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A commentary upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the…A commentarie upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the…
A commentary upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the series of the several prophecies contained in that book, deduced according to their order and dependence on each other; the periods and succession of times, at, or about which, these prophecies, that are already fulfilled, began to be, and were more fully accomplished, fixed and applied according to history; and those that are yet to be fulfilled, modestly, and so far as is warrantable, enquired into. Together with some practical observations, and several digressions, necessary for vindicating, clearing, and confirming many weighty and important truths. Delivered in several lectures, by that learned, laborious, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, James Durham, late Minister of the Gospel in Glasgow. To which is affixed a brief summary of the whole book, with a twofold index, one of the several digressions, another of the chief and principal purposes and words contained in this treatise.A commentarie upon the book of the Revelation Wherein the text is explained, the series of the several prophecies contained in that book, deduced according to their order and dependance on each other; the periods and succession of times, at, or about which, these prophecies, that are already fulfilled, began to be, and were more fully accomplished, fixed and applied according to history; and those that are yet to be fulfilled, modestly, and so far as is warrantable, enquired into. Together with some practical observations, and several digressions, necessary for vindicating, clearing, and confirming many weighty and important truths. Delivered in several lectures, by that learned, laborious, and faithfull servant of Jesus Christ, James Durham, late Minister of the Gospel in Glasgow. To which is affixed a brief summary of the whole book, with a twofold index, one of the several digressions, another of the chief and principall purposes and words contained in this treatise.
Edinburgh: printed by Christopher Higgins, 1658
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.
IN this part of the Chapter, we have the third part of this stately description: wherein the Majesty of God is set out by the great work and task that these attendants of His, to wit, these four beasts, and the four and twenty Elders have: and that is the work of praise, whereby both, in their places, concur to have Him exalted. In the latter part of the 8. vers. the four beasts begin; and in the three verses following, the four and twenty Elders go on.
In the Elders praise, we may consider these two, 1. The un-interruptednesse thereof, and they rest not day and night, saying, &c. this is to show, first, the great matter of their praise that doth still continue, they are furnished so with grounds thereof. 2. It is to show their diligence and seriousness in letting no opportunity of praise pass: for, praise being an affirmative duty, we conceive that this practice is to be expounded according to the precepts of rejoicing alway and praying evermore. 3. It may more especially set forth the diligence and seriousness that the Ministers of the Gospel are said to be furnished with, according to the word, Isa. 62.6. I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night, &c.
In the Elders praise, we may consider these two, 1. The un-interruptednesse thereof, and they rest not day and night, saying, &c. this is to shew, first, the great matter of their praise that doth still continue, they are furnished so with grounds thereof. 2. It is to shew their diligence and seriousnesse in letting no opportunity of praise passe: for, praise being an affirmative duty, we conceive that this practice is to be expounded according to the precepts of rejoycing alway and praying evermore. 3. It may more especially set forth the diligence and seriousnesse that the Ministers of the Gospel are said to be furnished with, according to the word, Isa. 62.6. I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Ierusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night, &c.