The way to good success propounded in a sermon preached upon November the 24th, 1684, at Trinity-house-Chappel, to the wardens, elder brethren, and fraternity of masters and seamen of the same house, at Kingston upon Hull / by N.L., minister of the gospel at St. Mary's Church in Hull.
EVery Man in his particular Calling and Employment, expects and desires good Success, and the hopes thereof makes him willing to undergo Labour and Hardship.
EVery Man in his particular Calling and Employment, expects and Desires good Success, and the hope's thereof makes him willing to undergo Labour and Hardship.
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The Husband-man he takes a great deal of pains to Manure, Till, and Sow his Ground, hoping that his labour and trouble will be recompenced with a good Crop, with the joy of Harvest.
The Husbandman he Takes a great deal of pains to Manure, Till, and Sow his Ground, hoping that his labour and trouble will be recompensed with a good Crop, with the joy of Harvest.
And he from his own experience, and being infallibly guided by the Holy Ghost, propounds this as the most certain method for the obtaining of good Success in all our transactions;
And he from his own experience, and being infallibly guided by the Holy Ghost, propounds this as the most certain method for the obtaining of good Success in all our transactions;
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Commit thy way unto the Lord, &c. In which words we have first a most necessary practical duty enjoyned, [ Commit thy way unto the Lord. ] 2dly. Good Success promised upon the discharge of this Duty;
Commit thy Way unto the Lord, etc. In which words we have First a most necessary practical duty enjoined, [ Commit thy Way unto the Lord. ] 2dly. Good Success promised upon the discharge of this Duty;
By [ way ] in Scripture is usually set forth all the whole course of a Christians Life, all his thoughts and purposes, actions and sufferings, cares and troubles.
By [ Way ] in Scripture is usually Set forth all the Whole course of a Christians Life, all his thoughts and Purposes, actions and sufferings, Cares and Troubles.
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And not only David the Father, but Solomon the Son Preach this Doctrine. Prov. 16.3. Commit thy works to the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Cogitationes tuae i. e.
And not only David the Father, but Solomon the Son Preach this Doctrine. Curae 16.3. Commit thy works to the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Cogitations tuae i. e.
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much more will he take care of you that are of greater worth and do labour: Take one more, Phil. 4.6. Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.
much more will he take care of you that Are of greater worth and do labour: Take one more, Philip 4.6. Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.
In our further discourse upon this Subject, I shall enquire, 1. What it is to Commit our way to God? 2. What Confiderations may-enforce this duty? 3. When, or in what cases more especially we ought to discharge it?
In our further discourse upon this Subject, I shall inquire, 1. What it is to Commit our Way to God? 2. What Considerations may-enforce this duty? 3. When, or in what cases more especially we ought to discharge it?
Religion binds us to great diligence, both in our particular Callings as Men, and general Callings as Christians. Eccl. 9.10. Whatever thine hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Religion binds us to great diligence, both in our particular Callings as Men, and general Callings as Christians. Ecclesiastes 9.10. Whatever thine hand finds to do, do it with thy might.
And he gives a double reason for this, 1. That they may provide for their family. 1 Tim. 5.8. 2dly. That they may have to relieve the poor. Epes. 4.28. Let him that stole steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have to give unto him that needeth.
And he gives a double reason for this, 1. That they may provide for their family. 1 Tim. 5.8. 2dly. That they may have to relieve the poor. Epes. 4.28. Let him that stole steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have to give unto him that needs.
Again, in our general Callings as Christians, we are enjoyned to be diligent. 2 Pet. 1.10. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your Calling and Election sure.
Again, in our general Callings as Christians, we Are enjoined to be diligent. 2 Pet. 1.10. Wherefore the rather, brothers, give diligence to make your Calling and Election sure.
