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The Saints submission to the Will of God. 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord, let him doe what seemeth him good.
The Saints submission to the Will of God. 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good.
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TImes of sad trials are even to the Saints themselves; times of great perplexity and discomposure:
TImes of sad trials Are even to the Saints themselves; times of great perplexity and discomposure:
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an hard thing then to finde the true path of duty towards God, and walk in it with an even foot: dark times, and stormy times;
an hard thing then to find the true path of duty towards God, and walk in it with an even foot: dark times, and stormy times;
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the spirits of the Saints, like a vessell in a troubled sea by night; a difficult thing to steere a right course:
the spirits of the Saints, like a vessel in a troubled sea by night; a difficult thing to steer a right course:
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like wayfarers benighted in a Wildernesse, hard to finde their paths.
like wayfarers benighted in a Wilderness, hard to find their paths.
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The Word of God is a light in a dark place, richly furnished for direction in all cases.
The Word of God is a Light in a dark place, richly furnished for direction in all cases.
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The pole Star appearing to guide our nightly course in the most tumultuous seas, it is as the pillar of the cloud,
The pole Star appearing to guide our nightly course in the most tumultuous Seas, it is as the pillar of the cloud,
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and of fire to Israel in the Wildernesse.
and of fire to Israel in the Wilderness.
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That the neer relations of this deseased Gentleman are under a sad triall, needs must we all be sensible;
That the near relations of this diseased Gentleman Are under a sad trial, needs must we all be sensible;
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Nay, who amongst us, to whom he was known, is not touched with it.
Nay, who among us, to whom he was known, is not touched with it.
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A Gentleman, the hopes of his family, an onely sonne to so worthy parents, singularly vertuous, of lovely demeanour, cut off in the flower of his age,
A Gentleman, the hope's of his family, an only son to so worthy Parents, singularly virtuous, of lovely demeanour, Cut off in the flower of his age,
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and that by such a sudden stroak. Ravisht from the dear embraces of all his friends, by an unexpected surprisall.
and that by such a sudden stroke. Ravished from the dear embraces of all his Friends, by an unexpected surprisal.
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O it is a dark time;
O it is a dark time;
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now for a light to shew unto poore benighted wanderers their way, that they may not lose themselves.
now for a Light to show unto poor benighted wanderers their Way, that they may not loose themselves.
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Now for a word of sure direction how to order our spirits towards god in such a time as this:
Now for a word of sure direction how to order our spirits towards god in such a time as this:
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Oh blessed be our wise God, who hath here given us his good word, to be a light to our feet, a lanthorn to our steps, at this time,
O blessed be our wise God, who hath Here given us his good word, to be a Light to our feet, a lantern to our steps, At this time,
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and in this Wildernesse, in this portion of Scripture now read unto you.
and in this Wilderness, in this portion of Scripture now read unto you.
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It is the answer of good old Eli unto Samuel, upon a most severe and terrible message delivered him from God.
It is the answer of good old Eli unto Samuel, upon a most severe and terrible message Delivered him from God.
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The message from the 11. to the 15. v. referring to the 2. chap. 31. to the end.
The message from the 11. to the 15. v. referring to the 2. chap. 31. to the end.
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This Samuel delivers to the full in the 18 verse; Elies answer, and answer of clear and ready submission (without either the least murmuring,
This Samuel delivers to the full in the 18 verse; Ely's answer, and answer of clear and ready submission (without either the least murmuring,
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or disputing) unto the will of God. And here now from an excellent president we may conclude this Doctrine.
or disputing) unto the will of God. And Here now from an excellent president we may conclude this Doctrine.
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In all our saddest changes whatsoever, as they are disposed to us by the hand of God, In all our Saddest changes whatsoever, as they Are disposed to us by the hand of God,
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so it is our duty freely to submit unto his will. so it is our duty freely to submit unto his will.
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1. We are to take notice of them, as from him whose providence reacheth to the numbring of our haires, to the fall of a Sparrow to the ground, much more doth he determine our daies, number our months,
1. We Are to take notice of them, as from him whose providence reaches to the numbering of our hairs, to the fallen of a Sparrow to the ground, much more does he determine our days, number our months,
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and appoint our bounds, that we cannot passe; in whom we live, and move, and have our being;
and appoint our bounds, that we cannot pass; in whom we live, and move, and have our being;
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in whose hands is our breath, and all our waies.
in whose hands is our breath, and all our ways.
