B25425:1964
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.
Object. But some may say, If God will use Ambassadors to treat with Sinners, why doth be not use Angels? &c.
1Answ. 1. The Apostle answers this: We have this Treasure in earthen Vessels, that the Excellency of the Power may be of God, and not of us.
2. Ministers being Men, have the Advantage many ways above Angels for this Work. (1.) They are more concerned themselves in the Message they bring, than Angels are: What greater Argument for a Man's Care, than his own Interest! (2.) They have a more deep Sense arising in their Hearts, upon the account of the Temptations they are subject to, &c. (3.) The Sufferings which Ministers meet with for the Gospel's sake, are of great advantage to their Brethren; had Angels been the Ambassadors, they could not have sealed to the Truth of their Doctrine with their Blood, they cannot die, &c. (4.) Besides, the Presence of Angels might terrify and afrighten us, their Glory is so great, &c.