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so verse 5. And besides this giving all diligence, add to your faith vertue, and to vertue knowledge, &c. So that you see there is an Obligation lies upon us, not to be slothful in business,
so verse 5. And beside this giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, etc. So that you see there is an Obligation lies upon us, not to be slothful in business,
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That we should be diligent in the Worship of God, in the carrying on the Warfare against our Spiritual Enemies, in the Exercise of all Divine graces, in a word, in our whole Christian race.
That we should be diligent in the Worship of God, in the carrying on the Warfare against our Spiritual Enemies, in the Exercise of all Divine graces, in a word, in our Whole Christian raze.
The Laws of the Christian Religion obliege us to order our Affairs with discretion. The wise man tells us, Prov. 14.8. The wisdom of the Prudent is to understand his way.
The Laws of the Christian Religion oblige us to order our Affairs with discretion. The wise man tells us, Curae 14.8. The Wisdom of the Prudent is to understand his Way.
Religion is so• far from being an Enemy to the prudent management of our Affairs in the World, that where it is heartily embraced, it doth much assist us therein,
Religion is so• Far from being an Enemy to the prudent management of our Affairs in the World, that where it is heartily embraced, it does much assist us therein,
or as read by some, Ruled prudently with all his power, Psal. 78.72. They are therefore under a great mistake, who think that because God commands them to commit their way unto him, they may either be negligent or improvident.
or as read by Some, Ruled prudently with all his power, Psalm 78.72. They Are Therefore under a great mistake, who think that Because God commands them to commit their Way unto him, they may either be negligent or improvident.
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This Committing our Way to God, doth imply, our submitting our selves and wayes to the Govemant of God, a yielding up our selves to the conduct of Heaven;
This Committing our Way to God, does imply, our submitting our selves and ways to the Govemant of God, a yielding up our selves to the conduct of Heaven;
and in their hands they shall bear thee up, least at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone: and he alledgeth, Psal. 91.12. that God had given the Angels charge of him:
and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest At any time thou dash thy foot against a stone: and he allegeth, Psalm 91.12. that God had given the Angels charge of him:
And therefore our Saviour, verse 7. intimates, that if he should do so, he should be so far from trusting in God, that it would be a tempting God, saying, It is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
And Therefore our Saviour, verse 7. intimates, that if he should do so, he should be so Far from trusting in God, that it would be a tempting God, saying, It is written, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Wherefore every good Christian ought to take care in the first place, that his way be good, that his actions be agreeable to the Law and the Testimonies;
Wherefore every good Christian ought to take care in the First place, that his Way be good, that his actions be agreeable to the Law and the Testimonies;
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and know this, that there is no doubt, difficulty, condition of life or action to be performed, which Gods Law doth not give particular or general directions for.
and know this, that there is no doubt, difficulty, condition of life or actium to be performed, which God's Law does not give particular or general directions for.
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For the Law of the Lord is perfect, and able to make the man of God perfect. 2 Tim. 3.15. 2. It implyes our seeking to Almighty God by Prayer, for his direction and blessing. Phil. 4.6. Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by Prayer and supplication;
For the Law of the Lord is perfect, and able to make the man of God perfect. 2 Tim. 3.15. 2. It Implies our seeking to Almighty God by Prayer, for his direction and blessing. Philip 4.6. Be careful for nothing, but in every thing by Prayer and supplication;
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Let us therefore, frequently in the most humble and devout manner, beg earnestly of Almighty God that he would supply all our wants, support us in all our difficulties, deliver us out of imminent dangers, prosper our honest and just undertakings;
Let us Therefore, frequently in the most humble and devout manner, beg earnestly of Almighty God that he would supply all our Wants, support us in all our difficulties, deliver us out of imminent dangers, prosper our honest and just undertakings;
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and from the examples of the most pious Men in all Ages, who have taken this course with good Success, Moses, David, and all the worthies of Old, have left this upon Record from their own Experience, That God is nigh unto all them that call upon him.
and from the Examples of the most pious Men in all Ages, who have taken this course with good Success, Moses, David, and all the worthies of Old, have left this upon Record from their own Experience, That God is High unto all them that call upon him.
