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The holy city, or, The new-Jerusalem wherein its goodly light walls, gates, angels, and…The holy citie, or, The new-Jerusalem wherein its goodly light walls, gates, angels, and…
The holy city, or, The new-Jerusalem wherein its goodly light walls, gates, angels, and the manner of their standing, are expounded : also, her length and breadth, together with the golden measuring-reed, explained, and the glory of all unfolded : as also, the numerousness of its inhabitants, and what the tree and water of life are, by which they are sustained / by John Bunyan ...The holy citie, or, The new-Jerusalem wherein its goodly light walls, gates, angels, and the manner of their standing, are expounded : also, her length and breadth, together with the golden measuring-reed, explained, and the glory of all unfolded : as also, the numerousness of its inhabitants, and what the tree and water of life are, by which they are sustained / by John Bunyan ...
London: printed for Francis Smith, 1669
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.
IN my dealing with this Mystery, I shall not meddle where I see nothing, neither shall I hide from you that which at present I conceive to be wrapped up therein: only you must not from me look for much enlargement, though I shall endeavour to speak as much in few words, as my Understanding and Capacity will enable me, through the help of Christ.
IN my dealing with this Mystery, I shall not meddle where I see nothing, neither shall I hide from you that which at present I conceive to be wrapt up therein: onely you must not from me look for much inlargement, though I shall endeavour to speak as much in few words, as my Understanding and Capacity will enable me, through the help of Christ.
In this Description of this Holy City, you have these five general Heads:
First, The Vision of this City in general.
Secondly, A discovery of its Defence Entrances, and Fashion, in particular.