A37035:1947
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
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4. Hence we may gather, that supposing the former trumpet, and Chap. 13.17. to relate to the Romish Church (for which the exposition of these places may be considered) and finding it true in the event, that the Romish Church, for a great part thereof, is overrun by the Turks; yet the seat, and as it were a two part of that Kingdom to be spared, according to this prophecy, I say, we may gather, that the idolatry, sorcery, murder, &c. mentioned here, is to be enquired for among them, and that it is their worship, service and practices which are here so denominated by the Lord.
4. Hence we may gather, that supposing the former trumpet, and Chap. 13.17. to relate to the Romish Church (for which the exposition of these places may be considered) and finding it true in the event, that the Romish Church, for a great part thereof, is overrun by the Turks; yet the seat, and as it were a two part of that Kingdom to be spared, according to this prophesie, I say, we may gather, that the idolatry, sorcery, murther, &c. mentioned here, is to be enquired for among them, and that it is their worship, service and practices which are here so denominated by the Lord.
From what is said, we suppose it not needful to add many reasons why we have applied this plague to the Turks or Mahometans, the consideration of what hath been laid down touching the object, nature, properties and effects of this sad woe, being compared in the event with the rise, progress, success and nature of the Turkish Empire; it will be found so evidently to be fulfilled in them, as will leave no ground to question it. Only let it be observed, that we conjoin the Saracens and Turks together as one; for, they possess the same parts of the world, did actually continue in one Dominion, do follow the same Religion, Laws and Customs, and do observe the same manner of proceeding in their Wars, with the same hatred of, and quarrel against Christians, &c. and seeing in the event what is prophesied here, is found exactly to be fulfilled in them, the considering of this prophecy, and the reading of their story, doth of it self make the application. And considering the great change and destruction that by Mahom•ts means hath been made especially in the Christian world, it is not like it would be omitted in this prophecy; and, there will be found no type so suitable, nor time so agreeable to it, as that of this trumpet.