudgement:
That we shall not all sleep, Because, as it is in the article of our Creed, christ shall come to judge both the quick and the dead, true it is that Elias which was taken up quick, was a lively tipe of them which shall be found quick At the day of judgement:
if therefore the former argument drawne from Elias bee good, this also must follow, that the day of iudgement should haue bin nine hundred eightie seuen yeares after the translation of Henoch,
if Therefore the former argument drawn from Elias be good, this also must follow, that the day of judgement should have been nine hundred Eighty seuen Years After the Translation of Henoch,
for the elects sake, which is a meere contradiction to that which went before, for then can not the prophesie which they father vpon Elias be true, that the worlde should continue 6000. yeares.
for the elects sake, which is a mere contradiction to that which went before, for then can not the prophesy which they father upon Elias be true, that the world should continue 6000. Years.
And this defalcation of yeares they proue by the answere of the Angell vriel, which beeing asked whether the time to come were shorter then the time past? answered:
And this defalcation of Years they prove by the answer of the Angel uriel, which being asked whither the time to come were shorter then the time past? answered:
and their argumentes which they borrow of Theodorus Bibliander, against Saint Ierom, a man of greater authoritie than himselfe, to proue that it is Canonicall,
and their Arguments which they borrow of Theodorus Bibliander, against Saint Jerom, a man of greater Authority than himself, to prove that it is Canonical,
Esdras liued about 3600 years after the creation, so that then the time to come might bee shorter than the time past, without any defalcation of yeares or dayes.
Ezra lived about 3600 Years After the creation, so that then the time to come might be shorter than the time past, without any defalcation of Years or days.
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if the middle were but then past, when foure thousand yeares were expired, it is a necessarie demonstration, that there could bee no lesse than foure thousande yeares to come after Christes passion,
if the middle were but then past, when foure thousand Years were expired, it is a necessary demonstration, that there could be no less than foure thousande Years to come After Christ's passion,
Fourthly, all the signes and tokens, which go any distance of time before the day of iudgement, are alreadie come to passe, that now no signe can bee looked for,
Fourthly, all the Signs and tokens, which go any distance of time before the day of judgement, Are already come to pass, that now no Signen can be looked for,
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But besides that the accomplishment and fulfilling of al these prophesies, cannot shew vnto vs how neare it is to the ende, we denie that all these tokens and signes are come to passe,
But beside that the accomplishment and fulfilling of all these prophecies, cannot show unto us how near it is to the end, we deny that all these tokens and Signs Are come to pass,
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The second à minori, if their fall be riches to the world, how much more shall their reconciliation be life to the dead? The thirde from the condition of the Patriarch Abraham,
The second à minori, if their fallen be riches to the world, how much more shall their reconciliation be life to the dead? The Third from the condition of the Patriarch Abraham,
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The fift à verisimili, if God ingrafted the wilde oliue contrarie to nature, howe much more shall the naturall branches be ingrafted into their naturall oliue? The sixt, from the authoritie of Esay and Ieremie, which affirme the same.
The fift à verisimili, if God ingrafted the wild olive contrary to nature, how much more shall the natural branches be ingrafted into their natural olive? The sixt, from the Authority of Isaiah and Ieremie, which affirm the same.
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But there is a proportion betweene them and the ages of the world, for as the death of the body raigned ouer these sixe, Adam, Seth, Enos, Kenam, Mahaleel, Iared,
But there is a proportion between them and the ages of the world, for as the death of the body reigned over these sixe, Adam, Seth, Enos, Kenam, Mahaleel, Jarred,
but the seuenth which was Henoch, neuer died, but was translated, and likewise in computation of liues, Adam liued vnto Methusalem, Methusalem vnto Sem, Sem vnto Iacob, Iacob vnto Amram, Amram vnto Ahia, Ahia vnto Elias, which being the seuenth died not, but was taken vppe;
but the Seventh which was Henoch, never died, but was translated, and likewise in computation of lives, Adam lived unto Methuselah, Methuselah unto Sem, Sem unto Iacob, Iacob unto Amram, Amram unto Ahiah, Ahiah unto Elias, which being the Seventh died not, but was taken up;
But, to this, and such like, their presumptions, and humaine coniectures, because they vrge vs with the answere of the Angell vriel, I will refute them with the answere of the same Angel in the same place.
But, to this, and such like, their presumptions, and human Conjectures, Because they urge us with the answer of the Angel uriel, I will refute them with the answer of the same Angel in the same place.
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and then be destroyed fortie and fiue dayes before the comming of Christ, which, if it were true, Antichrist beeing once reuealed, it were no cunning to define the day and houre of the appearance of our Sauiour Christ, which is a secrete, not reuealed to the Angels in heauen.
and then be destroyed fortie and fiue days before the coming of christ, which, if it were true, Antichrist being once revealed, it were no cunning to define the day and hour of the appearance of our Saviour christ, which is a secret, not revealed to the Angels in heaven.
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This doctrine refuteth it selfe, therefore I let it passe, and come to the third poynt, which sheweth howe farre wee may be bolde to determine of the propmquitie and neernes of the appearance of our Sauiour Christ.
