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26_o 7_o 8._o and_o you_o shall_v chase_v your_o enemy_n and_o they_o shall_v fall_v before_o you_o by_o the_o sword_n and_o five_o of_o you_o shall_v chase_v a_o hundred_o and_o a_o hundred_o of_o you_o shall_v put_v ten_o thousand_o to_o flight_n and_o your_o enemy_n shall_v fall_v before_o you_o by_o the_o sword_n deut._n 32.30_o and_o again_o num._n 14.24_o behold_v the_o perple_a shall_v rise_v up_o as_o a_o great_a lion_n and_o lift_v up_o himself_o as_o a_o young_a lion_n he_o shall_v not_o lie_v down_o until_o he_o eat_v of_o the_o prey_n and_o drink_v of_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o slay_v whereby_o jerusalem_n become_v a_o burdensome_a stone_n to_o all_o people_n for_o all_o that_o burden_a themselves_o with_o they_o be_v cut_v in_o piece_n and_o the_o governor_n of_o judah_n become_v a_o hearth_n of_o fire_n among_o the_o wood_n and_o a_o torch_n of_o fire_n in_o a_o sheaf_n devour_v all_o the_o people_n round_o about_o on_o the_o right_a hand_n and_o on_o the_o left_a six_o 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21.1_o with_o isa_n 65.7_o 2_o pet._n 3.13_o etc._n etc._n rule_n 2._o second_o to_o consider_v what_o vision_n or_o obscure_a passage_n the_o holy_a ghost_n have_v interpret_v in_o the_o revelation_n itself_o for_o of_o all_o such_o the_o exposition_n be_v undoubted_a and_o infallible_a and_o so_o will_v the_o revelation_n be_v the_o best_a expounder_n of_o the_o revelation_n and_o from_o those_o exposition_n proportionable_o borrow_v light_n for_o the_o discover_n of_o other_o obscure_a passage_n depend_v thereupon_o relate_v thereto_o or_o contemporaneous_a therewith_o as_o for_o instance_n rev._n 1.20_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o seven_o star_n in_o his_o right_a hand_n and_o of_o the_o seven_o golden_a candlestick_n interpret_v by_o christ_n viz._n the_o seven_o star_n be_v the_o angel_n of_o the_o seven_o church_n and_o the_o seven_o candlestick_n be_v the_o seven_o church_n so_o rev._n 17.7_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o woman_n and_o of_o the_o beast_n that_o carry_v she_o which_o have_v the_o seven_o head_n and_o ten_o horn_n and_o of_o the_o water_n she_o sit_v on_o explain_v and_o expound_v by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o woman_n be_v interpret_v to_o be_v the_o great_a city_n that_o then_o reign_v over_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o water_n where_o the_o whore_n sit_v to_o be_v people_n multitude_n nation_n and_o tongue_n the_o beast_n seven_o head_n to_o be_v seven_o mountain_n and_o seven_o king_n ten_o horn_n to_o be_v ten_o kingdom_n concern_v which_o interpretation_n mr._n mead_n have_v this_o remark_n viz._n this_o be_v singular_a in_o this_o place_n nor_o to_o be_v pass_v over_o with_o a_o slight_a observation_n that_o this_o vision_n concern_v the_o great_a whore_n and_o the_o beast_n bear_v she_o be_v open_v to_o john_n and_o to_o we_o by_o the_o angel_n contrary_a to_o his_o wont_a manner_n with_o a_o most_o plain_a
his_o own_o blood_n and_o have_v make_v we_o king_n and_o priest_n unto_o god_n and_o his_o father_n to_o he_o be_v glory_n and_o dominion_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o daniel_n 7.17_o these_o great_a beast_n which_o be_v four_o be_v four_o king_n which_o shall_v arise_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n viz._n the_o four_o monarchy_n as_o interpret_v chap._n 2.18_o but_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a shall_v take_v the_o kingdom_n and_o possess_v the_o kingdom_n for_o ever_o 2d_o and_o judgement_n be_v give_v to_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a 26._o and_o the_o judgement_n shall_v sit_v and_o they_o shall_v take_v away_o his_o dominion_n to_o consume_v and_o destroy_v it_o to_o the_o end_n 27._o and_o the_o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n and_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o kingdom_n under_o the_o whole_a heaven_n shall_v be_v give_v to_o the_o people_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a who_o kingdom_n be_v a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o all_o dominion_n shall_v serve_v and_o obey_v he_o which_o be_v the_o very_a same_o speak_v of_o dan_o 2.44_o and_o in_o the_o day_n of_o these_o king_n viz_o four_o monarch_n type_v out_o by_o the_o image_n the_o god_n of_o heaven_n shall_v set_v up_o a_o kingdom_n which_o shall_v never_o be_v destroy_v and_o the_o kingdom_n shall_v not_o be_v leave_v to_o other_o people_n but_o it_o shall_v break_v in_o piece_n and_o consume_v all_o these_o kingdom_n and_o it_o shall_v stand_v for_o ever_o psal_n 110_o 2._o the_o lord_n shall_v send_v the_o rod_n of_o thy_o strength_n viz._n his_o sceptre_n or_o ensign_n of_o rule_n and_o dignity_n out_o of_o zion_n the_o new_a testament_n church_n rule_v thou_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thy_o enemy_n mica_n 4.8_o and_o thou_o o_o tower_n of_o the_o flock_n the_o strong_a hold_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n unto_o thou_o shall_v it_o come_v even_o the_o first_o dominion_n the_o kingdom_n shall_v come_v to_o the_o daughter_n of_o jerusalem_n rev._n 2.26_o 27._o and_o he_o that_o overcome_v and_o keep_v my_o work_n unto_o the_o end_n to_o he_o will_v i_o give_v power_n over_o the_o nation_n and_o he_o shall_v rule_v they_o with_o a_o rod_n of_o iron_n as_o the_o vessel_n of_o a_o potter_n shall_v they_o be_v break_v to_o piece_n even_o as_o i_o have_v receive_v of_o my_o father_n and_o i_o will_v give_v he_o the_o morning_n star_n which_o glorious_a reign_n be_v hold_v forth_o to_o we_o in_o the_o particular_n follow_v viz._n first_o in_o the_o great_a extent_n second_o in_o the_o glorious_a administration_n which_o be_v first_o in_o dispense_n law_n 2_o administer_a judgement_n both_o punish_v the_o evil_a and_o reward_v the_o good_a to_o the_o increase_n of_o 1._o peace_n 2._o plenty_n and_o 3._o protection_n six_o the_o great_a conversion_n both_o of_o jew_n and_o gentile_n seven_o the_o increase_n of_o holiness_n eight_o freedom_n from_o sorrow_n nine_o restauration_n of_o the_o creature_n first_o the_o extent_n of_o this_o kingdom_n be_v no_o less_o than_o the_o bound_n of_o the_o beast_n and_o dragon_n territory_n even_o the_o whole_a earth_n rev._n 16.14_o no_o less_o than_o the_o limit_n of_o the_o four_o precede_a monarchy_n as_o dan._n 7.27_o and_o the_o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n and_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o kingdom_n under_o the_o whole_a heaven_n shall_v be_v give_v to_o the_o people_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a who_o kingdom_n be_v a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o all_o dominion_n shall_v serve_v and_o obey_v he_o so_o dan._n 2.34_o 35._o the_o universality_n whereof_o be_v confirm_v also_o by_o these_o follow_a scripture_n isa_n 60.11_o thy_o gate_n shall_v be_v open_a continual_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v shut_v day_n nor_o night_n that_o man_n may_v bring_v unto_o thou_o the_o force_n of_o the_o gentile_n and_o that_o their_o king_n may_v be_v bring_v 12._o for_o the_o nation_n and_o kingdom_n that_o will_v not_o serve_v thou_o shall_v perish_v yea_o those_o nation_n shall_v be_v utter_o waste_v isa_n 2.2_o and_o it_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v in_o the_o last_o deay_n that_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n house_n shall_v be_v establish_v in_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mountain_n and_o shall_v be_v exalt_v above_o the_o hill_n and_o all_o nation_n shall_v flow_v thereunto_o agreeable_a to_o the_o first_o promise_n to_o abram_n gen._n 12.3_o and_o i_o will_v bless_v they_o that_o bless_v thou_o and_o curse_v they_o that_o curse_v thou_o and_o in_o thou_o shall_v all_o the_o