Kometographia, or, A discourse concerning comets wherein the nature of blazing stars is enquired into : with an historical account of all comets which have appeared from the beginning of the world unto this present year, MDCLXXXIII : expressing ... where they were seen, their motion, forms, duration, and the remarkable events which followed ... : as also two sermons occasioned by the late blazing stars / by Increase Mather.
and what Sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? In Answer unto which Enquiry, the Lord Christ doth in this Context mention several things, some of which were to be more remote,
and what Signen will there be when these things shall come to pass? In Answer unto which Enquiry, the Lord christ does in this Context mention several things, Some of which were to be more remote,
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and others more immediate Signs of that miserable Destruction, which the sacred and unerring lips of Christ had foretold. 1. False Christs would arise, V. 8. Many shall come in my Name, saying, I am Christ, &c. The Jews had rejected the true Messiah,
and Others more immediate Signs of that miserable Destruction, which the sacred and unerring lips of christ had foretold. 1. False Christ would arise, V. 8. Many shall come in my Name, saying, I am christ, etc. The jews had rejected the true Messiah,
The Apostle John (Christ's beloved Disciple) doth imitate his Master in mentioning the same thing as a Sign that the Jewish World was near unto its end, 1 Joh. 2. 18. There are many Antichrists b h. c. false Christs, such as came in Christ's Name, i. e. that pretended unto his Office, Dignity, and Authority;
The Apostle John (Christ's Beloved Disciple) does imitate his Master in mentioning the same thing as a Signen that the Jewish World was near unto its end, 1 John 2. 18. There Are many Antichrists b h. c. false Christ, such as Come in Christ's Name, i. e. that pretended unto his Office, Dignity, and authority;
This may be understood of those Intestine Warres and Commotions, which hapned in the Land of Judea. The Calileans took up Arms against the Samaritans. At one time, in a Mutiny there were twenty Thousand slain.
This may be understood of those Intestine Wars and Commotions, which happened in the Land of Judea. The Calileans took up Arms against the Samaritans. At one time, in a Mutiny there were twenty Thousand slave.
In those dayes the Land of Judea was divided into several Provinces, which did bear the names of Kingdoms, and the chief Governours of them are according to the Hebrew Style, called Kings, being the Vice-Roys which the Romane Emperours did substitute to be over those places.. See 1 King. 22. 47. Hence we read of King Herod, King Agrippa, &c. Now the people of these Provinces were set one against another;
In those days the Land of Judea was divided into several Provinces, which did bear the names of Kingdoms, and the chief Governors of them Are according to the Hebrew Style, called Kings, being the Vice-Roys which the Roman emperors did substitute to be over those places.. See 1 King. 22. 47. Hence we read of King Herod, King Agrippa, etc. Now the people of these Provinces were Set one against Another;
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All these troubles were forerunners and Intimations of the fatal Calamity a coming, and did help to make way thereunto. 4. There were to be great Earth-Quakes in divers Places.
All these Troubles were forerunners and Intimations of the fatal Calamity a coming, and did help to make Way thereunto. 4. There were to be great Earthquakes in diverse Places.
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Historians speak of very tremendose Earthquakes which hapned in diverse places several famous Cities perished, not long before Jerusalem was destroyed. 5. Famines. Probably that Prediction doth respect the same Famine which Agabus prophesied of, Act. 11. 28. Under which the Land of Judea suffered deeply.
Historians speak of very tremendose Earthquakes which happened in diverse places several famous Cities perished, not long before Jerusalem was destroyed. 5. Famines. Probably that Prediction does respect the same Famine which Agabus prophesied of, Act. 11. 28. Under which the Land of Judea suffered deeply.
Whence it was that the Apostle Paul was very sollicitous to obtain some relief for the Christian Jews then at Jerusalem. 6. Pestilences. These two Judgements, ( Limoi kai Loimoi, as in the Greek it is elegantly expressed) of Famine, and Pestilence, do often go together, the latter following at the heels of the former,
Whence it was that the Apostle Paul was very solicitous to obtain Some relief for the Christian jews then At Jerusalem. 6. Pestilences. These two Judgments, (Limoi kai Loimoi, as in the Greek it is elegantly expressed) of Famine, and Pestilence, do often go together, the latter following At the heels of the former,
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For the further clearing of this Doctrine, three things may be enquired into. 1. What Sights and Signs are the Presages of Calamity? 2. How it doth appear that they are so? 3. What Calamityes such Signs do commonly presage?
