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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.
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:3 After that way you call Heresy, so worship I the God of my Fathers, &c. 2. 'Tis called Sedition. Hence Paul was accused for being a Mover of Sedition. 3. 'Tis commonly called a new Doctrine: We would know what this new Doctrine whereof thou speakest is. 3. They show their Courage in contending earnestly for the Truth; they will dispute and argue out the Matter in behalf of Truth, and not give up the Justness and Goodness of their Cause, as long as they are able to stand by it, or by force of Argument to maintain it. Paul upon this account saith,4 he fought with Beasts at Ephesus, i. e. Men like Beasts, who acted like Beasts in opposing the Truth. 4. In their visible professing and public owning of the Truth. They are not afraid nor ashamed to confess Christ and his Ways before Men. Some for fear of the Jews did not publicly own Jesus Christ in the Days of his Flesh; but such who are sincere will go forth, bearing his Reproach. Tho Men forbid them,