family_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v bless_v ratify_v also_o by_o a_o oath_n gen._n 22.16_o 17_o 18._o by_o myself_o have_v i_o swear_v say_v the_o lord_n that_o in_o blessing_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o and_o in_o multiply_v i_o will_v multiply_v thy_o seed_n as_o the_o star_n of_o heaven_n and_o as_o the_o sand_n which_o be_v upon_o the_o sea_n shore_n and_o thy_o seed_n shall_v possess_v the_o gate_n of_o his_o enemy_n and_o in_o thy_o seed_n shall_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v bless_v rev._n 11.15_o and_o the_o seven_o angel_n sound_v and_o there_o be_v great_a voice_n in_o heaven_n say_v the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n be_v become_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o christ_n and_o he_o shall_v reign_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o so_o psal_n 2.8_o psal_n 29.10_o isa_n 19.23_o 25._o the_o glorious_a administration_n consist_v first_o in_o dispense_n the_o righteous_a law_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o opposition_n to_o the_o law_n of_o the_o nation_n the_o statute_n of_o omri_n the_o lord_n alone_o be_v the_o lawgiver_n mica_n 4.2_o and_o many_o nation_n shall_v come_v and_o say_v come_v and_o let_v we_o go_v up_o to_o the_o mountain_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n and_o he_o will_v teach_v we_o of_o his_o way_n and_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o his_o path_n for_o the_o law_n shall_v go_v forth_o of_o zion_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o jerusalem_n therefore_o it_o be_v say_v isa_n 51.4_o harken_v unto_o i_o my_o people_n and_o give_v ear_n unto_o i_o oh_o my_o nation_n for_o a_o law_n shall_v proceed_v from_o i_o and_o i_o will_v make_v my_o judgement_n to_o rest_v for_o a_o light_n of_o the_o people_n 5._o my_o righteousness_n be_v near_o my_o salvation_n be_v go_v forth_o and_o my_o arm_n shall_v judge_v the_o people_n the_o isle_n shall_v wait_v upon_o i_o and_o upon_o my_o arm_n shall_v they_o trust_v therefore_o verse_n the_o 7_o harken_v to_o i_o you_o that_o know_v right_o the_o people_n in_o who_o heart_n be_v my_o law_n fear_v not_o the_o reproach_n of_o man_n etc._n etc._n isa_n 42.2_o he_o shall_v not_o fail_v nor_o be_v discourage_v till_o he_o have_v set_v judgement_n in_o the_o land_n and_o the_o isle_n shall_v wait_v for_o his_o law_n verse_n 21_o the_o lord_n be_v well_o please_v for_o his_o righteousness_n sake_n he_o will_v magnify_v the_o law_n and_o make_v it_o honourable_a and_o further_o as_o a_o precept_n for_o the_o day_n mal._n 4.4_o remember_v you_o the_o law_n of_o moses_n my_o servant_n which_o i_o command_v unto_o he_o in_o horeb_n for_o all_o israel_n with_o the_o statute_n and_o judgement_n ezek._n 44.23_o 24._o second_o in_o administer_a justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o righteousness_n to_o the_o increase_n of_o peace_n and_o plenty_n and_o protection_n the_o blessing_n of_o good_a government_n isa_n 1.26_o and_o i_o will_v restore_v thy_o judge_n as_o at_o the_o first_o and_o the_o councillor_n as_o at_o the_o beginning_n afterward_o thou_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o city_n of_o righteousness_n the_o faithful_a city_n ps_n 72.7_o in_o his_o day_n shall_v the_o righteous_a flourish_n and_o abundance_n of_o peace_n so_o long_o as_o the_o moon_n endure_v verse_n the_o 2._o of_o that_o psal_n he_o shall_v judge_v thy_o people_n with_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o poor_a with_o judgement_n verse_n 11._o all_o king_n stall_v fall_v down_o before_o he_o all_o nation_n shall_v serve_v he_o 12._o for_o he_o shall_v deliver_v the_o needy_a when_o he_o cry_v the_o poor_a also_o and_o he_o that_o have_v no_o helper_n 13._o he_o shall_v spare_v the_o poor_a and_o needy_a and_o save_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o needy_a 14._o he_o shall_v redeem_v their_o soul_n from_o deceit_n and_o violence_n etc._n etc._n isa_n 60.17_o 18._o i_o will_v also_o make_v thy_o officer_n peace_n and_o thy_o exacter_n righteousness_n 18._o violence_n shall_v no_o more_o be_v hear_v in_o thy_o land_n waste_v and_o destruction_n within_o thy_o border_n but_o thou_o shall_v call_v thy_o wall_n salvation_n and_o thy_o gate_n praise_v 21._o thy_o people_n also_o shall_v be_v all_o righteous_a they_o shall_v inherit_v thy_o land_n for_o ever_o the_o branch_n of_o my_o plant_n the_o work_n of_o my_o hand_n
foot_n that_o be_v of_o iron_n and_o clay_n and_o break_v they_o to_o piece_n interpret_v to_o be_v the_o four_o or_o last_o monarchy_n chapt._n 7_o and_o verse_n 40._o of_o this_o chapter_n 35._o and_o the_o stone_n that_o smite_v the_o image_n become_v a_o great_a mountain_n and_o fill_v the_o whole_a earth_n rev._n 17.14_o these_o viz._n the_o ten_o horn_n ten_o kingdom_n or_o ten_o toe_n of_o this_o image_n make_v war_n with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o lamb_n shall_v overcome_v they_o for_o he_o be_v lord_n of_o lord_n and_o king_n of_o king_n and_o they_o that_o be_v with_o he_o be_v call_v and_o choose_v and_o faithful_a speak_v as_o though_o personal_o present_a in_o the_o work_n and_o parallel_v to_o this_o rev._n 19.11_o and_o i_o see_v heaven_n open_v and_o behold_v a_o white_a horse_n and_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o he_o be_v call_v faithful_a and_o true_a and_o in_o righteousness_n he_o do_v judge_n and_o make_v war._n 13._o and_o he_o be_v clothe_v in_o a_o vesture_n dip_v in_o blood_n take_v out_o of_o isa_n 63.2_o etc._n etc._n and_o his_o name_n be_v call_v the_o word_n of_o god_n 14._o and_o the_o army_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n follow_v he_o upon_o white_a horse_n clothe_v in_o fine_a linen_n white_a and_o clean_a 15._o and_o out_o of_o his_o mouth_n go_v a_o sharp_a sword_n that_o with_o it_o he_o shall_v smite_v the_o nation_n and_o he_o shall_v rule_v they_o with_o a_o rod_n of_o iron_n and_o he_o tread_v the_o wine-press_n of_o the_o fierceness_n and_o wrath_n of_o almighty_a god_n 16._o and_o he_o have_v on_o his_o vesture_n and_o thigh_n write_v king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n and_o then_o there_o be_v a_o invitation_n to_o the_o foul_n of_o heaven_n to_o feast_v themselves_o with_o the_o flesh_n of_o king_n captains_z and_o mighty_a man_n in_o the_o supper_n of_o the_o great_a god_n and_o in_o the_o 45_o psa_n a_o prophecy_n of_o the_o kingdom_n verse_n 3_o gird_v thy_o sword_n upon_o thy_o thigh_n o_o most_o mighty_a with_o thy_o glory_n and_o thy_o majesty_n 4._o and_o in_o thy_o majesty_n ride_v prosperous_o because_o of_o truth_n and_o meekness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o right_a hand_n shall_v teach_v thou_o terrible_a thing_n 5._o thy_o arrow_n be_v sharp_a in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o king_n enemy_n whereby_o the_o people_n fall_v under_o thou_o and_o then_o after_o this_o conquest_n as_o though_o in_o it_o in_o person_n 6._o thy_o throne_n o_o god_n be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o the_o sceptre_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n be_v a_o right_a sceptre_n etc._n etc._n so_o psa_n 66.3_o isa_n 42.13_o haggai_n 2.22_o as_o in_o page_n 23._o isa_n 35.4_o second_o the_o peaceable_a part_n of_o the_o kingdom_n or_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o mountain_n so_o speak_v of_o as_o if_o christ_n be_v personal_o present_a ps_n 72.1_o give_v the_o king_n thy_o judgement_n o_o god_n and_o thy_o righteousness_n unto_o the_o king_n son_n 2._o he_o shall_v judge_v thy_o people_n with_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o poor_a with_o judgement_n 3._o the_o mountain_n shall_v bring_v peace_n to_o the_o people_n and_o the_o little_a hill_n by_o righteousness_n 7_o in_o his_o day_n shall_v the_o righteous_a flourish_n and_o abundance_n of_o peace_n so_o long_o