The summ of two sermons on the witnesses and the earthquake that accompanies their resurrection occasion'd from a late earthquake, Sept. 8 and preach'd on the fast following, Sept. 14 / by W.C., M.A. ...
REV. XI. xiii. And the same Hour was there a great Earthquake, &c. THIS Book of the Revelation is not only Divine, but is a standing Witness to the Divinity of all the rest;
REV. XI. xiii. And the same Hour was there a great Earthquake, etc. THIS Book of the Revelation is not only Divine, but is a standing Witness to the Divinity of all the rest;
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and the Church of God ander it's Dominion, from the End of the Sacred History unto the End of the World, whose daily Fulfilments in the great Revolutions of both, shew him alone to be the Author that can shew things to come, and foretell what shall happen, Isa. 41.23.
and the Church of God ander it's Dominion, from the End of the Sacred History unto the End of the World, whose daily Fulfilments in the great Revolutions of both, show him alone to be the Author that can show things to come, and foretell what shall happen, Isaiah 41.23.
how else shall the Readers and Hearers obtain the promised Blessing, Rev. 1.3? The times of the end when Knowledge should encrease, Dan. 12.4. are come on us, since the ends of the World were come on the Apostles, 1 Cor. 10.11. Shall the Witnesses have Power to shut Heaven, and not unlock this Book? In the time of the Sixth Trumpet the Angel stands with the Little Book open, Rev. 10.2.
how Else shall the Readers and Hearers obtain the promised Blessing, Rev. 1.3? The times of the end when Knowledge should increase, Dan. 12.4. Are come on us, since the ends of the World were come on the Apostles, 1 Cor. 10.11. Shall the Witnesses have Power to shut Heaven, and not unlock this Book? In the time of the Sixth Trumpet the Angel Stands with the Little Book open, Rev. 10.2.
The Prejudice against the Use of this Book from different Opinions, is an unreasonable Objection, being of no less Force against the whole Body of Divinity,
The Prejudice against the Use of this Book from different Opinions, is an unreasonable Objection, being of no less Force against the Whole Body of Divinity,
The hopeful Nighness of this mystical Earthquake, with which the Witnesses arise, the dreadful portenduousness of this Literal Earthquake we have heard of from America, Italy, Holland, France, and felt in England, and the probability or possibility they may be one, makes me choose this Text.
The hopeful Nighness of this mystical Earthquake, with which the Witnesses arise, the dreadful portenduousness of this Literal Earthquake we have herd of from America, Italy, Holland, France, and felt in England, and the probability or possibility they may be one, makes me choose this Text.
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By these Two Witnesses are represented the Universal Church under the Imperial Jurisdiction, (there never were very considerable parts of the Church without the Limits of the Empire) especially from the beginning of the Reformation: For,
By these Two Witnesses Are represented the Universal Church under the Imperial Jurisdiction, (there never were very considerable parts of the Church without the Limits of the Empire) especially from the beginning of the Reformation: For,
Thirdly, They are a Church, from their Office before God, Prophets; from their Symbols, Olive-Trees, Candlesticks, from the like Couples that conducted and presided in the Church under the Old Testament, Moses and Aaron, Elias, &c. whose Individual Characters are here described by devouring Fire, 2 Kings 1.10. Shutting up of the Bottles in Heaven from Rain, 1 Kings 17.1.
Thirdly, They Are a Church, from their Office before God, prophets; from their Symbols, Olive-Trees, Candlesticks, from the like Couples that conducted and presided in the Church under the Old Testament, Moses and Aaron, Elias, etc. whose Individu Characters Are Here described by devouring Fire, 2 Kings 1.10. Shutting up of the Bottles in Heaven from Rain, 1 Kings 17.1.
Fourthly, They are a Church contemporary with, and opposite to the Beast and his Gentilism. 1. By Beast, all over this Book is understood the Roman Empire, under it's Eighth and last Form of Government, viz. Ten Sovereignties or Kingdoms, Politically and Ecclesiastically united to Rome. This Beasts Body or Subjects are the Gentiles,
Fourthly, They Are a Church contemporary with, and opposite to the Beast and his Gentilism. 1. By Beast, all over this Book is understood the Roman Empire, under it's Eighth and last From of Government, viz. Ten Sovereignties or Kingdoms, Politically and Ecclesiastically united to Room. This Beasts Body or Subject's Are the Gentiles,
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and leave them without Excuse if not convinced. 2. From that Famous Division of their Testimony, the Old and New Testament. 3. From the two distinct People that make up the New Testament Church, Jew and Gentile, Eph. 2.14. Two made one in their Testimony, which Division is observed in the Scaled Servants of God, Rev. 7.3.
and leave them without Excuse if not convinced. 2. From that Famous Division of their Testimony, the Old and New Testament. 3. From the two distinct People that make up the New Testament Church, Jew and Gentile, Ephesians 2.14. Two made one in their Testimony, which Division is observed in the Scaled Servants of God, Rev. 7.3.
For Ver. 4. One Hundred Forty Four Thousand are Sealed out of the Tribes of Israel, and a greater Number out of all the Kindreds of Gentiles, Ver. 9. These two Bodies of Men are Sealed from the sinful Apostacies that did begin and continue with the Trumpets.
For Ver. 4. One Hundred Forty Four Thousand Are Sealed out of the Tribes of Israel, and a greater Number out of all the Kindreds of Gentiles, Ver. 9. These two Bodies of Men Are Sealed from the sinful Apostasies that did begin and continue with the Trumpets.
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For Pro-testants, Witnesses and Martyrs differ only in Language, Latine, English and Greek: The Year 1530, when they who composed and professed the Augustan Confession of Faith, were so solemnly baptized Protestants, then did the former Seal'd Servants of God publickly commence Witnesses. 2. The Work of Reformation was carried on by very Famous Two's:
For Pro-testants, Witnesses and Martyrs differ only in Language, Latin, English and Greek: The Year 1530, when they who composed and professed the Augustan Confessi of Faith, were so solemnly baptised Protestants, then did the former Sealed Servants of God publicly commence Witnesses. 2. The Work of Reformation was carried on by very Famous Two's:
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Waldus and Bruis, Wickcliff and Pourney, Huss• and Jerome of Pragne, Luther and Melancton, Zuinglius and Occolampadius. 3. Before the beginning of the Reformation they had another Name,
Waldus and Bruis, Wickcliff and Pourney, Huss• and Jerome of Pragne, Luther and Melanchthon, Zwingli and Oecolampadius. 3. Before the beginning of the Reformation they had Another Name,
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and in another Condition, Rev. 7. and 14.1, 2. Seal'd Servants of God, without a Temple or Church, scattered as the Seven Thousand in Elijah 's Days, and absconded:
and in Another Condition, Rev. 7. and 14.1, 2. Sealed Servants of God, without a Temple or Church, scattered as the Seven Thousand in Elijah is Days, and absconded:
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Here they are in a better Condition, in a Temple, and have got a new Name, Witnesses. 4. All things spoken of in this Paragraph are Occurrences under the time of the Sixth Trumpet, whose whole Period is but an Hour, a Day, a Month,
Here they Are in a better Condition, in a Temple, and have god a new Name, Witnesses. 4. All things spoken of in this Paragraph Are Occurrences under the time of the Sixth Trumpet, whose Whole Period is but an Hour, a Day, a Monn,
Moreover he begins no other period untill his Discourse come to the 14th verse of the 11th Chapter. 5. This Chapter begins with Measuring of the Temple, which is an Emblem of Rebuilding it, Zech. 2.2. to measure Jerusalem, for she shall be Inhabited as Towns without Walls.
Moreover he begins no other Period until his Discourse come to the 14th verse of the 11th Chapter. 5. This Chapter begins with Measuring of the Temple, which is an Emblem of Rebuilding it, Zechariah 2.2. to measure Jerusalem, for she shall be Inhabited as Towns without Walls.
This was the VVork of Joshuah and Zerubbabel the two Olivetrees, Zech. 4. From the certainty of this last Argument, Marckius, a late and large VVriter on this Book, draws a most Melancholly Conclusion;
This was the VVork of Joshua and Zerubbabel the two Olivetrees, Zechariah 4. From the certainty of this last Argument, Marckius, a late and large VVriter on this Book, draws a most Melancholy Conclusion;
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But the Answer is easie, and the Cause evident, why the Spirit of God mentions so particularly this period here, not to give a Character of their Beginning,
But the Answer is easy, and the Cause evident, why the Spirit of God mentions so particularly this Period Here, not to give a Character of their Beginning,
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For the Subjunctive Mood in Greek has no other Future Tense than the Aaorist. The first Great Period has a most visible Mark to know its beginning from;
For the Subjunctive Mood in Greek has no other Future Tense than the Aaorist. The First Great Period has a most visible Mark to know its beginning from;
viz. The Eighth kind of Government in the Roman Empire, Rev. 17.10, 11. But lest only Historians should know that, the form of that last kind is describ'd by it's being divided into Ten several Kingdoms, Rev. 17.12.
viz. The Eighth kind of Government in the Roman Empire, Rev. 17.10, 11. But lest only Historians should know that, the from of that last kind is described by it's being divided into Ten several Kingdoms, Rev. 17.12.
and this very Beast it is, Chap. 11.7. and 13.7. both from his Original and his Enmity to the Saints, that is contemporary with and opposite to the Witnesses;
and this very Beast it is, Chap. 11.7. and 13.7. both from his Original and his Enmity to the Saints, that is contemporary with and opposite to the Witnesses;
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now this Form of Goverament was fairly visible between 450 and 460, and consequently ends between 1710 and 1720. But there is some ground of hope that the Resurrection of the Witnesses may be sooner:
now this From of Goverament was fairly visible between 450 and 460, and consequently ends between 1710 and 1720. But there is Some ground of hope that the Resurrection of the Witnesses may be sooner:
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Thirdly, The Witnesses period seems to begin from their being Seal'd at the beginning of the Trumpets, Rev. 7. and their entring into the Wilderness, Rev. 12.6. both which are before the Beasts rise.
Thirdly, The Witnesses Period seems to begin from their being Sealed At the beginning of the Trumpets, Rev. 7. and their entering into the Wilderness, Rev. 12.6. both which Are before the Beasts rise.
The second Little Period is little for Time, but greatest for Concern of any mentioned in Sacred or Civil Writ, excepting the three Days and half of our Lords Death and Sufferings.
The second Little Period is little for Time, but greatest for Concern of any mentioned in Sacred or Civil Writ, excepting the three Days and half of our lords Death and Sufferings.
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all this is visible in the Savoy and French Persecution, in the prevailing of Popery in Poland and Hungary, in a Popish Person being made Prince Palatine, and another was King of Brittain and Ireland; through all the Streets of this great City Babylon, according to the degree of her Power has Persecution been meted out to Protestants.
all this is visible in the Savoy and French Persecution, in the prevailing of Popery in Poland and Hungary, in a Popish Person being made Prince Palatine, and Another was King of Britain and Ireland; through all the Streets of this great city Babylon, according to the degree of her Power has Persecution been meted out to Protestants.