This Doctrine refuteth it self, Therefore I let it pass, and come to the third point, which shows how Far we may be bold to determine of the propmquitie and neernes of the appearance of our Saviour christ.
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Howe then shall thy vessell bee able to comprehend the wayes of the highest? Why should foolish man, which is made of the basest mould enter into the secretes of his God, who is wise in heart, mightie in strength, who remoueth the earth out of her place, causeth the pillars thereof to shake, commaundeth the sunne and it riseth not, closeth vp the starres as vnder a signet, createth Arcturus, Orion,
Howe then shall thy vessel be able to comprehend the ways of the highest? Why should foolish man, which is made of the Basest mould enter into the secrets of his God, who is wise in heart, mighty in strength, who Removeth the earth out of her place, Causes the pillars thereof to shake, commandeth the sun and it Riseth not, closeth up the Stars as under a signet, Createth Arcturus, Orion,
and Pleiades, and the climates of the South, spreadeth out the heauens, walketh on the height of the Sea, whose perfection is higher than heauen, deeper than hell, longer than the earth, broder than the Sea. Our sauiour Christ saith:
and Pleiades, and the climates of the South, spreadeth out the heavens, walks on the height of the Sea, whose perfection is higher than heaven, Deeper than hell, longer than the earth, brother than the Sea. Our Saviour christ Says:
and neuer shut vp, because it is nothing else, but epistola scripta ad humanum genus, a long letter or a large epistle written, not to the faithfull onely,
and never shut up, Because it is nothing Else, but Epistle Scripta ad humanum genus, a long Letter or a large epistle written, not to the faithful only,
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but to al mankind, to all which bee illuminated by the light of nature, not such a letter as is sealed vp with his priuie signet Multi vocati, pauci electi, many are called and few are chosen,
but to all mankind, to all which bee illuminated by the Light of nature, not such a Letter as is sealed up with his privy signet Multi vocati, Pauci Elect, many Are called and few Are chosen,
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But, as for the third booke which is called the booke of life, and the booke sealed vp with seuen seales, which is the secrete will of God, it is not reuealed to Angels, much lesse to men:
But, as for the third book which is called the book of life, and the book sealed up with seuen Seals, which is the secret will of God, it is not revealed to Angels, much less to men:
and reiecting of the Iewes, which go beyond the capacitie of man, and finallie of this last and dreadfull iudgement, the time whereof the Apostles desired to knowe,
and rejecting of the Iewes, which go beyond the capacity of man, and finally of this last and dreadful judgement, the time whereof the Apostles desired to know,
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For, nature beginneth generally to intermit her woonted course, the mother Elements of the worlde, whereof things in this lower world are made, doe loose their qualities and naturall vigour which they had before, the Starres and Planets of heauen waxe dimme and olde, not so well able to preserue our earthly bodies, the celestiall spheres bee almost wearie of their woonted motions and regular volubilitie, the prince of the lights of Heauen, which before came as a bridegroome trimmed out of his chamber dooth not looke vppon vs with so chearefull an aspect,
For, nature begins generally to intermit her wonted course, the mother Elements of the world, whereof things in this lower world Are made, do lose their qualities and natural vigour which they had before, the Stars and Planets of heaven wax dim and old, not so well able to preserve our earthly bodies, the celestial spheres be almost weary of their wonted motions and regular volubility, the Prince of the lights of Heaven, which before Come as a bridegroom trimmed out of his chamber doth not look upon us with so cheerful an aspect,
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and that giant, which before did runne his vnwearied race, dooth as it were by a languishing faintnesse beginne to stand and rest himselfe, the times and seasons of the yeare doc blend themselues with disordered and confused mixture, the windes are in a readinesse to breath out their last gaspe, our mother the earth defeated of that aboundance of heauenly influence which at the first shee had, is out of heart, waxeth barren and dead like the wombe of Sara:
and that giant, which before did run his unwearied raze, doth as it were by a languishing faintness begin to stand and rest himself, the times and seasons of the year doc blend themselves with disordered and confused mixture, the winds Are in a readiness to breath out their last gasp, our mother the earth defeated of that abundance of heavenly influence which At the First she had, is out of heart, Waxes barren and dead like the womb of Sarah:
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so that there is a generall decay of natures, and in euerie leafe of that booke it is written, that the frame of that heauenly arch erected ouer our heads must very shortly lose & dissolue it selfe.
so that there is a general decay of nature's, and in every leaf of that book it is written, that the frame of that heavenly arch erected over our Heads must very shortly loose & dissolve it self.
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and all the signes and tokens which in these prophesies are foretold to go any distance of time before the day of iudgment, are already come to passe, onely one excepted, which is the last and generall vocation of the Iewes, which when,
and all the Signs and tokens which in these prophecies Are foretold to go any distance of time before the day of judgement, Are already come to pass, only one excepted, which is the last and general vocation of the Iewes, which when,
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and in how short space it shalbe fulfilled, the Lord onely in his wisdome knoweth. But among all those tokens, this is principally to be noted, which Christ foretold.
and in how short Molle it shall fulfilled, the Lord only in his Wisdom Knoweth. But among all those tokens, this is principally to be noted, which christ foretold.