as_o the_o moon_n endure_v 8._o he_o shall_v have_v dominion_n also_o from_o sea_n to_o sea_n and_o from_o the_o river_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n etc._n etc._n 11._o yea_o all_o king_n shall_v fall_v down_o before_o he_o all_o nation_n shall_v serve_v he_o etc._n etc._n dan._n 7.14_o and_o there_o be_v give_v he_o viz._n the_o son_n of_o man_n christ_n jesus_n dominion_n and_o glory_n and_o a_o kingdom_n that_o all_o people_n nation_n and_o language_n shall_v serve_v he_o his_o dominion_n be_v a_o everlasting_a dominion_n which_o shall_v not_o pass_v away_o and_o his_o kingdom_n that_o which_o shall_v not_o be_v destroy_v 27._o and_o the_o kingdom_n and_o dominion_n and_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o kingdom_n under_o the_o whole_a heaven_n shall_v be_v give_v to_o the_o people_n of_o the_o saint_n of_o the_o most_o high_a who_o kingdom_n be_v a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o all_o dominion_n shall_v serve_v he_o jer._n 23.5_o 6._o behold_v the_o day_n come_v say_v the_o lord_n that_o i_o will_v raise_v unto_o david_n a_o righteous_a branch_n and_o a_o king_n shall_v reign_v and_o prosper_v and_o shall_v execute_v justice_n and_o judgement_n in_o the_o earth_n 6._o in_o his_o day_n judah_n shall_v be_v save_v and_o israel_n shall_v dwell_v safe_o and_o this_o be_v his_o name_n whereby_o he_o shall_v call_v the_o lord_n our_o righteousness_n ezek._n 34.23_o 24._o and_o i_o will_v set_v up_o one_o shepherd_n over_o they_o and_o he_o shall_v feed_v they_o even_o my_o servant_n david_n he_o shall_v feed_v they_o he_o shall_v be_v their_o shepherd_n 24._o and_o i_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v their_o god_n and_o my_o servant_n david_n a_o prince_n among_o they_o i_o the_o lord_n have_v speak_v it_o jer._n 39.9_o they_o shall_v 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never_o any_o more_o to_o be_v disturb_v and_o so_o therein_o the_o mystery_n of_o god_n to_o be_v finish_v nothing_o now_o rest_v to_o be_v either_o expect_v or_o wish_v but_o that_o the_o lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o and_o the_o assembly_n in_o their_o annotation_n upon_o rev._n 21.1_o viz._n as_o the_o church_n be_v alter_v so_o must_v her_o dwell_n it_o may_v be_v speak_v of_o a_o glorious_a church_n on_o earth_n and_o then_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n be_v set_v before_o it_o in_o the_o former_a chap._n that_o the_o downfall_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o god_n church_n may_v be_v set_v down_o altogether_o and_o then_o the_o church_n felicity_n after_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o whore_n beast_n dragon_n and_o
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the_o whole_a city_n and_o the_o city_n be_v pure_a gold_n like_v unto_o clear_a glass_n verse_n 18._o three_o the_o matter_n and_o garnishment_n of_o the_o wall_n foundation_n all_o manner_n of_o precious_a stone_n and_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o city_n be_v garnish_v with_o all_o manner_n of_o precious_a stone_n the_o first_o foundation_n be_v jasper_n the_o second_o saphir_n the_o three_o chalcedony_n the_o four_o a_o emerald_n the_o five_o sardonix_n the_o six_o sardius_n the_o seven_o chrysolyte_n the_o eight_o berill_n the_o nine_o a_o topaz_n the_o ten_o a_o chrysophrasus_fw-la the_o eleven_o a_o hyacinth_n the_o twelve_o a_o amethyst_n verse_n 19.20_o four_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o twelve_o gate_n and_o the_o twelve_o gate_n be_v twelve_o pearl_n every_o several_a gate_n be_v of_o one_o pearl_n five_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o city_n and_o the_o street_n of_o the_o city_n be_v pure_a gold_n as_o it_o be_v transparent_a glass_n verse_n 21._o second_o in_o her_o accessory_n viz._n in_o those_o supply_n from_o without_o herself_o make_v up_o her_o beauty_n and_o glory_n consist_v 1._o in_o that_o singular_a spiritual_a presence_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n in_o the_o purity_n truth_n and_o spiritualness_n of_o gospel-worship_n first_o god_n and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o it_o and_o i_o see_v no_o temple_n therein_o for_o the_o lord_n god_n almighty_a and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o it_o verse_n 22._o 2._o god_n and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o light_n of_o it_o and_o the_o city_n have_v no_o need_n of_o the_o sun_n neither_o of_o the_o moon_n to_o shine_v in_o it_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n do_v lighten_v it_o and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o light_n thereof_o verse_n 23._o 2._o the_o conflux_n and_o great_a resort_v of_o the_o nation_n unto_o this_o city_n and_o the_o nation_n of_o they_o which_o be_v save_v shall_v walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o it_o and_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v contribute_v to_o the_o happiness_n thereof_o and_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v bring_v the_o glory_n and_o honour_n of_o the_o nation_n into_o it_o verse_n 26._o amplify_v by_o the_o security_n that_o shall_v be_v there_o and_o the_o gate_n of_o it_o shall_v not_o at_o all_o be_v shut_v by_o day_n as_o well_o as_o freedom_n from_o from_o fraud_n by_o night_n for_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o night_n there_o as_o also_o the_o purity_n and_o integrity_n of_o all_o comer_n and_o there_o shall_v in_o no_o wise_n enter_v into_o it_o any_o thing_n that_o defile_v neither_o whatsoever_o work_v abomination_n or_o make_v a_o lie_n but_o they_o which_o be_v write_v in_o the_o lamb_n book_n of_o life_n verse_n 27._o 3._o the_o plenty_n of_o all_o thing_n both_o for_o necessity_n and_o delight_n which_o abundance_n be_v comprise_v under_o the_o water_n of_o life_n against_o thirst_n and_o the_o tree_n of_o life_n against_o hunger_n both_o for_o the_o supply_n of_o outward_a and_o inward_a man_n both_o for_o meat_n and_o 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babylon_n that_o as_o the_o lady_n and_o mistress_n of_o kingdom_n a_o well_o favour_v harlot_n have_v by_o her_o counterfeit_n glory_n enchant_v and_o bewitch_v the_o nation_n call_v great_a because_o as_o jerusalem_n in_o the_o type_n bear_v sway_v over_o the_o nation_n and_o have_v her_o inhabitant_n all_o the_o world_n over_o and_o as_o great_a babylon_n extend_v her_o territory_n as_o well_o as_o her_o rule_n and_o authority_n all_o the_o world_n over_o so_o must_v this_o great_a city_n jerusalem_n extend_v â—â—_o she_o rule_n authority_n and_o influence_n all_o the_o ver_fw-la &_o become_v the_o joy_n of_o the_o whole_a earth_n to_o who_o the_o king_n of_o the_o nation_n must_v bow_v and_o bring_v present_n even_o all_o their_o honour_n and_o glory_n ps_n 72.8_o 9_o 10_o 11.15_o rev._n 21.24_o called_n holy_a 1._o because_o of_o that_o purity_n and_o holiness_n that_o through_o the_o pour_a out_o of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o she_o shall_v now_o abound_v in_o so_o much_o that_o upon_o the_o very_a bell_n of_o the_o horse_n and_o upon_o the_o poâ—s_n in_o the_o sanctuary_n shall_v then_o be_v holiness_n zach._n 14.1_o hold_v out_o by_o this_o golden_a state_n the_o city_n be_v all_o of_o pure_a transparent_a gold_n as_o well_o as_o the_o street_n thereof_o of_o the_o same_o imply_v that_o the_o constitution_n thereof_o be_v not_o only_o so_o but_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o the_o conversation_n be_v the_o same_o also_o 2._o because_o of_o that_o exact_a keep_n to_o holy_a rule_n and_o order_n in_o the_o faithful_a observation_n of_o the_o form_n of_o the_o house_n and_o the_o fashion_n thereof_o the_o law_n statute_n and_o ordinance_n thereof_o the_o come_n in_o thereof_o and_o the_o go_n out_o thereof_o etc._n etc._n which_o be_v the_o law_n of_o the_o house_n