For the further clearing of this Doctrine, three things may be inquired into. 1. What Sights and Signs Are the Presages of Calamity? 2. How it does appear that they Are so? 3. What Calamities such Signs do commonly presage?
Ans. 1. There are Signs in the starry Heaven. The great God, when he made the World, placed the Stars in Heaven, to be for Signs as to Events that in the ordinary Course of Nature should come to pass.
Ans. 1. There Are Signs in the starry Heaven. The great God, when he made the World, placed the Stars in Heaven, to be for Signs as to Events that in the ordinary Course of Nature should come to pass.
Hence the Lord spake to Job, as in Ch. 38. 31. Canst thou bind the sweet Influences of Pleiades, or loos• the bands of Orion? The Pleiades are the same with those which men call the Seven Starres. When the Sun is in that Constellation with the Pleiades, it hath great power and Influence upon the Earth. It is Springtime then.
Hence the Lord spoke to Job, as in Christ 38. 31. Canst thou bind the sweet Influences of Pleiades, or loos• the bans of Orion? The Pleiades Are the same with those which men call the Seven Stars. When the Sun is in that Constellation with the Pleiades, it hath great power and Influence upon the Earth. It is Springtime then.
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Therefore was it by the Poet called Nimbosus Orion. And hence the Stars are called by the name of the Signs of heaven, Jer. 10. 2. Learn not the way of the heathen,
Therefore was it by the Poet called Nimbosus Orion. And hence the Stars Are called by the name of the Signs of heaven, Jer. 10. 2. Learn not the Way of the heathen,
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For the Heathen, the Chaldeans especially (among whom the Jews were then going to dwell) superstitiously imagin'd that the Stars were Rulers of the World,
For the Heathen, the Chaldeans especially (among whom the jews were then going to dwell) superstitiously imagined that the Stars were Rulers of the World,
Their Motions and Appearances are significations that such and such things, will according to that Course of Nature which God hath setled, come to pass in the World.
Their Motions and Appearances Are significations that such and such things, will according to that Course of Nature which God hath settled, come to pass in the World.
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God in his Providence doth so order, as that sometimes, Blazing Stars are seen in heaven ▪ Such Stars are called Comets, from the stream like long Hair, which useth to attend them.
God in his Providence does so order, as that sometime, Blazing Stars Are seen in heaven ▪ Such Stars Are called Comets, from the stream like long Hair, which uses to attend them.
The Jewish Historian reports, that not long before the destruction of Jerusalem, there was a Blazing Starre in form of a Sword, which seemed to impend over the City, for a Year together:
The Jewish Historian reports, that not long before the destruction of Jerusalem, there was a Blazing Star in from of a Sword, which seemed to impend over the city, for a Year together:
And the Prophet Joel foretelling the same Calamityes which this Text hath reference unto, saith also, that prodigious Signs in heaven should presage and portend them.
And the Prophet Joel foretelling the same Calamities which this Text hath Referente unto, Says also, that prodigious Signs in heaven should presage and portend them.
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and that therefore when it is said, there shall be Pillars of smoke before the terrible Day of the Lord, the true meaning and intendment of those Expressions is, that Comets should precede and presage the miseryes coming upon the Jewish Nation.
and that Therefore when it is said, there shall be Pillars of smoke before the terrible Day of the Lord, the true meaning and intendment of those Expressions is, that Comets should precede and presage the miseries coming upon the Jewish nation.
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The Day of Judgement, is a Day of Redemption, and is so called in other Scriptures, Ephes. 4. 30. Then shall the Bod•es of the Saints be redeemed from the power of the Grave;
The Day of Judgement, is a Day of Redemption, and is so called in other Scriptures, Ephesians 4. 30. Then shall the Bod•es of the Saints be redeemed from the power of the Grave;
it is partly on this account, in that they are Sig•• that the Lord is coming forth out of his holy habitation, to punish the World for their Iniquityes.
it is partly on this account, in that they Are Sig•• that the Lord is coming forth out of his holy habitation, to Punish the World for their Iniquities.