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some in England and Scotland, where only Drops of that Shower fell, begged no greater Mercy at their Enemies Hands than the tolerable Death of a Malefactor,
Some in England and Scotland, where only Drops of that Shower fell, begged no greater Mercy At their Enemies Hands than the tolerable Death of a Malefactor,
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4. The present Consederate Armies seems to be a Comment on that mixture of Tongues, Kindreds and Professions, ver. 9. that will not suffer these Dead to be Buried,
4. The present Considerate Armies seems to be a Comment on that mixture of Tongues, Kindreds and Professions, ver. 9. that will not suffer these Dead to be Buried,
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and a Month, and a Year, that is Three Hundred Ninety six years, and the passing away of this VVoe, ver 14. is immediately consequential to the rising of the Witnesses.
and a Monn, and a Year, that is Three Hundred Ninety six Years, and the passing away of this VVoe, for 14. is immediately consequential to the rising of the Witnesses.
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The third Two are two States, the State of the Witnesses before Death, and after the Resurrection Christs Witnesses appear in this state like Joshua in filthy Garments, but in the future with a fair Mitre on his Head,
The third Two Are two States, the State of the Witnesses before Death, and After the Resurrection Christ Witnesses appear in this state like joshua in filthy Garments, but in the future with a fair Mitre on his Head,
nor can they or all their Friends, or their Interest in Heaven, change their Raiment, they shall Prophesie 1260 years, and they shall Prophesie in Sackcloth. Acts 17.26. He hath determined the Times before appointed.
nor can they or all their Friends, or their Interest in Heaven, change their Raiment, they shall Prophesy 1260 Years, and they shall Prophesy in sackcloth. Acts 17.26. He hath determined the Times before appointed.
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as a Priest told a French Lady, This Persecution is to Humble your Pride, but the next Judgment will utterly ruin Us. 2. It is a shameless Breach of Divine Precept, 1 Tim. 2.9. Modesty and Cheapness are the two measures for Furniture and Apparel. 3. It is out of Fashion, Unseasonable.
as a Priest told a French Lady, This Persecution is to Humble your Pride, but the next Judgement will utterly ruin Us. 2. It is a shameless Breach of Divine Precept, 1 Tim. 2.9. Modesty and Cheapness Are the two measures for Furniture and Apparel. 3. It is out of Fashion, Unseasonable.
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Now the time of the Worlds Rejoicing and Feasting is the time of the Saints Death and Suffering, ver. 8, 9. And è contra, the Saints take their Fashion and Figure NONLATINALPHABET from Gods Providential dealing with them.
Now the time of the World's Rejoicing and Feasting is the time of the Saints Death and Suffering, ver. 8, 9. And è contra, the Saints take their Fashion and Figure from God's Providential dealing with them.
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4. It is unsuitable to our Brethren in a Day of Affliction: God leaves some rich, to relieve them that are poor: 1 Tim. 6.17. And to be rich in good Works:
4. It is unsuitable to our Brothers in a Day of Affliction: God leaves Some rich, to relieve them that Are poor: 1 Tim. 6.17. And to be rich in good Works:
The Pomp and Splendor of some Men in their Stately Palaces, vast Revenues, Epicurean Tables, Lordly Trains and Attendants, without remembring Joseph 's Afflictions, is too sad a Witness against their Protestantship.
The Pomp and Splendour of Some Men in their Stately Palaces, vast Revenues, Epicurean Tables, Lordly Trains and Attendants, without remembering Joseph is Afflictions, is too sad a Witness against their Protestantship.
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yet when the Light is added, she becomes like the Olive-Tree with a native Fatness, Rom. 11.17. Christ is the Root of the Olive-tree, the Church is a wild Branch engrafted.
yet when the Light is added, she becomes like the Olive-Tree with a native Fatness, Rom. 11.17. christ is the Root of the Olive-tree, the Church is a wild Branch engrafted.
If he 2. Will, when the Power is restrained, if the Enmity remain. 3. Kill'd, Violence shall be visible. 4. There is a Necessity of it, He must. All Necessity of it with God is only a Decency, Heb. 2. It became him to make the Captain of our Salvation a compleat Sufferer. 5. After this manner, as Elijah did the Captains with their Fifties, 2 Kings 1. And as the Earth opened and devoured Corah, Dathan and Abiram, Numb. 16.30. so an Earthquake, ver. 13. shall devour them. Instances of this are many.
If he 2. Will, when the Power is restrained, if the Enmity remain. 3. Killed, Violence shall be visible. 4. There is a Necessity of it, He must. All Necessity of it with God is only a Decency, Hebrew 2. It became him to make the Captain of our Salvation a complete Sufferer. 5. After this manner, as Elijah did the Captains with their Fifties, 2 Kings 1. And as the Earth opened and devoured Corah, Dathan and Abiram, Numb. 16.30. so an Earthquake, ver. 13. shall devour them. Instances of this Are many.
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Charles the V. the first Persecutor after the Solemn assuming that Name, dy'd like Dioclesian. Philip the II. of Spain, the next great Pushing Horn, set up the Inquisition, for• … d the Armado, made it his Business to root out the Reformation, was made a remarkable Spectacle of Divine Displeasure:
Charles the V. the First Persecutor After the Solemn assuming that Name, died like Diocletian. Philip the II of Spain, the next great Pushing Horn, Set up the Inquisition, for• … worser the Armado, made it his Business to root out the Reformation, was made a remarkable Spectacle of Divine Displeasure:
He was tormented two Years with Anguish and Pain in his Bowels, and the no less loathsom and stinking Disease of Vermin crawling on him and from him, than painful.
He was tormented two years with Anguish and Pain in his Bowels, and the no less loathsome and stinking Disease of Vermin crawling on him and from him, than painful.
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for fewer Ringleaders of Persecution have escaped, than those who have suffered, and might deservedly be Chronicled in Tabulis Parcarum. But there is a greater Difficulty to find certain Rules of Distinction between such Judiciary Punishments and Common Evils.
for fewer Ringleaders of Persecution have escaped, than those who have suffered, and might deservedly be Chronicled in Tables Parcarum. But there is a greater Difficulty to find certain Rules of Distinction between such Judiciary Punishments and Common Evils.
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and as the Dogs licking Jezabel 's Blood, was of her causing Naboth 's Blood to be shed, and licked by Dogs. Isa. 33.1. When thou shalt cease to spoil thou shalt be spoiled.
and as the Dogs licking Jezebel is Blood, was of her causing Naboth is Blood to be shed, and licked by Dogs. Isaiah 33.1. When thou shalt cease to spoil thou shalt be spoiled.
When Judgments surprizes the Sinner in the Act, as it did Herod and Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4.31. Acts 12.23. God executes Sentence against an evil Work speedily, for Patterns to prevent others, Eccles. 8.11. 3ly.
When Judgments surprises the Sinner in the Act, as it did Herod and Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 4.31. Acts 12.23. God executes Sentence against an evil Work speedily, for Patterns to prevent Others, Eccles. 8.11. 3ly.
When the Crimes are such, as God hath not only threatned Death against, but Judiciary Death, 1 Tim. 5.4. Some Mens Sins are open before hand, going before to Judgment:
When the Crimes Are such, as God hath not only threatened Death against, but Judiciary Death, 1 Tim. 5.4. some Men's Sins Are open before hand, going before to Judgement:
Such an one is Persecution, especially in them who take no warning from other Men's Falls, Psal. 10.5. His ways are always grievous, thy Judgments are out of his sight. Jer. 2.3. All that devour him shall offend, for mine Eyes are upon him, saith the Lord. 4ly. All National or Universal Judgments;
Such an one is Persecution, especially in them who take no warning from other Men's Falls, Psalm 10.5. His ways Are always grievous, thy Judgments Are out of his sighed. Jer. 2.3. All that devour him shall offend, for mine Eyes Are upon him, Says the Lord. 4ly. All National or Universal Judgments;
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and no less Influence has the Prayers of Saints to the Plagues Symbolized by them, though Second Causes are more visible in producing the former Effects.
and no less Influence has the Prayers of Saints to the Plagues Symbolized by them, though Second Causes Are more visible in producing the former Effects.
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Prop. 1. The seeming hard and Hieroglyphick Terms of Scripture this Book contains, are of as fixed and determin'd a Sence as any other Words or Terms in all the Scripture.
Prop. 1. The seeming hard and Hieroglyphic Terms of Scripture this Book contains, Are of as fixed and determined a Sense as any other Words or Terms in all the Scripture.
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and a considerable part of the whole Book, which every where signifies the Roman Empire under it's last Form of Government, viz. As it is divided in Ten several Kingdoms:
and a considerable part of the Whole Book, which every where signifies the Roman Empire under it's last From of Government, viz. As it is divided in Ten several Kingdoms:
For, 1. That the Four first Beasts in Daniel signifie the Four Monarchies and the Fourth Beast, the Roman Empire is an undoubted Axiome. 2. That the Beast in the Revelation is the same with Daniel 's Fourth, is sufficiently evident.
For, 1. That the Four First Beasts in daniel signify the Four Monarchies and the Fourth Beast, the Roman Empire is an undoubted Axiom. 2. That the Beast in the Revelation is the same with daniel is Fourth, is sufficiently evident.
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Thirdly, From the Form thereof, 10 Horns or Dominions, to no other Kingdom in the the World can these three Characters agree. 3ly, The constant Form under which this Book considers the Beast as it's formal Object, is Ten Horns, Rev. 17.11, 13. and 13.1.
Thirdly, From the From thereof, 10 Horns or Dominions, to no other Kingdom in the the World can these three Characters agree. 3ly, The constant From under which this Book considers the Beast as it's formal Object, is Ten Horns, Rev. 17.11, 13. and 13.1.
Though this Death is brought for other Ends than meer punishing, yet there is no place for Punishment where Sin does not precede. 2. Their great Interest in Heaven for plaguing the Earth as often as they will, is suppos'd lost,
Though this Death is brought for other Ends than mere punishing, yet there is no place for Punishment where since does not precede. 2. Their great Interest in Heaven for plaguing the Earth as often as they will, is supposed lost,
when they fall in War before their Enemies. 3. The Threatning or Warning given in the 9th and 10th Verses of the 14th Chapter, implies a Danger of Apostasie.
when they fallen in War before their Enemies. 3. The Threatening or Warning given in the 9th and 10th Verses of the 14th Chapter, Implies a Danger of Apostasy.