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We are freely to submit to his will, to resigne our selves to his whole pleasure.
We Are freely to submit to his will, to resign our selves to his Whole pleasure.
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The former of these we shall passe over, and insist onely upon this.
The former of these we shall pass over, and insist only upon this.
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Now a cleare and full confirmation of this we have here in my Text, and the History to which it relates.
Now a clear and full confirmation of this we have Here in my Text, and the History to which it relates.
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Here is a most sad change threatned in due time, and that very shortly too, to be fulfilled:
Here is a most sad change threatened in due time, and that very shortly too, to be fulfilled:
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the whole posterity of Eli, both for the present and for ensuing generations were to be cut off untimely, 2. chap. 31, 32, 33. This stroak upon them should be accompanied with publique judgement upon the whole Nation, through their sinne, vers. 32. Such should be the misery of his posterity whilst alive, that should he live to see it, it should be a most horrible vexation to him, vers. 33. His two sonnes, (I think all hee had) should in and for their sins (as farre as appeares) be cut off by the hand of an enemy at once, vers. 34. From the whole race and family the Priesthood to be removed, vers. 35. to utmost beggery and basenesse should his off-spring be reduced, vers. 36. all this most certainly to be accomplished with evidence of greatest wrath upon his posterity, chap. 3. vers. 11. to 15. and that in way of judgement for his sinne, vers. 13.
the Whole posterity of Eli, both for the present and for ensuing generations were to be Cut off untimely, 2. chap. 31, 32, 33. This stroke upon them should be accompanied with public judgement upon the Whole nation, through their sin, vers. 32. Such should be the misery of his posterity while alive, that should he live to see it, it should be a most horrible vexation to him, vers. 33. His two Sons, (I think all he had) should in and for their Sins (as Far as appears) be Cut off by the hand of an enemy At once, vers. 34. From the Whole raze and family the Priesthood to be removed, vers. 35. to utmost beggary and baseness should his offspring be reduced, vers. 36. all this most Certainly to be accomplished with evidence of greatest wrath upon his posterity, chap. 3. vers. 11. to 15. and that in Way of judgement for his sin, vers. 13.
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Now when he hath heard all this, what answer makes he? doth he exclaime? Oh, who is able to beare so great severity from the Lord? doth he dispute? and why? for the children that are yet unborn? shall the wrath of the Lord reach unto them? none of these things, but it is the Lord.
Now when he hath herd all this, what answer makes he? does he exclaim? O, who is able to bear so great severity from the Lord? does he dispute? and why? for the children that Are yet unborn? shall the wrath of the Lord reach unto them? none of these things, but it is the Lord.
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This will conclude then the saddest cases, and much more sad then this before us: 1. This providence is shut up in one;
This will conclude then the Saddest cases, and much more sad then this before us: 1. This providence is shut up in one;
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here is nothing threatned for the future. 2. In this providence is no character of wrath:
Here is nothing threatened for the future. 2. In this providence is no character of wrath:
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of unaccountable dominion, and arbitrary pleasure there is, but not of wrath: For,
of unaccountable dominion, and arbitrary pleasure there is, but not of wrath: For,
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1. Here is no singular provocation declared against, in recompence whereof this stroake should be by way of judgement from the Lord.
1. Here is no singular provocation declared against, in recompense whereof this stroke should be by Way of judgement from the Lord.
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2. It is such a stroak as may befall Gods children, Ecclesiastes chap. 9. vers. 1, 2. as hath befallen such: Jobs children;
2. It is such a stroke as may befall God's children, Ecclesiastes chap. 9. vers. 1, 2. as hath befallen such: Jobs children;
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nothing appeares but they all died the children of God; not imaginable that none of them died so, yet their stroak far greater.
nothing appears but they all died the children of God; not imaginable that none of them died so, yet their stroke Far greater.
