A37035:1713
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.
There are some of these excellent expressions applied by Isaiah to the Church, after its captivity, as may be seen, Isa. 49.10, &c. and 25.8. and 35.10. and 51.11, &c. whereby it may not be inconsistent with the scope, to look upon this description as pointing at the begun victory of these Saints here, but perfected in Heaven, as we show you at the entry on this part of the Chapter; however, more literally, it agreeth to heaven: and therefore we shall draw our Observations most from that consideration of them, and only apply them to the Churches happy estate here, 1. As begun. 2. As comparative with former straits. 3. Because in it self excellent and eminent by these privileges it enjoyed. Hence,
There are some of these excellent expressions applied by Isaiah to the Church, after its captivity, as may be seen, Isa. 49.10, &c. and 25.8. and 35.10. and 51.11, &c. whereby it may not be inconsistent with the scope, to look upon this description as pointing at the begun victory of these Saints here, but perfected in Heaven, as we shew you at the entry on this part of the Chapter; however, more literally, it agreeth to heaven: and therefore we shall draw our Observations most from that consideration of them, and only apply them to the Churches happy estate here, 1. As begun. 2. As comparative with former straits. 3. Because in it self excellent and eminent by these priviledges it enjoyed. Hence,
Observe 1. Gods people in difficult times, would be acquainting themselves with, and confirming themselves in the Faith of the happy estate of glory; for this end, it is so studiously proposed, much pains is taken to reveal and hold it forth: and the Lord stirreth up John, and in him other Believers, to look upon it and to believe and comfort themselves from the happy estate they shall meet with when their suffering shall have an end, 1. To prevent their fainting, in as far as heaven maketh an end of all their difficulties. 2. To make them submissive, because that time is coming. 3. To make their life lively and comfortable by the knowledge and faith of it, and the frequent meditation on it. This maketh a cheerful, comfortable and submissive way of living under crosses and difficulties; this maketh Believers long for heaven, and to comfort themselves in their abiding empty handed for the time. 2. These are they that come out of great tribulation] Then tribulations, and great tribulations are the way to glory to them whom God loveth most: Jesus Christ Himself drank of the brook by the way,