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First then, I say, that by these four Beasts we are to understand the four Evangelists. 1. Saint Matthew by the Lion, though Saint Gregory would have Saint Mark understood by it. 2. Saint Luke by the Calf. 3. Saint Mark by him that had the face of a man. 4. Saint John by the flying Eagle. For, I finde two special things that may well confirm and make good this Exposition; as first, the manner of their description; and secondly, the general practice of the four. |
First then, I say, that by these four Beasts we Are to understand the four Evangelists. 1. Saint Matthew by the lion, though Saint Gregory would have Saint Mark understood by it. 2. Saint Lycia by the Calf. 3. Saint Mark by him that had the face of a man. 4. Saint John by the flying Eagl. For, I find two special things that may well confirm and make good this Exposition; as First, the manner of their description; and secondly, the general practice of the four. |
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