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Hence the very Nature of the Sin is pointed at, viz. A returning to Babylon, and re-conforming to her in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, Frame of Spirit, Life and Conversation, with Politick Interest and Ends, which some think make the Number of the Beast's Name, that is, have another Name,
Hence the very Nature of the since is pointed At, viz. A returning to Babylon, and re-conforming to her in Doctrine, Worship, Discipline, Frame of Spirit, Life and Conversation, with Politic Interest and Ends, which Some think make the Number of the Beast's Name, that is, have Another Name,
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when the Cause of Truth and Godliness does thrive and prosper apace, of a suddain it is often blasted, some surprizing adverse Wind arises in it's Face.
when the Cause of Truth and Godliness does thrive and prosper apace, of a sudden it is often blasted, Some surprising adverse Wind arises in it's Face.
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The Children of Israel must take many a backward turn in the Wilderness after they are come to the Borders of Canaan; and the People of Israel are longer in building the Second Temple than they were in Captivity:
The Children of Israel must take many a backward turn in the Wilderness After they Are come to the Borders of Canaan; and the People of Israel Are longer in building the Second Temple than they were in Captivity:
If we consider the Power of the Spanish Emperor, the Author of the sad Overthrow of the Protestant Patriots, the Duke of Saxony, and the Landgrave of Hesse, &c. the Authority of a Council, viz. Trent, a subtile Dividing Interim, a horrid and cruel Inquisition, a bloody French Massacre, the Succession of a Popish Queen Mary in the room of a Protestant King, a formidable Catholick League to root out Protestants, a Division among the Ministers of the Reformation,
If we Consider the Power of the Spanish Emperor, the Author of the sad Overthrow of the Protestant Patriots, the Duke of Saxony, and the Landgrave of Hesse, etc. the authority of a Council, viz. Trent, a subtle Dividing Interim, a horrid and cruel Inquisition, a bloody French Massacre, the Succession of a Popish Queen Marry in the room of a Protestant King, a formidable Catholic League to root out Protestants, a Division among the Ministers of the Reformation,
Prop. 5. The State of our Lord's Humiliatson and Suffering is an exact Pattern of this Death-state of the Witnesses, where also our Lord was Crucify'd:
Prop. 5. The State of our Lord's Humiliatson and Suffering is an exact Pattern of this Death-state of the Witnesses, where also our Lord was crucified:
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1. In his preaching, or bearing Testimony to the Gospel for three years and a half, i. e. 1260 Days. 2. At finishing his Testimony he drinks a most bitter Cup. 3. He is kill'd,
1. In his preaching, or bearing Testimony to the Gospel for three Years and a half, i. e. 1260 Days. 2. At finishing his Testimony he drinks a most bitter Cup. 3. He is killed,
and in the same Babylonian Streets. 6. The King of France did kill the Protestants from the very same Motive and Spring that the Pharisees did persecute Christ, viz. A Jealousie and Fear of being suspected,
and in the same Babylonian Streets. 6. The King of France did kill the Protestants from the very same Motive and Spring that the Pharisees did persecute christ, viz. A Jealousy and fear of being suspected,
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now they ascend to Heaven. 6. Before they are contemned as unworthy of Toleration, now they are in highest Power and Authority. 7. Before they tremble before their Adversaries,
now they ascend to Heaven. 6. Before they Are contemned as unworthy of Toleration, now they Are in highest Power and authority. 7. Before they tremble before their Adversaries,
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Prop. 2. There is a Likeness to Christ in their Exaltation, as was in their Humiliation. 1. In a Resurrection to Life. 2. In an Ascension to Heaven in a Cloud. 3. In a terrible attending Earthquake. 4. In a plentiful Effusion of the Spirit of Life from God. 5. In a constituted Church of Jew and Gentile; but with this difference,
Prop. 2. There is a Likeness to christ in their Exaltation, as was in their Humiliation. 1. In a Resurrection to Life. 2. In an Ascension to Heaven in a Cloud. 3. In a terrible attending Earthquake. 4. In a plentiful Effusion of the Spirit of Life from God. 5. In a constituted Church of Jew and Gentile; but with this difference,
before the Gentile was engrafted upon the Jewish Stock, now the Jew is added to the Gentile, Rom. 11.15. Rev. 16.12. 6. In a Fall of Gentilifm, or the Roman Power in Religion before their Testimony.
before the Gentile was engrafted upon the Jewish Stock, now the Jew is added to the Gentile, Rom. 11.15. Rev. 16.12. 6. In a Fallen of Gentilifm, or the Roman Power in Religion before their Testimony.
IV. The last two general Heads, are the two Consequents contained in the 13th and 14th Verses, viz. the Earthquake and the third Woe. 1. For the Earthquake, it is confequential in Order of Position,
IV. The last two general Heads, Are the two Consequents contained in the 13th and 14th Verses, viz. the Earthquake and the third Woe. 1. For the Earthquake, it is confequential in Order of Position,
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For the Text saith, In the same Hour: Or as other Copies, In the same Da•. But Grotius and Mead judge it to be an antecedent translating, NONLATINALPHABET, There had been a great Earthquake, that is, a great Military or Civil Commotion and Justling between the Beast and the mixt Multitude, who would not suffer them to be put in Graves, which became a Mean of their Restauration.
For the Text Says, In the same Hour: Or as other Copies, In the same Da•. But Grotius and Mead judge it to be an antecedent translating,, There had been a great Earthquake, that is, a great Military or Civil Commotion and Justling between the Beast and the mixed Multitude, who would not suffer them to be put in Graves, which became a Mean of their Restauration.
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The rest of the Verse favours this Sence, which is set down as a three-fold Effect of this Earthquake. 1. A Tenth part, that is, one Kingdom fallen off from the Romish Power to the Reformed Religion. 2. A Slaughter of Seven Thousand Names of Men,
The rest of the Verse favours this Sense, which is Set down as a threefold Effect of this Earthquake. 1. A Tenth part, that is, one Kingdom fallen off from the Romish Power to the Reformed Religion. 2. A Slaughter of Seven Thousand Names of Men,
or Men of Names, Persons, or Persons in Dignity and Office. 3. The Conviction or Conversion of all the rest of that Nation from Idolatry to the Worship of God alone.
or Men of Names, Persons, or Persons in Dignity and Office. 3. The Conviction or Conversion of all the rest of that nation from Idolatry to the Worship of God alone.
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It is to the Earthquake that I shall confine the following Discourse, though I doubt not it is to be understood mystically, for a Military or Civil one, an Ecclesiastical or Spiritual one;
It is to the Earthquake that I shall confine the following Discourse, though I doubt not it is to be understood mystically, for a Military or Civil one, an Ecclesiastical or Spiritual one;
For a Literal one did accompany Christ's Resurrection, which is the Pattern of this. 2. It is an usual Method of Divine Providence to send such Similary Prodigies before the Fulfilment of Prophesies, whose Terms are borrowed from them.
For a Literal one did accompany Christ's Resurrection, which is the Pattern of this. 2. It is an usual Method of Divine Providence to send such Similary Prodigies before the Fulfilment of prophecies, whose Terms Are borrowed from them.
For Instance, The first Trumpet is said to bring Hail and Fire mingled with Blood, which is commonly judged to be fulfilled under Julian and Valence, Anno Christi 364. of whom Nazianzen speaks thus, Valens insurrexit repentè nebula grandine plena:
For Instance, The First Trumpet is said to bring Hail and Fire mingled with Blood, which is commonly judged to be fulfilled under Julian and Valence, Anno Christ 364. of whom Nazianzen speaks thus, Valens insurrexit repentè nebula grandine plena:
and Mountains dashed against each other. 2. The Second Trumpet mentions a great Mountain burning with Fire, which some apply to the breaking forth of Vesuvius, which made most dreadful Havock in Italy: But if they mean it's first Eruption, that was sooner, in Titus 's time. 3. Hophmannes expounding the Locusts to be the Jesuits, who received their Universal Diploma from the Pope, 1543. says, They had Swarms of Locusts for their Fore-runners through Germany, Italy, Poland and Hungary, and left a double Plague behind them of Jesuit and Famine.
and Mountains dashed against each other. 2. The Second Trumpet mentions a great Mountain burning with Fire, which Some apply to the breaking forth of Vesuvius, which made most dreadful Havoc in Italy: But if they mean it's First Eruption, that was sooner, in Titus is time. 3. Hophmannes expounding the Locusts to be the Jesuits, who received their Universal Diploma from the Pope, 1543. Says, They had Swarms of Locusts for their Forerunners through Germany, Italy, Poland and Hungary, and left a double Plague behind them of Jesuit and Famine.
There are three great Earthquakes yet to come. 1. This in the Text at the Resurrection of the Witnesses. 2. One at the opening of the Temple, ver. 19.3. The greatest of all under the 7th Vial, at the Day of Judgement, Rev. 16. The First of these is very nigh;
There Are three great Earthquakes yet to come. 1. This in the Text At the Resurrection of the Witnesses. 2. One At the opening of the Temple, ver. 19.3. The greatest of all under the 7th Vial, At the Day of Judgement, Rev. 16. The First of these is very High;
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and we can read in History, or see in Providence, six of them fulfilled. 1. A Publick Church built by the Measures of Sacred Scripture, ver. 1. a publick Testimony for Christ,
and we can read in History, or see in Providence, six of them fulfilled. 1. A Public Church built by the Measures of Sacred Scripture, ver. 1. a public Testimony for christ,
Read Melchior Adamus, Clark 's Lives, and other Accounts of our Famous D vines. 3. A most wonderful and successful spreading of the Gospel, notwithstanding all Opposition.
Read Melchior Adamus, Clark is Lives, and other Accounts of our Famous WORSER vines. 3. A most wondered and successful spreading of the Gospel, notwithstanding all Opposition.
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and Persecutors of it's Witnesses, as we may read in Three King Henries of France, and most of the Ring-leaders of the French and Irish Massacres, and Netherland Persecutions; besides Instances at home.
and Persecutors of it's Witnesses, as we may read in Three King Henries of France, and most of the Ringleaders of the French and Irish Massacres, and Netherlands Persecutions; beside Instances At home.
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Prayer less powerful, and less delighted in; strictness in Holiness, and Conscientiousness, out of Fashion; Christian Conferences forgotten, Popish Doctrines and Formal Superstition thought more tolerable:
Prayer less powerful, and less delighted in; strictness in Holiness, and Conscientiousness, out of Fashion; Christian Conferences forgotten, Popish Doctrines and Formal Superstition Thought more tolerable:
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The First whereof is the Nature of an Earthquake, which I sind as well explained in 2 Sam. 22.8. and Psal. 18.8. as in either new or late Philosophers:
The First whereof is the Nature of an Earthquake, which I sind as well explained in 2 Sam. 22.8. and Psalm 18.8. as in either new or late Philosophers:
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In which Description there is, First, It's Protcus, or manifold Form and Appearance. 1. It shook NONLATINALPHABET twice. Greek, NONLATINALPHABET, either by a vibration or trembling,
In which Description there is, First, It's Protcus, or manifold From and Appearance. 1. It shook twice. Greek,, either by a vibration or trembling,
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Philosophers call them Epiclintas and Brastas, &c. Secondly, And trembled. Th• … •ord NONLATINALPHABET signifies a Bellowing or a Noise; and Bruit, as it is translated sometimes.
