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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.
II. Circumst. The place where eternal life is to be had, is in the paradise of God. This paradise of God is the third heaven, a place wherein the Lord doth manifest himself in his glorious majesty, and which he hath prepared for the glory of all his elect. Hereof Christ spake to the the•fe on the cross, saying, This day thou shalt be with me in paradise, Luk. 23.43. and hither was Paul wrapped in vision: and saw and heard things that cannot be uttered, 1and he calleth it the third heaven, in respect of the heavens under it, for the place wherein we breath is the first heaven, the starry firmament is the second heaven, and this paradise of God is the third: which is therefore called paradise, because it is a place of endless joy and pleasure. And the adding of the name of God, doth not only put a difference between it and Adams earthly paradise, but also showeth it to be a great and most excellent place. So Rachel saith, I have wrestled with my sister (a)the wrestlings of God, that is strong wrestlings. And in the Psalms the mountains of God, do signify high and mighty mountains. And that this paradise is such an excellent, place appeareth at large▪ Revel. 22. For therein must come none unclean thing, but the Saints and Angels do there enjoy the presence of God, and behold his glory so much as the creature is able to comprehend: There God communicateth himself to all the elect, and becometh all things unto the• immediately; so that this must needs be•• place of all joy and comfort.
II. Circumst. The place where eternall life is to be had, is in the paradise of God. This paradise of God is the third heauen, a place wherein the Lord doth manifest himself in his glorious maiesty, and which he hath prepared for the glory of all his elect. Hereof Christ spake to the the•fe on the crosse, saying, This day thou shalt be with me in paradise,