Of God Almighty's providence both in the sending and dissolving great snows & frosts, and the improvement we ought to make of it a sermon occasioned by the late extreme cold weather, preached in it to his neighbours, and now thought fit to be made more public, for the common good / by Benj. Camfield ...
AND The Improvement, we ought to make, of it, &c. Psalm CXLVII. xv, xvi, xvii, xviii. He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth, and his word runneth very swiftly.
AND The Improvement, we ought to make, of it, etc. Psalm CXLVII. xv, xvi, xvii, xviii. He sends forth his Commandment upon earth, and his word Runneth very swiftly.
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or the finest of the wheat. ] The Hebrew hath it, The Fatness of Wheat. And from hence He naturally proceeds to the more Immediate Causes of this fruitfulness and plenty, (The Clouds that drop fatness ) but all of them directed by the hand of Heaven, all of them depending upon the divine Command and Influence. He sendeth forth his Commandment upon Earth,
or the Finest of the wheat. ] The Hebrew hath it, The Fatness of Wheat. And from hence He naturally proceeds to the more Immediate Causes of this fruitfulness and plenty, (The Clouds that drop fatness) but all of them directed by the hand of Heaven, all of them depending upon the divine Command and Influence. He sends forth his Commandment upon Earth,
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In the Text it self we have, 1. A general Acknowledgment of God's over-ruling Providence. He sendeth forth his Commandment upon earth, and his word runneth very swiftly.
In the Text it self we have, 1. A general Acknowledgment of God's overruling Providence. He sends forth his Commandment upon earth, and his word Runneth very swiftly.
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And 2. A particular Illustration or Exemplification of it, by way of Instance, both in the Giving and Removing great Snows and Frosts, with Hail and Ice. He giveth Snow like wool;
And 2. A particular Illustration or Exemplification of it, by Way of Instance, both in the Giving and Removing great Snows and Frosts, with Hail and Ice. He gives Snow like wool;
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For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast, Psal. XXXIII. vi — x. [ see Genes. I. ] His Almighty Fiat produced all things out of nothing. And by the same are they still preserved. Upholding all things by the word of his power, saith the Apostle, Hebr. I. iii. and so are they also Ruled and Governed, as here we have it.
For he spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast, Psalm XXXIII. vi — x. [ see Genesis. I. ] His Almighty Fiat produced all things out of nothing. And by the same Are they still preserved. Upholding all things by the word of his power, Says the Apostle, Hebrew I. iii. and so Are they also Ruled and Governed, as Here we have it.
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He no sooner speaks, gives out the word of order, issues out his Warrant and Commission, but [ praestò ad parendum concurrunt omnia ] all things are at hand upon it, ready to obey him,
He no sooner speaks, gives out the word of order, issues out his Warrant and Commission, but [ praestò ad parendum concurrunt omnia ] all things Are At hand upon it, ready to obey him,
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And this (2.) he goes on to evidence and illustrate by examples; namely, by his sudden sending of Great Snows and Frosts, with Hail and Ice, and as sudden dissolving of them again, when he pleaseth.
And this (2.) he Goes on to evidence and illustrate by Examples; namely, by his sudden sending of Great Snows and Frosts, with Hail and Ice, and as sudden dissolving of them again, when he Pleases.
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as a Fleece of wool on the ground, wherewith it is no less warmly clad, and nourished, and defended from the biting winds, than the sheep is by its wool, or our bodies by garments made of it.
as a Fleece of wool on the ground, wherewith it is no less warmly clad, and nourished, and defended from the biting winds, than the sheep is by its wool, or our bodies by garments made of it.
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— Others, rather to the Freezing of the earth and waters, when the whole Surface is congealed into a firmness as strong as Chrystal, able to bear the greatest weight,
— Others, rather to the Freezing of the earth and waters, when the Whole Surface is congealed into a firmness as strong as Crystal, able to bear the greatest weight,
— And, though the more Northern Climates are usually more sensible of this, as the Inhabitants of Russia and Muscovie, who are put to all the Art they have to make Defensatives against it,
— And, though the more Northern Climates Are usually more sensible of this, as the Inhabitants of Russia and Muscovy, who Are put to all the Art they have to make Defensatives against it,
as we have had of late some considerable Feeling of it. His hand, you see, is all along to be owned and observed in these things. He giveth the Snow. He scattereth the Hoar-frost.
as we have had of late Some considerable Feeling of it. His hand, you see, is all along to be owned and observed in these things. He gives the Snow. He Scattereth the Hoar-frost.