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then we seek to God for help, and use our utmost endeavours, and wait confidently upon him for such an issue as he hath promised. Psal. 34.22. The Lord delivereth the Souls of his Saints, and none that put their trust in him shall be destitute.
then we seek to God for help, and use our utmost endeavours, and wait confidently upon him for such an issue as he hath promised. Psalm 34.22. The Lord Delivereth the Souls of his Saints, and none that put their trust in him shall be destitute.
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He need not trouble himself about Events, for God is faithful, who promiseth to turn all for good in the Issue to these who Commit their Way to him, and also trust in him.
He need not trouble himself about Events, for God is faithful, who promises to turn all for good in the Issue to these who Commit their Way to him, and also trust in him.
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but are ready to say with Eli, under the greatest disappointments, and the most seeming cross Providences, It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good. 1 Sam. 3.18.
but Are ready to say with Eli, under the greatest disappointments, and the most seeming cross Providences, It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good. 1 Sam. 3.18.
When God put a bitter Cup into his hand to drink, he said, The Cup which my Father gives me shall I not drink it? The great Apostle Paul also took out this Lesson, Phil. 4.11, 12. For I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content.
When God put a bitter Cup into his hand to drink, he said, The Cup which my Father gives me shall I not drink it? The great Apostle Paul also took out this lesson, Philip 4.11, 12. For I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content.
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I know both how to be abased and how to abound, every where and in all things I am instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and suffer need.
I know both how to be abased and how to abound, every where and in all things I am instructed, both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and suffer need.
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And the force of this first Consideration will appear, if we take notice, 1. That God is able to bring it to pass. 2. That he is willing. First, That God is able;
And the force of this First Consideration will appear, if we take notice, 1. That God is able to bring it to pass. 2. That he is willing. First, That God is able;
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and with Nicodemus are ready to say, How can these things be? can God furnish a Table in the Wilderness? It will not be amiss to touch upon these following particulars, that our judgements may be satisfied in the present truth.
and with Nicodemus Are ready to say, How can these things be? can God furnish a Table in the Wilderness? It will not be amiss to touch upon these following particulars, that our Judgments may be satisfied in the present truth.
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and that infinit too, whereby he is able to forecast his work, and to overwit the wisest; As Eliphaz sayes, Job. 5.12. He disappointeth the devices of the Crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprize.
and that infinite too, whereby he is able to forecast his work, and to overwit the Wisest; As Eliphaz Says, Job. 5.12. He disappointeth the devices of the Crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.
Then as the Psalmist saith, Psal. 94.9, 10. He that planted the ear shall not he hear? He that formed the eye shall not he see? He that teacheth man knowledge shall not he know? Yes surely,
Then as the Psalmist Says, Psalm 94.9, 10. He that planted the ear shall not he hear? He that formed the eye shall not he see? He that Teaches man knowledge shall not he know? Yes surely,
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It hath been observed by some, that this expression is found no less then 70 times in Scripture, that God is Almighty, difficulties are no difficulties with him:
It hath been observed by Some, that this expression is found no less then 70 times in Scripture, that God is Almighty, difficulties Are no difficulties with him:
How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Admah, how shall I set thee as Zeboim, Hos. 11.8. He hath no delight in disappointing men in their Enterprizes:
How shall I give thee up Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Admah, how shall I Set thee as Zeboim, Hos. 11.8. He hath no delight in disappointing men in their Enterprises:
God hath a natural inclination to do us good, to Crown our endeavours with Successe, to gratify those that please him. Psal. 35.27. Let the Lord be magnified, who hath pleasure in the prosperity of his Servants.
God hath a natural inclination to do us good, to Crown our endeavours with Success, to gratify those that please him. Psalm 35.27. Let the Lord be magnified, who hath pleasure in the Prosperity of his Servants.