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Hence an heathen Writer could say, If God be about to punish a City or a Nation, He is wont first to give warning of it by Prodigyes, by Signs from heaven.
Hence an heathen Writer could say, If God be about to Punish a city or a nation, He is wont First to give warning of it by Prodigies, by Signs from heaven.
Signs that flaming Vengeance is kindled, and burning in Heaven against a sinful World. Now when God is angry, then Publick Judgements come, as Testimonyes of Divine Displeasure.
Signs that flaming Vengeance is kindled, and burning in Heaven against a sinful World. Now when God is angry, then Public Judgments come, as Testimonies of Divine Displeasure.
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'Tis thought that the ninetieth Psalm was penned by Moses on occasion of a publick Judgement, the Plague which broke in upon the Children of Israel, and swept away many Thousands of them:
It's Thought that the ninetieth Psalm was penned by Moses on occasion of a public Judgement, the Plague which broke in upon the Children of Israel, and swept away many Thousands of them:
And saith he, We are consumed by thy Anger, & by thy Wrath are we troubled, V. 7. So that if Publick Judgements come, God is angry, and his Wrath kindled:
And Says he, We Are consumed by thy Anger, & by thy Wrath Are we troubled, V. 7. So that if Public Judgments come, God is angry, and his Wrath kindled:
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Is not the fatal downfal of Augustulus (the last Roman Emperour) in the Scripture emblematically set forth, by that of a Blazing-Star falling to the ground? Rev. 8. 10. There fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp.
Is not the fatal downfall of Augustulus (the last Roman Emperor) in the Scripture emblematically Set forth, by that of a Blazing star falling to the ground? Rev. 8. 10. There fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp.
and that he is resembled to that sort of Comets, which is called Lampadias. And when there is a Star burning and blazing in heaven, commonly it proves fatal to some Augustulus; whence great Changes & miseryes ensue.
and that he is resembled to that sort of Comets, which is called Lampadias. And when there is a Star burning and blazing in heaven, commonly it Proves fatal to Some Augustulus; whence great Changes & miseries ensue.
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Quest. 3. What Calamityes do such fearful Sights and Signs in heaven presage? Ans. We must not be particular and positive in Interpretations of things of this nature.
Quest. 3. What Calamities do such fearful Sights and Signs in heaven presage? Ans. We must not be particular and positive in Interpretations of things of this nature.
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now to make a particular and absolute determination that such a Place, or such a Person, such a Judgement, is certainly intended thereby, is too much boldness.
now to make a particular and absolute determination that such a Place, or such a Person, such a Judgement, is Certainly intended thereby, is too much boldness.
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This being premised, we proceed in Answering the Enquiry before us. 1. Sometimes such Signs are Presages of great Persecutions coming upon the Church of God.
This being premised, we proceed in Answering the Enquiry before us. 1. Sometime such Signs Are Presages of great Persecutions coming upon the Church of God.
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and whereby the Woman, the Church, fled into the Wilderness, was in eminent danger of being swallowed up and devoured. Rev. 12. 15. 2. Sometimes such Signs in heaven are Presages of miserable Dearths and Scarcity.
and whereby the Woman, the Church, fled into the Wilderness, was in eminent danger of being swallowed up and devoured. Rev. 12. 15. 2. Sometime such Signs in heaven Are Presages of miserable Dearths and Scarcity.
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That Blazing Star impending over Jerusalem, which the Text hath reference unto, was attended with a terrible Famine, whereby multitudes perished And therefore such Signs are frequently portentous of those Judgements, which cause Want and scarcity, e. gr. of sore Droughts and Blastings,
That Blazing Star impending over Jerusalem, which the Text hath Referente unto, was attended with a terrible Famine, whereby Multitudes perished And Therefore such Signs Are frequently portentous of those Judgments, which cause Want and scarcity, e. Great. of soar Droughts and Blastings,
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That strange Disease, known by the name of Sud•r Anglicanus, which in a peculiar manner pursued those of the English Nation, even when in strange Lands;
That strange Disease, known by the name of Sud•r Anglicanus, which in a peculiar manner pursued those of the English nation, even when in strange Lands;
Especially that which is, of all Diseases miserable Mortals are subject unto, the most terrible, I mean the Plague of Pestilence, it is frequently thus presaged.
