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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.
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.
Secondly, his paps girded, noting, that as he is wise so he is ready to help his servants speedily with his counsel. A similitude taken from the custom of those Countries of the East, who when they would make hast in doing any thing, they would gird up their Clothes to their breasts, lest they should be any hinderance unto them, that they might more speedily do that they went about,
Secondly, his paps girded, noting, that as he is wise so he is ready to helpe his seruants speedily with his counsell. A similitude taken from the custome of those Countries of the East, who when they would make hast in doing any thing, they would gird vp their Cloathes to their breasts, lest they should be any hinderance vnto them, that they might more speedily doe that they went about,
His head white; declaring his gravity, as grey hairs are signs of age.
His head white; declaritg his grauity, as gray haires are signes of age.