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The ruin of Rome, or, An exposition upon the whole Revelation wherein is plainly…The ruine of Rome, or, An exposition upon the whole Revelation wherein is plainly…
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 ... written especially for the comfort of Protestants and the daunting of papists ... / published by Arthur Dent ; to which is added an epitome of Reverend Mr. Brightman his Exposition upon the Revelation.The ruine of Rome, or, An exposition upon the whole Revelation wherein is plainly shewed and proved that the popish religion, together with all the power and authority of Rome, shall ebbe and decay ... written especially for the comfort of Protestants and the danting of papists ... / published by Authur Dent ; to which is added an epitome of Reverend Mr. Brightman his Exposition upon the Revelation.
London: printed by T.H. and I.Y. for Jo. Waterson, 1644
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Concerning promises, they be very great and large; for everlasting joy, and the very fullness of glory is promised to all that fight the good fight of faith, and overcome in the spiritual battle against the flesh, the world and the Devil. Ephesus is promised, that if they fight it out courageously and constantly to the end, they should eat of the tree of life, which is in the middest of the paradise of God.
Concerning promises, they be very great and large; for everlasting joy, and the very fulnesse of glory is promised to all that fight the good fight of faith, and overcome in the spirituall battle against the flesh, the world and the Divell. Ephesus is promised, that if they fight it out couragiously and constantly to the end, they should eate of the tree of life, which is in the middest of the paradise of God.
Smyrna is promised in like case, that they should not be hurt of the second death. Pergamus likewise is promised to eat of the Manna that is hid, & to have the white stone of victory given them. Thyatira is promised to have power given them to rule over Nations, and to be lightened with heavenly brightness, like the morning Star. Sardis is promised to be clothed with white array; that is, with heavenly glory, and to have their name continued in the book of life. Philadelphia is promised to have a pillar made in the Temple of God; that is, a firm and unmoveable place of eternal glory. Laodicea is promised to sup with Christ, and to sit with him upon his throne for evermore. Thus we ⟨p. 50⟩see what great and precious promises are made to all Churches that fight and overcome in this their spiritual battle and conflict.
Smyrna is promised in like case, that they should not be hurt of the second death. Pergamus likewise is promised to eate of the Manna that is hid, & to have the white stone of victory given them. Thyatira is promised to have power given them to rule over Nations, and to be lightned with heavenly brightnes, like the morning Star. Sardis is promised to be cloathed with white array; that is, with heavenly glory, and to have their name continued in the booke of life. Philadelphia is promised to have a piller made in the Temple of God; that is, a firme and unmoveable place of eternall glory. Laodicea is promised to sup with Christ, and to sit with him upon his throne for evermore. Thus we