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3. The life of this Gentleman who fell under it, gives very hopefull testimony against wrath in this stroak:
3. The life of this Gentleman who fell under it, gives very hopeful testimony against wrath in this stroke:
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that he was of a blamelesse and untoucht conversation, so free from the vanities and evils of youth,
that he was of a blameless and untouched Conversation, so free from the vanities and evils of youth,
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as it will be hard to finde his match; all that know him, and observed him, can witnesse of him:
as it will be hard to find his match; all that know him, and observed him, can witness of him:
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free from pride, modest and sober in his attire above most his equals in estate, and birth.
free from pride, modest and Sobrium in his attire above most his equals in estate, and birth.
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Nay, (as I am informed) would upon occasion declare his great dislike of pride and vanity that way,
Nay, (as I am informed) would upon occasion declare his great dislike of pride and vanity that Way,
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and utterly refuse for himselfe, that which in this proud and vaine age passeth for currant, with many others:
and utterly refuse for himself, that which in this proud and vain age passes for currant, with many Others:
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Free from excesse and riot, free from vanity in his speech, above most; hating all immodest and corruption therein:
Free from excess and riot, free from vanity in his speech, above most; hating all immodest and corruption therein:
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his conversation and deporture affable and lovely, not onely inoffensive, but obliging: these things might appeare to all that knew but his outside;
his Conversation and deporture affable and lovely, not only inoffensive, but obliging: these things might appear to all that knew but his outside;
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but they that knew him more inwardly, knew much more.
but they that knew him more inwardly, knew much more.
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And that which speaks him not onely a vertuous morralist, but very hopefully a gracious Christian, a diligent attender upon publique Ordinances in love;
And that which speaks him not only a virtuous morralist, but very hopefully a gracious Christian, a diligent attender upon public Ordinances in love;
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diligent in duties of private converse with God;
diligent in duties of private converse with God;
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of tender and humble affections in those duties, often observed to rise from his knees in family prayer, with teares in his eyes:
of tender and humble affections in those duties, often observed to rise from his knees in family prayer, with tears in his eyes:
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diligent in the holy observation of the Sabbath;
diligent in the holy observation of the Sabbath;
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ever against detaining any the meanest servant at home, more then needs must, for making ready provision for the body;
ever against detaining any the Meanest servant At home, more then needs must, for making ready provision for the body;
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looking upon it as a wrong to their soules who had as great a right to the publique ordinances,
looking upon it as a wrong to their Souls who had as great a right to the public ordinances,
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as the greatest in the family.
as the greatest in the family.
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But these things by the way, partly for caution against those misconstructions which the blinde world are apt to make of such remarkable providences befalling the Saints:
But these things by the Way, partly for caution against those misconstructions which the blind world Are apt to make of such remarkable providences befalling the Saints:
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partly to minde those upon whose spirits this providence sits heaviest, how much it behooves them with all clearnesse of spirit, to submit to the will of God herein;
partly to mind those upon whose spirits this providence sits Heaviest, how much it behooves them with all clearness of Spirit, to submit to the will of God herein;
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it being farre short of that sad inport which is found in many cases, wherein yet it is highly our duty to submit to the will of God;
it being Far short of that sad inport which is found in many cases, wherein yet it is highly our duty to submit to the will of God;
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and particularly of this in my Text, wherein we finde so cleare a submission.
and particularly of this in my Text, wherein we find so clear a submission.
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The hopefull piety of the person deceased, as likewise of the family, takes away the sting of this present griefe and trouble,
The hopeful piety of the person deceased, as likewise of the family, Takes away the sting of this present grief and trouble,
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and renders it much more light.
and renders it much more Light.
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We now return to the Doctrine, In all our saddest changes whatsoever, as they are disposed to us by the hand of God,
We now return to the Doctrine, In all our Saddest changes whatsoever, as they Are disposed to us by the hand of God,
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so it is our duty freely to submit unto his will. so it is our duty freely to submit unto his will.
