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A sermon of the fifth monarchy. Proving
A sermon of the fifth monarchy. Proving by invincible arguments, that the saints shall have a kingdom here on earth, which is yet to come, after the fourth monarchy is destroyed by the sword of the saints, the followers of the lamb. / Preached by Mr. Tho. Goodwin, on Rev. 5. 9, 10. By which it will appear, that it is for the same truth (that formerly was so much contended for) that some of the people of God suffer at this day. Published for the truths sake.A sermon of the fifth monarchy. Proving by invincible arguments, that the saints shall have a kingdom here on earth, which is yet to come, after the fourth monarchy is destroy'd by the sword of the saints, the followers of the lamb. / Preached by Mr. Tho. Goodwin, on Rev. 5. 9, 10. By which it will appear, that it is for the same truth (that formerly was so much contended for) that some of the people of God suffer at this day. Published for the truths sake.
London: printed for Livewel Chapman, 1654
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And there is all the reason in the World for it, besides what I have mentioned out of the Scriptures: for,
First, The Saints that have been oppressed here in this World, it is a righteous thing with God to ⟨p. 27⟩give that Generation rest, and that they should have their turn after all Kingdoms are dissolved; that what Adam lost, should be restored to them again.
First, The Saints that have been opprest here in this World, it is a righteous thing with God to ⟨p. 27⟩give that Generation rest, and that they should have their turn after all Kingdomes are dissolved; that what Adam lost, should be restored to them again.
Secondly, That all those promises which (my brethren) have had an accomplishment but in an indirect way, as that which Christ, & which the Psalms also mention, The meek shall inherit the earth: That all the prayers that have been put up, as, That thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven: That Abraham and his seed should be heirs of the world: That there shall be a new heaven, and a new earth, in which righteousness dwelleth; which, saith Peter, we look for: and that promise, if you look in Isa. 65. I am sure you will find to be made to men on earth; for he saith plainly, They shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them, &c.
Secondly, That all those promises which (my brethren) have had an accomplishment but in an indirect way, as that which Christ, & which the Psalms also mention, The meek shall inherit the earth: That all the prayers that have been put up, as, That thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven: That Abraham and his seed should be heirs of the world: That there shall be a new heaven, and a new earth, in which righteousness dwelleth; which, saith Peter, we look for: and that promise, if you look in