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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.
The second thing in the verse, is, for thou hast a little strength: by little strength here, is not to be understood weakness in Grace; (for, that is eminently commended) nor yet little countenance in the discharge of Ministerial duties, But it looketh to his parts and abilities, which, its like, were not many and great in comparison of what others had, that is, it may be he was not able to speak of, nor search into so many profound mysteries, and follow doubtful disputations, as others were in capacity to do. This is not mentioned here as any ground of opprobrie to him, nor yet as any ground of commendation, being considered simply and in it self; but it is mentioned for these two reasons, which being put together, will clear the scope. 1. It is given as a ground of Christs opening the door before him, and as an evidence that what success he had, was to be attributed to His countenancing of him, because thou thy self hast but a little strength. And this showeth, that as oftentimes Christ is most tender to the weak Believers; so also to the weak Ministers, that are yet sent by Him, and honest in the discharge of their Commission. 2. It is mentioned here to heighten the commendation that followeth, to wit, that though thou hast a little strength, yet thou hast kept my Word. It is the joining of these two together, that showeth wherefore this is here taken notice of.
The second thing in the verse, is, for thou hast a little strength: by little strength here, is not to be understood weaknesse in Grace; (for, that is eminently commended) nor yet little countenance in the discharge of Ministerial duties, But it looketh to his parts and abilities, which, its like, were not many and great in comparison of what others had, that is, it may be he was not able to speak of, nor search into so many profound mysteries, and follow doubtfull disputations, as others were in capacity to do. This is not mentioned here as any ground of opprobrie to him, nor yet as any ground of commendation, being considered simplie and in it self; but it is mentioned for these two reasons, which being put together, will clear the scope. 1. It is given as a ground of Christs opening the door before him, and as an evidence that what successe he had, was to be attributed to His countenancing of him, because thou thy self hast but a little strength. And this sheweth, that as oftentimes Christ is most tender to the weak Believers; so also to the weak Ministers, that are yet sent by Him, and honest in the discharge of their Commission. 2. It is mentioned here to heighten the commendation that followeth, to wit, that though thou hast a little strength, yet thou hast kept my Word. It is the joyning of these two together, that sheweth wherefore this is here taken notice of.