A47573:123
The world that now is; and the world that is to comeThe vvorld that now is; and the vvorld that is to come
The world that now is; and the world that is to come: or The first and second coming of Jesus Christ Wherein several prophecies not yet fulfilled are expounded. By Han. Knollys, a servant of Jesus Christ. Rev. I. 19.The vvorld that now is; and the vvorld that is to come: or The first and second coming of Jesus Christ Wherein several prophecies not yet fulfilled are expounded. By Han. Knollys, a servant of Jesus Christ. Rev. I. 19.
London: printed by Tho. Snowden, 1681
THE WORLD That now is. › Chapter 3THE VVORLD That now is. › Chapter 3
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 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs in the Book of Psalms, were Sung in Meter and Measure, [As they that understand the Hebrew Tongue know well.]
The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs in the Book of Psalms, were Sung in Meeter and Measure, [As they that understand the Hebrew Tongue know well.]
The End of Singing is to make Melody in your heart to the Lord, Eph. 5.19. Singing with a tunable Voice, makes Melody in our Ears, and stirs up our pure Minds to rejoice in the Lord; but Singing with Grace in our Hearts, doth make melody to the Lord. Though the Voice of the Church (espoused to Christ) was sweet and pleasant unto him, in the Song of Songs, Cant. 2.14. yet the Spirit acting Grace, (viz. Faith, Love, and Joy) in the Hearts of the Saints, is much more sweet, well-pleasing, and acceptable unto God, than their Voice in Singing Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs to the Lord, Col. 3.16. Singing with Grace in your hearts to the Lord.
The End of Singing is to make Melody in your heart to the Lord, Eph. 5.19. Singing with a tunable Voice, makes Melody in our Ears, and stirs up our pure Minds to rejoyce in the Lord; but Singing with Grace in our Hearts, doth make melody to the Lord. Though the Voice of the Church (espoused to Christ) was sweet and pleasant unto him, in the Song of Songs, Cant. 2.14. yet the Spirit acting Grace, (viz. Faith, Love, and Joy) in the Hearts of the Saints, is much more sweet, well-pleasing, and acceptable unto God, than their Voice in Singing Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs to the Lord,