Especially that which is, of all Diseases miserable Mortals Are Subject unto, the most terrible, I mean the Plague of Pestilence, it is frequently thus presaged.
And it is reported, that immediately after that great Blazing Starre, which appeared above threescore years ago, God sent the Plague amongst the Natives in this Land, which swept them away in such multitudes,
And it is reported, that immediately After that great Blazing Star, which appeared above threescore Years ago, God sent the Plague among the Natives in this Land, which swept them away in such Multitudes,
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So did the Lord cast our the Heathen before this his People, that the way might thereby be prepared unto our more peaceable settlement here, The Lord in mercy grant, that we may never, by becoming like unto the Heathen in Profaneness and Irreligion, provoke Him to do unto us,
So did the Lord cast our the Heathen before this his People, that the Way might thereby be prepared unto our more peaceable settlement Here, The Lord in mercy grant, that we may never, by becoming like unto the Heathen in Profaneness and Irreligion, provoke Him to do unto us,
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Thus in my Text, the Romane Sword, which made the Jewish Nation desolate (according to Daniel 's Prophesy Ch. 9. 27.) was portended by a fearful Blazing Star in heaven.
Thus in my Text, the Roman Sword, which made the Jewish nation desolate (according to daniel is Prophesy Christ 9. 27.) was portended by a fearful Blazing Star in heaven.
when the Saracens. (the first Wo-Trumpet) and the Turks, (the second VVo-Trumpet, prophesied of in the Revelation ) were let loose upon the Apostate Christian VVorld, Blazing Starres, and Fearful Sights in heaven did precede those woful Dayes.
when the Saracens. (the First Wo-Trumpet) and the Turks, (the second VVo-Trumpet, prophesied of in the Revelation) were let lose upon the Apostate Christian World, Blazing Stars, and Fearful Sights in heaven did precede those woeful Days.
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And are there not some alive, and here before the Lord this day, that can remember the blazing Star which appeared in the 9th. and in the 10th Moneths, in the Year 1618. and the next Year began that unhappy VVar in Germany, which proved so fatal to the Protestant Interest there.
And Are there not Some alive, and Here before the Lord this day, that can Remember the blazing Star which appeared in the 9th. and in the 10th Months, in the Year 1618. and the next Year began that unhappy VVar in Germany, which proved so fatal to the Protestant Interest there.
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As for that SIGN in heaven, now appearing, (which hath occasioned me to speak this Word at this time) what Calamityes may be portended thereby, which of the Judgements mentioned,
As for that SIGNEN in heaven, now appearing, (which hath occasioned me to speak this Word At this time) what Calamities may be portended thereby, which of the Judgments mentioned,
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It was a pious Speech of that Emperour, who beeing somewhat terrified at the sight of a Blazing-starre, said to those about him, Let us admire the Clemency of that God, who before He smites us, causeth such Signs in heaven, that so He might awaken us out of our Security.
It was a pious Speech of that Emperor, who being somewhat terrified At the sighed of a Blazing star, said to those about him, Let us admire the Clemency of that God, who before He smites us, Causes such Signs in heaven, that so He might awaken us out of our Security.
