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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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Hereby also they do plainly testify that inward peace and spiritual joy, which all the faithful have through Christ, which is more sweet and delightsome to the soul, then any music is unto the ears.
Hereby also they do plainly testifie that inward peace and spirituall joy, which all the faithfull have through Christ, which is more sweet and delightsome to the soule, then any musick is unto the eares.
The Vials full of Odours, are expounded to be the prayers of the Saints, which are therefore compared to odours, because they smell sweet in the nostrils of God, and are more fragrant then any nosegay or perfume whatsoever: for he taketh great pleasure in the prayers of his people; especially when they came out of golden vials, that is, sanctified hearts and consciences: for every sanctified heart is a golden heart in the sight of God; and every regenerate conscience is a Jewell of price, guilt with gold, and enamelled ⟨p. 73⟩with pearl. For this cause the holy man David wisheth earnestly, that his heart might be so renewed and cleansed inwardly, that his prayer might be directed as incense in Gods sight, 1and the lifting up of his hands as a sweet smelling sacrifice.
The Vialls full of Odours, are expounded to be the prayers of the Saints, which are therefore compared to odours, because they smell sweet in the nostrils of God, and are more fragrant then any nosegay or perfume whatsoever: for he taketh great pleasure in the prayers of his people; especially when they came out of golden vials, that is, sanctified hearts and consciences: for every sanctified heart is a golden heart in the sight of God; and every regenerate conscience is a Jewell of price, guilt with gold, and enameled ⟨p. 73⟩with pearle. For this cause the holy man David wisheth earnestly, that his heart might be so renewed and cleansed inwardly, that his prayer might be directed as incense in Gods sight,