upon_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mountain_n the_o whole_a limit_n thereof_o shall_v be_v holy_a ezek._n 43.11_o 12._o rev._n 22_o 14._o 3._o because_o there_o be_v no_o unclean_a person_n or_o thing_n to_o enter_v or_o abide_v in_o it_o as_o verse_n 8._o and_o 27._o isa_n 35.8_o 9_o rev._n 22.15_o zach_n 14.21_o joel_n 3.17_o 4._o because_o of_o the_o abide_n of_o holy_a presence_n therein_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o god_n be_v now_o with_o man_n who_o himself_o will_v dwell_v and_o walk_v with_o they_o 21.3_o the_o lord_n god_n almighty_a and_o the_o lamb_n be_v to_o be_v the_o temple_n thereof_o and_o the_o throne_n of_o god_n and_o the_o lamb_n shall_v be_v in_o it_o 22.3_o babylon_n its_o true_a her_o opposite_a be_v represent_v to_o we_o as_o great_a and_o call_v the_o great_a city_n and_o reason_n good_a because_o she_o be_v say_v to_o reign_v over_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n rev._n 17.18_o yet_o be_v she_o not_o say_v to_o be_v holy_a but_o the_o quit_v contrary_a be_v the_o unclean_a filthy_a pollute_a and_o bloody_a city_n compare_v to_o sodom_n and_o egypt_n and_o apostate_n jerusalem_n rev._n 11._o be_v the_o hold_n and_o receptacle_n not_o only_o of_o every_o soul_n spirit_n viz._n filthy_a locust_n rev._n 9_o unclean_a frog_n say_v to_o be_v the_o spirit_n of_o devil_n rev._n 16.13_o 14._o zâ—im_n and_o jim_n esai_n 13.21_o but_o the_o cage_n of_o every_o unclean_a and_o hateful_a bird_n 18.2_o viz._n owl_n and_o satyr_n and_o such_o like_a doleful_a creature_n isa_n 13_o 21._o who_o inhabitant_n therefore_o we_o have_v set_v forth_o under_o eight_o character_n rev._n 21.8_o viz._n to_o be_v the_o fearful_a the_o unbelieving_a the_o abominable_a the_o murderer_n the_o whoremonger_n the_o sorcerer_n the_o idolater_n and_o the_o liar_n of_o the_o city_n descent_n from_o heaven_n and_o descend_v out_o of_o heaven_n from_o god_n that_o the_o city_n or_o church_n of_o god_n especial_o in_o this_o state_n do_v descend_v from_o heaven_n may_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v first_o that_o all_o her_o member_n be_v heavenborn_a viz._n bear_v of_o god_n bear_v of_o the_o spirit_n bear_v from_o above_o john_n 3.7.1.13_o beget_v of_o his_o will_n by_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n jam._n 1.18_o and_o bring_v forth_o in_o zion_n where_o it_o must_v be_v write_v that_o this_o and_o that_o man_n be_v bear_v in_o her_o psal_n 87.4_o and_o therefore_o call_v jerusalem_n from_o above_o the_o mother_n of_o we_o all_o gal._n 4.26_o second_o that_o all_o the_o rule_n order_n law_n government_n be_v the_o statute-law_n of_o heaven_n her_o highpriest_n prophâ—â—_n and_o king_n come_v from_o thence_o john_n 3.13.31_o 32_o 33._o heb._n 1.1_o three_o that_o her_o raise_n out_o of_o the_o dust_n her_o come_n up_o out_o of_o the_o grave_a the_o return_n of_o her_o captivity_n the_o advancement_n to_o this_o pitch_n of_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n be_v by_o the_o special_a order_n of_o divine_a power_n and_o providence_n from_o first_o to_o last_o and_o that_o in_o such_o a_o eminent_a and_o visible_a manner_n that_o as_o the_o prophet_n say_v it_o shall_v be_v see_v know_v and_o understand_v that_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v do_v it_o and_o the_o holy_a one_o of_o israel_n have_v create_v it_o four_o that_o the_o glory_n and_o special_a presence_n of_o the_o lord_n have_v descend_v from_o heaven_n rest_v and_o remain_v upon_o she_o the_o quite_o contrrry_v be_v true_a of_o that_o other_o opposite_a city_n babylon_n who_o ascend_v with_o her_o head_n and_o governor_n from_o beneath_o even_o out_o of_o the_o bottomless_a pit_n and_o therefore_o have_v all_o her_o affair_n transaction_n and_o concern_v be_v manage_v by_o that_o wisdom_n which_o come_v from_o below_o which_o be_v earthly_a sensual_a devilish_a of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n upon_o she_o have_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o her_o light_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o stone_n most_o precious_a even_o like_o a_o jasper_n stone_n clear_a as_o crystal_n verse_n 11._o this_o be_v a_o further_o and_o full_a discovery_n that_o the_o church_n be_v return_v out_o of_o her_o captivity_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v return_v his_o glory_n unâ—o_v she_o when_o she_o go_v into_o captivity_n her_o glory_n depart_v from_o she_o now_o she_o return_v again_o she_o receive_v therewith_o her_o former_a glory_n which_o begin_v upon_o the_o pour_v out_o of_o the_o vial_n chap._n 15.8_o in_o allusion_n to_o exod._n 40.34_o 1_o king_n 8.10_o 11._o thus_o it_o be_v in_o the_o type_n when_o jerusalem_n go_v into_o captivity_n under_o the_o king_n of_o babylon_n it_o be_v say_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n depart_v from_o they_o and_o go_v by_o degree_n first_o out_o of_o the_o temple_n to_o the_o threshold_n of_o the_o house_n than_o off_o from_o the_o city_n then_o to_o the_o mountain_n and_o so_o by_o degree_n quite_o away_o ezek._n 10.4.18.11.22_o 23_o etc._n etc._n but_o when_o their_o captivity_n return_v so_o do_v the_o glory_n also_o and_o that_o in_o the_o same_o way_n it_o depart_v as_o ezek._n 40.1_o 2.3_o 4_o 5_o 6._o in_o
like_a manner_n also_o do_v the_o glory_n here_o return_v to_o jerusalem_n and_o that_o in_o so_o visible_a a_o manner_n that_o all_o be_v enlighten_v by_o it_o to_o fulfil_v the_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n isa_n 60.1_o 2._o arise_v shine_n for_o thy_o light_n be_v come_v and_o the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v rise_v upon_o thou_o for_o behold_v darkness_n shall_v cover_v the_o earth_n and_o gross_a darkness_n the_o people_n but_o the_o lord_n shall_v arise_v upon_o thou_o and_o his_o glory_n shall_v be_v see_v upon_o thou_o etc._n etc._n and_o which_o will_v be_v so_o splendid_a and_o shine_v to_o that_o perfection_n that_o to_o follow_v the_o simile_n rev._n 22.5_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o night_n there_o and_o they_o need_v no_o candle_n neither_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n 21.23_o compare_v with_o isa_n 60.19_o and_o again_o the_o gentile_n shall_v see_v thy_o righteousness_n and_o all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n thy_o glory_n isa_n 62.2_o and_o then_o shall_v also_o be_v accomplish_v what_o be_v further_o say_v isa_n 52.9_o 10._o the_o lord_n shall_v make_v bare_a his_o holy_a name_n in_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o nation_n and_o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v see_v the_o salvation_n of_o god_n so_o that_o not_o only_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o grace_n but_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o power_n shall_v be_v manifest_a for_o his_o people_n to_o the_o fulfil_n also_o that_o word_n isa_n 4.5_o and_o the_o lord_n will_v create_v upon_o every_o dwell_a place_n of_o mount_n zion_n and_o upon_o her_o assembly_n a_o cloud_n and_o smoke_n by_o day_n and_o the_o shine_a of_o a_o flame_a fire_n by_o night_n for_o upon_o or_o above_o all_o the_o glory_n shall_v be_v a_o defence_n allude_v to_o the_o presence_n and_o glory_n of_o old_a the_o type_n hereof_o that_o come_v up_o with_o they_o out_o of_o egypt_n exod._n 13.21_o that_o be_v with_o they_o in_o the_o wilderness_n exod._n 33.9_o 10._o which_o be_v so_o to_o be_v their_o guide_n that_o without_o it_o they_o must_v not_o stir_v numb_a 9.15_o exod._n 33.15_o that_o accompany_v the_o tabernacle_n exod._n 40.34_o and_o both_o the_o temple_n 1_o king_n 8.11_o hag._n 2._o 6_o 7._o in_o the_o enjoyment_n whereof_o consist_v their_o counsel_n comfort_n blessing_n protection_n strength_n and_o therefore_o must_v the_o highpriest_n beg_v that_o mercy_n bless_v the_o people_n numb_a 6.23_o and_o in_o the_o loss_n whereof_o the_o contrary_a