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…

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.

And hence it is said that Kings, and the mighty of the earth, were taken with the glory of it. Because of thy Temple at Jerusalem, shall kings bring presents unto thee: as it is,