Philosophers call them Epiclintas and Brastas, etc. Secondly, And trembled. Th• … •ord signifies a Bellowing or a Noise; and Bruit, as it is translated sometime.
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These are called NONLATINALPHABET, A roaring and bell• … g of Wind under ground, it's Passage being strait and various• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Thirdly, Mov'd, NONLATINALPHABET,
These Are called, A roaring and bell• … g of Wind under ground, it's Passage being strait and various• … 〈 ◊ 〉 Thirdly, Moved,,
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or remov'd from one place to another, as the Hill in Queen Elizabeth 's time here in England. So Josephus gives an Account of another next to Jerusalem, remov'd into another place.
or removed from one place to Another, as the Hill in Queen Elizabeth is time Here in England. So Josephus gives an Account of Another next to Jerusalem, removed into Another place.
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Secondly, The Subject of this Concussion and Commotion, the Earth, called also the Foundation of the Heavens, it appearing to us the Center of the whole Heavens;
Secondly, The Subject of this Concussion and Commotion, the Earth, called also the Foundation of the Heavens, it appearing to us the Centre of the Whole Heavens;
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this renders it so wonderful, that the solid Earth, whose Foundations God lays, that it should not be removed for ever, Psal. 104. should shake and tremble.
this renders it so wondered, that the solid Earth, whose Foundations God lays, that it should not be removed for ever, Psalm 104. should shake and tremble.
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Thirdly, There is the supreme and principal Cause, GOD, he was angry, his Nostrils, his Mouth, (the very Pagans own this) who ascrib'd sometimes to one God, sometimes to another.
Thirdly, There is the supreme and principal Cause, GOD, he was angry, his Nostrils, his Mouth, (the very Pagans own this) who ascribed sometime to one God, sometime to Another.
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Hence Neptune is called NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET, when they think the Water is the Mean of it. They who ascribe it to the Fire, call all second Causes Vuldan 's Tools.
Hence Neptune is called, and, when they think the Water is the Mean of it. They who ascribe it to the Fire, call all second Causes Vuldan is Tools.
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It is a great Argument against Seneca 's Christianity, and true Piety too, that discoursing of Earthquakes, he says, Illud quoque proderit presumere animo nihil horum Deos facere nec ira numinum, aut Coelum aut Terram concuti:
It is a great Argument against Senecca is Christianity, and true Piety too, that discoursing of Earthquakes, he Says, Illud quoque proderit presumere animo nihil horum Gods facere nec ira numinum, Or Coelum Or Terram concuti:
who overturneth them in his Anger, who shaketh the Earth out of her place, and the Pillans thereof tremble, Job. 9.6. Also Nahum. 1.5. The Mountains quake at him, and the Hills melt, and the Rocks are thrown down by him. So Psal. 97.3. &c. Reason also assents, and says Amen to Scripture. 1. From it's own Weariedness in the greatest Philosphers, in it's searching after another Cause.
who overturneth them in his Anger, who shakes the Earth out of her place, and the Pillans thereof tremble, Job. 9.6. Also Nahum. 1.5. The Mountains quake At him, and the Hills melt, and the Rocks Are thrown down by him. So Psalm 97.3. etc. Reason also assents, and Says Amen to Scripture. 1. From it's own Weariedness in the greatest Philosophers, in it's searching After Another Cause.
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and second Attempt upon the Earthquake in Campania. He brings forth Six May Be's at a Breath. 2. From the greatness of the Effect? A moving of that which has the whole Heavens pressing it down,
and second Attempt upon the Earthquake in Campania. He brings forth Six May Be's At a Breath. 2. From the greatness of the Effect? A moving of that which has the Whole Heavens pressing it down,
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A gradual Preparation of the very Entrails of the Earth for the Conflagration of the Earth at the great Day, does not prove the Orderliness of the Progress:
A gradual Preparation of the very Entrails of the Earth for the Conflagration of the Earth At the great Day, does not prove the Orderliness of the Progress:
but a powerful Violence. 4. It is such an immediate and extraordinary Judgement or Mercy, that Reason presently attributes it to the Sovereign Distributer of Rewards and Punishments.
but a powerful Violence. 4. It is such an immediate and extraordinary Judgement or Mercy, that Reason presently attributes it to the Sovereign Distributer of Rewards and Punishments.
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Hence he sets forth himself in his Word as an immediate Disposer of all those Meteors, wherein the Comfort or Ruine of our Life very immediately does consist.
Hence he sets forth himself in his Word as an immediate Disposer of all those Meteors, wherein the Comfort or Ruin of our Life very immediately does consist.
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he parts the Light, and scatters the Wind, Job 38. Psal. 147. He has his Coals and Furnaces in the Earth, Psal. 18.8. 3ly. The Means by which he does it, Smoak, Fire and Coals.
he parts the Light, and scatters the Wind, Job 38. Psalm 147. He has his Coals and Furnaces in the Earth, Psalm 18.8. 3ly. The Means by which he does it, Smoke, Fire and Coals.
If according to our new Philosophers, Scripture speaks in things Natural, according to the commonly received Opinion of that Time it was wrote in, they lose the Honour of New Invention;
If according to our new Philosophers, Scripture speaks in things Natural, according to the commonly received Opinion of that Time it was wrote in, they loose the Honour of New Invention;
who say the Cause is an Exhalation, or a Wind in some Cavern of the Earth, penn'd up and rarify'd by the heat of some Sulphureous or combustible matter kindled by accidental Motion, which they illustrate by their Copper Globe,
who say the Cause is an Exhalation, or a Wind in Some Cavern of the Earth, penned up and rarified by the heat of Some Sulphureous or combustible matter kindled by accidental Motion, which they illustrate by their Copper Globe,
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though the Variety of the one does not always flow from the Variety of the other. 1. Some [ as Thales ] think the Earth a great Ship sailing in a vast unknown Ocean, either meeting with a cross Wave, is disturb'd in it's easie Motion,
though the Variety of the one does not always flow from the Variety of the other. 1. some [ as Thales ] think the Earth a great Ship sailing in a vast unknown Ocean, either meeting with a cross Wave, is disturbed in it's easy Motion,
yea, breaks forth into great Rivers from the very tops of Mountains. 2. Others impute it only to that last Branch, viz. The Rivers and Lakes within the Body of the Earth, from whence our Rivers above Ground rise.
yea, breaks forth into great rivers from the very tops of Mountains. 2. Others impute it only to that last Branch, viz. The rivers and Lake's within the Body of the Earth, from whence our rivers above Ground rise.
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These Rivers sometimes leaving their sormer Channel, or over-swell'd with Water, break down their Banks, which produces a Motion in the Earth above them. 3. Some Copernicans, and others also, think the Earth a great Animal,
These rivers sometime leaving their sormer Channel, or over-swelled with Water, break down their Banks, which produces a Motion in the Earth above them. 3. some Copernicans, and Others also, think the Earth a great Animal,
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and that an Earthquake is a Fever, or a Fit of Vapours by which it is distemper'd, which may be allow'd metaphorically, Rom. 8.22. The whole Creation roaneth and travaileth in pain waiting for the Manifestation of the Sons of God.
and that an Earthquake is a Fever, or a Fit of Vapours by which it is distempered, which may be allowed metaphorically, Rom. 8.22. The Whole Creation roaneth and Travaileth in pain waiting for the Manifestation of the Sons of God.
So it is like a Pang of a Travailing Woman, in order to the Birth of a New Earth, 2 Pet. 3.4. Straton and his Followers call it a Fight between Cold and Heat.
So it is like a Pang of a Travailing Woman, in order to the Birth of a New Earth, 2 Pet. 3.4. Straton and his Followers call it a Fight between Cold and Heat.
Hence they are frequent in Spring and Autumn, at which time these Particles pass by one another on the outward Crust of the Earth. 5. Very many call it a Wind penn'd up.
Hence they Are frequent in Spring and Autumn, At which time these Particles pass by one Another on the outward Crust of the Earth. 5. Very many call it a Wind penned up.
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though we know not their Passage, and a Calmness usually precedes them: Which is a very plausible Account, adding Heat to rarifie the Vapour: Psal. 135.7. He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the Earth, he maketh Lightnings for the Rain, he bringeth the Wind out of his Treasuries.
though we know not their Passage, and a Calmness usually precedes them: Which is a very plausible Account, adding Heat to rarify the Vapour: Psalm 135.7. He Causes the vapours to ascend from the ends of the Earth, he makes Lightnings for the Rain, he brings the Wind out of his Treasuries.
For if the Caverns be but half a Mile or a Mile deep, an Earthquake of an Hundred Miles is impossible without vast Eruptions. 2. The removing of Mountains leisurely for two or three Miles space.
For if the Caverns be but half a Mile or a Mile deep, an Earthquake of an Hundred Miles is impossible without vast Eruptions. 2. The removing of Mountains leisurely for two or three Miles Molle.
The contemplative Poieret says, the Study of Natural Causes, without their relations to to their Creator, 1st. As their Author, 2ly. As their Pattern, 3ly.
The contemplative Poieret Says, the Study of Natural Causes, without their relations to to their Creator, 1st. As their Author, 2ly. As their Pattern, 3ly.
And we find the end of Scripture treating of these, is to make us see a God in them and from them: Psal. 29.6. He maketh Lebanon and Syrion to skip as a young Ʋnicorn.
And we find the end of Scripture treating of these, is to make us see a God in them and from them: Psalm 29.6. He makes Lebanon and Syrian to skip as a young Ʋnicorn.
And Job 37. speaking of the Fiery Meteors, says, They are turned round about by his Councils, that they may do what soever he commandeth them upon the Face of the World, or in the Earth:
And Job 37. speaking of the Fiery Meteors, Says, They Are turned round about by his Councils, that they may do what soever he commands them upon the Face of the World, or in the Earth:
He causeth it to come, whether for Correction or for Mercy, &c. 4ly: The moving Cause, which supposes the demeriting, because he was wroth, who can be angry at nothing but Sin; Isa. 13.13.
He Causes it to come, whither for Correction or for Mercy, etc. 4ly: The moving Cause, which supposes the demeriting, Because he was wroth, who can be angry At nothing but since; Isaiah 13.13.
Three remarkable Degrees of Punishment the Earth undergoes for Man's Sin. 1. The Curse in Adam 's time, Gen. 3.17. Cursed is the ground for thy sake, which we may compare with the 7th Verse.
Three remarkable Degrees of Punishment the Earth undergoes for Man's Sin. 1. The Curse in Adam is time, Gen. 3.17. Cursed is the ground for thy sake, which we may compare with the 7th Verse.
and what became him to make, became him to continue: And Aeviternity of Creatures is the Image of the Eternity of God. Death was a conditional Threathing;
and what became him to make, became him to continue: And Aeviternity of Creatures is the Image of the Eternity of God. Death was a conditional Threatening;
Man had nothing to do but to continue yielding himself to that Inclination that was from the Image of God in him, without attempting to do any thing of himself, by which he might be something by himself.