attend_v viz._n all_o misery_n and_o mischief_n but_o so_o eminent_o shall_v this_o new_a jerusalem_n be_v bless_v herewith_o that_o her_o name_n shall_v be_v call_v jehovah_n shamah_n viz._n the_o lord_n be_v there_o ezek._n 48.35_o whilst_o it_o may_v true_o be_v say_v of_o her_o opposite_a that_o other_o city_n that_o by_o the_o smoke_n that_o come_v out_o of_o the_o bottomless-pit_n and_o by_o the_o indwelling_n of_o satan_n who_o throne_n and_o seat_n be_v therein_o that_o darkness_n incompass_v she_o as_o a_o cloud_n and_o thick_a darkness_n as_o a_o cover_n that_o the_o height_n of_o her_o glory_n be_v but_o in_o her_o own_o shame_n which_o will_v hasten_v her_o inevitable_a ruin_n and_o utter_v confusion_n and_o for_o who_o the_o mist_n of_o darkness_n be_v reserve_v for_o ever_o of_o the_o wall_n and_o have_v a_o wall_n great_a and_o high_a and_o have_v twelve_o gate_n and_o at_o the_o gate_n twelve_o angel_n and_o name_n write_v thereon_o which_o be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o twelve_o tribe_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n 12._o on_o the_o east_n three_o gate_n on_o the_o north_n three_o gate_n on_o the_o south_n three_o gate_n on_o the_o west_n three_o gate_n 13._o and_o the_o wall_n of_o the_o city_n have_v twelve_o foundation_n and_o in_o they_o the_o name_n of_o the_o twelve_o apostle_n of_o the_o lamb._n 14._o and_o he_o that_o talk_v with_o i_o have_v a_o reed_n to_o measure_v the_o city_n and_o the_o gate_n thereof_o and_o the_o wall_n thereof_o 15._o and_o he_o measure_v the_o wall_n thereof_o a_o hundred_o forty_o four_o cubit_n and_o the_o build_n of_o the_o wall_n of_o it_o be_v of_o jasper_n etc._n etc._n have_v speak_v of_o the_o city_n in_o general_n he_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o her_o strength_n and_o splendour_n be_v a_o city_n compact_v together_o and_o the_o first_o thing_n he_o begin_v with_o be_v the_o wall_n a_o wall_n be_v for_o safety_n security_n and_o defence_n as_o well_o as_o for_o ornament_n and_o beauty_n it_o be_v say_v the_o canaanite_n have_v wall_n reach_v to_o heaven_n deut._n 1.28_o and_o that_o babylon_n have_v a_o great_a broad_a wall_n jer._n 51.58_o that_o jerusalem_n after_o the_o captivity_n have_v a_o wall_n with_o twelve_o gate_n and_o so_o have_v ezekiel_n city_n also_o lie_v foursquare_a and_o upon_o each_o quarter_n three_o gate_n in_o allusion_n whereto_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n be_v here_o describe_v to_o have_v a_o foursquare_a wall_n and_o twelve_o gate_n therein_o but_o such_o a_o wall_n that_o in_o all_o respect_n transcend_v all_o that_o ever_o be_v hear_v or_o read_v of_o in_o the_o world_n which_o in_o its_o constitution_n several_a part_n dimension_n and_o proportion_n you_o have_v thus_o lay_v down_o viz._n 1._o in_o its_o regularity_n lay_v out_o by_o the_o golden_a reed_n in_o the_o angel_n hand_n 2._o in_o its_o material_n of_o which_o it_o be_v build_v all_o of_o jasper_n stone_n 3._o in_o its_o foundation_n viz._n twelve_o precious_a stone_n garnish_v the_o same_o 4._o in_o its_o figure_n quadrangule_a four_o square_a lie_v upon_o the_o four_o quarter_n east_n north_n south_n west_n 5._o in_o its_o breadth_n 144_o cubit_n 6._o in_o its_o height_n which_o if_o agree_n with_o the_o city_n be_v twelve_o thousand_o furlong_n or_o 1500._o miles_n 7._o in_o the_o number_n of_o the_o gate_n which_o according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o patriarch_n and_o apostle_n as_o the_o gate_n of_o jerusalem_n of_o old_a be_v twelve_o 8._o in_o its_o emblematical_a inscription_n twelve_o tribe_n name_n upon_o the_o gate_n and_o twelve_o apostle_n name_n upon_o the_o foundation-stone_n 9_o in_o its_o porter_n assign_v to_o keep_v the_o gate_n twelve_o angel_n 10._o in_o the_o admirable_a and_o wonderful_a matter_n of_o the_o gate_n twelve_o entire_a pearl_n in_o all_o which_o no_o question_n singular_a mystery_n be_v intend_v which_o for_o want_v of_o light_n we_o may_v come_v very_o short_a in_o the_o understanding_n of_o yet_o according_a to_o what_o we_o have_v attain_v you_o may_v upon_o the_o whole_a take_v these_o follow_a general_a hint_n from_o whence_o light_n may_v be_v fetch_v to_o look_v into_o the_o particular_n viz._n 1._o by_o the_o exact_a mensuration_n of_o both_o wall_n gate_n and_o city_n itself_o in_o all_o their_o dimension_n we_o may_v understand_v that_o as_o of_o old_a both_o in_o the_o tabernacle_n exod._n 25.4_o as_o in_o the_o temple_n first_o 1_o chron._n 28.19_o and_o second_o zach_n 2.1_o 2_o 3_o etc._n etc._n ezek._n 43.11_o 12._o all_o thing_n relate_v to_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n be_v to_o be_v exact_a according_a to_o rule_n even_o to_o the_o very_a pin_n and_o nail_n of_o the_o temple_n etc._n etc._n so_o also_o in_o this_o glorious_a state_n of_o the_o church_n how_o large_a and_o extensive_a soever_o yet_o be_v she_o not_o it_o seem_v in_o a_o arbitrary_a way_n to_o order_n and_o regulate_v her_o affair_n either_o relate_n to_o the_o worship_n and_o service_n of_o god_n or_o to_o her_o whole_a oeconomy_n of_o rule_n and_o government_n but_o must_v in_o all_o lie_n true_o level_a to_o the_o square_n and_o even_o to_o the_o pattern_n of_o the_o golden_a reed_n of_o god_n word_n which_o must_v try_v both_o member_n doctrine_n worship_n and_o manner_n 2._o by_o this_o wonderful_a great_a and_o high_a wall_n that_o be_v say_v thus_o to_o encompass_v this_o glorious_a city_n we_o may_v conclude_v that_o the_o protection_n salvation_n and_o defence_n of_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v very_o singular_a and_o that_o then_o that_o word_n of_o the_o prophet_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v violence_n shall_v no_o more_o be_v hear_v in_o thy_o land_n nor_o waste_v and_o destruction_n within_o thy_o border_n but_o thou_o shall_v call_v thy_o wall_n salvation_n and_o thy_o gate_n praise_v and_o that_o when_o god_n encompassing_n and_o encamp_n shall_v be_v so_o visible_o without_o as_o isa_n 4.5_o zach._n 9_o 8._o 2_o king_n 6.16_o 17._o and_o his_o co-habitation_n within_o as_o rev._n 21.3.22_o 23._o chap._n 22.3_o then_o may_v the_o church_n safe_o conclude_v that_o song_n may_v seasonable_o be_v sing_v isa_n 26.1_o we_o have_v a_o strong_a city_n salvation_n will_v god_n appoint_v for_o wall_n and_o bulwark_n 3._o that_o the_o matter_n of_o the_o wall_n be_v of_o the_o same_o glorious_a substance_n that_o the_o
and_o have_v on_o the_o white_a robe_n the_o pure_a fine_a linen_n which_o be_v interpret_v to_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o allusion_n to_o the_o linen_n ephod_n of_o old_a do_v stand_v at_o the_o altar_n with_o much_o incense_n in_o the_o golden_a censer_n offer_v it_o with_o the_o prayer_n of_o all_o saint_n rev._n 8.34_o and_o so_o serve_v he_o day_n and_o night_n in_o his_o temple_n rev._n 7.15_o and_o this_o to_o fulfil_v what_o christ_n himself_o affirm_v to_o the_o woman_n of_o samaria_n john_n 4.23_o 24._o that_o the_o hour_n be_v come_v and_o then_o be_v that_o the_o true_a worshipper_n shall_v worship_v the_o father_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n and_o that_o he_o seek_v to_o worship_v he_o and_o that_o in_o opposition_n to_o their_o go_v up_o to_o this_o or_o the_o other_o consecrate_a and_o dedicate_v place_n of_o worship_n as_o samaria_n or_o jerusalem_n hold_v out_o hereby_o the_o truth_n purity_n and_o spirituality_n of_o gospel_n worship_n that_o by_o the_o lord_n ministry_n according_a to_o his_o own_o order_n and_o appointment_n shall_v now_o be_v perform_v that_o will_v make_v it_o like_o the_o figure_n of_o heaven_n itself_o as_o before_o the_o quit_v contrary_a be_v true_a concern_v babylon_n for_o there_o be_v a_o temple_n to_o be_v see_v in_o she_o yea_o and_o such_o a_o temple_n too_o that_o be_v after_o the_o old_a pattern_n which_o be_v as_o great_a a_o demonstration_n as_o any_o