Neither can a man put confidence in himself with safety; he is both too feeble and too foolish. Jer. 10.23. O Lord I know that the way of man is not in himself:
Neither can a man put confidence in himself with safety; he is both too feeble and too foolish. Jer. 10.23. Oh Lord I know that the Way of man is not in himself:
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For the greatest through impotency may, or through fraud will deceive us, Job complains Job 6.15. My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the streams of brooks they pass away.
For the greatest through impotency may, or through fraud will deceive us, Job complains Job 6.15. My brothers have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the streams of brooks they pass away.
Qu. 3. When, or in what cases more especially we ought to commit our Way to God? David, Psal. 62.8. sayes, Trust in him at all times ye people, God is a Refuge for us. Solomon, Prov. 3.6. sayes, In all thy Wayes acknowledge him and he shall direct thy Paths.
Qu. 3. When, or in what cases more especially we ought to commit our Way to God? David, Psalm 62.8. Says, Trust in him At all times you people, God is a Refuge for us. Solomon, Curae 3.6. Says, In all thy Ways acknowledge him and he shall Direct thy Paths.
let us earnestly beg Pardon in the name of Christ, and then we may with confidence commit our Souls unto God, not troubling our selves with those unnecessary Enquiries about Gods Eternal Decrees:
let us earnestly beg Pardon in the name of christ, and then we may with confidence commit our Souls unto God, not troubling our selves with those unnecessary Enquiries about God's Eternal Decrees:
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3. In case we have very little comfort in our Christian course, sometimes it may be the condition of good men, that though they be careful in the discharge of their duty,
3. In case we have very little Comfort in our Christian course, sometime it may be the condition of good men, that though they be careful in the discharge of their duty,
This was Davids case, Psal. 30.7. Thou didst hide thy face and I was troubled. But then see Psalm 31.1. In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; deliver me in thy Righteousness. See Isa. 50.10.
This was Davids case, Psalm 30.7. Thou didst hide thy face and I was troubled. But then see Psalm 31.1. In thee, Oh Lord, do I put my trust; deliver me in thy Righteousness. See Isaiah 50.10.
and much opposition, then we are to beg from Heaven direction and aid, and to trust in him for good Success. Thus did Eleazar Abrahams Steward, Gen. 24.12.
and much opposition, then we Are to beg from Heaven direction and aid, and to trust in him for good Success. Thus did Eleazar Abrahams Steward, Gen. 24.12.
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and shew kindness unto my Master Abraham. Thus Jehoshaphat, 2 Cron. 20.12. Lord we have no might against this great Host, but our eyes are towards thee.
and show kindness unto my Master Abraham. Thus Jehoshaphat, 2 Cron. 20.12. Lord we have no might against this great Host, but our eyes Are towards thee.
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and he was pleased to inflict heavy judgements upon two of them, so that the third seeing Gods hand stretched out against the other, became penitent and confessed all,
and he was pleased to inflict heavy Judgments upon two of them, so that the third seeing God's hand stretched out against the other, became penitent and confessed all,
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4. When we are full of fears and troubles about Posterity, this is the case of many good men, who are very sollicitous about their Posterity, what will become of them when they are dead and gone:
4. When we Are full of fears and Troubles about Posterity, this is the case of many good men, who Are very solicitous about their Posterity, what will become of them when they Are dead and gone:
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for then they expose them to the Judgements of God, who visits the iniquity of the Fathers upon the Children. Exod. 20.5. For I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the Fathers upon the Children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.
for then they expose them to the Judgments of God, who visits the iniquity of the Father's upon the Children. Exod 20.5. For I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the Father's upon the Children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.
for God is said to lay up the iniquity of the wicked man for his Children. Job. 21.19. God layeth up his iniquity for his Children, (i. e.) the punishment of it, as in the Margent.
for God is said to lay up the iniquity of the wicked man for his Children. Job. 21.19. God Layeth up his iniquity for his Children, (i. e.) the punishment of it, as in the Margin.