To prevent the hurt and mischief, which might accrue by their tedious or too long continuance, when the motions of Nature have a violent restraint upon them by the Weather, and both Earth and Waters are congealed beyond the power of all humane means to dissolve them;
To prevent the hurt and mischief, which might accrue by their tedious or too long Continuance, when the motions of Nature have a violent restraint upon them by the Weather, and both Earth and Waters Are congealed beyond the power of all humane means to dissolve them;
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He issues out another Command, which as suddenly makes a desired Thaw, and by the warm breath of a Southern Wind loosens the Waters which were so close bound up;
He issues out Another Command, which as suddenly makes a desired Thaw, and by the warm breath of a Southern Wind loosens the Waters which were so close bound up;
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And these are remarkable Instances of his ordinary Providence, common to the whole World, wherein all men may see, how Wise and Powerful and Good he is.
And these Are remarkable Instances of his ordinary Providence, Common to the Whole World, wherein all men may see, how Wise and Powerful and Good he is.
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Who covereth the Heaven with Clouds, who prepareth Rain for the Earth. So the Psalmist had before expressed it, vers. viii. and here he represents the same Divine Power turning that Vapour or Rain into Snow or Hail, or Hoar frost and Ice, or Melting and Dissolving them again by his Winds. Thus St. Paul and Barnabas preach to the Heathens at Lystra, Acts XIV. xvii.
Who Covereth the Heaven with Clouds, who Prepareth Rain for the Earth. So the Psalmist had before expressed it, vers. viii. and Here he represents the same Divine Power turning that Vapour or Rain into Snow or Hail, or Hoar frost and Ice, or Melting and Dissolving them again by his Winds. Thus Saint Paul and Barnabas preach to the heathens At Lystra, Acts XIV. xvii.
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And so the Prophet Jeremiah speaks of this Dispensation, as a convictive Testimony of God unto men, Ch. XIV. xxii. Are there any among the Vanities (or Idols ) of the Gentiles, that can give Rain? or can the Heavens ( of themselves ) give Showres? Art not thou he, O Lord our God? ( the only commander and giver of Rain and Showers ) therefore we will wait upon thee;
And so the Prophet Jeremiah speaks of this Dispensation, as a convictive Testimony of God unto men, Christ XIV. xxii. are there any among the Vanities (or Idols) of the Gentiles, that can give Rain? or can the Heavens (of themselves) give Showers? Art not thou he, Oh Lord our God? (the only commander and giver of Rain and Showers) Therefore we will wait upon thee;
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— But this comes yet with a stronger force and conviction upon us, if unto the Vapours, Clouds, and Rain, and Winds, we add also his Snow, and Hail, and Frost, and Ice, as the Psalmist here doth;
— But this comes yet with a Stronger force and conviction upon us, if unto the Vapours, Clouds, and Rain, and Winds, we add also his Snow, and Hail, and Frost, and Ice, as the Psalmist Here does;
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calling upon them by name among other of his Creatures to bless and praise him. — Hail, and Snow, and Vapour, and stormy Wind, fulfilling his word, Psalm CXLVIII. viii.
calling upon them by name among other of his Creatures to bless and praise him. — Hail, and Snow, and Vapour, and stormy Wind, fulfilling his word, Psalm CXLVIII. viii.
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[ That is, He keeps them a long time hanging, as it were, in those baggs, through which they do not at length burst all at once, but distill by drops ( guttatim, as through a Cieve or Cullender ) to moisten the Earth in due season ] Chap. XXVI. viii.
[ That is, He keeps them a long time hanging, as it were, in those bags, through which they do not At length burst all At once, but distil by drops (guttatim, as through a Cieve or Cullender) to moisten the Earth in due season ] Chap. XXVI. viii.
[ That is, Adjusting all their proportions, and appointing the course they shall take. ] Chap. XXVIII. xxiv, xxv. — And yet this is that, which his friend Elihu afterwards more particularly recommends to his due observance, Chap. XXXVI. xxiv, &c. Remember, that thou magnify his work, saith he, which men behold. Every men may see it;
[ That is, Adjusting all their proportions, and appointing the course they shall take. ] Chap. XXVIII. xxiv, xxv. — And yet this is that, which his friend Elihu afterwards more particularly recommends to his due observance, Chap. XXXVI. xxiv, etc. remember, that thou magnify his work, Says he, which men behold. Every men may see it;
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Also can any understand the spreadings (or poisings ) [ or balancings, Chap. XXXVII. xvi. ] of the Clouds, or the n•ise of his Tabernacle? [ That Thunder he means, which proclaims him to dwell above; of which he goes on to treat more at large in the beginning of the next Chapter.
