The name of this mountain no 〈◊◊〉〈◊◊〉: but by common con∣sent it was mount Tabor (which Josephus calleth 〈◊〉〈◊〉)* 1.1 whereof Hierom writeth copiously and elegantly in his commen∣tary upon the fifth of Hosea. Our Saviour, when he had some speciall work to do, went usually up into a mountain; to teach us to soar a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in great performances especially, and to be heavenly∣minded, taking a 〈◊〉〈◊〉 or two ever and anon, with Christ in mount Tabor, treading upon the Moon, with the Church, Rev. 12. 1. having our feet at least where other mens heads are, on things on earth, (Prov. 15. 24. The way of life is above to the wise) delighting our selves in high flying, as Eagles, never merry till gotten into the aire or on the top of trees, with the lesser birds.
A commentary or exposition upon the four Evangelists, and the Acts of the Apostles: wherein the text is explained, some controversies are discussed, divers common places are handled, and many remarkable matters hinted, that had by former interpreters been pretermitted. Besides, divers other texts of Scripture which occasionally occur are fully opened, and the whole so intermixed with pertinent histories, as will yeeld both pleasure and profit to the judicious reader. / By John Trapp M. A. Pastour of Weston upon Avon in Gloucestershire.
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- A commentary or exposition upon the four Evangelists, and the Acts of the Apostles: wherein the text is explained, some controversies are discussed, divers common places are handled, and many remarkable matters hinted, that had by former interpreters been pretermitted. Besides, divers other texts of Scripture which occasionally occur are fully opened, and the whole so intermixed with pertinent histories, as will yeeld both pleasure and profit to the judicious reader. / By John Trapp M. A. Pastour of Weston upon Avon in Gloucestershire.
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- Trapp, John, 1601-1669.
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- London, :: Printed by A.M. for John Bellamie, at the sign of the three golden-Lions near the Royall-Exchange,
- M.DC.XLVII. [1647]
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"A commentary or exposition upon the four Evangelists, and the Acts of the Apostles: wherein the text is explained, some controversies are discussed, divers common places are handled, and many remarkable matters hinted, that had by former interpreters been pretermitted. Besides, divers other texts of Scripture which occasionally occur are fully opened, and the whole so intermixed with pertinent histories, as will yeeld both pleasure and profit to the judicious reader. / By John Trapp M. A. Pastour of Weston upon Avon in Gloucestershire." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A63067.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 16, 2024.
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Zacheus could not see Christ till he had climbed the figtree. Nor can we see the Consolation of Israel till elevated in divine contem∣plation, till gotten up into Gods holy hill. The people tasted not Mannah, till they had left the leaven of Egypt.
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* 1.1
〈◊◊◊◊◊〉〈◊◊◊◊◊〉 cap. 2.