Thus Jeroboam left a Curse upon his Posterity by his Idolatry 1 King. 15.29, 30. And it came to passe when he Reigned, that he smote all the house of Jeroboam, he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the Lord, which he spake by Ahijah the Shilonite:
Thus Jeroboam left a Curse upon his Posterity by his Idolatry 1 King. 15.29, 30. And it Come to pass when he Reigned, that he smote all the house of Jeroboam, he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the Lord, which he spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite:
Because of the sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made Israel to sin, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the Lord God of Israel to anger. Thus Gehazi by taking the bribe, brought Gods curse upon his Posterity, 2 King. 5.27. The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and to thy seed for ever.
Because of the Sins of Jeroboam which he sinned, and which he made Israel to since, by his provocation wherewith he provoked the Lord God of Israel to anger. Thus Gehazi by taking the bribe, brought God's curse upon his Posterity, 2 King. 5.27. The leprosy Therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and to thy seed for ever.
Likewise the Jews by their great sin in Crucifying the Lord of Life and Glory, brought such a Curse upon their Posterity, that they have been a Vagabound People for above 1600 Years.
Likewise the jews by their great since in Crucifying the Lord of Life and Glory, brought such a Curse upon their Posterity, that they have been a Vagabond People for above 1600 years.
even when they have made but small provision for them, but may commit them unto God, who hath stiled himself a Father of the Fatherless, Psalm 68.5. A Father of the Fatherless, and a Judge of the Widows is God in his holy Habitation.
even when they have made but small provision for them, but may commit them unto God, who hath styled himself a Father of the Fatherless, Psalm 68.5. A Father of the Fatherless, and a Judge of the Widows is God in his holy Habitation.
and then they may say with Paul, 2 Tim. 1.12. For the which cause I also suffer these things, nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am perswaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
and then they may say with Paul, 2 Tim. 1.12. For the which cause I also suffer these things, nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
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Answ. 1. This was that which troubled the Psalmist much Psal. 73. and shak'd his Faith, verse 2. For I was envious at the foolish when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Answer 1. This was that which troubled the Psalmist much Psalm 73. and shaked his Faith, verse 2. For I was envious At the foolish when I saw the Prosperity of the wicked.
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When he thought to know this it was too painful for him, untill he went into the Sanctuary of God, there he understood their end, which was destruction.
When he Thought to know this it was too painful for him, until he went into the Sanctuary of God, there he understood their end, which was destruction.
Then he perceived, and so may we do too, that the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. Prov. 1.32. For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
Then he perceived, and so may we do too, that the Prosperity of Fools shall destroy them. Curae 1.32. For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the Prosperity of Fools shall destroy them.
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And upon whom God shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an terrible tempest, this is the portion of their Cup, Psal. 11.6. Object. 2. Such as do commit their way to God we find want Success, and thrive and prosper no better in their undertakings then others do.
And upon whom God shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an terrible tempest, this is the portion of their Cup, Psalm 11.6. Object. 2. Such as do commit their Way to God we find want Success, and thrive and prosper no better in their undertakings then Others doe.
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men that only have a name to live and pretend to Religion, but carry on base and wicked designs, these men have no interest in those gracious Promises,
men that only have a name to live and pretend to Religion, but carry on base and wicked designs, these men have no Interest in those gracious Promises,
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yet for some Reasons for their own Spiritual and Eternal advantage he may disappoint them: as when their crosses, disappointments, want of Success tends to the improvement of their Graces;
yet for Some Reasons for their own Spiritual and Eternal advantage he may disappoint them: as when their Crosses, disappointments, want of Success tends to the improvement of their Graces;
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their Faith, Meekness, Patience, Contententedness, and for their better preparation for Heaven; such Crosses are great favours and blessings in the Issue. 1 Cor. 11.32. We are chastned of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the World.
their Faith, Meekness, Patience, Contententedness, and for their better preparation for Heaven; such Crosses Are great favours and blessings in the Issue. 1 Cor. 11.32. We Are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the World.
