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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.
Thirdly, it is called the Revelation of Christ, to show unto us his special kingly office in heaven: for being ascended, and exalted to the throne of Majesty, he sitteth at the right hand of his father, far above all principality and power, might and domination; and there doth direct, rule, and govern his Church upon earth according to the good pleasure of his will: for all these visions serve to direct his Church in their obedience to his command.
Thirdly, it is called the Reuelation of Christ, to shew vnto vs his speciall kingly office in heauen: for being ascended, and exalted to the throne of Maiestie, he sitteth at the right hand of his father, far aboue all principalitie and power, might and domination; and there doth direct, rule, and gouerne his Church vpon earth according to the good pleasure of his will: for all these visions serue to direct his Church in their obedience to his command.
Whereas Christ Jesus is author of this Revelation;1 and after his ascension, and exaltation, gives the same unto his Church: We may observe his constant care over his Church in this last age of the world. Before his Incarnation even from the beginning, he gave unto his people such doctrine of faith and manners, as was needful for their salvation, and still some time to time revealed such prophesies of things to come as were meet for them to know.
Whereas Christ Iesus is author of this Reuelation;1 and after his ascention, and exaltation, giues the same vnto his Church: We may obserue his constant care ouer his Church in this last age of the world. Before his Incarnation euen from the beginning, he gaue vnto his people such doctrine of faith and manners, as was needfull for their saluation, and still som time to time reuealed such prophesies of things to come as were meete for them to know.
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