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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
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The Devil is called the accuser of the brethren for two causes: First, because he accuseth Gods elect of much sin, and calleth for justice against them day and night at Gods hands, that they might be condemned ⟨p. 218⟩upon such articles as he is able to prove against them: for he knowing right well that the Judge of all the world is a just God, and must needs deal uprightly, doth daily urge him to do justice unto sinners, being willingly ignorant that all Gods people, though sinners, are cleared and discharged in Christ.
The Divell is called the accusey of the brethren for two causes: First, because hee accuseth Gods elect of much sinne, and calleth for justice against them day and night at Gods hands, that they might be condemned ⟨p. 218⟩upon such articles as he is able to prove against them: for hee knowing right well that the Judge of all the world is a just God, and must needs deale uprightly, doth daily urge him to doe justice unto sinners, being willingly ignorant that all Gods people, though sinners, are cleared and discharged in Christ.
Another reason is, because of the calumniations, reproaches and slanders which in all ages, at all times, and in all places and countries he hath always unjustly raised up against the true worshippers of God.
Another reason is, because of the calumniations, reproaches and slanders which in all ages, at all times, and in all places and countries he hath alwayes unjustly raised up against the true worshippers of God.