and mentioned the Signs and Presages thereof, He bids them Watch therefore, Luk. 21. 36. Let us not then please our felves, with imagining that such Fearful Sights are Signs of Mercy only,
and mentioned the Signs and Presages thereof, He bids them Watch Therefore, Luk. 21. 36. Let us not then please our selves, with imagining that such Fearful Sights Are Signs of Mercy only,
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and not of Judgement. The contrary unto which Opinion, hath been confirmed by more than two hundred Instances Men are exceeding apt to interpret such things in a way of favour to themselves,
and not of Judgement. The contrary unto which Opinion, hath been confirmed by more than two hundred Instances Men Are exceeding apt to interpret such things in a Way of favour to themselves,
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So when these Fearful Sights and Signs in heaven, which my Text speaketh of, were seen at Jerusalem, the Jews did interpret them as good Omens to themselves;
So when these Fearful Sights and Signs in heaven, which my Text speaks of, were seen At Jerusalem, the jews did interpret them as good Omens to themselves;
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And let us not make our selves secure, by saying or thinking, that the Lord by such fearful Sights speaks to others onely, and not unto us. As Vespasian the Emperour,
And let us not make our selves secure, by saying or thinking, that the Lord by such fearful Sights speaks to Others only, and not unto us. As Vespasian the Emperor,
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Such fearful Sights are usually Signs, that those Judgements, which are (as Tertullian speaks) Tonsurae humani generis, God's sharp Razors on Mankind, whereby He doth poll, his Sythe, whereby He doth shear down multitudes of sinful Creatures, doe draw near:
Such fearful Sights Are usually Signs, that those Judgments, which Are (as Tertullian speaks) Tonsurae Humani Generis, God's sharp Razors on Mankind, whereby He does Poll, his Sith, whereby He does shear down Multitudes of sinful Creatures, do draw near:
I am perswaded that God is about to open the windows of heaven, and to pour down the Cataracts of his Wrath, ere this Generation (wherein Atheism and Profaneness are come to such a prodigious height) I say, ere this Generation is passed away.
I am persuaded that God is about to open the windows of heaven, and to pour down the Cataracts of his Wrath, ere this Generation (wherein Atheism and Profaneness Are come to such a prodigious height) I say, ere this Generation is passed away.
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But what reason have we to think that no drops of the fatal Storm shall come near to us? If we so conclude, we may provoke the Lord to say, The Sinners of my People shall dye by the Sword, who say, The Evil shall not overtake us nor prevent us.
But what reason have we to think that no drops of the fatal Storm shall come near to us? If we so conclude, we may provoke the Lord to say, The Sinners of my People shall die by the Sword, who say, The Evil shall not overtake us nor prevent us.
To be awakened out of Security, and tremblingly to wait for the good Pleasure of God, whatever it may be, is the most likely way to find Rest in the day of Trouble.
To be awakened out of Security, and tremblingly to wait for the good Pleasure of God, whatever it may be, is the most likely Way to find Rest in the day of Trouble.
So did the Prophet find it, Hab. 3. 16. When I heard, my belly trembled, my lips quivered, I trembled in my self, that I might rest in the Day of Trouble.
So did the Prophet find it, Hab. 3. 16. When I herd, my belly trembled, my lips quivered, I trembled in my self, that I might rest in the Day of Trouble.
And this should we do the rather, since the Changes portended by this Comet, are like to come speedily as well as certainly. Joseph said to Pharaoh, For that the Dream is doubled, it is because the thing is established by God,
And this should we do the rather, since the Changes portended by this Cometam, Are like to come speedily as well as Certainly. Joseph said to Pharaoh, For that the Dream is doubled, it is Because the thing is established by God,
If there had been no Blazing-star, yet upon other accounts, we have cause to expect and prepare for another Day of Trouble, which seems to be hastning upon thee O NEW-ENGLAND, and upon thee, O BOSTON! The Sins which are amongst us, are surer and blacker Signs of Judgement,
If there had been no Blazingstar, yet upon other accounts, we have cause to expect and prepare for Another Day of Trouble, which seems to be hastening upon thee Oh NEW ENGLAND, and upon thee, Oh BOSTON! The Sins which Are among us, Are Surer and blacker Signs of Judgement,
O Lord God) may it not be said concerning the generality of men, They return not to Him that hath been smiting of them? They are the same since the War, since the Small-Pox, since the Fires, that they were before.
O Lord God) may it not be said Concerning the generality of men, They return not to Him that hath been smiting of them? They Are the same since the War, since the Small-Pox, since the Fires, that they were before.
Ah! what will come next? We have cause to expect, and it vvill be our vvisdom to prepare for another Day of Trouble seven times greater than the former.
Ah! what will come next? We have cause to expect, and it will be our Wisdom to prepare for Another Day of Trouble seven times greater than the former.
So far as we in these ends of the Earth, these goings down of the Sun, are spoken unto, by this Sign in the heavens, it is possible we may escape the Evils threatened thereby,
So Far as we in these ends of the Earth, these goings down of the Sun, Are spoken unto, by this Signen in the heavens, it is possible we may escape the Evils threatened thereby,
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So that when desolating Judgements are threatned, either by the Word, or by the awful Works of God, those denunciations of Wrath are not absolute, but conditional. If Repentance intervene, the Evils which otherwise must be looked for, may be diverted.
