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A Voice from the Temple, to the higher POWERS; Wherin is shewed, that it is, the Work and Du∣ty of Saints, to search the Prophesies and Visions of holy Scriptures, which concern the latter times: And that Jesus Christ will reveal the knowledge of them, neere the end of their accomplishment. And so much is here clearely proved, and the Objections to the contrary answered.
THings must be removed, and taken off, from the place where they are, before they can be laid, and setled else where: That I may win others to the same opinion I am of, in the subject or matter I here plead for; I shall first be∣gin to answer such Objections, which I conceive are most consi∣derable against it.
Object. 1: When (a) 1.1 they were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdome of Israel; And he said unto them, it is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. If not for the Apostles to know, then not for others, who in gifts, place, and parts, are farre short and inferiour to them.
Answer 1. Because it was neither convenient nor necessary for the Disciples, (no, nor for any in that age) to know the Times; yet it doth not follow, that it was inexpedient or un∣necessary for others in ages after; Christ doth not say, It is not for any, or, it is not for others, but it is not for you to know; he means no way usefull, or fit for them, as tending either to Gods glo∣ry, or the Churches good.
2. In saying, which the father hath put in his own power; he plainly intimates, that it should be revealed and made known