of_o her_o apostate_n state_n and_o that_o she_o be_v old_a jerusalem_n not_o new_a the_o harlot_n and_o not_o the_o bride_n for_o have_v you_o not_o there_o the_o cathedral_n that_o be_v just_o build_v after_o the_o figure_n and_o pattern_n of_o the_o temple_n with_o the_o porch_n the_o holy_a and_o most_o holy_a place_n with_o solemn_a dedication_n and_o consecration_n to_o divine_a worship_n with_o all_o the_o holy_a ground_n it_o stand_v upon_o and_o be_v surround_v with_o and_o rich_o adorn_v with_o gold_n and_o silver_n and_o precious_a 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earth_n that_o bring_v their_o glory_n to_o it_o and_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n do_v bring_v their_o glory_n and_o honour_n into_o it_o 21.24_o as_o it_o be_v in_o old_a jerusalem_n the_o type_n in_o solomon_n day_n when_o it_o be_v say_v 2_o chron._n 9_o 23.24_o that_o all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n seek_v his_o presence_n and_o bring_v every_o man_n his_o present_n vessel_n of_o silver_n and_o vessel_n of_o gold_n and_o raiment_n harness_n and_o spice_n horse_n mule_n a_o rate_n year_n by_o year_n so_o must_v it_o be_v in_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n there_o shall_v be_v a_o come_n up_o of_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n with_o their_o glory_n and_o honour_n which_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v either_o such_o king_n or_o ruler_n that_o be_v convert_v to_o the_o faith_n that_o be_v instruct_v become_v wise_a do_v kiss_v the_o son_n serve_v the_o lord_n with_o fear_n and_o rejoice_v with_o tremble_a ps_n 2.11.12_o whilst_o other_o be_v break_v to_o piece_n in_o their_o 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shall_v offer_v gift_n yea_o all_o king_n shall_v fall_v down_o before_o he_o and_o all_o nation_n shall_v serve_v he_o the_o king_n shall_v see_v and_o arise_v and_o prince_n shall_v worship_v because_o of_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n the_o king_n shall_v come_v to_o thy_o light_n and_o prince_n to_o the_o brightness_n of_o thy_o rise_n the_o king_n shall_v see_v thy_o righteousness_n and_o all_o king_n thy_o glory_n all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n shall_v praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n when_o they_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o thy_o mouth_n yea_o they_o shall_v sing_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o great_a be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n ps_n 68.29_o es_fw-ge 49.22_o 23._o ps_n 72.10_o 11_o 12._o isa_n 47.6_o 7.60.2_o 3_o 4_o 5.62.2_o psa_fw-la 138.44_o it_o be_v true_a babylon_n indeed_o have_v have_v the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n bring_v glory_n and_o honour_n into_o she_o whereby_o she_o have_v gloryfy_v herself_o at_o that_o monstrous_a rate_n say_v therefore_o she_o shall_v sit_v as_o a_o queen_n and_o see_v no_o sorrow_n the_o ten_o king_n have_v to_o fulfil_v god_n word_n give_v their_o power_n strength_n and_o kingdom_n to_o she_o rev._n 17.4.17_o â—ut_fw-la what_o king_n be_v they_o not_o such_o king_n as_o be_v before_o mention_v but_o such_o as_o be_v make_v drink_v with_o the_o whore_n cup_n commit_v lewdness_n and_o fornication_n with_o she_o rev._n 18.9_o but_o yet_o thus_o much_o for_o her_o comfort_n let_v she_o know_v that_o the_o day_n be_v hasten_v when_o the_o nation_n that_o have_v support_v she_o shall_v fall_v off_o from_o she_o and_o the_o ten_o kingdom_n that_o by_o their_o power_n or_o horn_n have_v bear_v she_o up_o shall_v by_o their_o horn_n also_o push_v she_o down_o yea_o they_o shall_v hate_v the_o whore_n and_o shall_v make_v her_o desolate_a and_o naked_a and_o shall_v eat_v her_o flesh_n and_o burn_v she_o with_o fire_n when_o those_o other_o word_n of_o prophecy_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v the_o delicate_n that_o thy_o soul_n lust_v after_o thou_o shall_v find_v they_o no_o more_o at_o all_o and_o babylon_n the_o glory_n of_o kingdom_n shall_v be_v as_o when_o god_n overthrow_v sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n isa_n 13.19_o 20._o and_o god_n will_v be_v avenge_v of_o thou_o and_o will_v not_o meet_v thou_o as_o a_o man_n isa_n 47.1_o when_o all_o that_o know_v thou_o among_o the_o people_n shall_v be_v astonish_v at_o thou_o thou_o shall_v be_v a_o terror_n and_o never_o shall_v thou_o be_v any_o more_o eze_fw-mi 28.12_o to_o 20._o and_o when_o thou_o be_v spoil_v what_o will_v thou_o do_v though_o thou_o cloathe_v thyself_o with_o crimson_a though_o thou_o deck_v thou_o with_o ornament_n of_o gold_n though_o thou_o painte_v thy_o face_n with_o paint_v in_o vain_a shall_v thou_o make_v thyself_o fair_a
and_o glory_n and_o blessing_n and_o then_o every_o creature_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n be_v hear_v say_v blessing_n honour_n glory_n and_o power_n be_v unto_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o to_o which_o the_o church_n again_o echo_v by_o their_o representative_n say_n amen_o and_o fall_v down_o and_o worship_v he_o viz._n the_o unity_n of_o the_o godhead_n that_o live_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 6._o you_o have_v also_o a_o evidence_n of_o this_o great_a truth_n out_o of_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o enemy_n themselves_o even_o babylon_n that_o be_v to_o be_v destroy_v rev_n 6.15_o 16_o 17._o and_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o the_o great_a man_n and_o the_o rich_a man_n and_o the_o chief_a captain_n and_o the_o mighty_a man_n and_o every_o bondman_n and_o every_o freeman_n compare_v rev._n 19.18_o say_v to_o the_o mountain_n and_o rock_n fall_v upon_o we_o and_o hide_v we_o from_o the_o face_n of_o the_o he_o that_o 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you_o that_o fear_v his_o name_n both_o small_a and_o great_a and_o when_o the_o echo_n shall_v be_v with_o a_o joint_a consent_n with_o great_a acclamation_n alleluja_n for_o the_o lord_n god_n omnipotent_a reign_v let_v we_o be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v and_o give_v honour_n to_o he_o rev._n 19.5_o 6_o 7._o and_o when_o gather_v round_o about_o his_o throne_n they_o shall_v fall_v down_o upon_o their_o face_n and_o worship_n he_o ascribe_v salvation_n glory_n blessing_n wisdom_n power_n and_o may_v unto_o he_o rev._n 7.9_o 10_o 11_o 12_o to_o the_o fulfil_n such_o bless_a prophecy_n as_o these_o viz._n isai_n 33.22_o the_o lord_n be_v our_o judge_n the_o lord_n be_v our_o lawgiver_n the_o lord_n be_v our_o king_n he_o shall_v save_v we_o etc._n etc._n luke_n 1.32_o 33._o and_o he_o shall_v be_v great_a and_o shall_v be_v call_v the_o son_n of_o the_o high_a and_o the_o lord_n god_n shall_v give_v unto_o he_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o father_n david_n and_o he_o shall_v reign_v over_o the_o house_n of_o jacob_n for_o ever_o and_o of_o his_o kingdom_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n isai_n 9.6_o and_o the_o government_n shall_v be_v upon_o his_o shoulder_n and_o his_o name_n shall_v be_v call_v wonderful_a counsellor_n to_o the_o mighty_a god_n the_o everlasting_a father_n the_o prince_n of_o peace_n of_o the_o increase_n his_o government_n and_o peace_n there_o shall_v be_v no_o end_n upon_o the_o throne_n of_o david_n and_o upon_o his_o kingdom_n to_o order_v it_o and_o to_o establish_v it_o from_o hence_o forth_o even_o for_o ever_o the_o zeal_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n shall_v perform_v this_o that_o as_o david_n of_o old_a rule_v the_o natural_a seed_n so_o will_v our_o david_n govern_v all_o the_o spiritual_a seed_n and_o not_o only_o so_o but_o the_o kingdom_n of_o this_o world_n must_v become_v the_o kingdom_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o of_o his_o christ_n and_o he_o shall_v reign_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o