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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.
From hence we may infer, that Faith is an excellent Grace; and not only so, but we may perceive the Necessity of it in all our spiritual Conflicts.
FRom hence we may infer, that Faith is an excellent Grace; and not only so, but we may perceive the Necessity of it in all our spiritual Conflicts.
2. Labour to find out the right use of it in time of Temptation, and under all the Assaults of Satan.
3. It shows how safe and happy all they are, who truly believe, or have obtained the Faith of God's Elect; and how miserable such be as are without it.
3. It shews how safe and happy all they are, who truly believe, or have obtained the Faith of God's Elect; and how miserable such be as are without it.
4. Labour therefore above all to take the Shield of Faith; for tho all other Graces are necessary, as the Girdle of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, &c. yet these and all other Graces have their efficacy, as they work, and are in conjunction with Faith. We receive Benefit from them, as they receive Power, and are influenced from hence; so that Faith hath the precedency.