Man had nothing to do but to continue yielding himself to that Inclination that was from the Image of God in him, without attempting to do any thing of himself, by which he might be something by himself.
Self denyal, which is a Negative Term, was the principal Duty. 2. There could not but arise from this Immortal Constitution an unspeakable Beauty, The most fresh, healthy, young and vigorous Constitution is like wrinkled old Age, in comparison of an Immortal one:
Self denial, which is a Negative Term, was the principal Duty. 2. There could not but arise from this Immortal Constitution an unspeakable Beauty, The most fresh, healthy, young and vigorous Constitution is like wrinkled old Age, in comparison of an Immortal one:
for our very Bodies shall be fashioned like to his Glorious Body, and the very reason of it flows from it's incorruptibleness, 1 Cor. 15.32. The first Property being always the eminent and emanent Cause of the rest.
for our very Bodies shall be fashioned like to his Glorious Body, and the very reason of it flows from it's incorruptibleness, 1 Cor. 15.32. The First Property being always the eminent and emanent Cause of the rest.
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for such are their Feathers and Flowers that excells all the Glorious Ornaments that a Solomon could array himself with, by reason of their Nativeness, flowing from the Constitution of the Creature it adorns, Matth. 6.28, 29, 30.
for such Are their Feathers and Flowers that excels all the Glorious Ornament that a Solomon could array himself with, by reason of their Nativeness, flowing from the Constitution of the Creature it adorns, Matthew 6.28, 29, 30.
The Privation of this Covering, that did consist of Glory, or radiant Beams of Light, was literally Adam 's and Eve 's Nakedness, which did flow from the Souls Nakedness of the Objective Image of God,
The Privation of this Covering, that did consist of Glory, or radiant Beams of Light, was literally Adam is and Eve is Nakedness, which did flow from the Souls Nakedness of the Objective Image of God,
and this is a changing into a glorious Image, by beholding the glorious Image of the Lord in the Glass of our Souls, formed there by the Spirit of the Lord.
and this is a changing into a glorious Image, by beholding the glorious Image of the Lord in the Glass of our Souls, formed there by the Spirit of the Lord.
An inward change of the Contexture and Particles, at least of the Surface and Crust of the Earth above the great Deep, which would necessarily cause an Alteration in the Air, the Constitution thereof being ruled by the Vapours and Exhalations of the Earth, if it reach'd no higher:
an inward change of the Contexture and Particles, At least of the Surface and Crust of the Earth above the great Deep, which would necessarily cause an Alteration in the Air, the Constitution thereof being ruled by the Vapours and Exhalations of the Earth, if it reached no higher:
So that Philosophers ought not only to study it's relation to God, but it's relation to Sin and Punishment, it's constant or natural Constitution is preternatural,
So that Philosophers ought not only to study it's Relation to God, but it's Relation to since and Punishment, it's constant or natural Constitution is preternatural,
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The Third Punishment is yet to come, when it shall be wholly burnt up by Fire, 2 Pet. 3. And if we may take Measures of what it was before Sin, from what it will be after, it must certainly have been a glorious Globe:
The Third Punishment is yet to come, when it shall be wholly burned up by Fire, 2 Pet. 3. And if we may take Measures of what it was before since, from what it will be After, it must Certainly have been a glorious Globe:
When the most solid Gold shall be transparent, and the whole new Earth, the Foundation of the New Jerusalem, more precious and Diaphanous than the most precious Stones;
When the most solid Gold shall be transparent, and the Whole new Earth, the Foundation of the New Jerusalem, more precious and Diaphanous than the most precious Stones;
These three explain one another, NONLATINALPHABET, a Sign, NONLATINALPHABET, a Prodigy, NONLATINALPHABET, a Miracle, Heb. 2.4. Signs, Wonders, and divers Miracles. 1. Signs are Naral, as Gen. 1.14.
These three explain one Another,, a Signen,, a Prodigy,, a Miracle, Hebrew 2.4. Signs, Wonders, and diverse Miracles. 1. Signs Are Natal, as Gen. 1.14.
So when Spring and Harvest, &c. When an Eclipse, when the Tydes, when seasonable to Sail, to Fish, to Plow, to Sow, &c. The Lights of Heaven are given for Signs of these things. So Mat. 16.2. A red Sky is a sign of fair Weather, because the Sun shining through it, demonstrates it to be thin;
So when Spring and Harvest, etc. When an Eclipse, when the Tides, when seasonable to Sail, to Fish, to Blow, to Sow, etc. The Lights of Heaven Are given for Signs of these things. So Mathew 16.2. A read Sky is a Signen of fair Weather, Because the Sun shining through it, demonstrates it to be thin;
but if the Clouds in our Horizon be black and lowring, implies it to be full of thick Exhalations, on which the Sun beating and piercing for a whole Day, dissolves into Wind or Rain.
but if the Clouds in our Horizon be black and lowering, Implies it to be full of thick Exhalations, on which the Sun beating and piercing for a Whole Day, dissolves into Wind or Rain.
but by Divine Institution it signifies the universal absolute Mercy of safety from a Deluge. Hence Christ is represented, Rev. 4. and 10. with a Rainbow about his Head. 2ly. On the other Superiour Hand stand Miracles, that have God alone for their Author. Psal. 72.18. Who only doth wondrous things: And 86.10. To which Four Qualifications are requisite.
but by Divine Institution it signifies the universal absolute Mercy of safety from a Deluge. Hence christ is represented, Rev. 4. and 10. with a Rainbow about his Head. 2ly. On the other Superior Hand stand Miracles, that have God alone for their Author. Psalm 72.18. Who only does wondrous things: And 86.10. To which Four Qualifications Are requisite.
as raising the Dead. 2. That the Effect be visibly so, all kind of Juggle or mean of Deception of our Senses be removed, that it be beyond Dispute to an unprejudiced Mind:
as raising the Dead. 2. That the Effect be visibly so, all kind of Juggle or mean of Deception of our Senses be removed, that it be beyond Dispute to an unprejudiced Mind:
The Fever may be stopt by Physick, and return again. But a Miracle cures perfectly. 3ly. Prodigies being in the middle, sometimes seem to partake more of the one Extreme, sometimes more of the other;
The Fever may be stopped by Physic, and return again. But a Miracle cures perfectly. 3ly. Prodigies being in the middle, sometime seem to partake more of the one Extreme, sometime more of the other;
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sometimes they seem to stand neutral, as the Rarities of Nature, boyling Springs, flaming Mountains, petrifying Waters, Ants as big as Oxen, monstrous Births, that are not so much as Signs,
sometime they seem to stand neutral, as the Rarities of Nature, boiling Springs, flaming Mountains, petrifying Waters, Aunts as big as Oxen, monstrous Births, that Are not so much as Signs,
and such Wonders as may be wrought to deceive. Deut. 13.2. Rev. 13.13. Such Christ and his Disciples not only did, but were. Isa. 8.17. I and the Children whom the Lord hath given me, are for Signs and Wonders in Israel.
and such Wonders as may be wrought to deceive. Deuteronomy 13.2. Rev. 13.13. Such christ and his Disciples not only did, but were. Isaiah 8.17. I and the Children whom the Lord hath given me, Are for Signs and Wonders in Israel.
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Under this Head may be reckoned spots of Blood appearing in Leaves of Trees, Stones, Statues. III. Those that are not only preternatural and significant, but also of a determinate signification, about which there is a great need of Skill, Prudence and Prayer, in order to draw positive Conclusions:
Under this Head may be reckoned spots of Blood appearing in Leaves of Trees, Stones, Statues. III. Those that Are not only preternatural and significant, but also of a determinate signification, about which there is a great need of Skill, Prudence and Prayer, in order to draw positive Conclusions:
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for by reason of this the Jews rejected the Messiah, and were rejected by him; they would be satisfied with no other Prodigy as a mark of his first coming,
for by reason of this the jews rejected the Messiah, and were rejected by him; they would be satisfied with no other Prodigy as a mark of his First coming,
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but such as were to be Fore tokens of his second coming, to wit, A glorious Appearance of a Man coming from Heaven, Matth. 24.29, 30. which, they expected from that Prophecy of him in the 7th of Daniel: And yet such an one as may be would have satisfied them, would have been far less miraculous than those he wrought.
but such as were to be Before tokens of his second coming, to wit, A glorious Appearance of a Man coming from Heaven, Matthew 24.29, 30. which, they expected from that Prophecy of him in the 7th of daniel: And yet such an one as may be would have satisfied them, would have been Far less miraculous than those he wrought.
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and the Vision of Chariots, Horsemen, Armies and Arms filling a vast compass of the Air, was taken for an occasion of their embracing False Christs afterwards;
and the Vision of Chariots, Horsemen, Armies and Arms filling a vast compass of the Air, was taken for an occasion of their embracing False Christ afterwards;
this Scripture rather seems to promise some at some extraordinary occasions, Rev. 11.6. 3. We are commanded to take notice of prodigious Appearances, Psal. 9.16. God is known by the Judgment which he executeth. Psal. 10.5.
this Scripture rather seems to promise Some At Some extraordinary occasions, Rev. 11.6. 3. We Are commanded to take notice of prodigious Appearances, Psalm 9.16. God is known by the Judgement which he Executeth. Psalm 10.5.
and over the Soul of Man, to tempt it with Prodigies and Wonders, Deut. 1 8.2. 2 Thess. 2.2. We find the Nature of our own Minds as weak in discerning, as their Power is to give occasion of mistake.
and over the Soul of Man, to tempt it with Prodigies and Wonders, Deuteronomy 1 8.2. 2 Thess 2.2. We find the Nature of our own Minds as weak in discerning, as their Power is to give occasion of mistake.
Many actually have been deceived with Sophistical Wonders, pretended Prophesies, inexplicable Impressions, natural E• … usiasms, turgent Imaginations, Astrological Conclusions, melancholy Dreams and wanton Fancies.
Many actually have been deceived with Sophistical Wonders, pretended prophecies, inexplicable Impressions, natural E• … usiasms, turgent Imaginations, Astrological Conclusions, melancholy Dreams and wanton Fancies.
I shall therefore lay down these Prudential Rules about them. I. That Judiciary Astrology about Men's Lots and Future Contingents is a meer Lie. Isa. 44.25. God frustrateth the token of the Liars, and maketh the Diviners mad. Jer. 17.9. The Lord forbids us to hearken to these Prophets and Diviners.
I shall Therefore lay down these Prudential Rules about them. I. That Judiciary Astrology about Men's Lots and Future Contingents is a mere Lie. Isaiah 44.25. God frustrateth the token of the Liars, and makes the Diviners mad. Jer. 17.9. The Lord forbids us to harken to these prophets and Diviners.