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Another instance or two, Job 1.21. 2 Sam. 15.25, 26. the highest of all, Matth. 26.39, 42. one thing prayed for in that petition, is, Thy will be done. Reasons. The Will of God,
another instance or two, Job 1.21. 2 Sam. 15.25, 26. the highest of all, Matthew 26.39, 42. one thing prayed for in that petition, is, Thy will be done. Reasons. The Will of God,
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1. It is a most soveraigne will. God hath absolute and unaccountable dominion over man, over all creatures, because Creator:
1. It is a most sovereign will. God hath absolute and unaccountable dominion over man, over all creatures, Because Creator:
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Dominion amongst men, according to the eminency of the Superior, and the dependency of the inferiour:
Dominion among men, according to the eminency of the Superior, and the dependency of the inferior:
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God infinitely eminent, the creature wholy dependent.
God infinitely eminent, the creature wholly dependent.
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Upon this account the Apostle answers that great objection, against Gods arbitrarinesse in his decrees of election and reprobation, at which the Jesuiticall and Arminian generation so endlesly quarrell.
Upon this account the Apostle answers that great objection, against God's arbitrariness in his decrees of election and reprobation, At which the Jesuitical and Arminian generation so endlessly quarrel.
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Rom. 9.20, 21. with 11, 12, 13, & 18, verses, Austin speaks high here.Rom. 9.20, 21. with 11, 12, 13, & 18, Verses, Austin speaks high Here.
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If mankind, which was (as it is evident) at first created of nothing, should be born without the originall debt of death and sin;
If mankind, which was (as it is evident) At First created of nothing, should be born without the original debt of death and since;
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and yet of those the Almighty Creator should will to condemn some to everlasting destruction;
and yet of those the Almighty Creator should will to condemn Some to everlasting destruction;
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who might say to the Almighty Creator, why hast thou done thus? for he, who when they were not, had given them to be, had it in his own power to what their end should be:
who might say to the Almighty Creator, why hast thou done thus? for he, who when they were not, had given them to be, had it in his own power to what their end should be:
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Neither might the rest say, why when their merits are alike, is the divine judgements so unlike? because the Potter hath power over the clay, to make of the same lump one verssel indeed to honour, another to dishonour:
Neither might the rest say, why when their merits Are alike, is the divine Judgments so unlike? Because the Potter hath power over the clay, to make of the same lump one verssel indeed to honour, Another to dishonour:
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it is an uncreature-like temper to maintain reluctancy against the will of God. 2. It is a most righteous will:
it is an uncreature-like temper to maintain reluctancy against the will of God. 2. It is a most righteous will:
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the Lord never wils any thing, nor accordingly doth any thing, wherein he swerves one haire from the rule of righteousnesse,
the Lord never wills any thing, nor accordingly does any thing, wherein he swerves one hair from the Rule of righteousness,
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or wrongs the creature in the least, Psalm 145. vers. 17. eminent in righteousnesse, Psalm 36. vers. 6. in his most obscure administrations, where his righteousnesse is least visible to us,
or wrongs the creature in the least, Psalm 145. vers. 17. eminent in righteousness, Psalm 36. vers. 6. in his most Obscure administrations, where his righteousness is least visible to us,
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yet the Saint alwaies lay down this as a sure conclusion, Jerem. 12.1, 2. And here:
yet the Saint always lay down this as a sure conclusion, Jeremiah 12.1, 2. And Here:
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We deserve greater sufferings then what in this world befalls us, needs then must non-subjection to Gods will be a very unrighteous thing.
We deserve greater sufferings then what in this world befalls us, needs then must Non-subjection to God's will be a very unrighteous thing.
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Apply two streight things together, they close all along; that which closeth not with what is streight, must needs be crooked.
Apply two straight things together, they close all along; that which closeth not with what is straight, must needs be crooked.
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3. Its a most holy will.
3. Its a most holy will.
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The Lord wils nothing but in greatest holinesse, and accordingly doth nothing wherein he swerves from the rule of holiness in the least measure, he is holy in al his works;
The Lord wills nothing but in greatest holiness, and accordingly does nothing wherein he swerves from the Rule of holiness in the least measure, he is holy in all his works;
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the holy one of Israel, cellebrated by the blessed Angels; Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God: so pure that the Heavens are impure in his sight.
the holy one of Israel, celebrated by the blessed Angels; Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God: so pure that the Heavens Are impure in his sighed.