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It is not safe for the poore man to cōtend with the rich though his cause be good, no more than it is for the earthen pitcher to iustle with the brazen cauldron swimming down the streame,
It is not safe for the poor man to contend with the rich though his cause be good, no more than it is for the earthen pitcher to justle with the brazen cauldron swimming down the stream,
But I feare least in our dayes, in stead of that one, we haue many Nimrods, which hunt as the Lion did with foxes and asses, which when they had taken their prey, the Lion beeing able by force to take all to himselfe, woulde seeme verie iust,
But I Fear least in our days, in stead of that one, we have many Nimrods, which hunt as the lion did with foxes and asses, which when they had taken their prey, the lion being able by force to take all to himself, would seem very just,
The Asse like a simple animal, as an Asse would doe, diuided it verie iustly into three equall portions, the Lion misliking the diuision, tore the Asse in peeces,
The Ass like a simple animal, as an Ass would do, divided it very justly into three equal portions, the lion misliking the division, tore the Ass in Pieces,
There is a ripenesse of sinne, and what can bee expected but an haruest, that the Angell thrust his sharpe sickle on the earth and cutte downe the clusters of the Vineyard,
There is a ripeness of sin, and what can be expected but an harvest, that the Angel thrust his sharp fickle on the earth and Cut down the clusters of the Vineyard,
Sinne is not now Peccatum habitans, but regnans, not making his abode with vs, but raigning ouer vs, it hath gotten a longer and larger iurisdiction ouer the world,
Sin is not now Peccatum habitans, but Regnans, not making his Abided with us, but reigning over us, it hath got a longer and larger jurisdiction over the world,
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as did the bloud of Abell for vengeance against vs, and the soules of the martirs vnder the altar, vsury, simony, briberie, and contempt of the ministers of God,
as did the blood of Abel for vengeance against us, and the Souls of the Martyrs under the altar, Usury, simony, bribery, and contempt of the Ministers of God,
and not of their owne nation, but our countrimen worse than Iewes, spare none, and which is the greatest hypocrisie, no man maketh more account outwardly of them which preach against vsury,
and not of their own Nation, but our countrymen Worse than Iewes, spare none, and which is the greatest hypocrisy, no man makes more account outwardly of them which preach against Usury,
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And, howsoeuer they seeme outwarly zealous, yet haue they within them, that I may vse the speach of the apostle, conscientiam cauteriatam, a conscience feared with an hot iron, and, notwithstanding their diligence in frequenting sermons,
And, howsoever they seem outwarly zealous, yet have they within them, that I may use the speech of the apostle, conscientiam cauteriatam, a conscience feared with an hight iron, and, notwithstanding their diligence in frequenting Sermons,
no breeches were thē of so high a price, the chamberlaine to satisfie the kings mind, brought a worse paire then the first, affirming that they cost a marke.
no breeches were them of so high a price, the chamberlain to satisfy the Kings mind, brought a Worse pair then the First, affirming that they cost a mark.
& to be clothed with purple, as was the rich glutton which is buried in hell, euery man can take delight in the Babilonian garmēt, which is framed according to the fashiō of this world,
& to be clothed with purple, as was the rich glutton which is buried in hell, every man can take delight in the Babylonian garment, which is framed according to the fashion of this world,
but the ministers of Gods worde, which serue the king of kings and Lord of Lords, whose seruice is perfect freedome, in whose house it is better to bee a doore keeper,
but the Ministers of God's word, which serve the King of Kings and Lord of lords, whose service is perfect freedom, in whose house it is better to be a door keeper,
than to dwell in the tabernacles of princes, euen him whome all other kings and lords ought to serue, are despised for their seruice sake, be they neuer so nobly discended.
than to dwell in the Tabernacles of Princes, even him whom all other Kings and Lords ought to serve, Are despised for their service sake, be they never so nobly descended.
Wil. Rufus was wont to say, that the Church breade was sweet bread, and Iulian the apostata would rob the ministers pretending conscience, because so much liuing was a burden vnto them,
Wil. Rufus was wont to say, that the Church bread was sweet bred, and Iulian the apostata would rob the Ministers pretending conscience, Because so much living was a burden unto them,
The crying sin of simonie reigneth euery where, and patrōs of benefices chuse their ministers, not as the gods chose their trees into their patronage for good qualities:
The crying since of simony Reigneth every where, and Patrons of Benefices choose their Ministers, not as the God's chosen their trees into their patronage for good qualities:
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& therfore they wil sell the presentation, so that they which vpō especiall trust reposed in thē aboue other men were chosen patrōs & defenders, are become robbers & spoilers of the church.
& Therefore they will fell the presentation, so that they which upon especial trust reposed in them above other men were chosen Patrons & defenders, Are become robbers & spoilers of the Church.