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II. We find the Lots of Men as different as Heaven and Hell, who have been born at the same place, in the same time, and from the same Womb. III. Where there is no certain Premises, there can be no sure Conclusion.
II We find the Lots of Men as different as Heaven and Hell, who have been born At the same place, in the same time, and from the same Womb. III. Where there is no certain Premises, there can be no sure Conclusion.
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IV. Where many more as powerful Causes concur, the Effect can never be concluded from one. 1. Free Grace. 2. Free-will. 3. The Constitution of the Body or Csimate.
IV. Where many more as powerful Causes concur, the Effect can never be concluded from one. 1. Free Grace. 2. Freewill. 3. The Constitution of the Body or Csimate.
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it neither becomes a prudent Man to mind, or take pains to refute, were it not for the Sin that ignorant supestitious Minds may contract by their Use, Deut. 18.10, 11. The Instances in Scripture that are brought for a Proof for them, are, 1. Personal, not standing Rules instituted for a common Standard to judge by. 2. They are begged,
it neither becomes a prudent Man to mind, or take pains to refute, were it not for the since that ignorant supestitious Minds may contract by their Use, Deuteronomy 18.10, 11. The Instances in Scripture that Are brought for a Proof for them, Are, 1. Personal, not standing Rules instituted for a Common Standard to judge by. 2. They Are begged,
or Satanical Delusion. 1. From the deepness of Impression it makes, the Power and Influence it has on them for attempting or persevering in a known Duty or good Cause. 2. The momentuousness of the matter,
or Satanical Delusion. 1. From the deepness of Impression it makes, the Power and Influence it has on them for attempting or persevering in a known Duty or good Cause. 2. The momentuousness of the matter,
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as may be observed in many Instances. (1) The Evening Lesson after the Earthquake, being a providential Exposition of it, Jonah 3. Within Forty Days and Nineve shall be destroyed.
as may be observed in many Instances. (1) The Evening lesson After the Earthquake, being a providential Exposition of it, Jonah 3. Within Forty Days and Nineveh shall be destroyed.
The Consul of Roscius, a Persecutor, convinc'd on his Death-bed by a Divine Sortilegium that fell on Psal. 32.2. and made him confess his Sin. M•ldacion foretold the Recovery of his only Child from Psal. 103.3. 3. The Rarities of Nature, or ruch new things as natural Reasons may be clearly given for, are not to be concluded Prodigies.
The Consul of Roscius, a Persecutor, convinced on his Deathbed by a Divine Sortilegium that fell on Psalm 32.2. and made him confess his Sin. M•ldacion foretold the Recovery of his only Child from Psalm 103.3. 3. The Rarities of Nature, or ruch new things as natural Reasons may be clearly given for, Are not to be concluded Prodigies.
that Signs are instructive Prodigies, to excite and stir up to what we know; Miracles are for certain Confirmations of particular Truths, Persons Offices before manifested;
that Signs Are instructive Prodigies, to excite and stir up to what we know; Miracles Are for certain Confirmations of particular Truths, Persons Offices before manifested;
Isa. 48.6, 7. They are created new, lest thou shouldst say, Behold, I knew them. Eccles. 8.17. Tho' a wise Man think to know it, y• … shall he not be able to find it.
Isaiah 48.6, 7. They Are created new, lest thou Shouldst say, Behold, I knew them. Eccles. 8.17. Though a wise Man think to know it, y• … shall he not be able to find it.
So though it owe the Name of Prodigy meerly to our Ignorance, yet this general moral use of it is our Duty. Joel 2.30. I will sh•w Wonders in the Heaven and in the Earth, &c. before the great and terrible Day of the Lord;
So though it owe the Name of Prodigy merely to our Ignorance, yet this general moral use of it is our Duty. Joel 2.30. I will sh•w Wonders in the Heaven and in the Earth, etc. before the great and terrible Day of the Lord;
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We have very good Testimony that a Herald from Heaven came to King James the Fourth of Scotland, to forbid him the intended War against the English in the midst of his Court:
We have very good Testimony that a Herald from Heaven Come to King James the Fourth of Scotland, to forbid him the intended War against the English in the midst of his Court:
When Prodigies are crowded together in multitudes, as was before Jerusalem 's Destruction, Luke 21. and before the Division of the Empire into Ten Kingdoms, there were frequent Earthquakes and Eclipses, Bearded Comets, Armies appearing in Fiery Figures, with Bloody Rivers, wild Beasts coming tamely into Crowds of People. 5ly.
When Prodigies Are crowded together in Multitudes, as was before Jerusalem is Destruction, Lycia 21. and before the Division of the Empire into Ten Kingdoms, there were frequent Earthquakes and Eclipses, Bearded Comets, Armies appearing in Fiery Figures, with Bloody rivers, wild Beasts coming tamely into Crowds of People. 5ly.
When the same Prodigy is often repeated, which has very evident Signatures of the Effect, as Luke 20.30. Earthquakes in divers places: Or if it has been an usual Presage of like Judgments. 6. If it be a Foretaste of Judgment upon a whole Nation, that are afterwards destroyed by a fuller measure of the same Cup, Matth. 24.7. Those Prodigies before Jerusalem 's Destruction, are called the Beginning of Sorrows, which are compleated Luke 22.26. at the Destruction of the World.
When the same Prodigy is often repeated, which has very evident Signatures of the Effect, as Lycia 20.30. Earthquakes in diverse places: Or if it has been an usual Presage of like Judgments. 6. If it be a Foretaste of Judgement upon a Whole nation, that Are afterwards destroyed by a fuller measure of the same Cup, Matthew 24.7. Those Prodigies before Jerusalem is Destruction, Are called the Beginning of Sorrows, which Are completed Lycia 22.26. At the Destruction of the World.
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and be among the Wise Men that can discern the Signs of the times, Matth. 16.3. There are a Fourth kind of Prodigies that are Judicial, being extraordinary Punishments in themselves:
and be among the Wise Men that can discern the Signs of the times, Matthew 16.3. There Are a Fourth kind of Prodigies that Are Judicial, being extraordinary Punishments in themselves:
and to themselves of greater Judgments to come, Luke 13. John 5.14. Thou art made whole, sin no more, &c. They differ only from signal Prodigies in their absolute not formal and relative Nature.
and to themselves of greater Judgments to come, Lycia 13. John 5.14. Thou art made Whole, sin no more, etc. They differ only from signal Prodigies in their absolute not formal and relative Nature.
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But if the Earth it self fail us, and the Foundations of the Houses shake, whither can we then run for Refuge? Riches or Power, Strength or Wit, can save from many Dangers,
But if the Earth it self fail us, and the Foundations of the Houses shake, whither can we then run for Refuge? Riches or Power, Strength or Wit, can save from many Dangers,
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but the gaping Earth stops all Passage. Sword and Sickness have laid some Cities waste, but they never overthrew in a moment, and buried them under ground.
but the gaping Earth stops all Passage. Sword and Sickness have laid Some Cities waste, but they never overthrew in a moment, and buried them under ground.
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But what Comfort is there in hearing of the Encrease of our Enemies? All the Fruit of their Consolations is, to drive us into Despair, or to harden us;
But what Comfort is there in hearing of the Increase of our Enemies? All the Fruit of their Consolations is, to drive us into Despair, or to harden us;
The very Judgements other Prodigies prognosticate, are not so bad as this Prodigy. Some Men have hardned themselves, or have been hearte• … against the worst of others;
The very Judgments other Prodigies prognosticate, Are not so bad as this Prodigy. some Men have hardened themselves, or have been hearte• … against the worst of Others;
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It was one of these Prodigies by which the Apostles were confirmed in their Work and Office, Acts 4.31. and by which others were perswaded of the Divineness of their Call and Doctrine, Acts 16.26. To these the Apostle appeals to, 2 Cor. 12.12. 2ly. The Destruction of Men and Beasts, Villages, Cities, Countries, which is attested by all Historians.
It was one of these Prodigies by which the Apostles were confirmed in their Work and Office, Acts 4.31. and by which Others were persuaded of the Divineness of their Call and Doctrine, Acts 16.26. To these the Apostle appeals to, 2 Cor. 12.12. 2ly. The Destruction of Men and Beasts, Villages, Cities, Countries, which is attested by all Historians.
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The Convulsion, Collision and Transportation of Mountains in 1584. in the Dominion of Bernat there was a Mountain removed over several other Mountains,
The Convulsion, Collision and Transportation of Mountains in 1584. in the Dominion of Bernat there was a Mountain removed over several other Mountains,
and covered a whole Village of 90 Families, excepting the half of one House, where the Master of the Family, Wife and Children were at Prayers. Pliny 2d. reports, in the last Year of Nero, two Mountains to have rushed so against one another with such great Noise and Force, that they tore in pieces all the Villages between them. 6ly. Famins, Pestilences, and other Diseases, the Springs and Airs being infected with its Exhalations. 7ly.
and covered a Whole Village of 90 Families, excepting the half of one House, where the Master of the Family, Wife and Children were At Prayers. pliny 2d. reports, in the last Year of Nero, two Mountains to have rushed so against one Another with such great Noise and Force, that they tore in Pieces all the Villages between them. 6ly. Famines, Pestilences, and other Diseases, the Springs and Airs being infected with its Exhalations. 7ly.
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and the Ships were found on dry Land Lastly, It was the great second Cause by which Korah, Dathan and Abiram were swallowed up, by which the Mountain of Sinai did shake, by which the great Deep was broke up at the Deluge,
and the Ships were found on dry Land Lastly, It was the great second Cause by which Korah, Dathan and Abiram were swallowed up, by which the Mountain of Sinai did shake, by which the great Deep was broke up At the Deluge,
1. The great Deluge was by an Earthquake, dividing and breaking asunder the upper Sphere of the Earth above the Deep, Gen. 7.11. 2. That extraordinary Visitation of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, when the Earth opened her Mouth and swallowed them, their Houses, their Goods,
1. The great Deluge was by an Earthquake, dividing and breaking asunder the upper Sphere of the Earth above the Deep, Gen. 7.11. 2. That extraordinary Visitation of Corah, Dathan and Abiram, when the Earth opened her Mouth and swallowed them, their Houses, their Goods,
and all that appertained to them, Numb. 16.31. it was done by some Sulphureous Fire under Ground, where God hath his Furnaces as well as his Treasures, Ver. 35. And that is the very Cause of an Earthquake. Psal. 18.8.
and all that appertained to them, Numb. 16.31. it was done by Some Sulphureous Fire under Ground, where God hath his Furnaces as well as his Treasures, Ver. 35. And that is the very Cause of an Earthquake. Psalm 18.8.