Also can any understand the spreadings (or poisings) [ or balancings, Chap. XXXVII. xvi. ] of the Clouds, or the n•ise of his Tabernacle? [ That Thunder he means, which proclaims him to dwell above; of which he Goes on to Treat more At large in the beginning of the next Chapter.
likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength, Ch. XXXVII. v, vi. Upon which it follows, He sealeth up the hand of every man, that all men may know his works, Verse vii. [ which may very well be expounded to this sense, That by his Snow and Rain he stops the Labour of those whose business is abroad in the Fields, and makes them know, that he disposeth of the Weather as he pleaseth.
likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength, Christ XXXVII. v, vi. Upon which it follows, He Sealeth up the hand of every man, that all men may know his works, Verse vii. [ which may very well be expounded to this sense, That by his Snow and Rain he stops the Labour of those whose business is abroad in the Fields, and makes them know, that he Disposeth of the Weather as he Pleases.
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] By the Breath of God Frost is given, and the breadth of the Waters is straitned, [ that is, They are pent and bound up so fast, that they cannot flow ] Also by waterings he weareth the thick Cloud, he scattereth his bright Cloud,
] By the Breath of God Frost is given, and the breadth of the Waters is straitened, [ that is, They Are penned and bound up so fast, that they cannot flow ] Also by waterings he weareth the thick Cloud, he Scattereth his bright Cloud,
He causeth it to come, whether for correction or for his land, or for mercy [ that is, either to scourge our sins with plagues, or produce fruitfulness for the necessary sustenance of man and beast, or to reward the obedience of his servants with some extraordinary plenty and very healthful seasons.
He Causes it to come, whither for correction or for his land, or for mercy [ that is, either to scourge our Sins with plagues, or produce fruitfulness for the necessary sustenance of man and beast, or to reward the Obedience of his Servants with Some extraordinary plenty and very healthful seasons.
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] — And God himself, in the XXXVIII. Chapter, approves of this kind of discourse, and takes the very same method to give Job a sensible representation of his own tremendous Majesty, verse xxii. &c. Hast thou enter'd, saith he, into the treasures of the Snow? or, hast thou seen the treasures of the Hail, which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battel and war ? — Hath the Rain a Father? Or who hath begotten the Drops of the Dew? Out of whose womb came the Ice? And the Hoar-frost of Heav'n who hath gender'd it? The waters are hid as with a stone;
] — And God himself, in the XXXVIII. Chapter, approves of this kind of discourse, and Takes the very same method to give Job a sensible representation of his own tremendous Majesty, verse xxii. etc. Hast thou entered, Says he, into the treasures of the Snow? or, hast thou seen the treasures of the Hail, which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war? — Hath the Rain a Father? Or who hath begotten the Drops of the Due? Out of whose womb Come the Ice? And the Hoar-frost of Heaven who hath gendered it? The waters Are hid as with a stone;
— And again, Verse xxxiii, &c. Knowest thou the Ordinances of Heaven? Canst thou set the Dominion thereof in the Earth? Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go and say, Here we are;
— And again, Verse xxxiii, etc. Knowest thou the Ordinances of Heaven? Canst thou Set the Dominion thereof in the Earth? Canst thou lift up thy voice to the Clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go and say, Here we Are;
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He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth; and his word runneth very swiftly. — Every Creature gives the word with all expedition to its next fellow.
He sends forth his Commandment upon earth; and his word Runneth very swiftly. — Every Creature gives the word with all expedition to its next fellow.
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But I pass on now to what I principally aim at, which is, to give you those useful and important Lessons, we are every one to take out from this matter of common knowledge and observance. I.
But I pass on now to what I principally aim At, which is, to give you those useful and important Lessons, we Are every one to take out from this matter of Common knowledge and observance. I.
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Whereas, we ought certainly, as Elihu exhorteth Job, to stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God, Ch. XXXVII. xiv. and to magnifie, praise,
Whereas, we ought Certainly, as Elihu exhorteth Job, to stand still, and Consider the wondrous works of God, Christ XXXVII. xiv. and to magnify, praise,
They are the natural Preachers of Divinity, whose voice is every where to be heard, declaring the glory of God, and shewing his handy work, as the Psalmist speaks particularly of the Heavens and Firmament, with the stars of light, Psal. XIX. There is neither Speech nor Language, but their Voice is heard among them;
They Are the natural Preachers of Divinity, whose voice is every where to be herd, declaring the glory of God, and showing his handy work, as the Psalmist speaks particularly of the Heavens and Firmament, with the Stars of Light, Psalm XIX. There is neither Speech nor Language, but their Voice is herd among them;
great was the company of Preachers, Psal. lxviii. And, among the other works of God, we call more particularly, in the Benedicite, to these Meteors, to bless and praise, and magnifie him for ever.
great was the company of Preachers, Psalm lxviii. And, among the other works of God, we call more particularly, in the Benedicite, to these Meteors, to bless and praise, and magnify him for ever.
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O ye showrs and dews! — O ye winds of God! — O ye Winter and Summer! — O ye Frosts and Cold! — O ye Ice and Snow! Bless ye the Lord, praise him and magnifie him for ever.
