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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.
He pretends not to hold his Kingdom by Inheritance, or Gift of the People, as other Kings do, but by a special and Divine Patent. 3. In his progress to the Height of his Dignity, by leaving his fixed Station, as Pastor of a Church, and by Deceit, Treason, and Violation of all Laws, mounts the Throne of Imperial Grandeur. 4. He rules by a supreme Ecclesiastical Power, as well as Temporal; pretends to the Keys of Heaven, as well as the Sword of Justice on Earth, showing himself to be the Beast that hath two Horns like a Lamb, spoken of, Rev. 13.11. IX. This little Horn hath so many Marks upon him, that they are too numerous to handle distinctly after our usual Method; and therefore we shall put the remaining part into a general Rank, and conclude this Subject. | IX. The Pope of Rome hath so many Marks or Characters upon him, that are too numerous to be handled distinctly in a little room; and therefore we shall but touch upon them, so far as they show the Texts made good, and form an Idea of Truth in the Minds of Men. 1. He must change Times and Laws. | 1. The Pope hath changed Times and Laws, in two respects: (1.) He hath set up, and plucked down Kings, which is called a changing of Times and Seasons, Dan. 2.21. (2.) He has made strange Alterations of the Laws, Orders, and Institutions used in the Church, in respect of Officers, Administration of Sacraments, and Celebration of Days. 2. Continue a long space of Time. | 2. Hath continued above twelve hundred Years. 3. He is a vile Person. | 3. He is as vile a Person as any in the World, tolerates all kind of Wickedness, by his Dispensations, Pardons, &c. 4. Had not the Honour he hath, fairly given to him, either by God or Man, but gained it by Flattery. | 4. Had his Exaltation neither by Inheritance, lawful Conquest, nor rightful Gift from rightful Donators. 5. Removed the preceding Power by the Arms of a Flood. | 5. He had the help of Phocas, to kill the Emperor Mauritius; and by the help of Goths and Vandals enlarged his Power. 6. He became strong by a small People. | 6. Became strong by a small People, having only a declining Church, and Apostate Christians to assist him. 7. He shall have power over the fattest Places of the Province, and there scatter his Riches. | 7. He hath power over Italy, which is reputed the Garden of Europe, &c. 8. Such as do wickedly against Religion, he shall accept. | 8.
He pretends not to hold his Kingdom by Inheritance, or Gift of the People, as other Kings do, but by a special and Divine Patent. 3. In his progress to the Height of his Dignity, by leaving his fixed Station, as Pastor of a Church, and by Deceit, Treason, and Violation of all Laws, mounts the Throne of Imperial Grandure. 4. He rules by a supreme Ecclesiastical Power, as well as Temporal; pretends to the Keys of Heaven, as well as the Sword of Justice on Earth, shewing himself to be the Beast that hath two Horns like a Lamb, spoken of,