I beheld the earth] In a vision. Chap. 1. 11. Dan. 7. 2, 6. it was without form and void, &c.] The whole face both of heaven and earth seemed to be changed: as if all were reduced to its originall chaos, Genesis 1:2. A description of utter desolation, and extreame distresse, Isaiah 8:22. & Isaiah 13:10. 13. & 24. 23. Ezekiel 32:7. Joel 2. 10. & 3. 15.