The prophecy of Haggai, interpreted and applied in sundry sermonsThe prophesie of Haggai, interpreted and applyed in sundry sermons

Now concerning the use of the Temple, we know it was called the house of prayer in regard of the holy exercises and rites prescribed by God which were therein performed, which ceasing to be used in such sort as were by Gods commandment appointed, it was, according to the threatenings of the Prophets (as before) destroyed by the Babylonians, so (after it was renewed) was it made desolate by Antiochus and in the end of all (as our Saviour foretold) quite overthrown by the Romans, wherefore it was the regard of the Mystery thereby figured, for the veil as it is showed by the Evangelist signified Christ the holy of holyest, &c. and the exercises by God prescribed, for which he saith that he would delight therein.

Now concerning the use of the Temple, we know it was called the house of prayer in regard of the holy exercises and rites prescribed by God which were therein performed, which ceasing to be used in such sort as were by Gods commandment appointed, it was, according to the threatnings of the Prophets (as before) destroyed by the Babylonians, so (after it was renewed) was it made desolate by Antiochus and in the end of all (as our Saviour foretold) quite overthrowne by the Romans, wherefore it was the regard of the Mystery thereby figured, for the vaile as it is shewed by the Evangilist signified Christ the holy of holyest, &c. and the exercises by God prescribed, for which he saith that he would delight therein.

From the delight which he promiseth to take in it, to stir them up yet the rather, he proceedeth and addeth the latter reason, he will also be glorified; whereby is meant that he will also pour his blessings upon them in such sort that they should have occasion hereby to praise and magnify his mercy. For that this is the meaning of the Prophet, it is manifest by the Antithesis which is here used, for setting down how for their negligence they had been afflicted, eating and not being satisfied, putting on clothes and not being warmed, &c. so contrariwise he promiseth, that doing his commandment these evils should be removed and good things bestowed on them, whereby they should have cause to glorify his holy name for his mercy. In these reasons proposed to them to move them to the building of the Temple, Let us first consider how the truth was first performed to the Jews, the Lord promiseth his favour and liking of them, and his blessings proceeding from his favour; how this was to be performed the Prophet expoundeth in the 2 Chapter