rev._n 11.15_o when_o the_o whole_a universe_n will_v submit_v to_o his_o scripture_n and_o as_o the_o desire_n of_o nation_n that_o his_o government_n be_v embrace_v hag._n 2.7_o and_o when_o all_o creature_n with_o universal_a consent_n shall_v ascribe_v blessing_n honour_n glory_n and_o power_n to_o he_o that_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n and_o to_o the_o lamb_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o rev._n 5.13_o when_o all_o king_n â—â—all_v bow_v before_o he_o and_o all_o nation_n shall_v serve_v he_o ps_n 72._o when_o at_o his_o name_n every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v and_o every_o tongue_n shall_v confess_v that_o jesus_n be_v lord_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n phil._n 2.10_o second_o you_o have_v the_o other_o throne_n on_o which_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v to_o sit_v of_o old_a hint_v at_o here_o also_o viz._n that_o throne_n on_o which_o the_o judge_n or_o elder_n of_o old_a sit_v wherein_o the_o lord_n be_v say_v more_o ordinary_o to_o sit_v and_o it_o be_v call_v the_o throne_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o not_o improper_o 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mankind_n shall_v now_o be_v restore_v to_o its_o primitive_a lustre_n and_o purity_n when_o there_o shall_v be_v to_o accomplish_v the_o word_n of_o promise_n judge_n restore_v as_o at_o first_o and_o counselor_n as_o at_o the_o beginning_n that_o the_o city_n may_v be_v call_v the_o city_n of_o righteousness_n the_o faithful_a city_n isa_n 26._o when_o her_o officer_n must_v be_v make_v peace_n and_o exactour_n righteousness_n isa_n 60.17_o when_o their_o noble_n shall_v be_v of_o themselves_o and_o their_o governor_n shall_v proceed_v from_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o jer._n 30.21_o and_o prince_n shall_v no_o more_o oppress_v god_n people_n ezek._n 45.8_o nor_o any_o oppress_a shall_v pass_v through_o they_o any_o more_o then_o may_v we_o expect_v that_o the_o lord_n law_n will_v be_v magnify_v and_o make_v honourable_a isa_n 1.42.21.23_o and_o the_o law_n must_v go_v forth_o of_o zion_n and_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n from_o jerusalem_n mich._n 4.2_o then_o righteousness_n truth_n and_o peace_n shall_v kiss_v each_o other_o psal_n 45._o and_o the_o people_n shall_v be_v judge_v with_o righteousness_n and_o the_o poor_a with_o judgement_n when_o there_o shall_v be_v a_o spirit_n of_o judgement_n to_o they_o that_o sit_v in_o judgement_n and_o strength_n to_o they_o that_o turn_v the_o battle_n to_o the_o gate_n isa_n 28.56_o for_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o lord_n must_v then_o eminent_o be_v give_v to_o ruler_n and_o judge_n who_o must_v be_v anoint_v for_o the_o due_a execution_n of_o that_o great_a ordinance_n as_o the_o 70_o of_o old_a numb_a 11_o 17.27_o numb_a 27.18.20_o 21._o as_o the_o joshua_n deut._n 34.9_o the_o othniell_n jud_v 3.9_o 10._o the_o sampson_n jud_v 14.6_o the_o samuel_n 1_o sam._n 3.20_o the_o david_n 1_o sam._n 16.13_o 14._o when_o the_o feeble_a shall_v be_v as_o david_n and_o the_o david_n as_o angel_n zach._n 12.8_o when_o righteousness_n shall_v run_v down_o as_o a_o mighty_a stream_n and_o peace_n shall_v be_v extend_v like_o 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also_o observe_v to_o you_o that_o babylon_n have_v a_o throne_n in_o she_o also_o but_o it_o be_v the_o throne_n of_o the_o devil_n rev._n 2.10_o the_o throne_n of_o the_o beast_n rev._n 16._o even_o that_o seat_n or_o throne_n that_o the_o dragon_n give_v he_o rev._n 13_o who_o resign_v to_o he_o his_o power_n seat_n and_o authority_n rev._n 13.2_o a_o throne_n of_o violence_n mischief_n blood_n and_o iniquity_n from_o whence_o have_v proceed_v all_o manner_n of_o unrighteousness_n they_o have_v thereon_o establish_v mischief_n by_o a_o law_n and_o because_o it_o have_v be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o their_o hand_n therefore_o have_v they_o exact_v it_o with_o all_o manner_n of_o cruelty_n and_o oppression_n for_o in_o she_o be_v find_v the_o blood_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o of_o saint_n and_o of_o all_o that_o be_v slay_v upon_o the_o earth_n rev._n 18.24_o and_o therefore_o have_v the_o holy_a spirit_n portray_v the_o beast_n and_o where_o the_o chief_a ruler_n upon_o this_o throne_n be_v to_o have_v their_o garment_n all_o stain_v with_o blood_n of_o a_o crimson_a and_o scarlet_a colour_n and_o to_o be_v drink_v with_o blood_n blood_n within_o and_o blood_n without_o a_o scarlet_a whore_n ride_v upon_o a_o crimsom_n colour_a beast_n and_o therefore_o be_v that_o cry_n under_o the_o altar_n how_o long_o ere_o thou_o avenge_v our_o blood_n at_o her_o hand_n but_o the_o day_n be_v hasten_v when_o inquisition_n shall_v be_v make_v after_o this_o blood_n psal_n 9.12_o and_o when_o the_o earth_n shall_v disclose_v her_o blood_n and_o no_o more_o cover_v she_o slay_v isa_n 26.21_o when_o the_o righteous_a sentence_n shall_v go_v forth_o from_o the_o throne_n give_v her_o blood_n to_o drink_v for_o she_o be_v worthy_a rev._n 16.6_o with_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o for_o they_o have_v shed_v the_o blood_n of_o saint_n and_o prophet_n fill_v she_o double_a in_o the_o cup_n she_o have_v fill_v when_o that_o song_n shall_v be_v sing_v even_o the_o song_n of_o moses_n the_o song_n of_o the_o lamb_n viz._n great_a and_o marvellous_a be_v thy_o work_n lord_n god_n almighty_a just_a and_o true_a be_v thy_o way_n thou_o king_n of_o saint_n who_o shall_v not_o fear_v thou_o o_o lord_n and_o glorify_v thy_o holy_a name_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a for_o all_o nation_n shall_v come_v and_o worship_v before_o thou_o for_o thy_o judgement_n be_v make_v manifest_a and_o again_o allelujah_o salvation_n and_o glory_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n unto_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n for_o true_a and_o righteous_a be_v his_o judgement_n for_o he_o have_v judge_v the_o great_a whore_n which_o do_v corrupt_v the_o earth_n with_o her_o fornication_n and_o have_v avenge_v the_o flood_n of_o his_o servant_n at_o her_o hand_n and_o again_o they_o say_v allelujah_o rev._n 19.1_o 2_o 3._o if_o you_o desire_v better_a information_n into_o the_o idolatry_n hypocrisy_n treason_n and_o cruel_a butchery_n of_o the_o popish_a antichristian_a generation_n if_o you_o have_v forget_v the_o amarian_n cruelty_n the_o bloody_a irish_a and_o peidmont_n massacre_n with_o the_o burn_a of_o london_n read_v two_o late_a piece_n write_v one_o by_o dr._n stillingfleet_n and_o a_o other_o give_v you_o the_o history_n of_o these_o thing_n out_o of_o their_o own_o writing_n by_o mr._n foulis_n a_o paraphrastical_a exposition_n john_n have_v see_v a_o vision_n of_o the_o destruction_n of_o babylon_n old_a world_n viz._n in_o the_o pass_v away_o of_o her_o old_a heaven_n in_o her_o whorish_a ministry_n or_o church_n state_n and_o her_o old_a earth_n in_o her_o beastly_a magistracy_n or_o civil_a state_n have_v now_o a_o vision_n of_o jerusalem_n new_a world_n wherein_o all_o thing_n be_v make_v new_a viz._n in_o her_o new_a heaven-bride-like_a ministry_n or_o church_n state_n and_o in_o her_o lamblike_a magistracy_n or_o civil_a state_n and_o which_o in_o conjunction_n be_v discover_v in_o the_o emblematical_a representation_n of_o a_o glorious_a city_n hereafter_o express_v wife_n 9_o and_o there_o come_v unto_o i_o one_o of_o the_o seven_o angel_n which_o have_v the_o seven_o vial_n full_a of_o the_o seven_o last_o plague_n and_o talk_v with_o i_o say_v come_v hither_o i_o will_v show_v thou_o the_o bride_n the_o lamb_n wife_n and_o there_o be_v one_o of_o the_o seven_o angel_n that_o have_v show_v i_o the_o destruction_n of_o the_o false_a church_n by_o the_o burn_a of_o a_o gaudy_a whorish_a woman_n rev._n 17._o