Solomon's temple spiritualized, or, Gospel-light fetched out of the temple at Jerusalem, to let…Solomon's temple spiritualiz'd, or, Gospel-light fetcht out of the temple at Jerusalem, to let…

XIX. Of the outward glory of the Temple.

I Do also think, that as to this, there was a great expression in it. I mean, a voice of God, a voice that teacheth the New Testament Church to carry even conviction in her outward usages, that I say might give conviction to the World And besides, this of its enlarging upwards, there was such an outward beauty and glory put upon it, as was alluring to beholders: The stones were curiously carved, and excellently joined together; its outward show was white and glittering to the dazzling of the eyes of beholders; yea, the Disciples themselves were taken with it, 'twas so admirable to behold. Hence 'tis said they came to Christ to show him the building of the Temple: Master, said they, see what manner of stones, and what buildings are here, Matt. 24.1. Mark 13.1. Luk. 21.5.

I Do also think, that as to this, there was a great expression in it. I mean, a voice of God, a voice that teacheth the New Testament Church to carry even conviction in her outward usages, that I say might give conviction to the World And besides, this of its enlarging upwards, there was such an outward beauty and glory put upon it, as was aluring to beholders: The stones were curiously carved, and excellently joyned together; its outward shew was white and glittering to the dazling of the eyes of beholders; yea, the Disciples themselves were taken with it, 'twas so admirable to behold. Hence 'tis said they came to Christ to shew him the building of the Temple: Master, said they, see what manner of stones, and what buildings are here, Matt. 24.1. Mark 13.1. Luk. 21.5.