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In short, such persons as do really commit their Way to God, and put their trust in him, shall be no losers in the issue, Eccles. 8.12. Yet surely I know it shall be well with them that fear God, that fear before him.
In short, such Persons as doe really commit their Way to God, and put their trust in him, shall be no losers in the issue, Eccles. 8.12. Yet surely I know it shall be well with them that Fear God, that Fear before him.
and then betake your selves to the Throne of Grace, waiting upon God with the Church. Isa. 25.9. Lo this is our God, we have waited for him & he will save us:
and then betake your selves to the Throne of Grace, waiting upon God with the Church. Isaiah 25.9. Lo this is our God, we have waited for him & he will save us:
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A God in Heaven not superintending all Transactions here below, is no better then a Heathen God, That have Eyes but see not, Ears but hear not, Hands but handle not.
A God in Heaven not superintending all Transactions Here below, is no better then a Heathen God, That have Eyes but see not, Ears but hear not, Hands but handle not.
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Now lest we should entertain such unworthy thoughts of the living God, he manifests himself to us in the Scripture by what he is doing, Isa. 40.22, 23, It is he that sitteth on the Circle of the Earth,
Now lest we should entertain such unworthy thoughts of the living God, he manifests himself to us in the Scripture by what he is doing, Isaiah 40.22, 23, It is he that Sitteth on the Circle of the Earth,
That bringeth the Princes to nothing, and maketh the Judges of the Earth as vanity: He pulls down one, and sets up another. Ludit in humanis divina potentiarebus:
That brings the Princes to nothing, and makes the Judges of the Earth as vanity: He pulls down one, and sets up Another. Ludit in humanis Divine potentiarebus:
but that his Providence reacheth the smallest concerns. Math. 10.29. Are not two Sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
but that his Providence reaches the Smallest concerns. Math. 10.29. are not two Sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fallen on the ground without your Father.
Thus did David when he was to encounter the great Goliah, he remembred how God has delivered him from the Lion and the Bear, and this made him confident that God would deliver him also from the uncircumcised Philistine.
Thus did David when he was to encounter the great Goliath, he remembered how God has Delivered him from the lion and the Bear, and this made him confident that God would deliver him also from the uncircumcised Philistine.
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And therefore the Psalmist concludes, Psalm 9.10. And they that know thy Name will put their trust in thee, for thou Lord hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
And Therefore the Psalmist concludes, Psalm 9.10. And they that know thy Name will put their trust in thee, for thou Lord hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
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When Nature and Reason seem to be against Abrahams Obedience, yet his strong Faith conquered all difficulties. Rom. 4.20. He staggered not at the promise through unbelief;
When Nature and Reason seem to be against Abrahams obedience, yet his strong Faith conquered all difficulties. Rom. 4.20. He staggered not At the promise through unbelief;
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if wicked men (that by their Rebellions against God by their frequent acts of Hostility) have affronted the Almighty, should in time of their great straits seek unto God,
if wicked men (that by their Rebellions against God by their frequent acts of Hostility) have affronted the Almighty, should in time of their great straits seek unto God,
Now there's no way Sirs, of making God our friend, or procuring his favour, but by yielding an universal, sincere, constant obedience to his Commandments;
Now there's no Way Sirs, of making God our friend, or procuring his favour, but by yielding an universal, sincere, constant Obedience to his commandments;
nor no way to maintain and preserve acquaintance with him, but by frequent performance of all Religious duties, such as Prayer, Hearing, Reading, Meditation of Gods Word, and receiving the Sacraments:
nor no Way to maintain and preserve acquaintance with him, but by frequent performance of all Religious duties, such as Prayer, Hearing, Reading, Meditation of God's Word, and receiving the Sacraments:
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