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Hence the Saints when they make their addresses to God, about those his providences wherein they can discern least of his holiness,
Hence the Saints when they make their Addresses to God, about those his providences wherein they can discern least of his holiness,
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yet this acknowledgment they hold fast, that he is most Holy, 1. Chap. Habakkuk 13, 14. The Sun and his beames remaine pure,
yet this acknowledgment they hold fast, that he is most Holy, 1. Chap. Habakkuk 13, 14. The Sun and his beams remain pure,
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though shining through a thick glass: though shining through a thick glass:
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the resistings then of the most holy will of God, must needs it self be unholy.
the resistings then of the most holy will of God, must needs it self be unholy.
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4. ' Its a will in conjunction with greatest wisdome, proceeding in all things according to wisest counsels, doing all things in truest order, manner, season, and beauty:
4. ' Its a will in conjunction with greatest Wisdom, proceeding in all things according to Wisest Counsels, doing all things in Truest order, manner, season, and beauty:
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The Lord in wisdome made all things. The Lord in Wisdom made all things.
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3. Chap. Proverbs, 19, 20. In wisdom doth he order all things who works all after the counsels of his own will, Ephes. 1.11. Makes every thing beautiful in its time, Eccles. 3.11.
3. Chap. Proverbs, 19, 20. In Wisdom does he order all things who works all After the Counsels of his own will, Ephesians 1.11. Makes every thing beautiful in its time, Eccles. 3.11.
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A set time and appointed season there is for every event known to him, and ordered by him exactly,
A Set time and appointed season there is for every event known to him, and ordered by him exactly,
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and is made truly beautiful, though to us it appears ortherwise; we shall know hereafter the beauty of his Providences in all cases whatsoever:
and is made truly beautiful, though to us it appears ortherwise; we shall know hereafter the beauty of his Providences in all cases whatsoever:
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therefore ' its great and perverse folly to repine against his will.
Therefore ' its great and perverse folly to repine against his will.
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Upon these accounts ' its the duty of all men to submit (without all murmering and disputing) to his will:
Upon these accounts ' its the duty of all men to submit (without all murmuring and disputing) to his will:
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but further as to the Saints, to them it is 5. A most gracious will: whatsoever the outside of any providence may be, mercy is the inside to them:
but further as to the Saints, to them it is 5. A most gracious will: whatsoever the outside of any providence may be, mercy is the inside to them:
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mercy is the Soul, whatsoever the Body of it may be, Psal. 25.10. Some of his paths are rough and thorny too;
mercy is the Soul, whatsoever the Body of it may be, Psalm 25.10. some of his paths Are rough and thorny too;
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some of them are dreadful to the eye, but all mercy and all truth to such:
Some of them Are dreadful to the eye, but all mercy and all truth to such:
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mercy in faithfulness, having Covenanted to shew mercy to them in all his dealings with them;
mercy in faithfulness, having Covenanted to show mercy to them in all his dealings with them;
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all providences work together for good to those that love him:
all providences work together for good to those that love him:
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Oh! the blessed condition of the Saints, nothing befalls them but in mercy, nothing but for their good.
Oh! the blessed condition of the Saints, nothing befalls them but in mercy, nothing but for their good.
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The wicked are scourged, they are scourged with one and the same rod, the stroaks in outward appearance equal.
The wicked Are scourged, they Are scourged with one and the same rod, the Strokes in outward appearance equal.
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Yet the wicked in wrath, they in mercy: The wicked as slaves, they as Children: The wicked for their ruin, they for their advantage:
Yet the wicked in wrath, they in mercy: The wicked as slaves, they as Children: The wicked for their ruin, they for their advantage:
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The wicked for their destruction, they for instruction.
The wicked for their destruction, they for instruction.
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This mercy added to the rest of excellent properties of Gods will, makes it lovely indeed:
This mercy added to the rest of excellent properties of God's will, makes it lovely indeed:
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It laies it in fair colours, puts the varnish upon it, whosoever have reason to submit, they have:
It lays it in fair colours, puts the varnish upon it, whosoever have reason to submit, they have:
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' its perversness, unthankfulness, absurdity of spirits not to submit to the will of God, disposing mercie to us.
' its perverseness, unthankfulness, absurdity of spirits not to submit to the will of God, disposing mercy to us.
