Dissertations on the prophecies which have remarkably been fulfilled, and at this time are fulfilling in the world / [Thomas Newton].

  • Thomas Newton
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1826
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    had. for many years the chief commands in the army, and was a man of good understanding, and of some reading, but unhappily had no great regard for revealed religion or the clergy. When the prophecies were urged as a proof of revelation, he constantly derided the notion, asserted that there was no such thing, and that the prophecies which were pretended, were written after the events. It was immediately replied, that though such a thing might with less scruple and more confi- dence be affirmed of some prophecies fulfilled long ago, yet it could never be proved of any; the contrary might be proved almost to a demonstration: but it could not be so much as affirmed of several prophecies without manifest absurdity; for there were several prophecies in scripture which were not ful- filled till these later ages, and were fulfilling even now, and consequently could not be framed after the events, but unde- niably were written and published many ages before. He was startled at this, and said he must acknowledge, that if this point could be proved to satisfaction, there would be no arguing ‘against such plain matter of fact; it would certainly convince him, and he believed would be the readiest way to convince every reasonable man, of the truth of revelation. It was this occasion, my Lord, that first gave rise to these Dissertations, which were originally drawn up in the form of some sermons. But since that time they have been new-modelled, much altered and much enlarged, and confirmed by proper | authorities. And though some of them only are here published, yet each Dissertation may be considered as a distinct treatise by itself.. It is hoped, indeed, that the whole, like an arch, will add strength and firmness to each part; but at the same time care hath been taken, that the parts should have strength in themselves, as well as a relation to the whole, and a connexion with each other. The publication therefore of some parts can- not be improper ; and the others shall go to the press as soon as’ an indifferent share of health, constant preaching twice a-day,
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