O you showers and dews! — Oh you winds of God! — Oh you Winter and Summer! — Oh you Frosts and Cold! — Oh you Ice and Snow! Bless you the Lord, praise him and magnify him for ever.
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Which kind of language (by way of Address to insensible Creatures ) whoever are offended at, must first blame the Holy Penman, who set the Copy of it, Psal. Clxviii. viii. as I before quoted it; And again, Psal. Ciii ult.
Which kind of language (by Way of Address to insensible Creatures) whoever Are offended At, must First blame the Holy Penman, who Set the Copy of it, Psalm Clxviii. viii. as I before quoted it; And again, Psalm Ciii ult.
and yet blockish and ungrateful worldlings, amidst all this plenty of Instances, can think of nothing to extort and exercise their Religion and Thankfulness.
and yet blockish and ungrateful worldlings, amid all this plenty of Instances, can think of nothing to extort and exercise their Religion and Thankfulness.
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for, in so doing, we challenge God foolishly; or Impute Folly and weakness to him. We Blaspheme his Soveraignty, and call his Wisdom, and Power, and Goodness into question.
for, in so doing, we challenge God foolishly; or Impute Folly and weakness to him. We Blaspheme his Sovereignty, and call his Wisdom, and Power, and goodness into question.
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If the weather be hot, saith Sabrian, we complain of Drought; if Rainy, of Deluge and inundation; If the year be Ʋnfruitful, of Dearth and Scarcity; If fruitful, of Cheapness. — And so,
If the weather be hight, Says Sabrian, we complain of Drought; if Rainy, of Deluge and inundation; If the year be Ʋnfruitful, of Dearth and Scarcity; If fruitful, of Cheapness. — And so,
We judge of Things falsly, by their present appearance, and out-side only, and not by that Reference or Relation which one Thing hath unto another, and all have as parts, to the Good and Benefit of the whole.
We judge of Things falsely, by their present appearance, and outside only, and not by that Referente or Relation which one Thing hath unto Another, and all have as parts, to the Good and Benefit of the Whole.
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As the Heathen Pliny said wisely, He who prays for none but warm and serene Winters [ Non pro Arboribus vota facit ] makes no Good wishes for the Trees:
As the Heathen pliny said wisely, He who prays for none but warm and serene Winter's [ Non Pro Arboribus vota facit ] makes no Good wishes for the Trees:
Could we once see it, we are infinitely better under the Conduct and Government of God's Providence, than we could possibly be at our own or other mens choice. III. We Learn from hence, to be deeply humbled in the sense of our own Ignorance of God Almighty's works, and That Infinite wisdom and power, whereby they are contrived and managed.
Could we once see it, we Are infinitely better under the Conduct and Government of God's Providence, than we could possibly be At our own or other men's choice. III. We Learn from hence, to be deeply humbled in the sense of our own Ignorance of God Almighty's works, and That Infinite Wisdom and power, whereby they Are contrived and managed.
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how absurd and presumptuous is it for us to pry boldly into more hidden mysteries, or take upon our selves to contradict any of the Divine Revelations concerning them!
how absurd and presumptuous is it for us to pry boldly into more hidden Mysteres, or take upon our selves to contradict any of the Divine Revelations Concerning them!
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what canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and broader than the Sea. Job. XI. vii, viii, ix, That is, Thou maist as as well go about to take the measure of the height of Heaven, or the Depth of Hell, the length of the Earth, or Breadth of the Sea, as think to comprehend the Reasons of God's Doings. Nay, all These have their certain Bounds and Limits; but He hath none.
what Canst thou know? The measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and Broader than the Sea. Job. XI. vii, viii, ix, That is, Thou Mayest as as well go about to take the measure of the height of Heaven, or the Depth of Hell, the length of the Earth, or Breadth of the Sea, as think to comprehend the Reasons of God's Doings. Nay, all These have their certain Bounds and Limits; but He hath none.
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before we presume upon those, which are more Remote and Hidden. And by this very means God himself silenceth Job, shewing of him, that He, who found himself Gravel'd and Nonplus'd in accounting for the meanest of his visible works, should nor dare to penetrate into the wisdom of his secret Counsels;
before we presume upon those, which Are more Remote and Hidden. And by this very means God himself silenceth Job, showing of him, that He, who found himself Graveled and Nonplussed in accounting for the Meanest of his visible works, should nor Dare to penetrate into the Wisdom of his secret Counsels;
— And thus also our Blessed Saviour deals with Nicodemus, St. John III. Tho the wind bloweth, where it listeth, saith he, and thou hearest the sound thereof,
— And thus also our Blessed Saviour deals with Nicodemus, Saint John III. Though the wind blows, where it lists, Says he, and thou Hearst the found thereof,
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Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out. He is excellent in power and in plenty of Justice, Job XXXVII. xix. &c. Let me here put you in mind therefore of the counsel of the wise son of Sirach;
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out. He is excellent in power and in plenty of justice, Job XXXVII. xix. etc. Let me Here put you in mind Therefore of the counsel of the wise son of Sirach;
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&c. — And then add that of the Author of the Book of Wisdom, What man is he that can know the Counsel of God? or, Who can think, what the Will of the Lord is? For the thoughts of mortal men are miserable, and our devices are uncertain.
etc. — And then add that of the Author of the Book of Wisdom, What man is he that can know the Counsel of God? or, Who can think, what the Will of the Lord is? For the thoughts of Mortal men Are miserable, and our devices Are uncertain.