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6. It is a perfect will, what the Apostle speaks of his revealed will, or his word according to his will, Rom. 12.2. is true of his whole will, whither revealed, or secret;
6. It is a perfect will, what the Apostle speaks of his revealed will, or his word according to his will, Rom. 12.2. is true of his Whole will, whither revealed, or secret;
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whether exprest in word or work: perfect, as he is perfect.
whither expressed in word or work: perfect, as he is perfect.
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Now perfection comprehends and shuts up in it all that is good, all that is obliging, soveraignity, righteousnesse, holinesse, wisdome, mercy, faithfulness, beauty, majesty;
Now perfection comprehends and shuts up in it all that is good, all that is obliging, sovereignty, righteousness, holiness, Wisdom, mercy, faithfulness, beauty, majesty;
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whatsoever is excellent all is contained in perfection:
whatsoever is excellent all is contained in perfection:
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it is great imperfection, then in man and manifold to harbour displeasure in his breast against the will of God, whatsoever sufferings or troubles it disposeth to us.
it is great imperfection, then in man and manifold to harbour displeasure in his breast against the will of God, whatsoever sufferings or Troubles it Disposeth to us.
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1. To meditate these excellencies of the divine Will in all crosse providences that befal us,
1. To meditate these excellencies of the divine Will in all cross providences that befall us,
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for calming our spirit and bringing us to clear and free subjection to it:
for calming our Spirit and bringing us to clear and free subjection to it:
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expostulating with our own soules against all their unquietness and tumultuousness. Two things here to be warnd of:
expostulating with our own Souls against all their unquietness and tumultuousness. Two things Here to be warned of:
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all harsh thoughts of the Lord and his works, that may any way lessen our love to him, and our trust in him:
all harsh thoughts of the Lord and his works, that may any Way lessen our love to him, and our trust in him:
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Would we have worse thoughts of our Physitian because the Physick is distastful to the palate. See Isaiah 40.27. Tumultuous disputing the works and wayes of God, questioning the worthinesse of his proceedings;
Would we have Worse thoughts of our physician Because the Physic is distasteful to the palate. See Isaiah 40.27. Tumultuous disputing the works and ways of God, questioning the worthiness of his proceedings;
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the Saints themselves apt through infirmities to run into this. Job. 10.2, 3. Psal. 73.2.13, 14. This is unwarrantable;
the Saints themselves apt through infirmities to run into this. Job. 10.2, 3. Psalm 73.2.13, 14. This is unwarrantable;
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God taketh Job for such excursions and extravagances of spirit and speech.
God Takes Job for such excursions and extravagances of Spirit and speech.
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The Psalmist confesseth of himselfe therein, verse 22. it is malepertnes in the creature thus to do.
The Psalmist Confesses of himself therein, verse 22. it is malapertness in the creature thus to do.
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2. To take comfort in the saddest events, that all is in mercy to the Saints;
2. To take Comfort in the Saddest events, that all is in mercy to the Saints;
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what though? yet thou seest it not; if Sea-sick in a storme at Sea, thou for the present findes but little good;
what though? yet thou See it not; if Seasick in a storm At Sea, thou for the present finds but little good;
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but, thou shalt have the fruit of it. All his paths are mercy. Those of greatest weight, and most remarkable accordingly of greatest mercy.
but, thou shalt have the fruit of it. All his paths Are mercy. Those of greatest weight, and most remarkable accordingly of greatest mercy.
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Course vessels, but fraught with richest treasure.
Course vessels, but fraught with Richest treasure.
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3. To labour to find out and to lay hold on the good that such a providence is fraught with,
3. To labour to find out and to lay hold on the good that such a providence is fraught with,
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and for which it is sent: Labour to find, first, what sin especially it is sent to correct.
and for which it is sent: Labour to find, First, what since especially it is sent to correct.
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Consider thy heart and wayes hereupon. Secondly, what grace or what duties it is sent to quicken:
Consider thy heart and ways hereupon. Secondly, what grace or what duties it is sent to quicken:
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for thus it becomes a path of mercy to the Saints, that they make use of it for these ends. FINIS.
for thus it becomes a path of mercy to the Saints, that they make use of it for these ends. FINIS.
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