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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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Moreover, God is described of his glorious retinue, and heavenly company about him. For it is said:1 Round about the throne were 24. seats, and upon the seats 24. Elders: which signify the whole Church, both militant and triumphant, both of Jews and Gentiles; and are therefore called 24. because the Church of the Jews grew out of 12. Patriarchs: and the Church of the Gentiles out of 12. Apostles. And as the glory and pomp of mortal Kings is set out by their troops and trains of nobles, and other excellent personages: So the glory of God (which in it self can receive no increase) is to our capacity commended and set forth by his goodly companies of Saints and Angels. These 24. Elders are clothed in white raiment, which signifieth their righteousness, as it is expounded, Chapter 19. verse 8. not inherent, but imputative: ⟨p. 56⟩For they having no righteousness of their own. Christs righteousness is imputed unto them through faith, and through faith is made theirs. For Abraham believed, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness.
Moreover, God is described of his glorious retinue, and heavenly company about him. For it is sayd:1 Round about the throne were 24. seats, and upon the seats 24. Elders: which signifie the whole Church, both militant and triumphant, both of Jewes and Gentiles; and are therefore called 24. because the Church of the Jews grew out of 12. Patriarchs: and the Church of the Gentiles out of 12. Apostles. And as the glory and pompe of mortall Kings is set out by their troops and traines of nobles, and other excellent personages: So the glory of God (which in it selfe can receive no increase) is to our capacity commended and set forth by his goodly companies of Saints and Angels. These 24. Elders are cloathed in white rayment, which signifieth their righteousnesse, as it is expounded, Chapter 19. verse 8. not inherent, but imputative: ⟨p. 56⟩For they having no righteousnesse of their owne. Christs righteousnesse is imputed unto them through faith, and through faith is made theirs. For Abraham beleeved, and it was imputed unto him for righteousnesse.