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for they wil willingly present none, but such as are base, ignorāt, & beggerly, because such persons wil easily accept of benefices vpō vnlawful cōditiōs.
for they will willingly present none, but such as Are base, ignorant, & beggarly, Because such Persons will Easily accept of Benefices upon unlawful conditions.
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but by the sorcery of St. Magus, whose art magick is so common throughout the land, that there be few patrons which are not bewitched with the same, they haue forgot the text:
but by the sorcery of Saint Magus, whose art magic is so Common throughout the land, that there be few Patrons which Are not bewitched with the same, they have forgotten the text:
& I wil giue you the presentation, but they remēber not the answer of Si. Peter to Si. Magus, thy mony perish with thee, which thinkest, &c. This corruptiō wilbe the decay of al religiō.
& I will give you the presentation, but they Remember not the answer of Si. Peter to Si. Magus, thy money perish with thee, which Thinkest, etc. This corruption will the decay of all Religion.
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But haue ye not hard the fable of the hors & the asse, which were loded togither & ready to go their iourny? the asse being ouerladen made his mone to the horse that he would ease him,
But have you not hard the fable of the horse & the Ass, which were loaded together & ready to go their journey? the Ass being overladen made his moan to the horse that he would ease him,
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& spurned at by euery one, doth represent the cleargie, which are sore loaded with slanders and manifest wrongs, being strooken on the right cheeke turne the left, being robbed of their cote, giue also their cloke, being cursed, they blesse, reuiled, reuile not againe.
& spurned At by every one, does represent the Clergy, which Are soar loaded with slanders and manifest wrongs, being strooken on the right cheek turn the left, being robbed of their coat, give also their cloak, being cursed, they bless, reviled, revile not again.
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What then? Shall the foolish virgins slumber in the darke while the bridegroom passeth by? Shal Sampson snort in Dalilaes lap in the middest of the Philistins? Shall the disciples suffer Christ to sleep while the ship is couered with waues? shal the couetous man enlarge his barnes & say to his soule take thy rest for many years,
What then? Shall the foolish Virgins slumber in the dark while the bridegroom passes by? Shall Sampson snort in Delilah lap in the midst of the philistines? Shall the Disciples suffer christ to sleep while the ship is covered with waves? shall the covetous man enlarge his Barns & say to his soul take thy rest for many Years,
and lay vp money as if we would liue alone vpon the earth? why do we erect such loftie buildings, the groundworke whereof is laid of strife and discord, the morter whereof is tempered with the tears of widowes, the windowes beautified with the spoile of Orphanes, the beams and supporters, of the fal of good yeomē? Why do we say (with the Idumeās) of gods house, Downe with it, downe with it, to the ground.
and lay up money as if we would live alone upon the earth? why do we erect such lofty buildings, the groundwork whereof is laid of strife and discord, the mortar whereof is tempered with the tears of Widows, the windows beautified with the spoil of Orphans, the beams and supporters, of the fall of good yeomen? Why do we say (with the Idumeans) of God's house, Down with it, down with it, to the ground.
Galen maketh mention of a melancholy man, which reading in poets, how Atlas supported heauen with his shoulders, receiued so deepe an impression of the same in his mind, that he was in a bodily feare least Atlas should faint,
Galen makes mention of a melancholy man, which reading in Poets, how Atlas supported heaven with his shoulders, received so deep an impression of the same in his mind, that he was in a bodily Fear lest Atlas should faint,
as it were with our eies, and heare dayly with our eares, that heauen cracketh, haue so little feeling as to think heauē would stand for euer? let vs rather with Noah enter into the arke, let vs with Lot depart speedily out of Sodom,
as it were with our eyes, and hear daily with our ears, that heaven cracketh, have so little feeling as to think heaven would stand for ever? let us rather with Noah enter into the Ark, let us with Lot depart speedily out of Sodom,
than of Richard the third in Bosworth field, who being him selfe as a deadman, prepared to execute the L. Standlies son, his friends told him, it was not then any time to do execution,
than of Richard the third in Bosworth field, who being him self as a deadman, prepared to execute the L. Standlies son, his Friends told him, it was not then any time to do execution,
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and most profitable for the health of their soules, Frst, saith he, Seeing all those things must be dissolued, what maner of persons ought you to be in holy conuersation and godlines, looking for,
and most profitable for the health of their Souls, First, Says he, Seeing all those things must be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought you to be in holy Conversation and godliness, looking for,
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and the elements shall melt with heat? Secondly, we must looke for a new heauen and a newe earth, according to his promise, wherein righteousnes doth dwel:
and the elements shall melt with heat? Secondly, we must look for a new heaven and a new earth, according to his promise, wherein righteousness does dwell:
Some what remaineth to be spoken of the second part, which is, of the cōming of Antichrist, whose cōming the Apostle taketh for a most sure ground to prooue that it is the end of the world, where hee saith:
some what remains to be spoken of the second part, which is, of the coming of Antichrist, whose coming the Apostle Takes for a most sure ground to prove that it is the end of the world, where he Says:
In my discourse of the comming of Antichrist, first, because that name hath many significations, I will by foure distinctions take away the ambiguitie of the word.