show_v i_o here_o the_o exaltation_n of_o the_o true_a church_n by_o the_o representation_n of_o a_o beautiful_a comely_a virgin_n prepare_v and_o trime_v as_o a_o bride_n for_o her_o husband_n and_o then_o i_o think_v i_o be_v carry_v unto_o the_o top_n of_o a_o great_a mountain_n and_o have_v spiritual_a discovery_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n church_n that_o be_v build_v upon_o a_o hill_n mat._n 5.14_o god_n 10_o and_o he_o carry_v i_o away_o in_o the_o spirit_n to_o a_o great_a and_o high_a mountain_n and_o show_v i_o that_o great_a city_n the_o holy_a jerusalem_n descend_v out_o of_o heaven_n from_o god_n and_o as_o the_o angel_n have_v discover_v to_o i_o babylon_n the_o false_a church_n in_o the_o figure_n of_o a_o great_a city_n be_v please_v by_o the_o emblem_n of_o a_o famous_a city_n to_o show_v i_o new_a jerusalem_n the_o true_a church_n and_o by_o the_o situation_n grandeur_n beauty_n and_o excellent_a descent_n of_o the_o one_o will_v have_v i_o to_o understand_v the_o divine_a original_a perspicuity_n stability_n greatness_n and_o holiness_n of_o the_o other_o and_o then_o by_o observe_v to_o i_o that_o divine_a glory_n ever_o 11._o have_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o her_o light_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o stone_n most_o precious_a even_o like_o a_o jasper_n stone_n clear_a as_o crystal_n ver._n 23._o and_o the_o city_n have_v no_o need_n of_o the_o
sun_n neither_o of_o the_o moon_n to_o shine_v in_o it_o for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n do_v lighten_v it_o and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o light_n thereof_o ver._n 25._o for_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o night_n there_o chap._n 22.5_o and_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o night_n there_o and_o they_o need_v no_o candle_n neither_o light_n of_o the_o sun_n for_o the_o lord_n god_n give_v they_o light_n and_o they_o shall_v reign_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o which_o by_o a_o continue_a light_n as_o bright_a as_o the_o jasper_n and_o clear_a as_o crystal_n so_o shine_v upon_o it_o day_n and_o night_n that_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o any_o other_o light_n either_o candle_n sun_n or_o moon_n to_o lighten_v it_o will_v have_v i_o understand_v that_o eminent_a and_o glorious_a presence_n of_o christ_n that_o shall_v now_o rest_v upon_o the_o church_n transcend_v the_o glory_n that_o shine_v about_o the_o sanctuary_n when_o of_o old_a he_o tabernacle_v with_o man_n and_o to_o which_o he_o allude_v and_o by_o virtue_n whereof_o the_o christian_a doctrine_n and_o grace_n shall_v be_v so_o splendid_a and_o glorious_a there_o 12._o and_o have_v a_o wa_n l_o great_z and_z h_z gh_o and_o have_v twelve_o gate_n and_o at_o the_o gate_n twelve_o angel_n and_o name_n write_v thereon_o which_o be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o twelve_o tribe_n of_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n 13._o on_o the_o east_n three_o gate_n on_o the_o north_n thâ—ee_o gate_n on_o the_o south_n three_o gate_n on_o the_o west_n three_o gate_n 14._o and_o the_o wall_n of_o the_o city_n have_v twelve_o foundation_n and_o in_o they_o the_o namer_n of_o the_o twelve_o apostle_n of_o the_o lamb._n 25._o and_o the_o gate_n of_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v shut_v at_o all_o by_o day_n for_o there_o shall_v be_v no_o night_n there_o the_o next_o thing_n that_o come_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o this_o glorious_a structure_n be_v a_o illustrious_a regular_a and_o well_o fortify_v wall_n plant_v to_o the_o four_o quarter_n and_o 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thereof_o and_o give_v i_o the_o exact_a dimension_n and_o symmetry_n of_o the_o city_n gate_n and_o wall_n give_v i_o to_o understand_v thereby_o the_o exactness_n of_o rule_n and_o holy_a order_n that_o the_o church_n will_v faithful_o observe_v in_o all_o her_o ministration_n who_o in_o every_o thing_n both_o as_o to_o doctrine_n worship_n and_o manner_n will_v lie_v level_a to_o the_o square_n of_o god_n word_n that_o golden_a meet_v wand_n and_o that_o the_o cubical_a square_n thereof_o so_o well_o answer_v the_o figure_n of_o the_o holy_a place_n in_o the_o temple_n bespeak_v the_o church_n in_o its_o now_o conformity_n to_o divine_a appointment_n even_o no_o less_o than_o as_o a_o heaven_n upon_o earth_n the_o next_o thing_n that_o so_o signal_o call_v for_o observation_n and_o remark_n glass_n 18._o and_o the_o build_n of_o the_o wall_n of_o it_o be_v of_o jasper_n and_o the_o city_n be_v pure_a gold_n like_v unto_o clear_a glass_n 19_o and_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o wall_n of_o the_o city_n be_v garnish_v with_o all_o manner_n of_o precious_a stone_n the_o first_o foundition_n be_v jasper_n the_o second_o saphir_n the_o three_o a_o chalcedony_n the_o four_o a_o emerald_n 20._o the_o five_o sardonix_n the_o six_o sardius_n the_o seven_o chrysolite_n the_o eight_o beril_n the_o nine_o a_o topaz_n the_o ten_o a_o chrisoprasus_n the_o eleventb_a a_o jacinet_n the_o twelve_o a_o amethyst_n 21._o and_o the_o twelve_o gate_n be_v the_o twelve_o pearl_n every_o several_a gate_n be_v of_o one_o pearl_n and_o the_o street_n of_o the_o city_n be_v pure_a gold_n as_o it_o be_v trnnsparent_a glass_n be_v the_o precious_a material_n and_o the_o glorious_a garnishing_n of_o it_o which_o be_v most_o manifest_a in_o that_o magnificent_a jasper_n wall_n astonish_v golden_a city_n and_o street_n the_o most_o illustrious_a pearl-gate_n and_o those_o wonderful_a precious_a stone_n that_o bespangle_v the_o foundation_n discover_v to_o i_o no_o less_o than_o the_o incomparable_a excellency_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o his_o name_n nature_n and_o office_n the_o incomparable_a precious_a head_n of_o their_o glorious_a body_n together_o with_o his_o pure_a and_o precious_a doctrine_n and_o the_o inestimable_a gift_n and_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n as_o manifest_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o life_n of_o the_o saint_n it_o 22._o and_o i_o see_v no_o temple_n therein_o for_o the_o lord_n god_n almighty_a and_o the_o lamb_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o it_o the_o city_n in_o all_o its_o part_n be_v observe_v the_o accessory_n to_o render_v it_o accomplish_v in_o all_o respect_n be_v next_o take_v notice_n of_o the_o first_o whereof_o be_v the_o extraordinary_a temple_n that_o be_v in_o it_o god_n and_o christ_n be_v the_o temple_n thereof_o which_o instruct_v i_o that_o it_o be_v no_o literal_a and_o material_a but_o a_o mystical_a and_o spiritual_a temple_n christ_n jesus_n god_n man_n it_o 24._o and_o the_o nation_n of_o they_o which_o be_v save_v shall_v walk_v in_o the_o light_n of_o it_o and_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n do_v bring_v their_o glory_n and_o honour_n unto_o it_o 26._o and_o they_o shall_v bring_v the_o glory_n and_o honour_n of_o the_o nation_n into_o it_o the_o live_a precious_a foundation_n corner_n stone_n and_o the_o saint_n as_o live_v precious_a stone_n build_v upon_o he_o make_v up_o together_o this_o mystical_a temple_n as_o 1._o p._n 2._o 5._o 2_o cor._n 6.16_o the_o next_o thing_n that_o heighten_v the_o glory_n and_o increase_v the_o grandeur_n of_o this_o famous_a city_n be_v the_o conflux_n and_o great_a resort_n of_o the_o nation_n and_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n with_o their_o riches_n and_o honour_n into_o it_o in_o allusion_n to_o solomon_n day_n as_o express_v 2_o cron._n 9.22_o intimate_v that_o in_o those_o day_n christianity_n shall_v be_v esteem_v the_o great_a honour_n grace_n and_o godliness_n and_o the_o presence_n of_o christ_n will_v be_v most_o prize_v and_o regard_v when_o there_o 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