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Lectures upon the three first chapters of the RevelationLectures vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation
Lectures upon the three first chapters of the Revelation: preached in Cambridge anno Dom. 1595. by Master William Perkins, and now published for the benefit of this Church, by Robert Hill Bachelor in Divinity. To which is added an excellent sermon, penned at the request of that noble and wise councillor, Ambrose, Earle of Warwick: in which is proved that Rome is Babylon, and that Babylon is fallenLectures vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation: preached in Cambridge anno Dom. 1595. by Master William Perkins, and now published for the benefite of this Church, by Robert Hill Bachelor in Diuinitie. To which is added an excellent sermon, penned at the request of that noble and wise councellor, Ambrose, Earle of Warwicke: in which is proued that Rome is Babylon, and that Babylon is fallen
London: printed by Richard Field for Cuthbert Burbie, 1604
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Which are before the throne. This he speaks by comparison taken from earthly kings, which fitting in their thrones, do there show their might and majesty most. So S. John he saw God the Father sitting in a throne by vision,1 and Christ at his right hand, and before the throne the holy Ghost. Hence it follows, not that he is inferior to the Father, and to the Son: but by this comparison and kind of speech, S. John sets out the office of the holy Ghost, which is, to be sent by the Father and Son to the Church, to enlighten the members thereof, and to sanctify them.
Which are before the throne. This he speakes by comparison taken from earthly kings, which fitting in their thrones, do there shew their might and maiestie most. So S. Iohn he saw God the Father sitting in a throne by vision,1 and Christ at his right hand, and before the throne the holy Ghost. Hence it followes, not that he is inferiour to the Father, and to the Sonne: but by this comparison and kind of speech, S. Iohn sets out the office of the holy Ghost, which is, to be sent by the Father and Sonne to the Church, to enlighten the members thereof, and to sanctifie them.
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Seeing that he ascribes grace and peace from God the father,1 and also from the seven spirits, that is, the holy Ghost: hence we note, the holy Ghost is very God; for from whom grace and peace proceeds, he is perfect and very God.
Seeing that he ascribes grace and peace from God the father,