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The ruin of RomeThe ruine of Rome
The ruin of Rome: or An exposition upon the whole Revelation Wherein is plainly showed and proved, that the popish religion, together with all the power and authority of Rome, shall ebb and decay still more and more throughout all the churches of Europe, and come to an utter overthrow even in this life before the end of the world. Written especially for the comfort of Protestants, and the daunting of papists, seminary priests, Jesuits, and all that cursed rabble. Published by Arthur Dent, preacher of the word of God at South-Shoobery in Essex.The ruine of Rome: or An exposition vpon the whole Reuelation Wherein is plainly shewed and proued, that the popish religion, together with all the power and authoritie of Rome, shall ebbe and decay still more and more throughout all the churches of Europe, and come to an vtter ouerthrow euen in this life before the end of the world. Written especially for the comfort of Protestants, and the daunting of papists, seminary priests, Iesuites, and all that cursed rabble. Published by Arthur Dent, preacher of the word of God at South-Shoobery in Essex.
London: printed by T. Creede for Simon Waterson and Cuthbert Burby, 1603London: printed by T. Creede for Simon Waterson and Cutbert Burby, 1603
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Moreover, by their falling down and worshipping him, they do plainly testify, that he is God over all, to be blessed for ever. For otherwise the Angels of heaven, both Cherubins and Seraphims, would not thus fall down, and worship him, ascribing unto him, both deity and divine honour. Consider then how great he is, of whom it is said: Let all the Angels of God worship him.1
Moreouer, by their falling downe and worshipping him, they doo plainely testifie, that hee is God ouer all, to be blessed for euer. For otherwise the Angels of heauen, both Cherubins and Seraphins, would not thus fall downe, and worshippe him, ascribing vnto him, both deitie and diuine honour. Consider then how great hee is, of whom it is said: Let all the Angels of God worship him.1
Moreover, these Angels and Saints are said to have every one harps and golden viols, full of odours, which are the prayers of the Saints. vers. 8
Moreouer, these Angels and Saints are said to haue euery one harpes and golden viols, full of odours, which are the praiers of the Saints. vers. 8
These harps do signify the sweet consent and harmony both of men and Angels, in sounding forth the praises of the Lamb. For herein the whole Church,1