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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
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.
As I said before, so I say again, that it is the Prophecy of our time, written to this special end, that by it we might be both fore-warned and fore-armed. If we do consider the whole matter of this book, we shall easily find out the use and end of it. For the excellent matter of it doth argue the excellent end and use of it.
As I said before, so I say againe, that it is the Prophesie of our time, written to this speciall ende, that by it wee might bee both fore-warned and fore-armed. If wee doo consider the whole matter of this booke, wee shall easily finde out the vse and end of it. For the excellent matter of it doth argue the excellent ende and vse of it.
Now then, as concerning the general matter of this book, here are to be found very large and lively descriptions of the most glorious person of Christ, chapter 1 and all his excellent offices, both of King,1 Priest, and Prophet: and also most notable descriptions of the Church, and of the Ministers of it: and of the persecutions and afflictions, which it must of necessity pass through in this world. Also of Gods merciful providence for his Church, and most vigilant care over it in the middest of all extremities.2 Here are set before our eyes very lively descriptions of the Churches deadly enemies; both of Satan himself, and his three great instruments, the Romaine Emperor, the Pope, and the Turk.
Now then, as concerning the generall matter of this booke, here are to bee founde very large and liuely descriptions of the most glorious person of Christ, chapter 1 and all his excellent offices, both of King,1 Priest, and Prophet: and also most notable descriptions of the Church, and of the Ministers of it: and of the persecutions and afflictions, which it must of necessitie passe through in this world. Also of Gods mercifull prouidence for his Church, and most vigilant care ouer it in the middest of all extremities.