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There is more edifying and useful Truth and Philosophy (which indeed should never be made two distinct things ) in saying, that God bringeth the Rain, and Hail,
There is more edifying and useful Truth and Philosophy (which indeed should never be made two distinct things) in saying, that God brings the Rain, and Hail,
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and Snow, and Winds out of his Treasures (his to us unknown and unsearchable Magazines or Store-houses ) than in any particular reasons we can otherwise assign of them without or besides him.
and Snow, and Winds out of his Treasures (his to us unknown and unsearchable Magazines or Storehouses) than in any particular Reasons we can otherwise assign of them without or beside him.
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IV. We learn from hence farther, Not to expect or look for any setled or fixed state of affairs, to last and abide long with us in a world that is continually uncertain and mutable, liable to such variety of changes from his Almighty Word, who presides and governs all things in it.
IV. We Learn from hence farther, Not to expect or look for any settled or fixed state of affairs, to last and abide long with us in a world that is continually uncertain and mutable, liable to such variety of changes from his Almighty Word, who presides and governs all things in it.
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He trains us up, by the very course of his Providence, to look and provide continually for Changes; even by the circular Revolution of the several Seasons of the year, and the manifold difference, which we feel and experience time after time in those Seasons. The Spring introduceth Summer, and Summer Autumn, and Autumn Winter; and then Winter again is succeeded by the more welcome Spring, &c. But we have a strange Interchange sometimes of Winterly weather with our Summers, and Summer-weather again with our Winters.
He trains us up, by the very course of his Providence, to look and provide continually for Changes; even by the circular Revolution of the several Seasons of the year, and the manifold difference, which we feel and experience time After time in those Seasons. The Spring introduceth Summer, and Summer Autumn, and Autumn Winter; and then Winter again is succeeded by the more welcome Spring, etc. But we have a strange Interchange sometime of Winterly weather with our Summer's, and Summer-weather again with our Winter's.
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— The day is thine, and the night is also thine, saith the Psalmist; thou hast prepared the Light and the Sun, (that is, the Moon and Sun ) thou hast set all the borders of the Earth;
— The day is thine, and the night is also thine, Says the Psalmist; thou hast prepared the Light and the Sun, (that is, the Moon and Sun) thou hast Set all the borders of the Earth;
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the Earth also is thine, Thou hast made the North and the South, Psalm LXXXIX. xii, xiii. Which if we would allegorize, the Preacher tells us, That God hath set the day of Prosperity and Adversity over against each other, that man should find nothing after him. Eccles. VII. xiv. That is, Nothing justly to blame or amend in God's works;
the Earth also is thine, Thou hast made the North and the South, Psalm LXXXIX. xii, xiii. Which if we would allegorise, the Preacher tells us, That God hath Set the day of Prosperity and Adversity over against each other, that man should find nothing After him. Eccles. VII. xiv. That is, Nothing justly to blame or amend in God's works;
and yet be at continual uncertainty what shall befall him, that he may live the rather in a submissive Dependence upon him, who orders all according to the Counsel of his own Will;
and yet be At continual uncertainty what shall befall him, that he may live the rather in a submissive Dependence upon him, who order all according to the Counsel of his own Will;
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even all things in Measure, Number and Weight, with the greatest Skill and Exactness, though we know it not, or cannot give an account of it. Good is set against evil;
even all things in Measure, Number and Weight, with the greatest Skill and Exactness, though we know it not, or cannot give an account of it. Good is Set against evil;
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and Life against Death: Yea, Look upon all the works of the most High ( saith the son of Sirach ) and there are two and two one against another. Eccles. XXXIII. xiv, xv.
and Life against Death: Yea, Look upon all the works of the most High (Says the son of Sirach) and there Are two and two one against Another. Eccles. XXXIII. xiv, xv.
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V. Therefore, we are from hence trained up, in the midst of our greatest Serenity and Happiness, in our summer days of Prosperity, to be moderate and sober; considering,
V. Therefore, we Are from hence trained up, in the midst of our greatest Serenity and Happiness, in our summer days of Prosperity, to be moderate and Sobrium; considering,
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Who knows how soon our halcyon dayes may be turned into a Tempest, our Peace into Troubles, our Plenty into Want and Scarcity; our Liberty into Thraldom; our Health into Sickness; and our Life it self into the Shades of Death? VI. By the same instances we are also caution'd against Impatience and Despair in the time of our Adversity.
