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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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Now then, as concerning the general matter of this Book, here are to be found very large and lively descriptions of the most glorious Person of Christ,1 and all his excellent offices, both of King, Priest, and Prophet; and also most notable descriptions of the Church, and of the Ministers of it: and of the persecutions and afflictions, which it must of necessity pass through in the World. Also of Gods merciful providence for his Church, and most vigilant care over it in the middest of all extremities. Here are set before our eyes very lively descriptions of the Churches deadly enemies; both of Satan himself, and his three great instruments, the Roman Emperor, the Pope, and the Turk.
Now then, as concerning the generall matter of this Booke, heere are to be found very large and lively descriptions of the most glorious Person of Christ,1 and all his excellent offices, both of King, Priest, and Prophet; and also most notable descriptions of the Church, and of the Ministers of it: and of the persecutions and afflictions, which it must of necessity passe through in the World. Also of Gods mercifull providence for his Church, and most vigilant care over it in the middest of all extremities. Here are set before our eyes very lively descriptions of the Churches deadly enemies; both of Satan himselfe, and his three great instruments, the Roman Emperour, the Pope, and the Turke.
- 1Chap. 1. Chap. 2. Chap. 3.
Here are set down all their cruel persecutions of the Church, and their utter overthrow in the end. Here are described Hell, Death, the resurrection, and the last judgement. Here also the very Kingdom of Heaven is at large described, with all those great rewards, infinite glory, and endless felicity ⟨p. 14⟩which remain for all the faithful worshippers of God.