In my discourse of the coming of Antichrist, First, Because that name hath many significations, I will by foure Distinctions take away the ambiguity of the word.
Thirdly, I will descend to particulers, to discouer vnto you that mā of sinne, and to point out who is that Antichrist whom the Apostle meaneth in this place, which shalbe a sufficiēt proof against our countrimē of Rhemes, that his cōming is not now to be expected,
Thirdly, I will descend to particulars, to discover unto you that man of sin, and to point out who is that Antichrist whom the Apostle means in this place, which shall a sufficient proof against our countrymen of Rheims, that his coming is not now to be expected,
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but that he was 900. yeares since reueled to vs. Such as haue learned the rudiments of Grammer, are not ignorant, that this proposition NONLATINALPHABET, signifieth these things:
but that he was 900. Years since revealed to us Such as have learned the rudiments of Grammar, Are not ignorant, that this proposition, signifies these things:
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any one which is in the place & steed of another, according to which signification the pope falsly taketh vpon him that he is Antichrist, which is, Christs deputie,
any one which is in the place & steed of Another, according to which signification the pope falsely Takes upon him that he is Antichrist, which is, Christ deputy,
contrarietie, and so euery one is Antichrist, which is an aduersarie vnto Christ, & of this Antichrist only the Apostle speaketh, which maintaineth doctrine contrary to that which our sauiour Christ hath taught,
contrariety, and so every one is Antichrist, which is an adversary unto christ, & of this Antichrist only the Apostle speaks, which maintaineth Doctrine contrary to that which our Saviour christ hath taught,
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or state, or succession, or kingdome, aboue the rest, but generally of all, which oppose thēselues against any point of Christs doctrine. But, where he saith:
or state, or succession, or Kingdom, above the rest, but generally of all, which oppose themselves against any point of Christ Doctrine. But, where he Says:
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Againe, this famous and notorious Antichrist, is either political, or ecclesiastical, for the old empire of Rome vnder the heathēs, which Iohn calleth a beast with seuē heads and ten hornes, is the politicall Antichrist, which flourished in the Apostles time, of which he said:
Again, this famous and notorious Antichrist, is either political, or ecclesiastical, for the old empire of Room under the Heathens, which John calls a beast with seuē Heads and ten horns, is the political Antichrist, which flourished in the Apostles time, of which he said:
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and the beast that was, & is not, is the eight, & is one of the seuen, which 3. names signifie one thing, that is, the state of Popes raigning in the place of the Emperors (for, that is to sit vpon the beast with seuen heads) and they are called a beast for their crueltie, a woman for their pride,
and the beast that was, & is not, is the eight, & is one of the seuen, which 3. names signify one thing, that is, the state of Popes reigning in the place of the Emperor's (for, that is to fit upon the beast with seuen Heads) and they Are called a beast for their cruelty, a woman for their pride,
For, in Diuinitie contrary to the rules of Logick, indefinite propositions in matter contingent, are almost vniuersall, not to bee vnderstoode of some few,
For, in Divinity contrary to the rules of Logic, indefinite propositions in matter contingent, Are almost universal, not to be understood of Some few,
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but either of all, or else of the greatest part, as for example: Iniquitie shall abound, charitie shall waxe cold faith shal not be found vpon the earth:
but either of all, or Else of the greatest part, as for Exampl: Iniquity shall abound, charity shall wax cold faith shall not be found upon the earth:
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yet generally to bee vnderstoode, for so it is interpreted in the Chapter following: All nations haue drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. But, where he saith:
yet generally to be understood, for so it is interpreted in the Chapter following: All Nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. But, where he Says:
An aduersarie that exalteth himselfe aboue all that is called God, and sitteth as god in the temple of god, by the figure Synechdoche, he meaneth only the head and prince of that Apostacie and reuoltment from Christ:
an adversary that Exalteth himself above all that is called God, and Sitteth as god in the temple of god, by the figure Synecdoche, he means only the head and Prince of that Apostasy and reuoltment from christ:
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Wherfore, Antichrist is to be vnderstoode in this place, in the first diuision, according to the third signification, only for him that is opposed against Christ,
Wherefore, Antichrist is to be understood in this place, in the First division, according to the third signification, only for him that is opposed against christ,
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but Ecclesiasticall, not in the proper signification, for the whole bodie or kingdome, but by a Synechdoche, for the head & prince of that Antichristian Apostacie and rebellion.
but Ecclesiastical, not in the proper signification, for the Whole body or Kingdom, but by a Synecdoche, for the head & Prince of that Antichristian Apostasy and rebellion.
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Hauing by distinctions vnfolded vnto you the ambiguitie of this name Antichrist, and shewed howe it is to be vnderstood in this place, I define him in this maner:
Having by Distinctions unfolded unto you the ambiguity of this name Antichrist, and showed how it is to be understood in this place, I define him in this manner:
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Antichrist is a succession of Bishops, disciphered out by certaine notes and marks in the holy Scriptures, which professing the name of Christ, doe oppose themselues agaynst him in many chiefe points of Christian religion.