Who knows how soon our halcyon days may be turned into a Tempest, our Peace into Troubles, our Plenty into Want and Scarcity; our Liberty into Thraldom; our Health into Sickness; and our Life it self into the Shades of Death? VI. By the same instances we Are also cautioned against Impatience and Despair in the time of our Adversity.
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He can hush and lay the stormy Tempest, or turn it into a Calm, our Night into Day, our Calamity and Sorrow into Joy and Gladness. He can act, what to us looks very like a Contradiction and Repugnance;
He can hush and lay the stormy Tempest, or turn it into a Cam, our Night into Day, our Calamity and Sorrow into Joy and Gladness. He can act, what to us looks very like a Contradiction and Repugnance;
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The same vapours he can turn (and daily doth) into contrary appearances; even into moist and fluid Rain, or into hard and stony Ice, like Chrystal, or else into soft and yielding Snow.
The same vapours he can turn (and daily does) into contrary appearances; even into moist and fluid Rain, or into hard and stony Ice, like Crystal, or Else into soft and yielding Snow.
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Let us not therefore forget the Exhortation, or Consolation, [ for the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies both, and both indeed it is ] which speaketh unto us, as children; My son despise not thou the chastening of the Lord;
Let us not Therefore forget the Exhortation, or Consolation, [ for the word signifies both, and both indeed it is ] which speaks unto us, as children; My son despise not thou the chastening of the Lord;
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nor faint, when thou art rebuked of him, Hebr. Xll. v. VII. From hence we may learn the monstrous and unaccountable Vanity of profane men, who can ever think to thrive in the world, without God's leave and blessing:
nor faint, when thou art rebuked of him, Hebrew Xll. v. VII. From hence we may Learn the monstrous and unaccountable Vanity of profane men, who can ever think to thrive in the world, without God's leave and blessing:
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upon his Smiles, to vouchsafe, secure, and succeed them, or upon his Frowns, to disappoint and deprive us of them, or blast them to us, and render them ineffectual.
upon his Smiles, to vouchsafe, secure, and succeed them, or upon his Frowns, to disappoint and deprive us of them, or blast them to us, and render them ineffectual.
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'Tis he, that must open the Windows of Heaven, and pour us out a Blessing from thence, that we may have a Sufficiency or Plenty of all necessaries, Malachi III. x. This is the sence and importance of that excellent Psalm, [ Psal. Cxxvii. ] Except the Lord build the House, the Workman buildeth in vain.
It's he, that must open the Windows of Heaven, and pour us out a Blessing from thence, that we may have a Sufficiency or Plenty of all necessaries, Malachi III. x. This is the sense and importance of that excellent Psalm, [ Psalm Cxxvii. ] Except the Lord built the House, the Workman builds in vain.
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Of all sorts of men in the world, the Husbandman, one would think, (and consequently indeed all others, who are some way or other beholding to him: for the profit of the earth is for all;
Of all sorts of men in the world, the Husbandman, one would think, (and consequently indeed all Others, who Are Some Way or other beholding to him: for the profit of the earth is for all;
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the King himself is served by the Field, Eccles. v. ix.) But of all others, I say, the Husbandman should be Religious, whose livelihood and success doth all along so visibly depend upon God Almighty's Providence.
the King himself is served by the Field, Eccles. v. ix.) But of all Others, I say, the Husbandman should be Religious, whose livelihood and success does all along so visibly depend upon God Almighty's Providence.
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until he receive the early, and the later rain, Chap. v. vii. — And he should be as exemplary for a continual devotion God-wards, who alone can prosper him.
until he receive the early, and the later rain, Chap. v. vii. — And he should be as exemplary for a continual devotion Godwards, who alone can prosper him.
And this hath been always the Piety of good men, to utter their good wishes for themselves and one to another, by directing them still to Heaven for the success.
And this hath been always the Piety of good men, to utter their good wishes for themselves and one to Another, by directing them still to Heaven for the success.
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Whence is that of the Psalmist, Prosper thou the work of our hands upon us. O prosper thou our handy-work, Psal. xc. And again, Neither do they, which go by, say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you;
Whence is that of the Psalmist, Prosper thou the work of our hands upon us. O prosper thou our handiwork, Psalm xc. And again, Neither do they, which go by, say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you;
And, when Adversity befalls them, (as frequently it doth) they have the sense of their own guilt to double and increase it; wrath with their sickness, &c. VIII.
And, when Adversity befalls them, (as frequently it does) they have the sense of their own guilt to double and increase it; wrath with their sickness, etc. VIII.
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How dreadful a thing must it needs be, to provoke God to be our Enemy, upon whom we not only have so close and near a dependance, but who is so formidable for strength and power!
