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An exposition upon the thirteenth chapter of the Revelation by that reverend and eminent…
An exposition upon the thirteenth chapter of the Revelation by that reverend and eminent servant of the Lord, Mr. John Cotton ... ; taken from his mouth in short-writing, and some part of it corrected by himself soon after the preaching thereof ; and all of it since viewed over by a friend to him ... wherein some mistakes were amended, but nothing of the sense altered.
London: printed for Tim. Smart, 1656
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The Analysis of this 13. Chapter of the Revelation.
This Chapter contains the War which the Dragon or Devil made against the Woman or Church (mentioned in the last verse of the foregoing Chapter) which is managed by two Beasts as his Instruments.
This Chapter contains the Warr which the Dragon or Devill made against the Woman or Church (mentioned in the last verse of the foregoing Chapter) which is managed by two Beasts as his Instruments.
First beast is described, v. 1. to 11 by his 1 Original, or Fountain whence he springs, viz. the Sea, vers. 1. 2. Sh•pe or Figure, having 7. Heads, with the Title of blasphemy upon them, ib. 10. Horns with Crowns upon them, ibid. A Body like unto a Leopard, or Panther, v. 2. Feet, as of a Bear, ibid. A mouth, as of a Lyon, ibid. 3. State, which is set forth by 1. The efficient Cause, viz. the Dragon, he gave his power and authority, ibid. 2. The variable change of it. 1. 'Twas great, being called Power. Seat. Authority. 2. One head was wounded as it were to death, v. 3. 3. That Head was healed, ib. and the effects thereof. 1. The worlds wondering, ibid. 2. The worshipping of the Beast and Dragon, v. 4. 3. Liberty to blaspheme, v. 5. 6. 4. Power to continue 42. months. overcome the Saints, v. 7. 5. The amplitude or largeness of his Dominion, v. 7, 8. 3. A Conclusion containing a word of Attenttors and Consolation v. 9, 10.
First beast is described, v. 1. to 11 by his 1 Originall, or Fountaine whence he springs, viz. the Sea, vers. 1. 2. Shpe or Figure, having 7. Heads, with the Title of blasphemy upon them, ib. 10. Horns with Crowns upon them, ibid. A Body like unto a Leopard, or Panther, v. 2. Feet, as of a Beare, ibid. A mouth, as of a Lyon, ibid. 3. State, which is set forth by 1. The efficient Cause, viz. the Dragon, he gave his power and authority, ibid. 2. The variable change of it. 1. 'Twas great, being cal'd Power. Seat. Authority. 2. One head was wounded as it were to death, v. 3. 3. That Head was healed, ib. and the effects thereof. 1. The worlds wondring, ibid. 2. The worshipping of the Beast and Dragon, v. 4. 3. Liberty to blaspheme, v. 5. 6. 4. Power to continue 42. moneths. overcom the Saints, v. 7. 5. The amplitude or largenesse of his Dominion, v. 7, 8. 3. A Conclusion containing a word of Attenttors and Consolation v. 9, 10.