A37035:1782
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.
1. They are set apart and designed for this office; so should Ministers, they should look well they be designed for this office, and have their calling clear, as these seven Angels were separated from others to this work. 2. Trumpets are given them, that is, they are furnished with gifts; whomsoever He designeth for an office in His house, He furnisheth them, and giveth trumpets to all whom He calleth to sound. 3. When they have gotten trumpets, they will not blow while He command to sound: it is not gifts that warrant men to Preach, but they must have particular orders when to do it. The Word must be taken from his mouth, when, where, and how He shall order it. 4. They are prepared, advised and wary in going about the work when they are called to sound: Gods giving of gifts and orders to exercise them, is not enough except men prepare themselves for the work, and be advised and wary in going about it, as Paul to Timothy, 2 Tim. 1.6. Stir up the gift that is in thee, &c. 5. They are diligent and faithful in their execution when they have gotten orders and are prepared; although the message be heavy, faithfulness and diligence is a good property of a Minister of Christ, 6. They keep an orderly way of proceeding in discharging their duty, every one in their station, and not in a confused way; so it becometh Ministers: and Ministers, being resembled to Angels; and their giving of warning, to the sounding of the trumpet, Their office and duty may be thus pointed at here. Lastly, Sounding of a trumpet, implieth distinctness, 1 Cor. 14. and stateliness and power in the manner of carrying their commission, giving alarm convincingly and plainly, which notably agreeth to Ministers.
1. They are set apart and designed for this office; so should Ministers, they should look well they be designed for this office, and have their calling clear, as these seven Angels were separated from others to this work. 2. Trumpets are given them, that is, they are furnished with gifts; whomsoever He designeth for an office in His house, He furnisheth them, and giveth trumpets to all whom He calleth to sound. 3. When they have gotten trumpets, they will not blow while He command to sound: it is not gifts that warrant men to Preach, but they must have particular orders when to do it. The Word must be taken from his mouth, when, where, and how He shall order it. 4. They are prepared, advised and warrie in going about the work when they are called to sound: Gods giving of gifts and orders to exercise them, is not enough except men prepare themselves for the work, and be advised and warry in going about it, as Paul to Timothy,