How dreadful a thing must it needs be, to provoke God to be our Enemy, upon whom we not only have so close and near a dependence, but who is so formidable for strength and power!
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He is a terrible Enemy indeed, who can, when ever he please, cut off all Recruits and Succors from us, stop all Reliefs, starve and pine us out with hunger and thirst, and cold and nakedness.
He is a terrible Enemy indeed, who can, when ever he please, Cut off all Recruits and Succors from us, stop all Reliefs, starve and pine us out with hunger and thirst, and cold and nakedness.
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how shall we ever bear up against himself? As he reasons with Job upon that formidable Instance (which is but a single Instance too of his power) the great and stupendious Leviathan in the waters (the Whale or Crocodile ) Job xli. x. None is so fierce, that dare stir him up.
how shall we ever bear up against himself? As he Reasons with Job upon that formidable Instance (which is but a single Instance too of his power) the great and stupendious Leviathan in the waters (the Whale or Crocodile) Job xli. x. None is so fierce, that Dare stir him up.
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how dangerous then must it be to provoke my Majesty! Do we provoke the Lord to jealousie? saith the Apostle. Are we stronger than he? 1 Cor. x. xxii. Sure we are not in our right senses, if so we do, or think. He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength.
how dangerous then must it be to provoke my Majesty! Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Says the Apostle. are we Stronger than he? 1 Cor. x. xxii. Sure we Are not in our right Senses, if so we do, or think. He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength.
Who hath hardned himself against him, and hath prospered? Job ix. iv. And, as it follows a little after, If he will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers, do stoop under him.
Who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered? Job ix. iv. And, as it follows a little After, If he will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers, do stoop under him.
the leaf may better resist the wind, and the dry stubble the raging fire, than any mortal contend with him, Ver. xxv. — The earth shall tremble at the look of him.
the leaf may better resist the wind, and the dry stubble the raging fire, than any Mortal contend with him, Ver. xxv. — The earth shall tremble At the look of him.
and walketh upon the wings of the wind, &c. Psal. Civ. 'Tis madness in us to continue in rebellion against and defiance of such an Enemy as he is, the Almighty Lord of so many mighty Hosts. And, upon the same account, IX. It must needs be our best policy and greatest wisdom, to yield and submit our selves betimes unto him;
and walks upon the wings of the wind, etc. Psalm Civ. It's madness in us to continue in rebellion against and defiance of such an Enemy as he is, the Almighty Lord of so many mighty Hosts. And, upon the same account, IX. It must needs be our best policy and greatest Wisdom, to yield and submit our selves betimes unto him;
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forthwith to seek peace and reconciliation and agreement with him, that he may be our Friend, and we his Favourites: As the men of Tyre and Sidon, we read, desired to make peace with Herod,
forthwith to seek peace and reconciliation and agreement with him, that he may be our Friend, and we his Favourites: As the men of Tyre and Sidon, we read, desired to make peace with Herod,
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because their Country was nourished by the King's Country, Acts XII. xx. But, what a contemptible thing was Herod 's displeasure, had he contrived them the worst Revenge he could, compared unto God's?
Because their Country was nourished by the King's Country, Acts XII. xx. But, what a contemptible thing was Herod is displeasure, had he contrived them the worst Revenge he could, compared unto God's?
yea, if we do not press earnestly and speedily, that the Articles of Agreement between us may be signed and sealed, that we may henceforward become his Allies and Confederates.
yea, if we do not press earnestly and speedily, that the Articles of Agreement between us may be signed and sealed, that we may henceforward become his Allies and Confederates.
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Ascribe ye Power to the God of Israel, with the Psalmist: His Worship and Strength is in the Clouds, O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places, even the God of Israel!
Ascribe you Power to the God of Israel, with the Psalmist: His Worship and Strength is in the Clouds, Oh God, wondered art thou in thy holy places, even the God of Israel!
Here is the Foundation of all our Collects for Rain, or Fairweather; for the averting of Famine or Scarcity, and vouchsafing us Plenty in the room of it.
Here is the Foundation of all our Collects for Rain, or Fairweather; for the averting of Famine or Scarcity, and vouchsafing us Plenty in the room of it.
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For Succour amidst Storms and Tempests at Sea. For Healthful and Fruitful Seasons. That he would give and preserve unto us the kindly Fruits of the Earth,
For Succour amid Storms and Tempests At Sea. For Healthful and Fruitful Seasons. That he would give and preserve unto us the kindly Fruits of the Earth,
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so as in due time we may enjoy them, &c. — Here is the ground both of our Prayers and Doxologies. And this is the chief Design of our Rogation days, whereto the Homilies then appointed are very agreeable.
so as in due time we may enjoy them, etc. — Here is the ground both of our Prayers and doxologies. And this is the chief Design of our Rogation days, whereto the Homilies then appointed Are very agreeable.