Antichrist is a succession of Bishops, deciphered out by certain notes and marks in the holy Scriptures, which professing the name of christ, do oppose themselves against him in many chief points of Christian Religion.
should giue life to the Image of the beast which was destroied, that is, he should restore the decaied state of the Roman Empire, by setting vp new Emperours in the West, which in respect of the former Emperors are but Images, and very shadowes:
should give life to the Image of the beast which was destroyed, that is, he should restore the decayed state of the Roman Empire, by setting up new emperors in the West, which in respect of the former Emperor's Are but Images, and very shadows:
For, of his beginning, hee saith, The misterie of iniquitie doth alreadie worke, so that albeit he was not then reuealed, because that same NONLATINALPHABET that obstacle or hinderance, which was the Roman Emperour, was not then remoued from Rome to Cōstantinople, that he might giue place to the Pope, the time was not accomplished when the head of iniquitie should be ioined to the body, and so made perfect:
For, of his beginning, he Says, The mystery of iniquity does already work, so that albeit he was not then revealed, Because that same that obstacle or hindrance, which was the Roman Emperor, was not then removed from Room to Cōstantinople, that he might give place to the Pope, the time was not accomplished when the head of iniquity should be joined to the body, and so made perfect:
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The Papists of Rhemes argue against vs out of this very text, where he saith NONLATINALPHABET, that Antichrist, to proue that he is but one particular man,
The Papists of Rheims argue against us out of this very text, where he Says, that Antichrist, to prove that he is but one particular man,
yet doth it not follow, that one man therefore were to be vnderstood, because it is the maner of the scriptures to speake of whole successions as if it were but of one.
yet does it not follow, that one man Therefore were to be understood, Because it is the manner of the Scriptures to speak of Whole successions as if it were but of one.
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Daniel describeth three Monarchies, euery one cōteining diuerse successions of kings, by the names of three beasts, the Empire of the Babylonians by one Lion, of the Persians by one Beare, of the Macedonians by one Leopard, he speaketh of many as if he spake but of one:
daniel Describeth three Monarchies, every one containing diverse successions of Kings, by the names of three beasts, the Empire of the Babylonians by one lion, of the Persians by one Bear, of the Macedonians by one Leopard, he speaks of many as if he spoke but of one:
That Antichrist is a succession of Bishops, not of Turkes or Pagans, or secular princes, it is plaine out of the text, he must sit in the Temple of God, not in the materiall temple of Salomon, which is now no more a temple,
That Antichrist is a succession of Bishops, not of Turkes or Pagans, or secular Princes, it is plain out of the text, he must fit in the Temple of God, not in the material temple of Solomon, which is now no more a temple,
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and he must assume vnto himselfe Ecclesiasticall authoritie, to excommunicate, to teach the worde, to ordaine Ministers, which no succession of secular princes euer did.
and he must assume unto himself Ecclesiastical Authority, to excommunicate, to teach the word, to ordain Ministers, which no succession of secular Princes ever did.
The markes and tokens whereby Antichrist is disclosed, are to be discussed in the particularizing and discouering vnto you who is Antichrist that son of perdition, of whom the Apostle speaketh.
The marks and tokens whereby Antichrist is disclosed, Are to be discussed in the particularizing and discovering unto you who is Antichrist that son of perdition, of whom the Apostle speaks.
Littleton, a common lawier, in an Epilogue annexed to his booke, disableth himselfe, and detracteth from his owne learning, saying, that he cannot warrant all to bee lawe which he hath written.
Littleton, a Common lawyer, in an Epilogue annexed to his book, disableth himself, and detracteth from his own learning, saying, that he cannot warrant all to be law which he hath written.
yet I am more confident and I dare warrant you against all papists in the world, my soule for yours, that albeit some learned protestants being ouer-much modest, make a doubt whether Antichrist be yet reuealed or not, affirming that if he be reuealed, he is the Bishop of Rome:
yet I am more confident and I Dare warrant you against all Papists in the world, my soul for yours, that albeit Some learned protestants being overmuch modest, make a doubt whither Antichrist be yet revealed or not, affirming that if he be revealed, he is the Bishop of Rome:
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this doctrine which I shall deliuer you, is sound and currant diuinitie, that the succession of the Bishops of Rome, which hath cōtinued about nine hundred yeeres, is that Antichrist which is mētioned in the holy scriptures.
this Doctrine which I shall deliver you, is found and currant divinity, that the succession of the Bishops of Room, which hath continued about nine hundred Years, is that Antichrist which is mentioned in the holy Scriptures.
For confirmation of this conclusion, I will alledge no other proofes than the authoritie of the Scriptures, which do sufficiently set down all the misteries of his reueation.
For confirmation of this conclusion, I will allege no other proofs than the Authority of the Scriptures, which do sufficiently Set down all the Mysteres of his reueation.