So that when desolating Judgments Are threatened, either by the Word, or by the awful Works of God, those denunciations of Wrath Are not absolute, but conditional. If Repentance intervene, the Evils which otherwise must be looked for, may be diverted.
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See therefore Jer. 36 3, 7. It may be the house of Judah will hear all the Evil which I purpose to do unto them, that they may return ev•ry man from his evil way.
See Therefore Jer. 36 3, 7. It may be the house of Judah will hear all the Evil which I purpose to do unto them, that they may return ev•ry man from his evil Way.
therefore He saith, I'le stir up the spirit of my Ministers and Ambassadors, that they shall declare and denounce my Judgements against a sinful Generation.
Therefore He Says, I'll stir up the Spirit of my Ministers and ambassadors, that they shall declare and denounce my Judgments against a sinful Generation.
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And I'le speak by awful Signs from heaven, that may be as Heraulds to proclaim Wrath and Wo to the World, It may be they will hear, and then shall their sins be forgiven.
And I'll speak by awful Signs from heaven, that may be as Heralds to proclaim Wrath and Woe to the World, It may be they will hear, and then shall their Sins be forgiven.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, having warned his Disciples of approaching Calamityes, He concludeth vvith an Exhortation unto Prayer, Luk, 21 36. Pray alwayes, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass.
Our Lord jesus christ, having warned his Disciples of approaching Calamities, He Concludeth with an Exhortation unto Prayer, Luk, 21 36. prey always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass.
Pray that the Lord Jesus, vvho holds the Stars in His right Hand, may continue those in the Firmament of his Churches (the Heaven vvhich his own Hand hath planted) who are indeed Stars, vvilling to impart the Light vvhich they have received from Christ, unto his People:
prey that the Lord jesus, who holds the Stars in His right Hand, may continue those in the Firmament of his Churches (the Heaven which his own Hand hath planted) who Are indeed Stars, willing to impart the Light which they have received from christ, unto his People:
but little hath been done in it, that is, Reformation! Reformation! When the Prophet Jonah vvas sent of God to preach and say, Yet forty dayes, and Nineveh shall be destroyed: that was a more awful Sign of Desolation,
but little hath been done in it, that is, Reformation! Reformation! When the Prophet Jonah was sent of God to preach and say, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be destroyed: that was a more awful Signen of Desolation,
Ah! New-England, wilt thou not do more than Nineveh? shall there not be so much as an external Reformation of those things that provoke the glorious Eyes of Heaven? Will not the haughty Daughters of Sion, reform their Pride in Apparel? Will they have the Attire of an Harlot? Will they lay out their Hair,
Ah! New england, wilt thou not do more than Nineveh? shall there not be so much as an external Reformation of those things that provoke the glorious Eyes of Heaven? Will not the haughty Daughters of Sion, reform their Pride in Apparel? Will they have the Attire of an Harlot? Will they lay out their Hair,
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untill God send his Arrows from Heaven, to smite them down into the Grave, where the dayes of Darkness shall be many? And shall there be still such a multitude of Licensed Drinking ▪ Houses (and Towndwellers frequenting them) to the Shame of Boston, and to the Infamy of New-England; notwithstanding the Testimony which God,
until God send his Arrows from Heaven, to smite them down into the Grave, where the days of Darkness shall be many? And shall there be still such a multitude of Licensed Drinking ▪ Houses (and Towndwellers frequenting them) to the Shame of Boston, and to the Infamy of New england; notwithstanding the Testimony which God,
Sex circiter annos, ante Ʋrbis excidium, tres Asiae clarissimas urbes, Terrae-motu eversas esse, testatur Orosius. L. 7. Tacitus scribit, sub Tiberio Nerone, duodecim civitates in Asia Terrae-motu collatsas es•e: Ac denuo in quinte ejus regni auno, tredecim urbes Terrae-motu cecidisse. Vide Bertram. in Matth. 24. 7.
