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A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the…A godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the…
A godly and learned exposition or commentary upon the three first chapters of the Revelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reverend and judicious divine, master William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of DivinityA godly and learned exposition or commentarie vpon the three first chapters of the Reuelation. Preached in Cambridge by that reuerend and judicious diuine, maister William Perkins, Ann. Dom. 1595. First published for the benefit of Gods Church, by Robert Hill, Bachelor of Diuinitie
London: printed by Adam Islip for Cuthbert Burbie, 1606
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.
❧ A GENERAL ANALYSIS OF the Vision showed to John.
❧ A GENERALL ANALYSIS OF the Vision shewed to John.
The three first Chapters consist of a Preface, containing the Title of the book, viz. Apocalypse, or Revelation, described by seven Arguments, vers. 1, 2, 3. Inscription of the vision, wherein is Johns Dedication, To the seven Churches. Vers 4. Salutation, including the Blessings wished for Grace. Vers 4. Peace. Vers 4. Authors of them viz. 1. The Father. Vers 4. 2. The Holy ghost. Vers 4. 3. The Son ▪ who Is described by His offices. Prophetical. Vers. 5. Priestly. Vers. 5. Kingly. Vers. 5. The execution of his offices in four works. 1. Loving us. Vers. 5. 2. Washing away our sins. Vers. 5. 3. Making us kings & priests. Vers. 6. 4. coming to judgement▪ Vers. 7. doth confirm the former description▪ Vers. 8. A Vision, containing Circumstances four. Person to whom, John. Vers. 9. Place where, Isle Pathm••. Vers. 9. Manner how, In a Trance. Vers. 10. Time when, On the Lords day. Vers. 10. Parts The entrance into it: containing The means of Johns preparation, viz. a voice set out by The place whence it came. Vers. 10. The greatness of it. Vers. 10. The matter of it. Vers. 11. Parts of his preparation. Hearing, noted in the means, Vers. 10. Turning himself, Vers. 12. Matter, viz. a representation of Christ in majesty▪ set out by The place where John saw him, Vers. 13. His form or figure, in His attire, Vers. 13. The parts of his body, Vers. 14.15. The properties thereof, Vers. 16. His actions. 1. A confirmation of John being sore afraid▪ Vers. 17, 18. 2. A commandment to write, Vers. 19. 3. The interpretation of the Vision, Vers. 20. 4. Seven several commandments, to write seven Epistles to the seven Churches. Chap. 2. & 3.