As for the Fathers, though far learnedder than any which liue in our dayes, their iudgements are different one from another, that no certaintie can bee gathered out of their writings,
As for the Father's, though Far learnedder than any which live in our days, their Judgments Are different one from Another, that no certainty can be gathered out of their writings,
neither could they attaine to anie certaine knowledge heereof, for as much as Antichrist which hath alreadie disclosed himselfe to vs, was not reuealed when they liued,
neither could they attain to any certain knowledge hereof, for as much as Antichrist which hath already disclosed himself to us, was not revealed when they lived,
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Wherefore I admit no interpretation of scriptures concerning this prophesie, but onely the euent which is the most faithful interpreter of all prophesies.
Wherefore I admit no Interpretation of Scriptures Concerning this prophesy, but only the event which is the most faithful interpreter of all prophecies.
As for Daniel, though som of the learned haue allegorically applied his prophecies vnto antichrist, which are properly ment of Antiochus, I deny that he euer writ of antichrist at all.
As for daniel, though Some of the learned have allegorically applied his prophecies unto antichrist, which Are properly meant of Antiochus, I deny that he ever writ of antichrist At all.
& now ye know what with-holdeth that bee might be reuealed in his time, for the mistery of iniquity doth already work, only that which with-holdeth shal hinder still,
& now you know what withholdeth that be might be revealed in his time, for the mystery of iniquity does already work, only that which withholdeth shall hinder still,
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He sitteth in the temple of God, as if he were God, the time when he shuld begin to reigne, when that which with holdeth should be taken away, which was the politicall Antichrist, the Roman Emperors should depart frō Rome:
He Sitteth in the temple of God, as if he were God, the time when he should begin to Reign, when that which with holds should be taken away, which was the political Antichrist, the Roman Emperor's should depart from Room:
But that the Bishops of Rome take vpon them to be gods, and which is more, take to themselues authoritie aboue God, it appeareth by the Laterane Counsell holden vnder Leo the tenth. wherein thus we reade:
But that the Bishops of Room take upon them to be God's, and which is more, take to themselves Authority above God, it appears by the Lateran Counsel held under Leo the tenth. wherein thus we read:
and if any suspect that that temple may be builded againe, let him call to remembrance how the Iewes once obtained leaue of Iulian the Apostata to reedifie it,
and if any suspect that that temple may be built again, let him call to remembrance how the Iewes once obtained leave of Iulian the Apostata to re-edify it,
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Wherefore the temple which is the seate of Antichrist is spiritually to be vnderstood, as also, by reason of the wordes which goe before, where hee speaketh of an Apostacie and reuoltment from true religion, which could not bee among the Iewes, among whome true religion then was not,
Wherefore the temple which is the seat of Antichrist is spiritually to be understood, as also, by reason of the words which go before, where he speaks of an Apostasy and reuoltment from true Religion, which could not be among the Iewes, among whom true Religion then was not,
and now is not professed, so that Antichrist sitteth in the church, and indeede hee hath chosen that Church for his seate, which was then most famous for the profession of the Gospell,
and now is not professed, so that Antichrist Sitteth in the Church, and indeed he hath chosen that Church for his seat, which was then most famous for the profession of the Gospel,
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And, which is more than that, he sitteth in the Church of God, as if he were God, intituling himselfe Christs vicar general ouer the earth, which belongeth only to the holy Ghost which is God, whome Christ did substitute in his roome at his departure from vs, that hee might continue with vs, during the time of his absence, saying:
And, which is more than that, he Sitteth in the Church of God, as if he were God, intituling himself Christ vicar general over the earth, which belongeth only to the holy Ghost which is God, whom christ did substitute in his room At his departure from us, that he might continue with us, during the time of his absence, saying:
As for the time of his reuelation, hee was then to be reuealed, when the hinderance was taken away, which hinderance was the abode of the Emperours at Rome, which the Apostle spared to expresse in writing for these two reasons:
As for the time of his Revelation, he was then to be revealed, when the hindrance was taken away, which hindrance was the Abided of the emperors At Room, which the Apostle spared to express in writing for these two Reasons:
secondly, because it might haue bin dangerous to the church, for the Emperours taking offence there at, would haue persecuted the Christians as busi-bodies in matters of state.
secondly, Because it might have been dangerous to the Church, for the emperors taking offence there At, would have persecuted the Christians as busi-bodies in matters of state.
The emperours then being farre off, and by reason of continuall warres with Saracens and enimies in the East, not able to maintaine their own right in the West, the Popes incroched vpon them too farre,
The Emperors then being Far off, and by reason of continual wars with Saracens and enemies in the East, not able to maintain their own right in the West, the Popes encroached upon them too Far,
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none but Antichrist would assume vnto him such a title. As for the power of sathan, and signes, and wonders, whereby his kingdome was established, and the ignorant people deceiued.
none but Antichrist would assume unto him such a title. As for the power of sathan, and Signs, and wonders, whereby his Kingdom was established, and the ignorant people deceived.
