A96109:426
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. 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. 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 embleme of meekness; he hath eyes dropping tears of love and compassion.
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V. 13 His Cheeks are as a bed of Spices ver. 1 3. There is an Aromatic perfume comes from him to refresh a fainting soul. Some Expositors understand this Bed of ⟨p. 330⟩Spices to be meant of the fragrancy of his virtues, which are in Scripture compared to sweet ointments.
V. 13 His Cheeks are as a bed of Spices ver. 1 3. There is an Aromatick perfume comes from him to refresh a fainting soul. Some Expositors understand this Bed of ⟨p. 330⟩Spices to be meant of the fragrancy of his vertues, which are in Scripture compared to sweet ointments.