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The Earth shook and trembled by devouring Fire, and Fire was made by God's kindling the Coals in his Anger. 3. An Earthquake bore no small share of that dreadful and prodigious Appearance on Mount Sinai at the giving of the Law, the Smoak thereof ascended as the Smoak of a Furnace,
The Earth shook and trembled by devouring Fire, and Fire was made by God's kindling the Coals in his Anger. 3. an Earthquake boar no small share of that dreadful and prodigious Appearance on Mount Sinai At the giving of the Law, the Smoke thereof ascended as the Smoke of a Furnace,
and the whole Mount quaked greatly. 4. It was none of the least of the Miracles that was wrought in that miraculous Period of Moses. Psal. 1 14 4. The Mountains skip like Rams,
and the Whole Mount quaked greatly. 4. It was none of the least of the Miracles that was wrought in that miraculous Period of Moses. Psalm 1 14 4. The Mountains skip like Rams,
5. The great Revolutions in David 's time had Earthquakes as their Signals, and as their Causes. Psal. 18.8. My Cry came before him, then the Earth shock.
5. The great Revolutions in David is time had Earthquakes as their Signals, and as their Causes. Psalm 18.8. My Cry Come before him, then the Earth shock.
This Didymus lived about 380. Phlegon relates it's Extension to reach Bythinia, where many Houses were shaken with it. 8. It is prophesied of in Scripture as a Signal of Jerusalem 's Destruction, Matth. 24. and also of the universal Destruction of the World, Luke 21.26. Rev. 16.18. There was a great Earthquake, such as was not since Men were upon the Earth;
This Didymus lived about 380. Phlegon relates it's Extension to reach Bithynia, where many Houses were shaken with it. 8. It is prophesied of in Scripture as a Signal of Jerusalem is Destruction, Matthew 24. and also of the universal Destruction of the World, Lycia 21.26. Rev. 16.18. There was a great Earthquake, such as was not since Men were upon the Earth;
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At Venice, in 1342. there was a very dreadful Earthquake, after which followed such a Plague, that scarce one of an Hanored who fell sick escaped Death.
At Venice, in 1342. there was a very dreadful Earthquake, After which followed such a Plague, that scarce one of an Hanored who fell sick escaped Death.
The Venetians published an Edict, That whosoever would come and live there with Wife and Children for two Years, should receive the Priviledge of a Citizen.
The Venetians published an Edict, That whosoever would come and live there with Wife and Children for two years, should receive the Privilege of a Citizen.
In 1348. Aventinus, a faithful and diligent Historian, singular for Piety and Learning, born in 1466. relates this most dismal Story of an Earthquake, whose extent reached from Constantinople to Hungary and Italy, and it's time endured for Forty Days;
In 1348. Aventinus, a faithful and diligent Historian, singular for Piety and Learning, born in 1466. relates this most dismal Story of an Earthquake, whose extent reached from Constantinople to Hungary and Italy, and it's time endured for Forty Days;
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In the year 1300, which bagan the Turkish Empire, or the Ottoman Aera, and as interpreters, • … y, the 6th Trumpet, • … na in the Life of Boniface the Eighth, relates such an Earthquake at Rome, as the like never was before;
In the year 1300, which bagan the Turkish Empire, or the Ottoman Era, and as Interpreters, • … y, the 6th Trumpet, • … na in the Life of Boniface the Eighth, relates such an Earthquake At Room, as the like never was before;
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In Constantine the Great's Time, when the great Revolution was of a Pagan Empire into a Christian, commonly interpreted the Sixth Vial, great Erthquakes did proceed, by one whereof 13 Cities in Campania were overthrown.
In Constantine the Great's Time, when the great Revolution was of a Pagan Empire into a Christian, commonly interpreted the Sixth Vial, great Earthquakes did proceed, by one whereof 13 Cities in Campania were overthrown.
About 450, under Valentinian the Third, when the Empire put on it's last and Ten Horned Form, which is by some interpreted the beginning of the Trumpets, Prodigies, of Comets, Eclipses, Fiery Visions in the Air, were frequent, among which Earthquakes were numerous.
About 450, under Valentinian the Third, when the Empire put on it's last and Ten Horned From, which is by Some interpreted the beginning of the Trumpets, Prodigies, of Comets, Eclipses, Fiery Visions in the Air, were frequent, among which Earthquakes were numerous.
Yea, in that very Year the Name Protestant or Witness was assumed by the Reformers, both Sabbelicus and Jovius relate a most dreadful Earthquake in Portugal, wherein Lisbon was terribly shaken, 1500 Houses ruined, all the Temples turned into Rubbish, the Ships swallowed up in the Ocean, the River thrown out of his Channel,
Yea, in that very Year the Name Protestant or Witness was assumed by the Reformers, both Sabbelicus and Jovius relate a most dreadful Earthquake in Portugal, wherein Lisbon was terribly shaken, 1500 Houses ruined, all the Temples turned into Rubbish, the Ships swallowed up in the Ocean, the River thrown out of his Channel,
And the Year before, 1569. there was one not much less in Ferraria, that had been lately given to the Pope, wherein there was vast loss of Land, Men and Goods, it returned 140 times in 40 hours,
And the Year before, 1569. there was one not much less in Ferraria, that had been lately given to the Pope, wherein there was vast loss of Land, Men and Goods, it returned 140 times in 40 hours,
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Petrusloycks relates one in the Ninth Year of Constantine Copronymus, by which in Syria some Cities were exterminated, others much damaged, others carried 6 or 7 Miles safe from the Mountains to the Plains with their Walls, Houses and Inhabitants entire.
Petrusloycks relates one in the Ninth Year of Constantine Copronymus, by which in Syria Some Cities were exterminated, Others much damaged, Others carried 6 or 7 Miles safe from the Mountains to the Plains with their Walls, Houses and Inhabitants entire.
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Can we impute this to Fortune or Chance, or disown such a distinguishing Providence in the Destruction or Safety of Men? In 1509. there was one at Constantinople, wherein 13000 Men perished:
Can we impute this to Fortune or Chance, or disown such a distinguishing Providence in the Destruction or Safety of Men? In 1509. there was one At Constantinople, wherein 13000 Men perished:
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Was there no Evidence given to God's Care of, and Love to the Christian Religion by this? Had it not a speaking Voice that Christ, not Mahomet, was Governour of the World, and could save or destroy.
Was there no Evidence given to God's Care of, and Love to the Christian Religion by this? Had it not a speaking Voice that christ, not Mahomet, was Governor of the World, and could save or destroy.
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There are three ways to know the Being of a God, beside Tradition or Universal Testimony! 1st. From the Being of Creatures, and the orderly Course of Providence and disposal of them.
There Are three ways to know the Being of a God, beside Tradition or Universal Testimony! 1st. From the Being of Creatures, and the orderly Course of Providence and disposal of them.
and but very few that have given up themselves to Study and Ratiocination, have obtained a demonstrative Satisfaction in it. 2ly. By Grace, which is the most comfortable way.
and but very few that have given up themselves to Study and Ratiocination, have obtained a demonstrative Satisfaction in it. 2ly. By Grace, which is the most comfortable Way.
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When God draws his own Image on the Glass of the Soul, by the immediate Finger of his own Spirit, that immediately at once both gains our Assent to his Being,
When God draws his own Image on the Glass of the Soul, by the immediate Finger of his own Spirit, that immediately At once both gains our Assent to his Being,
The 3d way is, by some extraordinary Providence, that strikes the very Senses of the poor Sensitive Creature, throws down all the Batteries that the Atheist by pains of corrupt Reasoning,
The 3d Way is, by Some extraordinary Providence, that strikes the very Senses of the poor Sensitive Creature, throws down all the Batteries that the Atheist by pains of corrupt Reasoning,
When God fills a Land with Prodigies, it argues it guilty of Atheistical Unbelief, carnal Security, Earthly-mindedness, Hard-heartedness, and meer Formalness in Religion. For, 1st. God doth nothing in vain, he doth not use extraordinary Means, when ordinary Means can prevail. Isa. 5.4. What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? I have used all ordinary means of Conviction and Conversion; but yet they remain Covetous:
When God fills a Land with Prodigies, it argues it guilty of Atheistical Unbelief, carnal Security, Earthly-mindedness, Hardheartedness, and mere Formalness in Religion. For, 1st. God does nothing in vain, he does not use extraordinary Means, when ordinary Means can prevail. Isaiah 5.4. What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? I have used all ordinary means of Conviction and Conversion; but yet they remain Covetous:
they remain hypocritical, therefore follows prodigious and extraordinary Methods; Their Hills shall tremble, and their Carcases shall be torn in the Streets.
they remain hypocritical, Therefore follows prodigious and extraordinary Methods; Their Hills shall tremble, and their Carcases shall be torn in the Streets.
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and lays their City desolate. 2ly. We find all these People toward whom God used miraculous Dispensations, to have been an unbelieving, carnal, secure People.
and lays their city desolate. 2ly. We find all these People towards whom God used miraculous Dispensations, to have been an unbelieving, carnal, secure People.
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We find three Seasons of Prodigies, Moses 's time, Christ's time, and Elijah 's time, in all of which we have the evident Discoveries of the most rude, heard-hearted People that ever was on the Earth;
We find three Seasons of Prodigies, Moses is time, Christ's time, and Elijah is time, in all of which we have the evident Discoveries of the most rude, heard-hearted People that ever was on the Earth;
Ezek. 16. They were as unteachable as Newborn Babes, that were neither salted nor swadled. 1 Cor. 14.22. Signs are only given for them that believe not;
Ezekiel 16. They were as unteachable as Newborn Babes, that were neither salted nor swaddled. 1 Cor. 14.22. Signs Are only given for them that believe not;
when God exerciseth a Land with extraordinary Prodigies, that all Sin is very vile and hateful in his sight, which a carnal Sinner is very unwilling to believe, seeing a pure eternal Mind only in the spotted Glass of his own corrupt Mind:
when God Exerciseth a Land with extraordinary Prodigies, that all since is very vile and hateful in his sighed, which a carnal Sinner is very unwilling to believe, seeing a pure Eternal Mind only in the spotted Glass of his own corrupt Mind:
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Or we must conclude, that there is a great deal of Sin in us, when we see a God of all Grace and all Consolation, a Father of Mercies, whose very Being is Love,
Or we must conclude, that there is a great deal of since in us, when we see a God of all Grace and all Consolation, a Father of mercies, whose very Being is Love,
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An Instance of the latter kind we have heard of with Terror from Jamaica, and one of the former we have gently felt, according to God's usual Method of patient and merciful dealing with England. We have usually but some drops of the Hail that destroys our Neighbours;
an Instance of the latter kind we have herd of with Terror from Jamaica, and one of the former we have gently felt, according to God's usual Method of patient and merciful dealing with England. We have usually but Some drops of the Hail that Destroys our Neighbours;
3d Ʋse, That prodigious Presages serve for, is to raise our Expectations about great future Judgments or Mercies. 1st. It puts us in expectation of the great Day of Judgment;
3d Ʋse, That prodigious Presages serve for, is to raise our Expectations about great future Judgments or mercies. 1st. It puts us in expectation of the great Day of Judgement;
an Earthquake being one of it's Forerunners, Rev. 16.18. Luke 21.26. There are considerable Reasons to perswade us of the Nighness of it, tho' we know not the Year or the Day. 1. Because the New Heaven and Earth (which is to be the Foundation of that long look'd for 1000 years) is to come after the Dissolution of the World by Fire, 2 Pet. 3.7.
an Earthquake being one of it's Forerunners, Rev. 16.18. Lycia 21.26. There Are considerable Reasons to persuade us of the Nighness of it, though we know not the Year or the Day. 1. Because the New Heaven and Earth (which is to be the Foundation of that long looked for 1000 Years) is to come After the Dissolution of the World by Fire, 2 Pet. 3.7.
ver. 13. Nevertheless we look for a new Heaven and a new Earth, wherein dwelleth Righteousness. Rom. 8.21. The Creature it self also shall be delivered from the Bondage of Corruption into the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God.
ver. 13. Nevertheless we look for a new Heaven and a new Earth, wherein dwells Righteousness. Rom. 8.21. The Creature it self also shall be Delivered from the Bondage of Corruption into the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God.
