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TroposchemmalogiaTroposchēmalogia
Troposchemmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. KTroposchēmalogia: Tropes and figures; or, A treatise of the metaphors, allegories, and express similitudes, &c. contained in the Bible of the Old and New Testament To which is prefixed, divers arguments to prove the divine authority of the Holy Scriptures wherein also 'tis largely evinced, that by the great whore, mystery Babylon is meant the Papal hierarchy, or present state and church of Rome. Philologia sacra, the second part. Wherein the schemes, or figures in Scripture, are reduced under their proper heads, with a brief explication of each. Together with a treatise of types, parables, &c. with an improvement of them parallel-wise. By B. K
London: printed by John Darby, 1682
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.
3. Be not envious at others, tho more rich and honourable than thee. The greatest of Men are but Worms: and tho some sparkle and shine in outward Glory and Splendour, and seem to excel every way, yet they may be but like Glow-worms; 'tis but for a Night they seem like Stars, in the Morning they will appear like others.
3. Be not envious at others, tho more rich and honourable than thee. The greatest of Men are but Worms: and tho some sparkle and shine in outward Glory and Splendor, and seem to excell every way, yet they may be but like Glow-worms; 'tis but for a Night they seem like Stars, in the Morning they will appear like others.
4. Let us learn from hence not to overvalue our selves, nor our Lives: What is the Life of a Worm!
5. What Fools are the Wicked of the Earth, to muster up their Force against God's People! Whom do they come out against? It is but against a Worm. Could they prevail, what Honour would they gain by it? Is it so great a matter to destroy a Worm? for so Jacob in his low Estate is called: Fear not, thou Worm Jacob. But let them know, this Worm hath a mighty God to take its part: I will help thee, 1&c. Why should Worms seek to destroy one another?