A96109:425
The saints delight. To which is annexed a treatise of meditation
The saints delight. To which is annexed a treatise of meditation. / By Thomas Watson, minister of Stephens Walbrook in the city of London. Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy.
London: printed by T.R. & E.M. for Ralph Smith, 1657
Title page typeset from the transcription.
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.
V. 11 His head is as the most fine Gold, ver. 11*. Kings have crowns of Gold, Christ is described with an head of Gold. The Hebrew word [Greek or Hebrew] signifies, Shining Gold, or sparkling*. To set forth the infinite resplendency of Christs Beauty, tis of that sparkling lustre, that the Angels are fain to wear a veil.
V. 11 His head is as the most fine Gold, ver. 11*. Kings have crowns of Gold, Christ is described with an head of Gold. The Hebrew word 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 signifies, Shining Gold, or sparkling*. To set forth the infinite resplendency of Christs Beauty, tis of that sparkling lustre, that the Angels are fain to wear a vail.
- *Aurum obryzum, Vatabl.
- *Caput ejus vestitum lapidibus pretiosis, sive gemmis aureo diademati internextis. Co. de lap.
V. 12 His eyes are as the eyes of Doves, ver 12. 1Christ is described with eyes like a flame of fire, Rev. 1.14. so indeed he hath to the wicked; He is a consuming fire; but to his Children he hath Doves eyes; which are the emblem of meekness; he hath eyes dropping tears of love and compassion.
V. 12 His eyes are as the eyes of Doves, ver 12.