Sex circiter annos, ante Ʋrbis excidium, tres Asia clarissimas Cities, Terraemotu eversas esse, testatur Orosius. L. 7. Tacitus Scribit, sub Tiberius Nero, duodecim Civitates in Asia Terraemotu collatsas es•e: Ac anew in quinte His Regni Auno, tredecim Cities Terraemotu cecidisse. Vide Bertram. in Matthew 24. 7.
Damascen. l. 2. c. 6. Isidor. l. 3. Etymol. — — crinem { que } timendi Syderis, & terris mutantem regna Cometam. Lucan. Anno 1471. ardet Cometa: Hoc anno multi Principes moriuntur. Anno 1477. multi Principes obierunt. Alsted.
Damascene. l. 2. c. 6. Isidore. l. 3. Etymology. — — crinem { que } timendi Syderis, & terris mutantem regna Cometam. Lucan. Anno 1471. Ardet Cometa: Hoc Anno multi Princes moriuntur. Anno 1477. multi Princes obierunt. Alsted.
In the Years after Christ, 876. 948. 964. there were Blazing Stars seen, presaging Famines & other Judgements. In Annis 674, 675, 676. Comets appeared, and sore Droughts followed: In some Countryes it rained not for 3 Years together. The like Miseryes followed the Comet Anno 1477. In Annis 594. 1527. 1542. Comets were seen, and Armies of Locusts followed, devouring the Fruits of the Earth.
In the years After christ, 876. 948. 964. there were Blazing Stars seen, presaging Famines & other Judgments. In Annis 674, 675, 676. Comets appeared, and soar Droughts followed: In Some Countries it reigned not for 3 years together. The like Miseries followed the Cometam Anno 1477. In Annis 594. 1527. 1542. Comets were seen, and Armies of Locusts followed, devouring the Fruits of the Earth.
In the Years 66, 78. 79, and 668. Comets appeared, after which terrible Earthquakes hapned in many Places. Annis 377, 912, 1530. there were blazing stars appearing; and Inundations followed in diverse places. Quickly after the Comet Anno 882. the famous City of Triers was burnt to the ground. Alsted. ubi supra. Memorabile fuit Portentum Terrae-motus Anno 1618. quando ruina montis, qua totum Oppidum plurium, & Vicus Schilanus cum 900 Hominibus oppressa.
In the years 66, 78. 79, and 668. Comets appeared, After which terrible Earthquakes happened in many Places. Annis 377, 912, 1530. there were blazing Stars appearing; and Inundations followed in diverse places. Quickly After the Cometam Anno 882. the famous city of Triers was burned to the ground. Alsted. ubi supra. Memorabile fuit Portentum Terremoto Anno 1618. quando ruina montis, qua totum Oppidum Plurium, & Vicus Schilanus cum 900 Hominibus oppressam.
Anno 1457. Cometa quem nigrum appellahant, appa••it, sec•ta est Pestis diuturnior. Anno 1472. Duo Cometae: Pestis adeo saevist, ut Cognati proximi desererent suos. Idem eodem Libro. Anno 1006. Cometa, quem Pestis excepit, ut vivi cum mortuis sepelirentur: multa Oppida plane exhausit.
Anno 1457. Cometa Whom nigrum appellahant, appa••it, sec•ta est Pestis diuturnior. Anno 1472. Duo Cometae: Pestis adeo saevist, ut Cognati proximi desererent suos. Idem Eodem Libro. Anno 1006. Cometa, Whom Pestis excepit, ut Vivi cum mortuis sepelirentur: Multa Towns plane exhausit.
Ejus Clementiam laudare tenemur, qui nostram inert•am, talibus monere dig natur indicijs. Carolus Magnus; vel ut alijvolunt, Ludovicus I. Caroli Magni filigus.
His Clementiam Praise tenemur, qui nostram inert•am, Talibus monere dig Nature indicijs. Carolus Magnus; vel ut alijvolunt, Louis I Caroli Magni filigus.
Consulatur Heidfeld. Sphynx Philosoph. p. 1087. Ʋniversali Experientia, & hominum consensu, praejudicatum est, Cometas mag•as mutationes portendere. Voet. Disp. de signis p. 929.
Consulatur Heidfeld. Sphinx Philosoph. p. 1087. Ʋniversali Experientia, & hominum consensu, praejudicatum est, Cometas mag•as mutationes portendere. Voet Disp de signis p. 929.
