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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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It should seem these seven thunders did so speak, as they might be understood, for John was about to write the things which they spake, thinking that they were uttered for that end and purpose, that he should deliver them in writing to the Churches. But he receiveth a commandment to the contrary, for he is willed not to write them, but to conceal them until the appointed time.
It should seeme these seven thunders did so speake, as they might be understood, for John was about to write the things which they spake, thinking that they were uttered for that end and purpose, that he should deliver them in writing to the Churches. But he receiveth a commandement to the contrary, for he is willed not to write them, but to conceale them untill the appointed time.
But some man may say; Why were they uttered, seeing they must be concealed, and kep• close? I answer, it was not in vain: for first, though the particulars be not expressed what the thunders speak: yet here we are taught, that there remain most fearful Judgements against all the oppressors of the Church, which Christ hath thundered out with terror against them. And when the ⟨p. 165⟩time determined is come, they shall be seen and understood: but in the mean time, they be sealed up and kept close according to that of Job. Why should not the times be hid of the Almighty, so as they which know him, should not perceive the times appointed of him? and that of Daniel. These things are Sealed up until the time determined.
But some man may say; Why were they uttered, seeing they must be concealed, and kep• close? I answer, it was not in vaine: for first, though the particulars be not expressed what the thunders speake: yet here we are taught, that there remaine most fearfull Judgements against all the oppressors of the Church, which Christ hath thundred out with terrour against them. And when the ⟨p. 165⟩