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A plain explanation of the whole Revelation of Saint John Very necessary and comfortable…A plaine explanation of the vvhole Revelation of Saint John Very necessary and comfortable…
A plain explanation of the whole Revelation of Saint John Very necessary and comfortable in these days of trouble and affliction in the church. Penned by a faithful preacher, now with God, for more private use, and now published for the further benefit of the people of God.A plaine explanation of the vvhole Revelation of Saint John Very necessary and comfortable in these dayes of trouble and affliction in the church. Penned by a faithfull preacher, now with God, for more priuate vse, and now published for the further benefit of the people of God.
London: printed by T.S. for Nathaniel Newbery, 1622
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 therefore it is a certain thing that the number of Gods children in the time of persecution is but small, in regard as at other times, for then they are without number, as it is said in that seventh Chapter.
And therefore it is a certaine thing that the number of Gods children in the time of persecution is but small, in regard as at other times, for then they are without number, as it is said in that seauenth Chapter.
These are described by their effects, to wit, that they had a song, and their voice is said to be like the voice of many waters; that is, was a very great voice, and made a great sound, yet so comfortable, as if it were the voice of harpers; which showeth the notable harmony and melodious voice of the Children of God, and their unity and consent in the praises of God.
These are described by their effects, to wit, that they had a song, and their voice is said to be like the voice of many waters; that is, was a very great voice, and made a great sound, yet so comfortable, as if it were the voice of harpers; which sheweth the notable harmony and mellodious voice of the Children of God, and their vnity and consent in the prayses of God.
A new song; that is, passing the capacity of mans invention, as being only the work of Gods spirit, and only given them by the work of their regeneration; for they only▪ that are regenerate can sing new songs, acceptable to God, so that no other man whatsoever, though never so wise, never so witty, never so cunning in Music, can sing pleasantly ⟨p. 87⟩unto God, unless they have the spirit of regeneration.