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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.
Saints compared to Lions.
Prov. 28.1. The Wicked fly when none pursue, but the Righteous are as bold as a Lion. Micah 5.8. And the Remnant of Jacob shall be as a Lion, &c.
The Godly are compared to Lions.
Simile. | Parallel. A Lion is a very magnanimous and courageous Creature; he will not fly from his Enemies; he turneth not away for fear of any. | SO the Saints of God are full of spiritual Courage; they are not dismayed at the Threats of Men.1 I will not fear what Man can do unto me: Tho an Host should encamp against me, my Heart shall not fear; tho I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no Evil. Hence they are said to be as bold as a Lion. Shall such a Man as I fly? 2| Quest. But some may say, Wherein doth the Courage of the Godly appear? wherein are they as bold as a Lion? Answ. In their being valiant and courageous for the Truth. And this they show forth many ways. 1. By their speaking for it when others speak against it. God's Truth, his Way, and People are commonly derided, and spoke against; and he that is a sincere and valiant Christian, will, at all times when he sees there is need for it, vindicate it, and speak in the behalf thereof. 2. In their endeavouring to clear it from Reproach and Infamy. The Way or Truth of God is frequently reproached. 1. 'Tis called Error and Heresy: