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A SERMON OF The fifth Monarchy.
A SERMON OF The fifth Monarchy.
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Revel. 5. 9, 10. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book,
Revel. 5. 9, 10. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book,
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and to open the seals thereof:
and to open the Seals thereof:
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for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every kindred,
for thou wast slave, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood, out of every kindred,
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and tongue, and people, and nation: And hast made us, unto our God, kings and priests:
and tongue, and people, and Nation: And hast made us, unto our God, Kings and Priests:
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and we shall reign on the earth.
and we shall Reign on the earth.
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THe scope of this whole Chapter is (as I have shewed you heretofore) to set forth (in the beginning of this Prophecie ) The solemnity of Christs undertaking to be king,THe scope of this Whole Chapter is (as I have showed you heretofore) to Set forth (in the beginning of this Prophecy) The solemnity of Christ undertaking to be King,
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and to execute under God all his decrees contained in this book, to fulfil and accomplish them, in governing this world to the end thereof,
and to execute under God all his decrees contained in this book, to fulfil and accomplish them, in governing this world to the end thereof,
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for the good of his Church.
for the good of his Church.
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In the first verse therefore, you have (all being acted in a Comick way) God the Father, sitting upon a Throne, holding a book in his hand:
In the First verse Therefore, you have (all being acted in a Comic Way) God the Father, sitting upon a Throne, holding a book in his hand:
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and (to glorifie Christ the more, that he alone was able to undertake the execution of the things contained in that book) a Proclamation was made, Who in heaven or in earth was able to open the book,
and (to Glorify christ the more, that he alone was able to undertake the execution of the things contained in that book) a Proclamation was made, Who in heaven or in earth was able to open the book,
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and to loose the seals thereof:
and to lose the Seals thereof:
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so vers 2. In this strait, (because none was found worthy to do it) Jesus Christ steps up,
so vers 2. In this strait, (Because none was found worthy to do it) jesus christ steps up,
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and takes the book out of the hand of him that sate upon the throne:
and Takes the book out of the hand of him that sat upon the throne:
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so vers. 7. And then, from vers. 8. the Chapter is spent in the acclamations of the spectators, of all sorts, which are cast into three several Rings or Rounds, standing round about the throne.
so vers. 7. And then, from vers. 8. the Chapter is spent in the acclamations of the spectators, of all sorts, which Are cast into three several Rings or Rounds, standing round about the throne.
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There is first the acclamation of the Church of men on earth, vers 8, 9, 10. There is secondly the acclamations of the Angels, standing round about the Church of men, in a Ring remoter then they from the throne, vers. 11 & 12. And then you have the common multitude that do stand without, every creature in heaven, and in the earth,
There is First the acclamation of the Church of men on earth, vers 8, 9, 10. There is secondly the acclamations of the Angels, standing round about the Church of men, in a Ring Remoter then they from the throne, vers. 11 & 12. And then you have the Common multitude that do stand without, every creature in heaven, and in the earth,
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and in the sea, all singing, Praise and glory to him that suteth on the throne,
and in the sea, all singing, Praise and glory to him that suits on the throne,
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and to the Lamb, for ever and ever. and to the Lamb, for ever and ever.
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I am yet in the acclamation of the Church of men on earth, contained in the 8, 9, and 10 verses.
I am yet in the acclamation of the Church of men on earth, contained in the 8, 9, and 10 Verses.
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Where you have, first, their description, vers. 8. Secondly, the song which they sing, in the 9 & 10 verses; and that for two things:
Where you have, First, their description, vers. 8. Secondly, the song which they sing, in the 9 & 10 Verses; and that for two things:
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first, because that the Lamb had redeemed them: so vers. 9. and secondly, for advancing them to be kings and priests unto God.
First, Because that the Lamb had redeemed them: so vers. 9. and secondly, for advancing them to be Kings and Priests unto God.
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And then lastly, you have an Inference, or a triumphant conclusion they collect from all what they had seen; and that is this: WE SHALL RAIGN ON EARTH.
And then lastly, you have an Inference, or a triumphant conclusion they collect from all what they had seen; and that is this: WE SHALL REIGN ON EARTH.
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I finished that of Redemption, a day or two ago. I came secondly to their Advancement:
I finished that of Redemption, a day or two ago. I Come secondly to their Advancement:
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Thou hast made us, unto our God, kings and priests. There are these things to be observed in it.Thou hast made us, unto our God, Kings and Priests. There Are these things to be observed in it.
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First, the persons that are made kings and priests, US, the generality of Saints. Secondly, I shewed you what it was to be a king and a priest. Kings they were,
First, the Persons that Are made Kings and Priests, US, the generality of Saints. Secondly, I showed you what it was to be a King and a priest. Kings they were,
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1. In regard of the inward frame of their spirits. And 2. In respect of the outward Royalty which he bestoweth upon them, as upon Kings.
1. In regard of the inward frame of their spirits. And 2. In respect of the outward Royalty which he bestoweth upon them, as upon Kings.
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Jesus Christ himself is here presented both as a King, and as a Priest; as a Lion, and as a Lamb slain:
jesus christ himself is Here presented both as a King, and as a Priest; as a lion, and as a Lamb slave:
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and answerably, he makes the Saints partakers of the priviledges which he himself hath.
and answerably, he makes the Saints partakers of the privileges which he himself hath.
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Thou hast made us (say they) kings and priests. Jesus Christ himself is naturally a King; he hath it by inheritance:Thou hast made us (say they) Kings and Priests. jesus christ himself is naturally a King; he hath it by inheritance:
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so Heb. 1. 4. He hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name then the Angels:
so Hebrew 1. 4. He hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name then the Angels:
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but we are made, and made by him. He is the Heir; but we come in through him to be coheirs with God:
but we Are made, and made by him. He is the Heir; but we come in through him to be coheirs with God:
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so the Apostle saith, Rom. 8. See and acknowledge the prerogative of Jesus Christ above all the Saints.
so the Apostle Says, Rom. 8. See and acknowledge the prerogative of jesus christ above all the Saints.
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Though all the same priviledges that are in Christ himself, are in the Saints; we are sons as he, we are kings as he, priests as he:
Though all the same privileges that Are in christ himself, Are in the Saints; we Are Sons as he, we Are Kings as he, Priests as he:
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yet all these with this difference; he is naturally so, we are made so, made so by him.
yet all these with this difference; he is naturally so, we Are made so, made so by him.
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In Heb. 5. 5, 6. when the Apostle would prove that Christ is a Priest, and hold forth that title of his, he quoteth two places;
In Hebrew 5. 5, 6. when the Apostle would prove that christ is a Priest, and hold forth that title of his, he quoteth two places;
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and a man would wonder why those two plaees should be put together:
and a man would wonder why those two plaees should be put together:
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First, vers. 5. saith he, He that said, Thou art my son, to day have I begotten thee.
First, vers. 5. Says he, He that said, Thou art my son, to day have I begotten thee.
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As he saith (so vers. 6.) in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. As he Says (so vers. 6.) in Another place, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.
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How doth the first of these places, viz. Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee, prove that Christ was a Priest? Thus:
How does the First of these places, viz. Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee, prove that christ was a Priest? Thus:
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The law of Nature, before Moses, was, that the eldest, the first-born in the family, was both the Judge,
The law of Nature, before Moses, was, that the eldest, the firstborn in the family, was both the Judge,
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and also the Priest of that family.
and also the Priest of that family.
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Now because Christ is both the natural and the eldest Son of God, therefore he is a Priest by inheritance;
Now Because christ is both the natural and the eldest Son of God, Therefore he is a Priest by inheritance;
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but we (I say) are made so by him.
but we (I say) Are made so by him.
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And take this for a certain Rule, That that which is derived, can never arrive to that fulness of prerogative with what is natural.
And take this for a certain Rule, That that which is derived, can never arrive to that fullness of prerogative with what is natural.
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An adopted son can never come to be a natural son.
an adopted son can never come to be a natural son.
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A made King and a made Priest, can never come to the same height of prerogative and title that he hath that is naturally so.
A made King and a made Priest, can never come to the same height of prerogative and title that he hath that is naturally so.
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And therefore though all that is in Christ, and all his priviledges are by way of participation in the Saints,
And Therefore though all that is in christ, and all his privileges Are by Way of participation in the Saints,
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yet it is impossible they should be in that fulness: Why? Because it is derived:
yet it is impossible they should be in that fullness: Why? Because it is derived:
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Thou hast made us kings and priests. Thou hast made us, unto our God, kings and priests. Thou hast made us Kings and Priests. Thou hast made us, unto our God, Kings and Priests.
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I take it, those words, unto our God, do not refer to Kings, but to Priests, and to that alone: and my reason is this;
I take it, those words, unto our God, do not refer to Kings, but to Priests, and to that alone: and my reason is this;
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Not onely because it cannot in any propriety of speech be said, We are kings unto God:
Not only Because it cannot in any propriety of speech be said, We Are Kings unto God:
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We may be said to be kings unto the creatures, and unto all things else. But to be Priests unto God, to offer up sacrifice unto him, that is proper.
We may be said to be Kings unto the creatures, and unto all things Else. But to be Priests unto God, to offer up sacrifice unto him, that is proper.
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And the reason further is this, Because in Rev. 20. 6. (where this thing is fulfilled) though he speaks there of their raigning,
And the reason further is this, Because in Rev. 20. 6. (where this thing is fulfilled) though he speaks there of their reigning,
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and of their being Kings, yet he doth not say they are Kings unto God, but onely saith, They are priests of God, and of Christ.
and of their being Kings, yet he does not say they Are Kings unto God, but only Says, They Are Priests of God, and of christ.
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And Priests they are unto OUR God; because that God becomes their God by a free choice,
And Priests they Are unto OUR God; Because that God becomes their God by a free choice,
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though in Christ, yet not for Christ: We are chosen in Christ, but not for the merit of Christ; he is our God freely.
though in christ, yet not for christ: We Are chosen in christ, but not for the merit of christ; he is our God freely.
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I told you that these words, Thou hast made us kings and priests, respect especially their priviledge and honour to rule this world, and the affairs thereof.
I told you that these words, Thou hast made us Kings and Priests, respect especially their privilege and honour to Rule this world, and the affairs thereof.
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When they saw Jesus Christ undertook the managing the affairs of the world, and to execute the Decrees contained in that book held in the hand of him that sate on the throne, which contained how God would have the world managed unto the day of Judgement,
When they saw jesus christ undertook the managing the affairs of the world, and to execute the Decrees contained in that book held in the hand of him that sat on the throne, which contained how God would have the world managed unto the day of Judgement,
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and that Christ was thus crowned king; they upon this utter this song of praise, That they are made kings with him;
and that christ was thus crowned King; they upon this utter this song of praise, That they Are made Kings with him;
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as in respect of the glory to come in heaven, being co-heirs with Christ, so also as being joyned in commission with him for the managing of the affairs of this book,
as in respect of the glory to come in heaven, being coheirs with christ, so also as being joined in commission with him for the managing of the affairs of this book,
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and accomplishing the things contained in it.
and accomplishing the things contained in it.
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We also (say they) are kings and priests. And their inference implies as much, We shall raign on earth: We also (say they) Are Kings and Priests. And their Inference Implies as much, We shall Reign on earth:
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the lowest interpretation of which, that can be given, must be this: We shall have an hand in guiding the affairs of the earth;
the lowest Interpretation of which, that can be given, must be this: We shall have an hand in guiding the affairs of the earth;
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which although it shall have an eminent accomplishment at a certain season to come, therefore they say, We SHALL raign: yet notwithstanding they are kings at present,
which although it shall have an eminent accomplishment At a certain season to come, Therefore they say, We SHALL Reign: yet notwithstanding they Are Kings At present,
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and it is in some degree fulfilled now.
and it is in Some degree fulfilled now.
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I told you last day, I thought there were four degrees of the fulfilling of this their being Kings.
I told you last day, I Thought there were four Degrees of the fulfilling of this their being Kings.
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First, in this world, they by their prayers having an influence in the managing the affairs of the world,
First, in this world, they by their Prayers having an influence in the managing the affairs of the world,
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and into the accomplishment of all the great things that Christ doth do for his Church.
and into the accomplishment of all the great things that christ does doe for his Church.
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And though it may be, and it is certain, they have not in all ages known (according to what is in this prophecie) what Jesus Christ will do next,
And though it may be, and it is certain, they have not in all ages known (according to what is in this prophecy) what jesus christ will do next,
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yet still, by the spirit of Prophecie, as it were, the Saints have been guided to seek for those things at the hands of God and Christ, which he was about to accomplish. Secondly, in heaven;
yet still, by the Spirit of Prophecy, as it were, the Saints have been guided to seek for those things At the hands of God and christ, which he was about to accomplish. Secondly, in heaven;
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and for that I quoted first that place in Rev. 2. 26. where, To him that over cometh, (therefore it is meant of a state after death) and keepeth my commandments to the end, will I give power over the nations,
and for that I quoted First that place in Rev. 2. 26. where, To him that over comes, (Therefore it is meant of a state After death) and Keepeth my Commandments to the end, will I give power over the Nations,
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and he shall rule them with a rod of iron:
and he shall Rule them with a rod of iron:
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as a vessel of the potters shall they be broken in shivers, even as I have received of my Father. as a vessel of the potters shall they be broken in shivers, even as I have received of my Father.
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When is this to be fulfilled? Not before death; for he speaks of him that overcometh, and keepeth his commandments to the end.
When is this to be fulfilled? Not before death; for he speaks of him that Overcometh, and Keepeth his Commandments to the end.
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Not at the day of Judgement onely;
Not At the day of Judgement only;
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for it is the same promise was made to Christ in the second Psalm, which is evidently to be understood of Christs Government committed unto him by the Father until the day of Judgement, which here you see he saith he hath received of his Father.
for it is the same promise was made to christ in the second Psalm, which is evidently to be understood of Christ Government committed unto him by the Father until the day of Judgement, which Here you see he Says he hath received of his Father.
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If therefore that in the second Psalm be meant (as clearly it is) of Christs government of the world unto the day of Judgement,
If Therefore that in the second Psalm be meant (as clearly it is) of Christ government of the world unto the day of Judgement,
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and that he promiseth his Saints after death the same priviledge;
and that he promises his Saints After death the same privilege;
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then of necessity it must needs follow, that they have a share and a hand therein.
then of necessity it must needs follow, that they have a share and a hand therein.
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I quoted likewise another place for this, namely, out of Dan. 4. 17. where when that great business, the greatest work then in the world, was to be done, the cutting down of Nebuchadnezzar, and turning him out for seven yeers to feed among the beasts of the field, the Angel that comes down,
I quoted likewise Another place for this, namely, out of Dan. 4. 17. where when that great business, the greatest work then in the world, was to be done, the cutting down of Nebuchadnezzar, and turning him out for seven Years to feed among the beasts of the field, the Angel that comes down,
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and gives the command for it, saith, This matter is not by me alone, but it is by the decree of all the watchers, that is, of all the angels,
and gives the command for it, Says, This matter is not by me alone, but it is by the Decree of all the watchers, that is, of all the Angels,
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and by the word of the holy ones: they all concur in it. And thus Junius interprets that place.and by the word of the holy ones: they all concur in it. And thus Junius interprets that place.
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I added likewise, for the strengthening of this, a third Scripture, Revel. 6. 9, 10. where the souls under the altar, newly slain, having their souls severed from their bodies, under that great and last persecution under Dioclesian, (for to those times doth that cry refer) they cry for vengeance upon their blood:
I added likewise, for the strengthening of this, a third Scripture, Revel. 6. 9, 10. where the Souls under the altar, newly slave, having their Souls severed from their bodies, under that great and last persecution under Diocletian, (for to those times does that cry refer) they cry for vengeance upon their blood:
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Not onely doth their blood cry, as Abel 's is said to do from the beginning of the world,
Not only does their blood cry, as Abel is is said to do from the beginning of the world,
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but their souls are said to cry.
but their Souls Are said to cry.
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The Papists, that they may bring in the doctrine of the invocation of Saints departed, (which is that great doctrine of devils,
The Papists, that they may bring in the Doctrine of the invocation of Saints departed, (which is that great Doctrine of Devils,
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or of Daemons rather, which the Apostle foretold should be brought up in the world,
or of Daemons rather, which the Apostle foretold should be brought up in the world,
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and is the greatest idolatry that ever was upon earth) they teach that the souls in heaven do there know all things here below, in the glass of the Trinity, and of the Godhead.
and is the greatest idolatry that ever was upon earth) they teach that the Souls in heaven do there know all things Here below, in the glass of the Trinity, and of the Godhead.
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And our Divines, that they may wholly take away that Argument for invocation of Saints, from the Papists, many of them have denied that there is any knowledge at all of the things that are done here belowe.
And our Divines, that they may wholly take away that Argument for invocation of Saints, from the Papists, many of them have denied that there is any knowledge At all of the things that Are done Here below.
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But, my brethren, there is no connexion between their knowledge of the great affairs of this world,
But, my brothers, there is no connexion between their knowledge of the great affairs of this world,
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and having an influence into them; and their invocation, none at all. For, First, no man is able to affirm that they know all particular things here:
and having an influence into them; and their invocation, none At all. For, First, no man is able to affirm that they know all particular things Here:
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and yet me-thinketh no man should deny, but that they have knowledge (by the Angels that are continually messengers from heaven to earth) of the great things that are done here.
and yet me-thinketh no man should deny, but that they have knowledge (by the Angels that Are continually messengers from heaven to earth) of the great things that Are done Here.
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There is joy thorowout all heaven, when a soul is converted.
There is joy throughout all heaven, when a soul is converted.
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And in Rev. 18. 20. when Rome is destroyed, as there will be joy thorowout the whole earth,
And in Rev. 18. 20. when Rome is destroyed, as there will be joy throughout the Whole earth,
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so there will be joy thorowout the heavens also, when that City is ruined, in which is found the blood of all the Apostles,
so there will be joy throughout the heavens also, when that city is ruined, in which is found the blood of all the Apostles,
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and of all the Martyrs and Saints slain by the power and authority of that City (for so God hath ordered it) from the Primitive times to this day;
and of all the Martyrs and Saints slave by the power and Authority of that city (for so God hath ordered it) from the Primitive times to this day;
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then saith he, Rejoyce over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets: for God hath avenged you on her.
then Says he, Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and you holy Apostles and Prophets: for God hath avenged you on her.
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I say, there is no connexion between those two;
I say, there is no connexion between those two;
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That because they may be supposed to know some of the great affairs of the world, that therefore they must be invocated.
That Because they may be supposed to know Some of the great affairs of the world, that Therefore they must be invocated.
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Invocation therefore is upon these grounds denied by our Divines, and justly too: For,
Invocation Therefore is upon these grounds denied by our Divines, and justly too: For,
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First, it is certain, and cannot be denied, that the Angels do know the things of this world;
First, it is certain, and cannot be denied, that the Angels do know the things of this world;
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for they attend there as ministring spirits continually, which the other do not:
for they attend there as ministering spirits continually, which the other doe not:
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and yet because they know them, it is no argument at all, that therefore we may invocate Angels,
and yet Because they know them, it is no argument At all, that Therefore we may invocate Angels,
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or pray unto them to pray for us.
or pray unto them to pray for us.
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If a man were sure that an Angel were by him, and now attending on him, (as I am certain there are Angels attending the Saints;
If a man were sure that an Angel were by him, and now attending on him, (as I am certain there Are Angels attending the Saints;
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for they are their great guard in all places, especially in the Churches, in their publike Worship) yet he hath no warrant at all to desire that Angel to pray for him:
for they Are their great guard in all places, especially in the Churches, in their public Worship) yet he hath no warrant At all to desire that Angel to pray for him:
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God hath not appointed such a way of communion between us and him.
God hath not appointed such a Way of communion between us and him.
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Secondly, we have no warrant to believe that the Saints in heaven do hear us when we pray unto them to pray for us;
Secondly, we have no warrant to believe that the Saints in heaven do hear us when we pray unto them to pray for us;
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and least of all, to think that one Saint should be able to hear a thousand,
and least of all, to think that one Saint should be able to hear a thousand,
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nay ten thousand Saints on earth at one time; it is the greatest absurdity in the world to imagine it:
nay ten thousand Saints on earth At one time; it is the greatest absurdity in the world to imagine it:
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and yet how many suitors hath that one virgine Mary? The Saints departed may be supposed to have a great interest and priviledge,
and yet how many Suitors hath that one Virgae Marry? The Saints departed may be supposed to have a great Interest and privilege,
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and participation with Jesus Christ, and a great honour communicated to them, for the managing of the great affairs of this world;
and participation with jesus christ, and a great honour communicated to them, for the managing of the great affairs of this world;
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and yet there is no consequence, nay the clean contrary, that therefore we should invocate them;
and yet there is no consequence, nay the clean contrary, that Therefore we should invocate them;
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because that no man can be assured, nay it is certain they do not hear the prayers of any, much less can they hear the prayers of so many:
Because that no man can be assured, nay it is certain they do not hear the Prayers of any, much less can they hear the Prayers of so many:
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which is the dotage of the Church of Rome.
which is the dotage of the Church of Room.
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But lastly, it is flat Idolatry, and that for this reason, Because that Christ being ascended into heaven, is constituted and appointed a Mediator there;
But lastly, it is flat Idolatry, and that for this reason, Because that christ being ascended into heaven, is constituted and appointed a Mediator there;
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and therefore for any to pray to the Saints in heaven to pray for them, is to have another Mediator before Christs face,
and Therefore for any to pray to the Saints in heaven to pray for them, is to have Another Mediator before Christ face,
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whereas he alone hath took on him that office: for, There is one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.
whereas he alone hath took on him that office: for, There is one Mediator between God and man, the man christ jesus.
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And so now I pass from the Explication of those words;
And so now I pass from the Explication of those words;
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and come to the third thing, which, I take it, is more eminently aimed at in the text,
and come to the third thing, which, I take it, is more eminently aimed At in the text,
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and in these words, We shall raign on earth.
and in these words, We shall Reign on earth.
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I shall open what I conceive to be the meaning of these words, exceeding briefly, not intending to make a Subject of any thing in this Chapter.
I shall open what I conceive to be the meaning of these words, exceeding briefly, not intending to make a Subject of any thing in this Chapter.
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For when I first took it in hand, I onely purposed to run cursorily over it.
For when I First took it in hand, I only purposed to run cursorily over it.
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First then, it is evident, that there must be some great eminent advancement, yet to come,
First then, it is evident, that there must be Some great eminent advancement, yet to come,
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as the consequent of Christs being King; which these Saints here, had in their eye. This I shall open to you by degrees.
as the consequent of Christ being King; which these Saints Here, had in their eye. This I shall open to you by Degrees.
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For first, if you mark it, upon Christ's taking the book, (which was his undertaking to be King of the world) they fall out into this Outcry of praise and rejoycing, We shall raign on earth.
For First, if you mark it, upon Christ's taking the book, (which was his undertaking to be King of the world) they fallen out into this Outcry of praise and rejoicing, We shall Reign on earth.
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This is the fruit, this is the issue, this is the conclusion of Christ's having taken the kingdom, and undertaking to be King.
This is the fruit, this is the issue, this is the conclusion of Christ's having taken the Kingdom, and undertaking to be King.
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And it must needs too be some great and eminent thing, which must have an eminent and conspicuous accomplishment:
And it must needs too be Some great and eminent thing, which must have an eminent and conspicuous accomplishment:
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for it is that thing which is next in their thoughts. They over-look all priviledges else, and do pitch upon this, and parallel it with Redemption.
for it is that thing which is next in their thoughts. They overlook all privileges Else, and do pitch upon this, and parallel it with Redemption.
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For, if you mark it, their song of praise runs but upon these two things;
For, if you mark it, their song of praise runs but upon these two things;
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Thou hast redeemed us with thy blood, and hast made us kings, and we shall raign on earth. Thou hast redeemed us with thy blood, and hast made us Kings, and we shall Reign on earth.
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Secondly, it is some eminent thing, to be fulfilled at an eminent time to come. For mark the difference;
Secondly, it is Some eminent thing, to be fulfilled At an eminent time to come. For mark the difference;
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Thou hast made us kings, say they; thou hast given us that title, and that honour at the present:Thou hast made us Kings, say they; thou hast given us that title, and that honour At the present:
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but we SHALL raign; speaking of it, as of a thing yet to come. They are kings, and they do raign in that respect by prayer;
but we SHALL Reign; speaking of it, as of a thing yet to come. They Are Kings, and they do Reign in that respect by prayer;
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but yet they raign in sackcloth: yea, but we SHALL raign, say they.
but yet they Reign in Sackcloth: yea, but we SHALL Reign, say they.
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Now that you may the better understand how it is to come, and when it is to come;
Now that you may the better understand how it is to come, and when it is to come;
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for otherwise in all other respects the Saints are Kings in all ages;
for otherwise in all other respects the Saints Are Kings in all ages;
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but I say, that there is a peculiar time in which it is to be accomplished, which they have now in their eye.
but I say, that there is a peculiar time in which it is to be accomplished, which they have now in their eye.
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To make this clear to you, do but consider the natural contexture of what now followeth in this discourse.
To make this clear to you, do but Consider the natural contexture of what now follows in this discourse.
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They utter this, you see, in the beginning of the book, in this vision of Chap. 5. which (as I have shewn) is the prologue to the whole that follows.
They utter this, you see, in the beginning of the book, in this vision of Chap. 5. which (as I have shown) is the prologue to the Whole that follows.
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They utter it when they did but first see Jesus Christ undertake to be King of the world,
They utter it when they did but First see jesus christ undertake to be King of the world,
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and had taken the government thereof upon him, and the execution of the decrees contained in that book he took out of the hand of him that sate on the throne.
and had taken the government thereof upon him, and the execution of the decrees contained in that book he took out of the hand of him that sat on the throne.
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Before the end of the world should come, there was a long time, and a great many things that were contained in this book, in this roll which Christ took, which was written within and without, that were orderly one after another to be performed;
Before the end of the world should come, there was a long time, and a great many things that were contained in this book, in this roll which christ took, which was written within and without, that were orderly one After Another to be performed;
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therefore, in the next Chapter to this, after this Vision is past, (which as I said, is the prologue) there is first a going forth to conquer;
Therefore, in the next Chapter to this, After this Vision is past, (which as I said, is the prologue) there is First a going forth to conquer;
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Behold, (saith he, vers. 2.) a white horse, and he that sate on him had a bowe, Behold, (Says he, vers. 2.) a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow,
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and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. He had begun to set upon the world then, he went forth conquering;and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. He had begun to Set upon the world then, he went forth conquering;
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but he must go on to conquer;
but he must go on to conquer;
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for he had the Heathenish world to conquer, and he hath the Antichristian world, and he hath the Mahumetane world to conquer.
for he had the Heathenish world to conquer, and he hath the Antichristian world, and he hath the Mohammedan world to conquer.
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And all his conquest is carried on, till towards the later end, by his bowe; he takes nothing out with him else;
And all his conquest is carried on, till towards the later end, by his bow; he Takes nothing out with him Else;
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he overcomes by his Word, which are the arrows he shoots into the hearts of the Kings enemies, as you have it in Psal. 45. 5. So that now all the story thorowout this book afterwards, it is but the story of Christs conquering of his Kingdom with his bowe,
he overcomes by his Word, which Are the arrows he shoots into the hearts of the Kings enemies, as you have it in Psalm 45. 5. So that now all the story throughout this book afterwards, it is but the story of Christ conquering of his Kingdom with his bow,
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and with his arrows, and executing the decrees that were contained in the roll he took out of his Fathers hand.
and with his arrows, and executing the decrees that were contained in the roll he took out of his Father's hand.
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When you come towards the end of the book, in the 19 Chapter, he that in the sixth Chapter you saw when he went first out, riding upon a white horse, you shall see him with Armies attending of him, whereof he is the General, riding likewise upon a white horse.
When you come towards the end of the book, in the 19 Chapter, he that in the sixth Chapter you saw when he went First out, riding upon a white horse, you shall see him with Armies attending of him, whereof he is the General, riding likewise upon a white horse.
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I saw (saith he, vers. 11.) heaven opened, and behold a white horse, and he that sate upon him was called Faithful and True; I saw (Says he, vers. 11.) heaven opened, and behold a white horse, and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True;
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and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. and in righteousness he does judge and make war.
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For towards the later end, when he comes to grapple with the Antichristian world, he doth do it by the Sword,
For towards the later end, when he comes to grapple with the Antichristian world, he does doe it by the Sword,
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and not by his Bowe onely.
and not by his Bow only.
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And therefore when he speaks of the Beast (chap. 13.) who had made war with the Saints, he tells us, (vers. 10.) that he that killeth with the sword, must be killed with the sword.
And Therefore when he speaks of the Beast (chap. 13.) who had made war with the Saints, he tells us, (vers. 10.) that he that kills with the sword, must be killed with the sword.
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It shall be the sword that shall end it.
It shall be the sword that shall end it.
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Therefore he that at first went forth upon a white horse, with nothing but his bowe, you see him in the nineteenth Chapter coming to make war,
Therefore he that At First went forth upon a white horse, with nothing but his bow, you see him in the nineteenth Chapter coming to make war,
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& the Armies which were in heaven following him.
& the Armies which were in heaven following him.
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And what is the issue of it? Vers. 20. The Beast was taken, and with him the false prophet, (whether the Mahumetane party,
And what is the issue of it? Vers. 20. The Beast was taken, and with him the false Prophet, (whither the Mohammedan party,
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and the Pope, I will not now determine;
and the Pope, I will not now determine;
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but) they were altogether ruined and destroyed, cast into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
but) they were altogether ruined and destroyed, cast into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
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All this Jesus Christ doth, before he comes fully to possess his kingdom. And this you have related to you between the 6 Chapter and the 20 Chapter.
All this jesus christ does, before he comes Fully to possess his Kingdom. And this you have related to you between the 6 Chapter and the 20 Chapter.
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Well now, at the 20 Chapter, you shall see, that what they said at the beginning would be the issue of Christ's taking upon him the government of the world,
Well now, At the 20 Chapter, you shall see, that what they said At the beginning would be the issue of Christ's taking upon him the government of the world,
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and undertaking to fulfil the Decrees contained in the book, the same is declared to be made good then,
and undertaking to fulfil the Decrees contained in the book, the same is declared to be made good then,
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as being the eminent season for it.
as being the eminent season for it.
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For after that he had taken the Beast and the false Prophet, an Angel came down from heaven, (so vers. 1.) having the key of the bottomless pit,
For After that he had taken the Beast and the false Prophet, an Angel Come down from heaven, (so vers. 1.) having the key of the bottomless pit,
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and a great chain in his hand;
and a great chain in his hand;
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and he lays hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the devil and Satan,
and he lays hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan,
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and bindes him a thousand yeers, and casteth him into the bottomless pit, and there shuts him up, sets a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, &c. And then, vers. 4. I saw thrones, and they sate upon them,
and binds him a thousand Years, and Cast him into the bottomless pit, and there shuts him up, sets a seal upon him, that he should deceive the Nations no more, etc. And then, vers. 4. I saw thrones, and they sat upon them,
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and judgement was given unto them. And I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus,
and judgement was given unto them. And I saw the Souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of jesus,
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and for the Word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image,
and for the Word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image,
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neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands: and they lived and raigned with Christ a thousand yeers.
neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands: and they lived and reigned with christ a thousand Years.
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But the rest of the dead lived not again, until the thousand yeers were finished. This is the first resurrection.
But the rest of the dead lived not again, until the thousand Years were finished. This is the First resurrection.
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Blessed and holy is he (vers. 6.) that hath part in the first resurrection;
Blessed and holy is he (vers. 6.) that hath part in the First resurrection;
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on such the second death shall have no power;
on such the second death shall have no power;
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but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall raign with him a thousand yeers. Mark;but they shall be Priests of God and of christ, and shall Reign with him a thousand Years. Mark;
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what they say at the beginning, when they saw Jesus Christ undertake the Kingdom;
what they say At the beginning, when they saw jesus christ undertake the Kingdom;
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the very same (after he had conquer'd all his enemies, the Beast and the false Prophet,
the very same (After he had conquered all his enemies, the Beast and the false Prophet,
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and then taken the devil and all, and flung him for a time into the bottomless pit) is here fulfilled.
and then taken the Devil and all, and flung him for a time into the bottomless pit) is Here fulfilled.
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That which before they said would be the issue of Christs government, is here in the very same terms said to be accomplished.
That which before they said would be the issue of Christ government, is Here in the very same terms said to be accomplished.
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Here in the 5 Chapter they say, Thou hast made us kings and priests; in Chap. 20. 6. they are said to be priests of God, and of Christ.
Here in the 5 Chapter they say, Thou hast made us Kings and Priests; in Chap. 20. 6. they Are said to be Priests of God, and of christ.
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Here they say, And we shall raign on earth: in the 20 Chapter it is twice repeated;
Here they say, And we shall Reign on earth: in the 20 Chapter it is twice repeated;
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first, vers. 4. They raigned with Christ a thousand yeers: and again, vers. 6. And they shall raign with him a thousand yeers.
First, vers. 4. They reigned with christ a thousand Years: and again, vers. 6. And they shall Reign with him a thousand Years.
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This, I say, shews it evidently that at the beginning they had this in their eye,
This, I say, shows it evidently that At the beginning they had this in their eye,
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as that which should be the issue and close of Christs governing the world.
as that which should be the issue and close of Christ governing the world.
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But you will say, Is what is said in Chap. 20. meant of the Saints raigning on earth? Certainly yes:But you will say, Is what is said in Chap. 20. meant of the Saints reigning on earth? Certainly yes:
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and the reason is this, Because during this raign, Satan is said to be bound. Now to have Satan bound while the Saints raign in heaven, is unnecessary and needless:
and the reason is this, Because during this Reign, Satan is said to be bound. Now to have Satan bound while the Saints Reign in heaven, is unnecessary and needless:
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for how can he disturb them, or be an annoyance to their kingdom there? Whereas you see, that by way of preparation to this kingdom they shall have on earth, both the Beast and the false Prophet are taken, and Satan himself bound.
for how can he disturb them, or be an annoyance to their Kingdom there? Whereas you see, that by Way of preparation to this Kingdom they shall have on earth, both the Beast and the false Prophet Are taken, and Satan himself bound.
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Neither, secondly, can it be meant of the raign of the Saints in heaven; for that is for a longer time then a thousand yeers;
Neither, secondly, can it be meant of the Reign of the Saints in heaven; for that is for a longer time then a thousand Years;
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and those Saints that were slain in the Primitive times, they have already raigned longer then a thousand yeers.
and those Saints that were slave in the Primitive times, they have already reigned longer then a thousand Years.
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But that which doth most clearly evince it, is this, That in the 7 verse the devil is said to be let loose:
But that which does most clearly evince it, is this, That in the 7 verse the Devil is said to be let lose:
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And when the thousand yeers are expired, (saith he) Satan shall be loosed out of his prison. And when the thousand Years Are expired, (Says he) Satan shall be loosed out of his prison.
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Therefore it must necessarily be meant neither of the kingdom of heaven after the day of Judgement,
Therefore it must necessarily be meant neither of the Kingdom of heaven After the day of Judgement,
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nor of the kingdom of heaven before the day of Judgement;
nor of the Kingdom of heaven before the day of Judgement;
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but of a kingdom which they shall have on the earth, as the words are in this 5 Chapter.
but of a Kingdom which they shall have on the earth, as the words Are in this 5 Chapter.
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Me-thinks (my brethren) that thus much should be evident to all mens apprehensions, by paralleling the words used here at the beginning of Christs reception of the government of the world,
Methinks (my brothers) that thus much should be evident to all men's apprehensions, by paralleling the words used Here At the beginning of Christ reception of the government of the world,
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and the words expressed at the later end, ( viz. in Chap. 20.) when Christ had thus accomplished the decrees contained in the book.
and the words expressed At the later end, (viz. in Chap. 20.) when christ had thus accomplished the decrees contained in the book.
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I say, Me-thinks thus much should be conspicuous to all mens understandings, That there is some eminent kingdom for the Saints after all;
I say, Methinks thus much should be conspicuous to all men's understandings, That there is Some eminent Kingdom for the Saints After all;
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when the enemies of Christ, the Beast and the false Prophet, and Satan himself is overthrown;
when the enemies of christ, the Beast and the false Prophet, and Satan himself is overthrown;
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when the decrees of this book are accomplished, when the time of this Prophecie is run out, that then, I say, there is an eminent kingdom for the Saints to have on the earth.
when the decrees of this book Are accomplished, when the time of this Prophecy is run out, that then, I say, there is an eminent Kingdom for the Saints to have on the earth.
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Thus much, I say, me-thinks should be evident to any mans understanding:
Thus much, I say, methinks should be evident to any men understanding:
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It is that which in the beginning these say will be the end of Christs kingdom here;
It is that which in the beginning these say will be the end of Christ Kingdom Here;
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it is that which they comfort themselves withal; and, it is that which in order followeth Christs accomplishing the decrees of his Father,
it is that which they Comfort themselves withal; and, it is that which in order follows Christ accomplishing the decrees of his Father,
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and the ruine and destruction of his enemies.
and the ruin and destruction of his enemies.
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There have been those that have made this to be already fulfilled, namely, That there hath been a time wherein the Saints in heaven that were killed in the Primitive times, had a great deal of honour put upon them for a thousand yeers;
There have been those that have made this to be already fulfilled, namely, That there hath been a time wherein the Saints in heaven that were killed in the Primitive times, had a great deal of honour put upon them for a thousand Years;
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and the Saints on earth had a great deal of peace;
and the Saints on earth had a great deal of peace;
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which they compute to be from the time of Theodosius the Emperour, till the persecution arose afresh by the Pope and the Antichristian party;
which they compute to be from the time of Theodosius the Emperor, till the persecution arose afresh by the Pope and the Antichristian party;
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and they reckon it to be about a thousand yeers. But it is evident, that that is not the meaning.
and they reckon it to be about a thousand Years. But it is evident, that that is not the meaning.
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For the time of this Raign here spoken of, must be after the Beast is destroyed:
For the time of this Reign Here spoken of, must be After the Beast is destroyed:
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for in the 19 Chapter, vers. 20. it is said, The Beast was taken, and cast into the lake:
for in the 19 Chapter, vers. 20. it is said, The Beast was taken, and cast into the lake:
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and then follows in the 20 Chapter, their raigning with Christ a thousand yeers.
and then follows in the 20 Chapter, their reigning with christ a thousand Years.
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And likewise all the Vials mentioned in the Chapters before, were first to be poured out upon him:
And likewise all the Vials mentioned in the Chapters before, were First to be poured out upon him:
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and therefore it cannot be during the Popes raign.
and Therefore it cannot be during the Popes Reign.
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And then again, it cannot be during that time neither, because it is said that the devil is bound up, that he should deceive the nations no more:
And then again, it cannot be during that time neither, Because it is said that the Devil is bound up, that he should deceive the Nations no more:
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Now during the raign of the Beast, Satan never deceived the nations more then then: so Chap. 13. 13. He deceiveth them that dwell on the earth.
Now during the Reign of the Beast, Satan never deceived the Nations more then then: so Chap. 13. 13. He deceives them that dwell on the earth.
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Never did he deceive men more both with Idolatry and Superstition, never was there raised more Wars and Persecutions against the Saints,
Never did he deceive men more both with Idolatry and Superstition, never was there raised more Wars and Persecutions against the Saints,
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then during the raign and time of Popery.
then during the Reign and time of Popery.
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The Saints indeed have had a great deal of honour put upon them by the Papists, in Canonizing of them, and the like;
The Saints indeed have had a great deal of honour put upon them by the Papists, in Canonizing of them, and the like;
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but alas, it was all but a false honour, it is not the honour and priviledge that the raigning with Christ a thousand yeers gives them;
but alas, it was all but a false honour, it is not the honour and privilege that the reigning with christ a thousand Years gives them;
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neither would they have so rejoyced in it when Christ first took upon him to be king;
neither would they have so rejoiced in it when christ First took upon him to be King;
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not rejoyce, I say, in that glory and honour which the Popish world gave them during those times of Popery;
not rejoice, I say, in that glory and honour which the Popish world gave them during those times of Popery;
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no, We shall raign on earth, say they:
no, We shall Reign on earth, say they:
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this was it which was the ground of their rejoycing, and which they had then in their eye.
this was it which was the ground of their rejoicing, and which they had then in their eye.
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Therefore as this was not begun when these Saints here in the 5 Chap. first spake it;
Therefore as this was not begun when these Saints Here in the 5 Chap. First spoke it;
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so neither shall it begin until the Beast and the false Prophet be destroyed.
so neither shall it begin until the Beast and the false Prophet be destroyed.
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You must first see the accomplishment of those great things that are written in this Book concerning Antichrist and his Kingdom, which will be the close of the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
You must First see the accomplishment of those great things that Are written in this Book Concerning Antichrist and his Kingdom, which will be the close of the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ,
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and then follows that which you have in the 20 Chap. the 4, 5. and 6. vers.
and then follows that which you have in the 20 Chap. the 4, 5. and 6. vers.
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The next Question will be, What persons he speaks this of, when he saith, We shall reign on the Earth?
The next Question will be, What Persons he speaks this of, when he Says, We shall Reign on the Earth?
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Clearly, of those that are redeemed unto God by the blood of the Lamb, Christ Jesus, out of every Kindred,
Clearly, of those that Are redeemed unto God by the blood of the Lamb, christ jesus, out of every Kindred,
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and Tongue, and People, and Nation.
and Tongue, and People, and nation.
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But the great Querie will be, whether they speak this of themselves, personally, or whether they speak it of all the Saints, successively? that is, not onely we now,
But the great Querie will be, whither they speak this of themselves, personally, or whither they speak it of all the Saints, successively? that is, not only we now,
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but all the Saints in many ages to come, shall be persecuted and opprest:
but all the Saints in many ages to come, shall be persecuted and oppressed:
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as we were by Heathenish Rome; so they shall be under Antichristian Rome; (for in Rome is found the blood of all the Saints;
as we were by Heathenish Room; so they shall be under Antichristian Room; (for in Room is found the blood of all the Saints;
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therefore I do not so much fear any Protestant-persecution) yet in the end, though we now by our blood lay the foundation,
Therefore I do not so much Fear any Protestant-persecution) yet in the end, though we now by our blood lay the Foundation,
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and do but sow to it;
and do but sow to it;
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yet there is a crop to come up one day of a Kingdom which Jesus Christ hath undertaken to bring into this world, which his Saints shall have.
yet there is a crop to come up one day of a Kingdom which jesus christ hath undertaken to bring into this world, which his Saints shall have.
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You may very well interpret it so; and certainly for my part I take it to be that which was their aim.
You may very well interpret it so; and Certainly for my part I take it to be that which was their aim.
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And the language of the Scripture doth import as much. We shall not all die, (saith Paul) but we shall be changed.
And the language of the Scripture does import as much. We shall not all die, (Says Paul) but we shall be changed.
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Did Paul think to live until the day of Judgement? No, yet he speaks in the person of We, and the Christians then might have said the like;
Did Paul think to live until the day of Judgement? No, yet he speaks in the person of We, and the Christians then might have said the like;
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and yet those persons all died.
and yet those Persons all died.
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He meaneth therefore, the whole Community and Fellowship of the Saints, whom the Apostle Peter, in 1 Pet. 2. 9. calleth a Generation, and a Nation:
He means Therefore, the Whole Community and Fellowship of the Saints, whom the Apostle Peter, in 1 Pet. 2. 9. calls a Generation, and a nation:
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and therefore now, as a Nation that knows that one day they shall prevail and have a Kingdom,
and Therefore now, as a nation that knows that one day they shall prevail and have a Kingdom,
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as the Jews think, (though they suppose it many yeers to come, and do not think that they themselves shall enjoy it) yet speaking in the language of their Nation and Generation, may say, We shall one day be the top of Nations,
as the jews think, (though they suppose it many Years to come, and do not think that they themselves shall enjoy it) yet speaking in the language of their nation and Generation, may say, We shall one day be the top of nations,
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and have these and these Priviledges: that is, Not we that now live; but all of this Nation, this Generation, this Kindred, as they are called also.
and have these and these Privileges: that is, Not we that now live; but all of this nation, this Generation, this Kindred, as they Are called also.
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And thus it hath a passable and a fair interpretation; We shall reign on earth.
And thus it hath a passable and a fair Interpretation; We shall Reign on earth.
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So that the plain Doctrine or Observation is but this, That there is in the end a Kingdom to come here for the Saints, that after all the Kingdoms of the World have had their time and their date, by which the Saints have all along been opprest and injured, there is,
So that the plain Doctrine or Observation is but this, That there is in the end a Kingdom to come Here for the Saints, that After all the Kingdoms of the World have had their time and their date, by which the Saints have all along been oppressed and injured, there is,
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even on earth, a Kingdom to be given unto them, when all Nations shall be converted unto God,
even on earth, a Kingdom to be given unto them, when all nations shall be converted unto God,
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and the Saints in them be the prevailing party in the World. The Scripture seems to run much this way.
and the Saints in them be the prevailing party in the World. The Scripture seems to run much this Way.
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The first man (that I finde of an Englishman) that distinctly fell into this Notion, was a man of much holiness and piety, now with God.
The First man (that I find of an Englishman) that distinctly fell into this Notion, was a man of much holiness and piety, now with God.
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I'll tell you the occasion that led him into these thoughts, as he himself (in a manuscript I have lying by me) expresseth it.
I'll tell you the occasion that led him into these thoughts, as he himself (in a manuscript I have lying by me) Expresses it.
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I went, saith he, to recollect all the promises that are in the whole Book of God made unto the Saints, beginning at Genesis and so going along throughout all the old Testament (not dreaming of any such notion as this is) & I found no check at all in my thoughts,
I went, Says he, to recollect all the promises that Are in the Whole Book of God made unto the Saints, beginning At Genesis and so going along throughout all the old Testament (not dreaming of any such notion as this is) & I found no check At all in my thoughts,
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until I came to read some of the Prophecies in Isaiah, which professedly speak of the times of the Gospel,
until I Come to read Some of the Prophecies in Isaiah, which professedly speak of the times of the Gospel,
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& which speak such great, high, and glorious things of spiritual enjoyments of God, with outward peace & prosperity.
& which speak such great, high, and glorious things of spiritual enjoyments of God, with outward peace & Prosperity.
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As now to give you an instance or two, Isa. 2. from vers. 3, and so on:
As now to give you an instance or two, Isaiah 2. from vers. 3, and so on:
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In the last dayes the mountain of the Lords house shall be established in the top of the mountains, In the last days the mountain of the lords house shall be established in the top of the Mountains,
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and shall be exalted above the hills, and all nations shall flow unto it:
and shall be exalted above the hills, and all Nations shall flow unto it:
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and they shall beat their swords into plough-shares, &c. neither shall they learn war any more. and they shall beatrice their swords into ploughshares, etc. neither shall they Learn war any more.
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The like you have in Micah 4. the whole Chapter.
The like you have in micah 4. the Whole Chapter.
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So in Isa. 25. 6, 7, 8. when the vail shall be taken from off the hearts of the Jews, (as Paul interprets it in 2 Cor. 13.) he tells you of the peace and glory that shall be in that nation,
So in Isaiah 25. 6, 7, 8. when the Vail shall be taken from off the hearts of the jews, (as Paul interprets it in 2 Cor. 13.) he tells you of the peace and glory that shall be in that Nation,
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and how the Lord will wipe away tears from off all faces, and the rebuke of his people shall be taken away from off all the earth;
and how the Lord will wipe away tears from off all faces, and the rebuke of his people shall be taken away from off all the earth;
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whereas before they should lie under all sorts of reproaches over all the World.
whereas before they should lie under all sorts of Reproaches over all the World.
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Likewise in Isa. 60. 9, 10, and so to the end, you have promises of all sorts to this purpose,
Likewise in Isaiah 60. 9, 10, and so to the end, you have promises of all sorts to this purpose,
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how that the gates of the Church should be continually open, they should not be shut day nor night, that men (saith he) may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles,
how that the gates of the Church should be continually open, they should not be shut day nor night, that men (Says he) may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles,
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and that their kings may be brought: for the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish;
and that their Kings may be brought: for the Nation and Kingdom that will not serve thee, shall perish;
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yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
yea, those Nations shall be utterly wasted.
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The sons also of them that afflicted thee, shall come bending unto thee, and all they that despised thee, shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet,
The Sons also of them that afflicted thee, shall come bending unto thee, and all they that despised thee, shall bow themselves down At the soles of thy feet,
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and they shall call thee, The city of the Lord, The Sion of the holy One of Israel.
and they shall call thee, The City of the Lord, The Sion of the holy One of Israel.
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Whereas thou has been forsaken and hated, so that no man went thorow thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
Whereas thou has been forsaken and hated, so that no man went thorough thee, I will make thee an Eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.
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Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the brest of kings.
Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of Kings.
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For brass I will bring gold and fortron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron.
For brass I will bring gold and fortron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron.
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Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls, Salvation, and thy gates, Praise.
Violence shall no more be herd in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls, Salvation, and thy gates, Praise.
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The Sun shall be no more thy light by day, &c. Also in Isa. 65. 16, 17. He who blesseth himself in the earth, shall bless himself in the God of the earth, &c. for behold, I create new heavens and a new earth,
The Sun shall be no more thy Light by day, etc. Also in Isaiah 65. 16, 17. He who Blesses himself in the earth, shall bless himself in the God of the earth, etc. for behold, I create new heavens and a new earth,
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and the former shall not be remembred, nor come into minde. Behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoycing and her people a joy:
and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. Behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing and her people a joy:
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and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.
and the voice of weeping shall be no more herd in her, nor the voice of crying.
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There shall be no more an infant of daies, nor an old man that hath not filled his daies.
There shall be no more an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days.
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And they shall build houses, and inhabit them;
And they shall built houses, and inhabit them;
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and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them, &c. So in Zech. 14. 9. The Lord shall be King over all the earth:
and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them, etc. So in Zechariah 14. 9. The Lord shall be King over all the earth:
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in that day there shall be one Lord, and his Name one. in that day there shall be one Lord, and his Name one.
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I cannot stand to single out those things in these Chapters and many others of the like kinde, which are most emphetical;
I cannot stand to single out those things in these Chapters and many Others of the like kind, which Are most emphetical;
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you may do it when you read them.
you may do it when you read them.
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Now, saith he, when I read these promises (as likewise that in Dan. 7. that after all the four Monarchies, (whereof the remainder of the fourth standeth) shall be destroyed, the kingdom, & dominion,
Now, Says he, when I read these promises (as likewise that in Dan. 7. that After all the four Monarchies, (whereof the remainder of the fourth Stands) shall be destroyed, the Kingdom, & dominion,
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and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High. and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High.
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) When I found such promises, ( saith he, ) as these are, I knew not what to think, I wondred at it, and was amazed.
) When I found such promises, (Says he,) as these Are, I knew not what to think, I wondered At it, and was amazed.
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Hereupon, he saith, he read some Commentators, whom he found to expound them all of Heaven and the glory thereof, set out in an allegorical way:
Hereupon, he Says, he read Some Commentators, whom he found to expound them all of Heaven and the glory thereof, Set out in an allegorical Way:
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but yet this satisfied him not;
but yet this satisfied him not;
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for it seemed evident to him, that it was to be understood of a Kingdom here on the Earth;
for it seemed evident to him, that it was to be understood of a Kingdom Here on the Earth;
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for he perceived there was mention made of sinners, and of men that die, and the like:
for he perceived there was mention made of Sinners, and of men that die, and the like:
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and therefore reading other interpretations, he found them apply it to Ordinances, and and other Spiritual enjoyments of God, with abundance of outward peace and prosperity.
and Therefore reading other interpretations, he found them apply it to Ordinances, and and other Spiritual enjoyments of God, with abundance of outward peace and Prosperity.
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Hence therefore he concluded that there must necessarily be a time in which these promises must be fulfilled and accomplished;
Hence Therefore he concluded that there must necessarily be a time in which these promises must be fulfilled and accomplished;
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for the Saints have alwaies in all ages been more opprest under the Gospel, then ever they were under the Law; for the Saints have always in all ages been more oppressed under the Gospel, then ever they were under the Law;
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they have prophesied in sackcloath, and have been the outcast, and the reproach of all the Kingdoms,
they have prophesied in Sackcloth, and have been the outcast, and the reproach of all the Kingdoms,
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and are so accounted even to this very day. Daniel you know was a Court-like Prophet;
and Are so accounted even to this very day. daniel you know was a Courtlike Prophet;
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for he lived in the alteration of those great Monarchies, the Assyrian to the Babylonian, and the Babylonian to the Persian;
for he lived in the alteration of those great Monarchies, the assyrian to the Babylonian, and the Babylonian to the Persian;
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and God did reveal himself accordingly to him;
and God did reveal himself accordingly to him;
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for you shall finde his prophecie spent most in describing the four Monarchies that should be in the world;
for you shall find his prophecy spent most in describing the four Monarchies that should be in the world;
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the description you shall finde specially set down in the 7 Chapter, where having described the three first Monarchies, he cometh at the 23 vers.
the description you shall find specially Set down in the 7 Chapter, where having described the three First Monarchies, he comes At the 23 vers.
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to the fourth, the fourth Beast, which he saith shall be the fourth Kingdom upon Earth, which shall be divers from all Kingdoms,
to the fourth, the fourth Beast, which he Says shall be the fourth Kingdom upon Earth, which shall be diverse from all Kingdoms,
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and shall devour the whole Earth, and shall tread it down and break it in pieces,
and shall devour the Whole Earth, and shall tread it down and break it in Pieces,
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as the Roman Empire did, the Reliques whereof remain in the Turk & Pope to this day.
as the Roman Empire did, the Relics whereof remain in the Turk & Pope to this day.
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But after all these Beasts were ended, I beheld (saith he, vers. 11.) even till the Beast was slain,
But After all these Beasts were ended, I beheld (Says he, vers. 11.) even till the Beast was slave,
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and his body destroyed, and given unto the burning flame. and his body destroyed, and given unto the burning flame.
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For in Rev, 19. the Beast is taken, and so there is an end of him.
For in Rev, 19. the Beast is taken, and so there is an end of him.
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And as for the other Beasts, he saith, They had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season.
And as for the other Beasts, he Says, They had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season.
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But in the end and conclusion of all, what saith he? I saw one like the Son of man, (vers. 13.) and there was given him dominion,
But in the end and conclusion of all, what Says he? I saw one like the Son of man, (vers. 13.) and there was given him dominion,
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and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages should serve him;
and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, Nations, and languages should serve him;
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his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
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And vers. 27. The kingdom, and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High.
And vers. 27. The Kingdom, and dominion, and the greatness of the Kingdom under the Whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the Saints of the most High.
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The text you see is express, that the Kingdom here spoken of, is a Kingdom which the Saints shall have after the four Monarchies are destroyed, which he saith shall be a kingdom, not in heaven, but, under the whole heaven, where there are People, Nations and Languages, men, who shall continue in their several varieties, which in Heaven they do not;
The text you see is express, that the Kingdom Here spoken of, is a Kingdom which the Saints shall have After the four Monarchies Are destroyed, which he Says shall be a Kingdom, not in heaven, but, under the Whole heaven, where there Are People, nations and Languages, men, who shall continue in their several varieties, which in Heaven they do not;
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for there is neither Tongue, nor Kindred, nor Nation there. Let me speak another thing to you.
for there is neither Tongue, nor Kindred, nor nation there. Let me speak Another thing to you.
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Discoursing once with a Papist, who defended (as you know they do) the truth of their Religion,
Discoursing once with a Papist, who defended (as you know they do) the truth of their Religion,
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and the supremacy of the Roman Church, he brought this Argument to me.
and the supremacy of the Roman Church, he brought this Argument to me.
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Read ( saith he ) the Prophets, you shall finde some of them make mention of a Mountain that shall be set upon the top of all the Mountains, to which all the people of God shall resort in a conspicuous manner;
Read (Says he) the prophets, you shall find Some of them make mention of a Mountain that shall be Set upon the top of all the Mountains, to which all the people of God shall resort in a conspicuous manner;
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that peace and outward prosperity shall attend and accompany that Church or Mountain, the riches of the Nations shall be brought into it, Kings shall bow down their heads unto it,
that peace and outward Prosperity shall attend and accompany that Church or Mountain, the riches of the nations shall be brought into it, Kings shall bow down their Heads unto it,
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and lick the dust of their feet, &c. Where ( saith he ) were these and the like prophecies ever fulfilled,
and lick the dust of their feet, etc. Where (Says he) were these and the like prophecies ever fulfilled,
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if not in the Church of Rome?
if not in the Church of Rome?
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And for my own part, I must acknowledge, that let any one read such prophecies as these are,
And for my own part, I must acknowledge, that let any one read such prophecies as these Are,
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and give me an answer how or when they either are or can be fulfilled,
and give me an answer how or when they either Are or can be fulfilled,
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unless this be granted for a truth, That after all is done, there is kingdom to be given unto the Saints upon the Earth.
unless this be granted for a truth, That After all is done, there is Kingdom to be given unto the Saints upon the Earth.
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When you come to deal with the Jews, you shall finde, that they alwaies knew and expected,
When you come to deal with the jews, you shall find, that they always knew and expected,
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and do now know and expect, a kingdom to come for them in the end. The Apostles themselves seemed to have such thoughts;
and do now know and expect, a Kingdom to come for them in the end. The Apostles themselves seemed to have such thoughts;
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for in Act. 1. 6, 7. when Christ was about to ascend into Heaven, they ask'd him, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? Christ you see doth not deny that there was a kingdom to come for them, onely he saith, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
for in Act. 1. 6, 7. when christ was about to ascend into Heaven, they asked him, Lord, wilt thou At this time restore again the Kingdom to Israel? christ you see does not deny that there was a Kingdom to come for them, only he Says, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
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Plainly intimating, that there was a time and a season, which God had for it, which he reserveth in his own power.
Plainly intimating, that there was a time and a season, which God had for it, which he reserveth in his own power.
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And the Apostle Peter, when he comes to deal with the Jews, and preach the Messiah to them, in Act. 3. knowing that their great mistake lay in looking that the Messiah should even from the first come to them as a glorious Monarch,
And the Apostle Peter, when he comes to deal with the jews, and preach the Messiah to them, in Act. 3. knowing that their great mistake lay in looking that the Messiah should even from the First come to them as a glorious Monarch,
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and restore to them the kingdom, and not come meek and lowly, as he did, riding upon an Ass, he deals with them according to their own Principles, onely removeth their mistake:
and restore to them the Kingdom, and not come meek and lowly, as he did, riding upon an Ass, he deals with them according to their own Principles, only Removeth their mistake:
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Repent ye (saith he, vers. 19.) and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, repent you (Says he, vers. 19.) and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out,
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when the times of refershing shall come from the presence of the Lord, and he shall send Iesus Christ, which before was preached unto you, whom the heaven must receive,
when the times of refershing shall come from the presence of the Lord, and he shall send Iesus christ, which before was preached unto you, whom the heaven must receive,
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until the times of the restitution of all things (The very word which the Disciples used in Acts 1. Wilt thou not restore, say they?) which God hath spoke by the mouth of all his holy Prophets since the world began. until the times of the restitution of all things (The very word which the Disciples used in Acts 1. Wilt thou not restore, say they?) which God hath spoke by the Mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
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You Iews, saith he, expect a restitution; but here is your mistake;
You Iews, Says he, expect a restitution; but Here is your mistake;
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this Jesus must first be preached, and he must go into Heaven, and the Heaven must receive him, till that time of restitution cometh,
this jesus must First be preached, and he must go into Heaven, and the Heaven must receive him, till that time of restitution comes,
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and then he will at least manifest himself unto you.
and then he will At least manifest himself unto you.
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He that wrote that little book called, The Voyage into the Levant, he saith, That he had often occasion to converse with the Iews, whom he generally found to be in expectation of their Messiah;
He that wrote that little book called, The Voyage into the Levant, he Says, That he had often occasion to converse with the Iews, whom he generally found to be in expectation of their Messiah;
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and when he told them of these kinde of notions that were up and down this Kingdom and other places of Europe, concerning a Kingdom that God would give unto his Saints here upon the Earth,
and when he told them of these kind of notions that were up and down this Kingdom and other places of Europe, Concerning a Kingdom that God would give unto his Saints Here upon the Earth,
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after the calling of the Jews, and that their Messiah would manifest himself unto them even according to their own expectations;
After the calling of the jews, and that their Messiah would manifest himself unto them even according to their own Expectations;
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he saith, They were infinitely taken with the hearing of it.
he Says, They were infinitely taken with the hearing of it.
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It suiteth with all their Notions, and with their Expectations, and with all the Interpretations the Rabbins have given of those Scriptures. And consider one thing more:
It suiteth with all their Notions, and with their Expectations, and with all the Interpretations the Rabbis have given of those Scriptures. And Consider one thing more:
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All sorts, almost out of all quarters of the world, though they run several waies, yet they fall all into this Notion. As now for instance:
All sorts, almost out of all quarters of the world, though they run several ways, yet they fallen all into this Notion. As now for instance:
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Those that are for the Restoration of Churches to their first purity, they conclude for this reigning for a thousand yeers,
Those that Are for the Restoration of Churches to their First purity, they conclude for this reigning for a thousand Years,
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and that the Saints shall have thrones given them, &c. There is a time coming, say they,
and that the Saints shall have thrones given them, etc. There is a time coming, say they,
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after Antichrist is down, when there will be a resurrection of Churches to their first purity and glory, in which there shall be onely Saints, without mixture of others.
After Antichrist is down, when there will be a resurrection of Churches to their First purity and glory, in which there shall be only Saints, without mixture of Others.
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And so they interpret that place in Rev. 20 5, 6. This is the first resurrection:
And so they interpret that place in Rev. 20 5, 6. This is the First resurrection:
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blessed and holy is he that hath his part in the first resurrection. And, say they, Until then, all Churches will be but as dead things:blessed and holy is he that hath his part in the First resurrection. And, say they, Until then, all Churches will be but as dead things:
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the great resurrection is reserved till that time.
the great resurrection is reserved till that time.
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Others that are for the coming of Christ in Spirit, (as the language of some is) they say this also, That towards the end of the World, Jesus Christ will break forth to his people with a great deal of glory and splendor, so as never before.
Others that Are for the coming of christ in Spirit, (as the language of Some is) they say this also, That towards the end of the World, jesus christ will break forth to his people with a great deal of glory and splendour, so as never before.
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The very Jesuites themselves have been so much convinced, that such things are to be in the later daies, that some of them have written a book of the fifth Monarchy;
The very Jesuits themselves have been so much convinced, that such things Are to be in the later days, that Some of them have written a book of the fifth Monarchy;
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onely indeed they do apply and appropriate it unto themselves, and call that kingdom which, they say, shall be in those daies, Regnum Jesuiticum.
only indeed they do apply and Appropriate it unto themselves, and call that Kingdom which, they say, shall be in those days, Kingdom Jesuiticum.
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The scope I have in saying this, is to shew you, that although men run several waies in their explication and expectation of this time, the Jews going one way, the Papists another,
The scope I have in saying this, is to show you, that although men run several ways in their explication and expectation of this time, the jews going one Way, the Papists Another,
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and those amongst our selves several waies; yet as it is an Argument, and a strong one, That there is a God,
and those among our selves several ways; yet as it is an Argument, and a strong one, That there is a God,
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and that the Notion of a Deity is stamped in the Spirits of men, because all Nations have pitched upon worshipping of some God,
and that the Notion of a Deity is stamped in the Spirits of men, Because all nations have pitched upon worshipping of Some God,
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although their error hath been to worship the false:
although their error hath been to worship the false:
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so the variety of waies that men have run, and the expectations that men are in, of such a time coming as I speak of, it argueth still for the substance, that there is some such thing,
so the variety of ways that men have run, and the Expectations that men Are in, of such a time coming as I speak of, it argue still for the substance, that there is Some such thing,
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although one mistake, and another mistakes, and perhaps none can distinctly tell what is to come.
although one mistake, and Another mistakes, and perhaps none can distinctly tell what is to come.
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This I am certain of, that the Primitive Christians did abundantly comfort themselves with this Notion, and the consideration of it.
This I am certain of, that the Primitive Christians did abundantly Comfort themselves with this Notion, and the consideration of it.
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And here you see the Saints had it in their eye at the very first,
And Here you see the Saints had it in their eye At the very First,
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when Christ took the Government of the World upon him, as that which should be the close of his Kingdom:
when christ took the Government of the World upon him, as that which should be the close of his Kingdom:
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We, say they shall reign on the earth; there is a Kingdom reserved for our Generation;We, say they shall Reign on the earth; there is a Kingdom reserved for our Generation;
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speaking (as I said) in the language of the Communion of Saints.
speaking (as I said) in the language of the Communion of Saints.
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And there is all the reason in the World for it, besides what I have mentioned out of the Scriptures: for,
And there is all the reason in the World for it, beside what I have mentioned out of the Scriptures: for,
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First, The Saints that have been opprest here in this World, it is a righteous thing with God to give that Generation rest,
First, The Saints that have been oppressed Here in this World, it is a righteous thing with God to give that Generation rest,
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and that they should have their turn after all Kingdomes are dissolved; that what Adam lost, should be restored to them again.
and that they should have their turn After all Kingdoms Are dissolved; that what Adam lost, should be restored to them again.
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Secondly, That all those promises which (my brethren) have had an accomplishment but in an indirect way, Secondly, That all those promises which (my brothers) have had an accomplishment but in an indirect Way,
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as that which Christ, & which the Psalms also mention, The meek shall inherit the earth:as that which christ, & which the Psalms also mention, The meek shall inherit the earth:
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That all the prayers that have been put up, as, That thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven:That all the Prayers that have been put up, as, That thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven:
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That Abraham and his seed should be heirs of the world: That there shall be a new heaven, and a new earth, in which righteousness dwelleth;That Abraham and his seed should be Heirs of the world: That there shall be a new heaven, and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells;
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which, saith Peter, we look for:which, Says Peter, we look for:
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and that promise, if you look in Isa. 65. I am sure you will finde to be made to men on earth;and that promise, if you look in Isaiah 65. I am sure you will find to be made to men on earth;
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for he saith plainly, They shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them, &c. for he Says plainly, They shall built houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them, etc.
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There are those that go yet further, and say, That though there is such a Kingdom belonging to the Saints,
There Are those that go yet further, and say, That though there is such a Kingdom belonging to the Saints,
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yet they say withal, That the Saints that have been before, they shall during that Kingdom rise again;
yet they say withal, That the Saints that have been before, they shall during that Kingdom rise again;
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so interpreting that place in Revel. 20. according to the very letter:
so interpreting that place in Revel. 20. according to the very Letter:
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I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Iesus, and for the word of God, I saw the Souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Iesus, and for the word of God,
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and which had not worshipped the Beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands;
and which had not worshipped the Beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands;
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and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand yeers: but the rest of the dead lived not again till the thousand yeers were finished. This is the first resurrection. and they lived and reigned with christ a thousand Years: but the rest of the dead lived not again till the thousand Years were finished. This is the First resurrection.
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Which resurrection that shall thus usher in this reign, some interpret of a generation of Saints a multitude of Converts that shall come with the same Sprit and Power that all the Saints formerly beheaded, had;
Which resurrection that shall thus usher in this Reign, Some interpret of a generation of Saints a multitude of Converts that shall come with the same Spirit and Power that all the Saints formerly beheaded, had;
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and so they are said to rise again in them, as Elias is said to rise again from the dead in Iohn Baptist, who came in the Spirit and Power of Elias. But there are these reasons given to the contrary,
and so they Are said to rise again in them, as Elias is said to rise again from the dead in John Baptist, who Come in the Spirit and Power of Elias. But there Are these Reasons given to the contrary,
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and that it must be meant of a true Resurrection, and of a Resurrection taken in a proper sense: for,
and that it must be meant of a true Resurrection, and of a Resurrection taken in a proper sense: for,
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First, It is said, That the souls of them that were beheaded, they lived; how? by a resurrection;
First, It is said, That the Souls of them that were beheaded, they lived; how? by a resurrection;
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for he saith, It is the first resurrection. Now, how do souls rise? no way,
for he Says, It is the First resurrection. Now, how do Souls rise? no Way,
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but by having their bodies united to them. They are the souls of men that have been killed, and killed by the sword:
but by having their bodies united to them. They Are the Souls of men that have been killed, and killed by the sword:
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now their Resurrection must be answerable to their death; it is made the reward of it.
now their Resurrection must be answerable to their death; it is made the reward of it.
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Their natural lives were taken away, their Resurrection to life therefore, must be taken in the same sense and proportion to the life which they lost.
Their natural lives were taken away, their Resurrection to life Therefore, must be taken in the same sense and proportion to the life which they lost.
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And then again, observe, it is the very same souls, in which you shall finde a great deal of emphasis:
And then again, observe, it is the very same Souls, in which you shall find a great deal of emphasis:
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for read the 6 Chap. vers. 9. &c. I saw, saith he, the souls of them that were slain for the word of God,
for read the 6 Chap. vers. 9. etc. I saw, Says he, the Souls of them that were slave for the word of God,
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and for the testimony which they held, lying under the altar, crying with a loud voice, &c. They were the Primitive Martyrs;and for the testimony which they held, lying under the altar, crying with a loud voice, etc. They were the Primitive Martyrs;
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for this was in the beginning of the book.
for this was in the beginning of the book.
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Now here in the 20 Chapter he saith, I saw those souls, or the souls of them that had been slain,
Now Here in the 20 Chapter he Says, I saw those Souls, or the Souls of them that had been slave,
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for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God: he useth the same description;for the witness of jesus, and for the word of God: he uses the same description;
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and he addes to them (for the 6 Chap. is meant of the Primitive Christians, slain under heathenish Rome ) those that had been slain under Antichristian Rome; for he speaks of such as had purified themselves from Antichrist,
and he adds to them (for the 6 Chap. is meant of the Primitive Christians, slave under Heathenish Room) those that had been slave under Antichristian Room; for he speaks of such as had purified themselves from Antichrist,
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and which had not worshipped the Beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads,
and which had not worshipped the Beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads,
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or in their hands, and they (saith he) lived and reigned with Christ a thousand yeers.
or in their hands, and they (Says he) lived and reigned with christ a thousand Years.
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But the rest of the dead lived not again. No wicked men shall rise then; they are reserved until the day of judgement.But the rest of the dead lived not again. No wicked men shall rise then; they Are reserved until the day of judgement.
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But to what end is this?
But to what end is this?
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First, That as these Saints do now govern the World invisibly (as I said before;) so they may then do it visibly.
First, That as these Saints do now govern the World invisibly (as I said before;) so they may then do it visibly.
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And great must needs be the glory and happiness of those times. Secondly, That which the Angels do now invisibly, the Saints shall then do visibly.
And great must needs be the glory and happiness of those times. Secondly, That which the Angels do now invisibly, the Saints shall then do visibly.
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The Angels now have this World subjected to them, and all the affairs thereof;
The Angels now have this World subjected to them, and all the affairs thereof;
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and the execution of the Decrees of God, are still said to be done by them.
and the execution of the Decrees of God, Are still said to be done by them.
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But, saith the Apostle, Heb. 2. 5. Unto the Angles, God hath not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
But, Says the Apostle, Hebrew 2. 5. Unto the Angles, God hath not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
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And he doth not speak of the World to come after the day of judgement;
And he does not speak of the World to come After the day of judgement;
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for it is that Kingdom which Christ shall have before he giveth up all things unto the Father.
for it is that Kingdom which christ shall have before he gives up all things unto the Father.
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This world here, therefore, is subjected unto the Angels that do ministerially rule, and who do work with the Spirits of men this way and that way for the good of the Church, in opposition to Satan.
This world Here, Therefore, is subjected unto the Angels that do ministerially Rule, and who do work with the Spirits of men this Way and that Way for the good of the Church, in opposition to Satan.
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But then all shall be done by the Saints in a visible maner.
But then all shall be done by the Saints in a visible manner.
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Thirdly, Hereby they are made conformable to the same state and condition Jesus Christ was in:
Thirdly, Hereby they Are made conformable to the same state and condition jesus christ was in:
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whilst he was in the World, he was mean, he was under all sorts of oppression;
while he was in the World, he was mean, he was under all sorts of oppression;
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he dies, his Soul goes to heaven;
he die, his Soul Goes to heaven;
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he riseth again, and after he was risen, he stays here below for many days, converseth with his Disciples at times, instructeth them in the things of the Kingdom of God, appeareth, disappeareth, &c. And if you ask me, What will the life of men be,
he Riseth again, and After he was risen, he stays Here below for many days, Converseth with his Disciples At times, Instructeth them in the things of the Kingdom of God, appears, disappeareth, etc. And if you ask me, What will the life of men be,
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thus risen? I ask, What was the life that Jesus Christ led during those forty dayes before he did ascend? And if you object, that this will be a diminution to their happiness;
thus risen? I ask, What was the life that jesus christ led during those forty days before he did ascend? And if you Object, that this will be a diminution to their happiness;
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I answer, It was no diminishing of the happiness of Jesus Christ.
I answer, It was no diminishing of the happiness of jesus christ.
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Assuredly, he injoyed more blessedness being risen, and his Soul and Body united, then when his Soul singly and alone was blessed;
Assuredly, he enjoyed more blessedness being risen, and his Soul and Body united, then when his Soul singly and alone was blessed;
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and yet, for those forty dayes he was here upon the Earth.
and yet, for those forty days he was Here upon the Earth.
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Think my brethren, of the day of judgement, whenas Jesus Christ himself will come with all his Saints and Angels, out of the place of Heaven into this visible World;
Think my brothers, of the day of judgement, whenas jesus christ himself will come with all his Saints and Angels, out of the place of Heaven into this visible World;
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and it will ask a long time to judge the World, because he will judge it as a man,
and it will ask a long time to judge the World, Because he will judge it as a man,
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and lay open the secrets of all hearts; and we may be sure that will be done in this visible World.
and lay open the secrets of all hearts; and we may be sure that will be done in this visible World.
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The Angels that come down from heaven to earth, do yet see the face of God therefore it is no derogation to the happiness and blessedness of the Saints. And if you ask me.
The Angels that come down from heaven to earth, do yet see the face of God Therefore it is no derogation to the happiness and blessedness of the Saints. And if you ask me.
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Whether during this time they shall eat and drink? I answer, The children of the Resurrection neither marry nor give in marriage, or do any such thing;
Whither during this time they shall eat and drink? I answer, The children of the Resurrection neither marry nor give in marriage, or do any such thing;
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but they are as the Angels of God. Christ after his Resurrection lived not upon any such thing;
but they Are as the Angels of God. christ After his Resurrection lived not upon any such thing;
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no more shall the Saints, although the number of them upon the earth shall be innumerable;
no more shall the Saints, although the number of them upon the earth shall be innumerable;
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for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, and the Name of God and of Christ shall be set up in the whole earth;
for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, and the Name of God and of christ shall be Set up in the Whole earth;
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and the greater part of the World shall be Saints.
and the greater part of the World shall be Saints.
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And though those that shall then be found alive, may haply eat, and drink, and build houses, &c. yet those that rise again, shall not.
And though those that shall then be found alive, may haply eat, and drink, and built houses, etc. yet those that rise again, shall not.
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I have, as briefly as I could, opened this thing to you, which here these Primitive Christians, in the very beginning of the book, have in their eye.
I have, as briefly as I could, opened this thing to you, which Here these Primitive Christians, in the very beginning of the book, have in their eye.
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Whether it be meant onely of that generation of Saints, and of the Resurrection in the 20 Chap. or onely a Resurrection by way of succession, in comparison of former times;
Whither it be meant only of that generation of Saints, and of the Resurrection in the 20 Chap. or only a Resurrection by Way of succession, in comparison of former times;
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or whether, yea or no, it shall be a true and proper Resurrection, I leave undetermined:
or whither, yea or no, it shall be a true and proper Resurrection, I leave undetermined:
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onely this I say, That certainly there is some great thing (after all the Kingdoms of the world have had their turnes) for the Saints to have,
only this I say, That Certainly there is Some great thing (After all the Kingdoms of the world have had their turns) for the Saints to have,
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and that on earth, both by the promises in this book, and by all the prophecies of all the Prophets which have been since the World began.
and that on earth, both by the promises in this book, and by all the prophecies of all the prophets which have been since the World began.
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And therefore, as Peter saith, Seeing we expect such things, what manner of persons ought we to be, in all holy conversation and godliness! FINIS.
And Therefore, as Peter Says, Seeing we expect such things, what manner of Persons ought we to be, in all holy Conversation and godliness! FINIS.
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