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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 he looked to see the Voice: Not that the voice could be seen, but he looked from whence it should come, and who should speak it. Then he showeth what he saw (which is the preparation of the two ⟨p. 6⟩Chapters following:) that which he saw was seven Candlesticks, which note the seven Churches; for the Candlesticks are of Gold, signifying the glory and purity of them; so that we see that albeit the Church in the world seemeth to be contemptible, yet with God it is most precious.
And hee looked to see the Voice: Not that the voice could be seene, but he looked from whence it should come, and who should speake it. Then hee sheweth what hee saw (which is the preparation of the two ⟨p. 6⟩Chapters following:) that which he saw was seauen Candlestickes, which note the seauen Churches; for the Candlestickes are of Gold, signifying the glory and puritie of them; so that wee see that albeit the Church in the world seemeth to be contemptible, yet with God it is most precious.
Afterward the Apostle doth notably describe Him, whom he saw; and first, by his apparel, in that he had a long Garment; noting, that he was a great Councillor: for, amongst the Jews, Councillors used to wear such manner of Garments. This noteth, that Christ is infinitely wise, and therefore able to give counsel to his Church.
Afterward the Apostle doth notably describe Him, whom he saw; and first, by his apparell, in that hee had a long Garment; noting, that hee was a great Councellor: for, amongst the Iewes, Councellors vsed to weare such manner of Garments. This noteth, that Christ is infinitely wise, and therefore able to giue counsell to his Church.