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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.
and there being to us a proportionableness, and likeness in some respect, betwixt the Novice then, (they being all accounted Believers) and one that seemeth now to profess more seriously than the generality of others, it saith, he would be of a standing profession that should be admitted to this Charge. And, 4. That which is, Chap. 5.22. Lay hands suddenly on no man, &c. doth confirm this also; and that is, not only lest he be not of parts, but lest he through untendernesse abuse his parts, and thou become guilty, as the reason subjoined, cleareth. And (to meet that objection which one might have, to wit, It is not rashly done; for, nothing can be laid to his charge) Paul saith some mens sins are at the first obvious; but some (saith he) will follow after: and therefore will take time before they be discovered. Therefore there is need of wariness and trial to bring them out, as Reverend Mr. Dickson expoundeth the place. And can this be so to be slighted in Ministers proceeding, which Paul so frequently presseth, not only to observe when it is palpable, but to search for it, where it is not so obvious? And if it be so requisite even for a Deacon, what will it be for a Minister, whose Station leadeth him more immediately to the things of greatest concernment? And as the Apostles appointed, so practised they, Act. 6. Seek ye out men full of the holy Ghost, them we will ordain, intimating, concerning others, that they would not ordain them, So is the qualification proposed for the Apostle, Act. 1. although Judas in Gods sovereign wisdom had been employed; yet there is an other rule given them to walk by, than he taketh to himself; they must take one of these who had given best proof of their integrity, vers. 23. And through all the Epistles, when Paul is recommending Ministers, there is ever some evidence of their sanctification given: whereby he would let us know, what weight is truly in that qualification for commending of men for the Ministry; and what sort of men others should recommend after him. And there are also many reasons which may be gathered from what is said, to make Ministers very careful in this, That holiness be well looked unto in Instruments, as they would expect an open door to be set to them by the Lord, as he doth here.
and there being to us a proportionablnesse, and likenesse in some respect, betwixt the Novice then, (they being all accounted Believers) and one that seemeth now to professe more seriously than the generality of others, it saith, he would be of a standing profession that should be admitted to this Charge. And, 4. That which is, Chap. 5.22. Lay hands suddenly on no man, &c. doth confirm this also; and that is, not only lest he be not of parts, but lest he through untendernesse abuse his parts, and thou become guilty, as the reason subjoyned, cleareth. And (to meet that objection which one might have, to wit, It is not rashly done; for, nothing can be laid to his charge) Paul saith some mens sins are at the first obvious; but some (saith he) will follow after: and therefore will take time before they be discovered. Therefore there is need of warinesse and trial to bring them out, as Reverend Mr. Dickson expoundeth the place. And can this be so to be slighted in Ministers proceeding, which Paul so frequently presseth, not only to observe when it is palpable, but to search for it, where it is not so obvious? And if it be so requisite even for a Deacon, what will it be for a Minister, whose Station leadeth him more immediately to the things of greatest concernment? And as the Apostles appointed, so practised they,