So the Day of Judgment is nearer by a 1000 Years than many expect. 2. The Day of Judgment seems partially to begin with the utter ruine of Antichristianism. 2 Thes. 2.8. The Lord shall destroy him with the brightness of his coming. Rev. 19.3.
So the Day of Judgement is nearer by a 1000 years than many expect. 2. The Day of Judgement seems partially to begin with the utter ruin of Antichristianism. 2 Thebes 2.8. The Lord shall destroy him with the brightness of his coming. Rev. 19.3.
though without Dominion, until Christ's everlasting Dominion begins, which is the second coming without Sin unto Salvation. 3. After the Rise of the Witnesses, there is but only one Woe to come,
though without Dominion, until Christ's everlasting Dominion begins, which is the second coming without since unto Salvation. 3. After the Rise of the Witnesses, there is but only one Woe to come,
and one Trumpet to sound, Rev. 10.7. The Angel swore, that there should be Time no longer, but in the Days of the Voice of the 7th Angel. 2ly. It ought far more to put us in Expectation of the great Revolutions that must be before then;
and one Trumpet to found, Rev. 10.7. The Angel swore, that there should be Time no longer, but in the Days of the Voice of the 7th Angel. 2ly. It ought Far more to put us in Expectation of the great Revolutions that must be before then;
There are Seven Great Kevolutions at hand. 1. The Rise of the Witnesses. 2. A plentiful Effusion of the Spirit. 3. The Reformation of a Nation or Kingdom. 4. A great Military Slaughter of Persons,
There Are Seven Great Kevolutions At hand. 1. The Rise of the Witnesses. 2. A plentiful Effusion of the Spirit. 3. The Reformation of a nation or Kingdom. 4. A great Military Slaughter of Persons,
or Civil Death of Papal Dignities. 5. An utter Ruine of the Turkish Empire, which is a passing away of the Second Woe. 6. The Conversion of the Jews, which is to be by the coming of the third Woe,
or Civil Death of Papal Dignities. 5. an utter Ruin of the Turkish Empire, which is a passing away of the Second Woe. 6. The Conversion of the jews, which is to be by the coming of the third Woe,
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though his Life shall be longer continued. 3ly. It may put all impenitent Sinners, whose Reformation neither ordinary means, nor such extraordinary, has produced, in far more certain expectation of dreadful Punishments.
though his Life shall be longer continued. 3ly. It may put all impenitent Sinners, whose Reformation neither ordinary means, nor such extraordinary, has produced, in Far more certain expectation of dreadful Punishments.
The Jews, God's own peculiar People, can also witness this, Matth. 11. John 10. They would not be perswaded by the Miracles and prodigious Signs Christ wrought;
The jews, God's own peculiar People, can also witness this, Matthew 11. John 10. They would not be persuaded by the Miracles and prodigious Signs christ wrought;
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who removeth the Mountains, &c. No Sinner can have any thing to plead against the prodigiousnsss of that which was here, excepting what was from the mixture of Mercy with it;
who Removeth the Mountains, etc. No Sinner can have any thing to plead against the prodigiousnsss of that which was Here, excepting what was from the mixture of Mercy with it;
for it's Extent was extraordinary. 2ly. There was not one, but divers, another being in Italy, and a third in Amerîca. 3ly. The manner or kind was most dangerous:
for it's Extent was extraordinary. 2ly. There was not one, but diverse, Another being in Italy, and a third in Amerîca. 3ly. The manner or kind was most dangerous:
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For Houses are able to bear a direct Motion upward or downward, to a much higher Degree than they can in an Oblique declining. 4ly. We have Scripture prophecying of such kind of Signals about this time. 5ly. The universal Voice of Providence is a Call to Repentance, Rom. 2.4. Despisest thou his Goodness and Forbearance, not knowing that they should lead to Repentance, but after thy impenitent Heart treasurest up Wrath against the day of Wrath? Now such extraordinary Providences are like Majusculis Literis in the Book of Creation.
For Houses Are able to bear a Direct Motion upward or downward, to a much higher Degree than they can in an Oblique declining. 4ly. We have Scripture prophesying of such kind of Signals about this time. 5ly. The universal Voice of Providence is a Call to Repentance, Rom. 2.4. Despisest thou his goodness and Forbearance, not knowing that they should led to Repentance, but After thy impenitent Heart treasurest up Wrath against the day of Wrath? Now such extraordinary Providences Are like Majusculis Literis in the Book of Creation.
as to awaken us to what we know. 2 Pet. 3.11. Seeing then that these things shall be dissolv'd, what manner of Persons ought ye to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness.
as to awaken us to what we know. 2 Pet. 3.11. Seeing then that these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness.
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who has neither split nor given way, but has been found a sure Foundation to all that worship him? But read thy own Lot, with these splinting Reeds thou leanest on, Rev. 14.10. If any man receive the mark of the Beast, he shall drink of the Wine of the Wrath of God, which is pour'd out without mixture into the Cup of Indignation.
who has neither split nor given Way, but has been found a sure Foundation to all that worship him? But read thy own Lot, with these splinting Reeds thou Leanest on, Rev. 14.10. If any man receive the mark of the Beast, he shall drink of the Wine of the Wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the Cup of Indignation.
It is a Threatning against them that persevere in Popish Doctrines after the Light of everlasting Gospel has shin'd in a Work of Reformation, but especially against Backsliders.
It is a Threatening against them that persevere in Popish Doctrines After the Light of everlasting Gospel has shined in a Work of Reformation, but especially against Backsliders.
It says to the prophane Person, The Earth is utterly broken down, the Earth is clean dissolv'd, the Earth is mov'd exceedingly, the Earth reels to and fro,
It Says to the profane Person, The Earth is utterly broken down, the Earth is clean dissolved, the Earth is moved exceedingly, the Earth reels to and from,
The treacherous Dealers have dealt treacherously, they have transgressed the Laws, chang'd the Ordinances, and broken the everlasting Covenant, Isa. 24. It is a Midnight Cry to the sleepy Virgins,
The treacherous Dealers have dealt treacherously, they have transgressed the Laws, changed the Ordinances, and broken the everlasting Covenant, Isaiah 24. It is a Midnight Cry to the sleepy Virgins,
Pharaoh 's Mistake of Divine Prodigies for Natural Effects, made him a Pattern of Hard-heartedness. 2ly. It speaks our Case yet hopeful, when God gives us any Means, especially when he falls upon a new Method.
Pharaoh is Mistake of Divine Prodigies for Natural Effects, made him a Pattern of Hardheartedness. 2ly. It speaks our Case yet hopeful, when God gives us any Means, especially when he falls upon a new Method.
3. That God hath given us a more sure Foundation than this Earth to trust on, that we have the Everlasting Gospel, built upon the Foundation of the Prophets and Apostles, by which we have a Discovery of a City that hath Foundations,
3. That God hath given us a more sure Foundation than this Earth to trust on, that we have the Everlasting Gospel, built upon the Foundation of the prophets and Apostles, by which we have a Discovery of a city that hath Foundations,
let us make use of such an Opportunity, while our Spirits are under the Sense of the Danger and Evil of an unreconciled Estate, to lay hold on his Peace-bearing Offers, (3) Let us come begging powerful and effectual Grace, to change our Hearts and Spirits into a submissive and obedient Temper.
let us make use of such an Opportunity, while our Spirits Are under the Sense of the Danger and Evil of an unreconciled Estate, to lay hold on his Peace-bearing Offers, (3) Let us come begging powerful and effectual Grace, to change our Hearts and Spirits into a submissive and obedient Temper.
we are sure our little pieces of Earth cannot stick long together, but either must be deluged with a Dropsie, burnt up with a Fever, choak'd with Vapours,
we Are sure our little Pieces of Earth cannot stick long together, but either must be deluged with a Dropsy, burned up with a Fever, choked with Vapours,
And when we are once dissolved, the Earth is dissolved to us, and there is no entring Heaven while one spot of Sin cleaves to us. (6) To pray that God would hasten the Rise of the Witnesses, with all the Blessings to his Church that do accompany it;
And when we Are once dissolved, the Earth is dissolved to us, and there is no entering Heaven while one spot of since cleaves to us. (6) To prey that God would hasten the Rise of the Witnesses, with all the Blessings to his Church that do accompany it;
and that our Kingdom and our King may still shine more visibly and prosperously, as the chief among the Kindreds, Tongues and Nations that befriend the Witnesses dead Cause,
and that our Kingdom and our King may still shine more visibly and prosperously, as the chief among the Kindreds, Tongues and nations that befriend the Witnesses dead Cause,
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This is universal through the Streets that are under the Popes actual Jurisdiction and Possession: But some fear that a Death must extend wherever his Jurisdiction has been:
This is universal through the Streets that Are under the Popes actual Jurisdiction and Possession: But Some Fear that a Death must extend wherever his Jurisdiction has been:
d vbz j p-acp dt n2 cst vbr p-acp dt ng1 j n1 cc n1: cc-acp d n1 cst dt n1 vmb vvi c-crq po31 n1 vhz vbn:
For when Rome shall be destroyed, she says in her Heart, She is no Widow. But from whence then shall come the Kindreds, Tongues and Nations to help? In such a Case therefore let us praise his Word, hope in his Mercy,
For when Room shall be destroyed, she Says in her Heart, She is no Widow. But from whence then shall come the Kindreds, Tongues and nations to help? In such a Case Therefore let us praise his Word, hope in his Mercy,
Hence we may see these bright Dawnings of the Son of Man, and depart like a dying Simeon with a Christ in our Arms. But let us do all this submissively, saying, Fac Deus in nobis quid velis esse ratum. FINIS.
Hence we may see these bright Dawnings of the Son of Man, and depart like a dying Simeon with a christ in our Arms. But let us do all this submissively, saying, Fac Deus in nobis quid velis esse ratum. FINIS.
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