A Commentary, with Notes, on Part of the Book of the Revelation of John

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1799. Excerpt: ... priety and truth, the firR begotten from CHAP. the dca just as Paul styles him, in the same verse, the first fruits of them that Jlept. The last character under which he is here described, is that of the Prince of the kings of the earth. This may be understood as significantly insinuating his universal and supreme dominion. But we should perceive its particular intent and energy still better, did we consider it as denoting his absolute power over all earthly potentates, which the original word properly signifies, and under it the ruler of the kings of the earth. How admirably adapted are these titles to the instruction and comfort of the saints! while the apostle prays for blessings to them from above, he exhibits the Father in the eternity and unchangeableness of CHAP, his majesty;--the all-perfect Spirit, in his gracious and constant agency; and the divine Redeemer as the revealer and testifier of the ways of God to men; as the sure witness, or martyr, who confirmed his doctrine, not only by his death, but by mewing that death had no power over him: who rose triumphant from the grave, and now reigns in glory in the heavens, ordering all things for his people's good. What sentiments of hope and confidence and joy, are these prospects of the divine nature fitted to inspire! The apostJe seems to have felt all the ardour of adoring gratitude, in contemplating the wonders of that grace which he was now imploring for the saints, and therefore he breaks forth into this animated song of praise: CHAP.-, Unto him that loved us, and wash-v ed us from our Jins in his own bloods and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father, to him be glory and domi nion for ever. AmenM The immediate object of this doxology is the Redeemer himself, the great dispenser...