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Lastly, To conclude all, This Doctrine of Divine Providence, as it is laid down before us, is indeed a School and Nursery of universal Vertue, with reference to our selves, and others, and towards God himself. I.
Lastly, To conclude all, This Doctrine of Divine Providence, as it is laid down before us, is indeed a School and Nursery of universal Virtue, with Referente to our selves, and Others, and towards God himself. I.
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and good Husbandry, in making seasonable Provisions for a future Supply, and demeaning our selves with all honest Care and Circumspection, that neither in our Health, nor Estate, we suffer Prejudice through our Idleness, Sloth, or Inconsiderateness. It reads us over the w•se mans Lecture, Prov. Vl. vi. &c. Go to the Ant, thou Sluggard, consider her ways, and be wise:
and good Husbandry, in making seasonable Provisions for a future Supply, and demeaning our selves with all honest Care and Circumspection, that neither in our Health, nor Estate, we suffer Prejudice through our Idleness, Sloth, or Inconsiderateness. It reads us over the w•se men Lecture, Curae Vl vi. etc. Go to the Ant, thou Sluggard, Consider her ways, and be wise:
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— There is no such ingenious Tutor of all sorts of Prudence as Necessity. [ Quis expedirit Psittaco suum NONLATINALPHABET? Magister artis, ingenique largitor, venter. ]
— There is no such ingenious Tutor of all sorts of Prudence as Necessity. [ Quis expedirit Psittaco suum? Magister artis, ingenique Largitor, venture. ]
for their Indigence and Infirmities, to help and enable them to support themselves and Families under those pinching Extremities, which do sometimes attend the Season of the year:
for their Indigence and Infirmities, to help and enable them to support themselves and Families under those pinching Extremities, which do sometime attend the Season of the year:
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and taking them into shelter, because of the present Rain and Cold. As St. Paul records that lovely instance of heathen Goodness and Humanity, Acts XXVIII. i, ii. — How great a Charity and Benificence is it to contribute towards the Relief of the necessitous, in Fewel and Cloths, and Harbour, as well as Food, to render the bitter winter tolerable! — And III. It trains us up, especially, to the religious Fear and Obedience of God.
and taking them into shelter, Because of the present Rain and Cold. As Saint Paul records that lovely instance of heathen goodness and Humanity, Acts XXVIII. i, ii. — How great a Charity and Beneficence is it to contribute towards the Relief of the necessitous, in Fuel and Clothes, and Harbour, as well as Food, to render the bitter winter tolerable! — And III. It trains us up, especially, to the religious fear and obedience of God.
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And he takes notice, whether we make that use of our Reason, as we should, to infer this Duty from hence, and lets us know how ill he resents it, if we do not so. Witness that Complaint against his people for this neglect, Jerem. V. xxiv.
And he Takes notice, whither we make that use of our Reason, as we should, to infer this Duty from hence, and lets us know how ill he resents it, if we do not so. Witness that Complaint against his people for this neglect, Jeremiah V. xxiv.
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And we should learn this Obedience the more, because, what in them is Necessity only, may in us be a Vertue, and a Vertue highly to be rewarded from our Lord and Masters Bounty.
And we should Learn this obedience the more, Because, what in them is Necessity only, may in us be a Virtue, and a Virtue highly to be rewarded from our Lord and Masters Bounty.
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what we shall Eat, and what we shall Drink, and wherewith we shall be cloathed: Si• … e the Lord, we serve, is both able and willing to supply us with all these Necessaries;
what we shall Eat, and what we shall Drink, and wherewith we shall be clothed: Si• … e the Lord, we serve, is both able and willing to supply us with all these Necessaries;
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Being such in power and Wisdom, and Goodness, as we have heard him described. Who sendeth his commandment upon Earth, and his word runneth very swiftly:
Being such in power and Wisdom, and goodness, as we have herd him described. Who sends his Commandment upon Earth, and his word Runneth very swiftly:
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Now, unto this Supreme All-perfect Being, the Creator, Preserver, and Ruler of the world, the Almighty and Everlasting God, who Governs all Things both in Heaven and Earth, be ascribed by us,
Now, unto this Supreme All-perfect Being, the Creator, Preserver, and Ruler of the world, the Almighty and Everlasting God, who Governs all Things both in Heaven and Earth, be ascribed by us,
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[ * Sperat infestis, metuit secundis alteram sortem benè praeparatum pectus. Informes hiemes reducit Jupiter: Idem sumeret: non si malè nunc, & olim sic erit. — ] Horat. ]
[ * Hopes infestis, metuit secundis Another sortem benè praeparatum pectus. Informs hiemes reducit Jupiter: Idem sumeret: non si malè nunc, & Once sic erit. — ] Horatio ]