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In his 13. chapter he describeth two Antichrists, the one Politicall, which flourished in his time, the other Ecclesiasticall, which was not then disclosed,
In his 13. chapter he Describeth two Antichrists, the one Political, which flourished in his time, the other Ecclesiastical, which was not then disclosed,
the ten hornes are interpreted in the seuenteenth chapter to be ten kings or kingdomes, into which the old Empire was to bee diuided after the decay thereof, which afterward came to passe:
the ten horns Are interpreted in the Seventeenth chapter to be ten Kings or kingdoms, into which the old Empire was to be divided After the decay thereof, which afterwards Come to pass:
But Rome hath seuen heades, whether you take them for hils or Kings, The hils which it was builded vppon, are these, Capitolinus, Palatinus, Auentinus, Celius, Exquilinus, Viminalis, Quirinalis.
But Room hath seuen Heads, whither you take them for hills or Kings, The hills which it was built upon, Are these, Capitoline, Palatinus, Aventine, Celius, Exquilinus, Viminalis, Quirinal.
The orders of Gouernours by whom it was ruled at seuerall times by reason of alterations, were Kings, Consuls, Dictators, Decemuiri, Triumuiri, Emperours of the auncient Nobilitie of Rome,
The order of Governors by whom it was ruled At several times by reason of alterations, were Kings, Consuls, Dictators, Decemuiri, Triumuiri, emperors of the ancient Nobilt of Room,
I saw another beast with two hornes ascend out of the earth, &c. This beast with two hornes, is all one with the purple harlot, Apocal. 17. for both be token the state of the popedome, the ecclesiasticall Antichrist.
I saw Another beast with two horns ascend out of the earth, etc. This beast with two horns, is all one with the purple harlot, Apocalypse 17. for both be token the state of the popedom, the ecclesiastical Antichrist.
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In the Hebrew name Romijth, is the same number, for Resh signifieth 200 Vau, 6 Mem, 40. double Iod, 20. Tau, 400, which being put together, make the number of the beast 666. Likewise, the Latine name Romanus written in Hebrue characters, maketh the same numbers,
In the Hebrew name Romijth, is the same number, for Resh signifies 200 Vau, 6 Man, 40. double God, 20. Tau, 400, which being put together, make the number of the beast 666. Likewise, the Latin name Romanus written in Hebrew characters, makes the same numbers,
for Resh signifieth 200. as it did before, Mem, 40. Gnaiin 70. Nun 50. Vau 6. Schin 300, which make 666. Likewise, in Greeke, this name NONLATINALPHABET, (which also is the name of the Bishops of Rome) by adding to, according to the maner of the Greeks, in such names as are made Greeke,
for Resh signifies 200. as it did before, Man, 40. Gnaiin 70. Nun 50. Vau 6. Schin 300, which make 666. Likewise, in Greek, this name, (which also is the name of the Bishops of Room) by adding to, according to the manner of the Greeks, in such names as Are made Greek,
as NONLATINALPHABET, for Casarea, NONLATINALPHABET, for Nepthalim, signifieth 30. α 1. τ 300. NONLATINALPHABET 5. NONLATINALPHABET 10. NONLATINALPHABET 50. ο 70. NONLATINALPHABET 200 which make 666. Lastly, concerning the place where this Ecclesiasticall Antichrist doth reign, that same beast with two horns, Which is called the whore, Apo. 17 (which whore in the same place, is interpreted to be a great Citie, which reigneth ouer the Kings of the earth) sitteth vpon the beast with seuen heads and ten hornes, which representeth the Empire of Rome vnder the old Emperors:
as, for Casarea,, for Nepthalim, signifies 30. α 1. τ 300. 5. 10. 50. ο 70. 200 which make 666. Lastly, Concerning the place where this Ecclesiastical Antichrist does Reign, that same beast with two horns, Which is called the whore, Apostle 17 (which whore in the same place, is interpreted to be a great city, which Reigneth over the Kings of the earth) Sitteth upon the beast with seuen Heads and ten horns, which Representeth the Empire of Rome under the old Emperor's:
and, that all those prophesies can not bee verified of any else, it is most euident for as much as no other Bishops or secular Princes take vpon them to bee Christs Vicars generall ouer all the world:
and, that all those prophecies can not be verified of any Else, it is most evident for as much as no other Bishops or secular Princes take upon them to be Christ Vicars general over all the world:
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The succession of the Bishops of Rome, which hath beene since Boniface the third, and continued these nine hundred yeares, is that Antichrist which Saint Iohn speaketh of in this place.
The succession of the Bishops of Room, which hath been since Boniface the third, and continued these nine hundred Years, is that Antichrist which Saint John speaks of in this place.
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and a new Earth, and the holy citie newe Ierusalem, comming downe from God out of Heauen, prepared as a beide trimmed for her husband? Against which comming, God grant we may be readie, our nakednes being clothed with wedding garments, our loynes girded, our steps lightned with our Lamps in our hands,
and a new Earth, and the holy City new Ierusalem, coming down from God out of Heaven, prepared as a beide trimmed for her husband? Against which coming, God grant we may be ready, our nakedness being clothed with wedding garments, our loins girded, our steps lightened with our Lamps in our hands,
