CONTENTS. Objections refuted. . . . . . . . CHAPTER II. Old Testament Evidence... CHAPTER III. New Testament Evidence... CHAPTER IV. The personal appearing of Christ at the be- Genesis i, 26-28.. iv, 26... Exodus i, 21.. Numbers xxiv, 16—25- DISCUSSED IN THE COURSE OF THE WORK. INDEX OF TEXTS Daniel ii, 31-45 vii.. PAGE. 60 333 333 334 69 73 76 334 334 77 335 60, 77 335 80 88 81 82 93 335 335 95 98 105 108 110 114 114 116 120 122 124 126 128 129 129 131 131 268 133 133 134 134 137 138 138 138 140 146, 267 156 169 PAGE. 172 177 181 189 189, 193 197, 269 200, 270 205, 269 208 209 210 214, 247 216 219 263 227 251 257 336 337 229 265 231 232 339 234 260 189 234 236 237 339 242 253 340 340 343 260 60 301 343 249 243 245 316 343 245 245 48 308 IMPRIMATUR, October 13, 1653. { In pursuance of an Order, bearing date the sixth instant, for my perusal of a Treatise by Dr. N. Homes, and to report my opinion concerning the same, I certify as follows: JOSEPH CARYLL, PETER STERRY. That all the saints shall reign with Christ a thousand years on earth, both in a visible and spiritual glorious manner, before the time of the ultimate and general resurrection, is a position, which (though not a few have hesitated about and opposed it) has gained ground in the hearts and judgments of very many, both grave and godly men, who have left us divers essays and discourses upon this subject. And (having perused the learned and laborious work of this author) I conceive, that the church of God hath not hitherto seen this point so clearly stated, so largely discussed, and so strongly confirmed—not only by the testimony of ancient and modern writers of all sorts, but by the holy Scriptures throughout-as it is presented in this Book. Wherein also divers other considerable points are collaterally handled, all tending to set forth the catastrophe and result of the troubles and hopes of such as fear God, as the preface to their eternal bliss. And whereas some have been, and still are, apt to abuse this doctrine, by making it an occasion to the flesh, and of heating themselves in the expectation of a carnal liberty and worldly glory; I find that this author hath cautiously forelaid and prevented all such abuses, by shewing the exceeding spirituality and holiness of this state: to which, as none but the truly holy can attain; so, having attained it, they shall walk in the height of holiness. And therefore I judge this book very useful for the saints, and worthy of public view. B JOSEPH CARYLL. |